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Zero-turn mower for home use advice.*UPDATE*
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:09 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:09 am
Considering husqvarna, toro and club cadet. Cutting less than an acre.
any help is appreciated.
any help is appreciated.
This post was edited on 5/6/14 at 2:53 pm
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Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:16 am to 10Percenter
I have a Gravely ZT50 for 3/4 acres. I usually cut the grass in about 15 minutes. Takes me longer to weed eat. 
ETA: Out of those three, I'd go Toro.
ETA: Out of those three, I'd go Toro.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 11:18 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:19 am to 10Percenter
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and club cadet.
you should buy this one.
i'll bring a 12 pack with some other posters and we can all laugh at you while you cut your grass.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:24 am to 10Percenter
husqvarna 
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:31 am to 10Percenter
As far as I know you're getting pretty much the same thing with those three.
What deck size are you looking at? You may be able to get something like a kawasaki motor and 6" less deck for the same price. If you're going from a regular tractor to a ZTR you can get away with far less deck width usually and cut in the same amount of time.
What deck size are you looking at? You may be able to get something like a kawasaki motor and 6" less deck for the same price. If you're going from a regular tractor to a ZTR you can get away with far less deck width usually and cut in the same amount of time.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:34 am to 10Percenter
Hustler. Find a local dealer though that will work on whatever you buy.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:44 am to 10Percenter
Scag
Posted on 4/25/14 at 12:33 pm to 10Percenter
Out of those 3, Toro, since they have the Kawasaki engine.
My father in law bought a Cub Cadet 2 years back and it's been broke more than it's worked. My Dad has had really good luck with Craftsman though. Food for thought.
The better brands, Hustler, Exmark, Bad Boy are starting to really make some low priced ZTRs. Check those out before buying anything.
My father in law bought a Cub Cadet 2 years back and it's been broke more than it's worked. My Dad has had really good luck with Craftsman though. Food for thought.
The better brands, Hustler, Exmark, Bad Boy are starting to really make some low priced ZTRs. Check those out before buying anything.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 12:35 pm to 10Percenter
Dixie chopper or gtfo
Posted on 4/25/14 at 12:36 pm to 10Percenter
Whatever you buy, don't get a pressed cutting deck. Make sure it is welded. I'd stay away from those cheapies you mentioned and go ex-mark, scag, or gravely. Find their home use models with welded decks.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:08 pm to 10Percenter
With less than an acre you won't need more than a 42" deck with a zero turn. Cub cadets are fine, no matter what you buy you have to take care of it or it won't last.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:03 pm to 10Percenter
For a lot that small, I'd only have 2 criteria:
1. Welded deck
2. Make sure there is an authorized service center nearby
The only other thing I might add is to get one where the deck is suspended by chains in front. But if your yard is fairly smooth, then a chain-hung deck is not a necessity.
1. Welded deck
2. Make sure there is an authorized service center nearby
The only other thing I might add is to get one where the deck is suspended by chains in front. But if your yard is fairly smooth, then a chain-hung deck is not a necessity.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:02 pm to 10Percenter
got my gravely zt48 back from the shop yesterday. rolled it off the trailer and ran over the yard in under an hour.
why was it in the shop? after 5 years it started running bad. i had to run it at half choke. the seat was falling apart, needed general service, etc.
$400 and BMC in westlake, changed all the filters, all the oils, a solenoid, put me a new seat on it, performed a seance, sacrificed a chicken and ran over a baby opossum or two. she runs like the day i bought it now.
why was it in the shop? after 5 years it started running bad. i had to run it at half choke. the seat was falling apart, needed general service, etc.
$400 and BMC in westlake, changed all the filters, all the oils, a solenoid, put me a new seat on it, performed a seance, sacrificed a chicken and ran over a baby opossum or two. she runs like the day i bought it now.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 8:49 pm to 10Percenter
I had this one:
Bought it about 12 years ago for $2700 at Lowes. Used it to cut my 1 acre yard and rarely had a problem with it (had to replace the battery and a belt) when I owned it.
What I liked about it was the front mounted deck. This allows you to mow very close to fences, trees and other features in your yard so that you don't need a trimming mower.
I moved last August and sold it to my neighbor for $1100
I'm sure he will get another decade of service out of it if he maintains it as well as I did.
Bought it about 12 years ago for $2700 at Lowes. Used it to cut my 1 acre yard and rarely had a problem with it (had to replace the battery and a belt) when I owned it.
What I liked about it was the front mounted deck. This allows you to mow very close to fences, trees and other features in your yard so that you don't need a trimming mower.
I moved last August and sold it to my neighbor for $1100
I'm sure he will get another decade of service out of it if he maintains it as well as I did.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 4:42 pm to 10Percenter
none of the above...
I'd get the Gravely ZT HD
basically a professional home Owners model
I'd get the Gravely ZT HD
basically a professional home Owners model
Posted on 9/2/14 at 6:37 pm to 10Percenter
Frist thing to consider is where is the service department located. Who will handle the warranty work. If buying from a box store,find out who does their warranty work before you buy.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 8:29 pm to 10Percenter
I have a Troybilt Colt 42" ztr. Bought it as a repaired return 5 years ago at Lowes for $1800. Only issue was the PTO clutch and installed new mulching blades. I bought a new PTO Clutch off of Amazon for $40 and blades for $28 also off Amazon. Mower has been great. It does have a welded deck. However I think Cub Cadet owns Troybilt. I mow 2 acres in Florida every other weekend and 2.5 of 3.5 acres here in Georgia every other weekend.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 9:34 am to 10Percenter
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Posted on 4/5/15 at 10:47 pm to 10Percenter
Every person who paid a grand for their mower will tell you to buy that one.
Posted on 4/6/15 at 3:43 am to 10Percenter
If you can find a dealer do look at Bush Hog. We've had ours since 2003ish. We've only had basic maintenance issues like belts , blades, and oil changes. It's very easy to work on.
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