- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Any advice on zero turn mowers?
Posted on 5/9/23 at 5:57 am to Solo Cam
Posted on 5/9/23 at 5:57 am to Solo Cam
Kubota. I have three of them - tractor, zero turn, and UTV. All three run great.
The Kubota zero turn is a heavy machine and makes a great cut. It’s built like a tank and can take a lot of wear and tear. My next choice would be Scag. Very similar to the Kubota.
Hustler makes a good commercial grade mower as well, but it’s a lighter machine so it cuts and rides differently than the Kubota or Scag. If you have low spots on your property that tend to stay wet, the Hustler is preferable as it’s less likely to get stuck or make ruts. It’s also about $2K cheaper. But for the money, get the Scag or Kubota. Guarantee you you will opt to ride the Scag or Kubota over the Hustler.
The Kubota zero turn is a heavy machine and makes a great cut. It’s built like a tank and can take a lot of wear and tear. My next choice would be Scag. Very similar to the Kubota.
Hustler makes a good commercial grade mower as well, but it’s a lighter machine so it cuts and rides differently than the Kubota or Scag. If you have low spots on your property that tend to stay wet, the Hustler is preferable as it’s less likely to get stuck or make ruts. It’s also about $2K cheaper. But for the money, get the Scag or Kubota. Guarantee you you will opt to ride the Scag or Kubota over the Hustler.
This post was edited on 5/9/23 at 6:10 am
0
Posted on 5/9/23 at 6:07 am to Solo Cam
Kubota is not on your list, probably due to your price point. My Kubota gas mower has maintained my 2+ acres for over 18 years. Still going with regular service.
For more than 2.5 acres, I would go diesel.
For more than 2.5 acres, I would go diesel.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 6:28 am to Solo Cam
I have about same amount to cut as you say and have an ExMark.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 6:33 am to Solo Cam
I have had a Spartan for 6.5 years no issues. My dad has has a scag for 14 and minimal issues.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 6:34 am to Solo Cam
No advice here but I have seen the 1st generation Stihl zero turns and they look impressive.
I will wait for the 2nd gens, just in case.
I will wait for the 2nd gens, just in case.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 6:47 am to Solo Cam
I've had the Bad Boy Z elite with the kawasaki for a couple months no with zero complaints. I'm doing about 2.5 acres. Great machine!
Posted on 5/9/23 at 6:50 am to PCHSDawg
quote:
I bought a 2nd hand Hustler commercial mower that currently has 18000+ hours on it with the 25 hp Kawasaki. I can recommend either brands. My next mower will definitely have a Kawasaki engine.
Buy the lowest end commercial Hustler if you have the money. If not, the Raptor is not a bad choice. Also, as others have stated, Gravelys and Scags are solid options.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 6:53 am to CoolKat
Kubota was pricey but has been a good machine.
Find the lawnmower repair shop and ask them. They will let you know what to get.
Other answer here is see what that quality landscape companies are using.
Find the lawnmower repair shop and ask them. They will let you know what to get.
Other answer here is see what that quality landscape companies are using.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 7:02 am to Solo Cam
Bad Boy
And if you want it to last, hit it with the blower and avoid washing it with water like the plague.
And if you want it to last, hit it with the blower and avoid washing it with water like the plague.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 8:40 am to Tadey
To me anything that can't take water so badly that you have to avoid it like the plague would be an automatic strike out.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 9:19 am to CoolKat
quote:
For more than 2.5 acres, I would go diesel.
I own a Kubota diesel 60" and that thing is a beast. Hopefully it lasts me another 15 yrs but the next one I buy will not be diesel. We maintain a little over 6 acres with it. I have three neighbors with the same foot print to maintain that have all recently (last 5 yrs) purchased large commercial gassers, 1 Spartan, 1 Scag, and 1 Gravely. All of those machines are faster and easier on the rider than my kubota. The cuts are comparable but I give a slight nod to the Spartan. Now my Kubota is 15 yrs old and theirs are all much newer but my machine new now is close to $20k and they're paying close to what I paid 15 yrs ago.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 11:24 am to Tigers4Lyfe
quote:
To me anything that can't take water so badly that you have to avoid it like the plague would be an automatic strike out.
Pretty sure he didn’t say water would make it melt. I also use a blower to clean off mine after mowing over the hose.
To the op, I run a bad boy rebel 61” and love it. It’s a good bit above your budget but I’m not sure if you’re looking only at new and strict to your budget.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 1:19 pm to Cypressknee
quote:I didn't say it would melt. But there were 2 posts saying don't get it wet if at all possible which suggests getting it wet has a detrimental affect in some sort of way.
Pretty sure he didn’t say water would make it melt. I also use a blower to clean off mine after mowing over the hose.
So hey, if someone says don't mow over boulders with it I can live with because who is going to do that?
But avoid getting it wet like the plague?
Posted on 5/9/23 at 2:09 pm to Cypressknee
I have a 60" Bad Boy Avenger and it has been great so far.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 2:27 pm to Solo Cam
New owner here of a Scag Tiger Cat w/ a cup holder and usb charger is a thing of beauty. Makes grass cutting 3 acres a cool breeze.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 2:32 pm to Tigers4Lyfe
So you strikeout all lawnmowers? The point is water will wreck your spindles over the long term; this isn't specific to one brand.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 8:49 pm to Tadey
This man knows what he is talking about!!!
LISTEN TO HIM………
Kubota at the top of the list.
Honda - great engines period
Have a Bad Boy with Kawasaki. No complaints at all.
Regardless of brand, keep the water off of them.
LISTEN TO HIM………
Kubota at the top of the list.
Honda - great engines period
Have a Bad Boy with Kawasaki. No complaints at all.
Regardless of brand, keep the water off of them.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 11:35 pm to Ncook
Bought a Big Dog 42” from K&D Rental in Baton Rouge and it is going great after 3+ years. Not cheap. It was made by Excel in same plant with Hustlers.
However they are being discontinued by Black & Decker, too bad. A damn good mower.
However they are being discontinued by Black & Decker, too bad. A damn good mower.
Page 3 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News