New Zero Turn

Out of those 3, go with the Gravely. If you want a 42" cut built like a tank, go with Kubota if you have a dealer local. Most are going to have the Kawasaki Engine, so go with the heavier deck and parts, which would be Kubota.

I have a John Deere 42", 7years now, not one issue and cuts perfect for $2400....probably not as heavy duty as your choices, so depends on what you want. You can't go wrong, most zero turns are pretty good.

I looked at the $5K mowers, and figured I would try the Deere for the price....worked for me.

Good luck, cutting grass on zero turn is actually fun!

Is the my ride worth the extra money. Sitting in it today felt like a lazy boy

Z335E 42" is my model......
I wouldn't call it a beast, but I keep it out of the weather, and it has been good to me.
I figured if it lasted 5 years, I would just go buy another one for the price....she will go 10 or more based on my experience so far.
I keep the oil changed, air filter clean, and the blades sharp. only changed the belts once!
You do have to watch the roots and other objects when cutting so fast...
I cut one acre, every week.

I will buy another one, no questions asked.

I think the Myride is a good feature and not a gimmick. Although I have not used another zero-turn on my lawn, I have been using a 42" lawn tractor and the ride is like sitting on top of a basketball. To me, it was worth the extra money.

I like the bad boy also just the dealer where I live sucks arse!

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I’m looking at buying my first Zero Turn Mower. I have narrowed it down to 3. All will be 42” decks. Thoughts please…..

Toro Timecutter My Ride
Gravely ZTX
Bad Boy Rambler

Nearest Scag dealer is 45mins away.

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Did you check into Hustler? Also buy it a full service dealer not a big box store.

I’ve had a 60” bad boy elite for 2 years.

I love it. Only complaint is it’s too damn loud but noise cancelling ear buds take care of that problem pretty easily.

Biggest thing will be budget here and the size of the lot like several have mentioned.

Of those three, I would go with Gravely.

One other thing to consider will be what your property looks like. If you have some pretty good slopes or even if it is a 10 degree slope most of the way, make sure you get one with big enough drive motors. The rambler will struggle on anything over a flat lot even though I like Bad Boy mowers (I have a rebel 61").

I had a Big Boy 42" (same as the Hustler) and it did good on my half acre.