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re: Buying a zero-turn lawnmower
Posted on 9/27/17 at 4:43 pm to Will Cover
Posted on 9/27/17 at 4:43 pm to Will Cover
This time of year the dealers should have specials. I sold out my inventory and getting ready for snow blower sales, tuneups, and service.
In Louisiana the dealers probably have trade in's and deals on prosumer units. $3k to $4k most dealers can get you in a prosumer unit all day long.
Now in flat land areas people do not see a need for riders.
I sell a lot of the cub cadet XT3's with drive shafts at my stores with areas with hills. They also have electric PTO's for accessories such as blades, small disc, and snow blower. In these areas they will out handle a zero turn. Flat surface a zero turn is faster.
In Louisiana the dealers probably have trade in's and deals on prosumer units. $3k to $4k most dealers can get you in a prosumer unit all day long.
Now in flat land areas people do not see a need for riders.
I sell a lot of the cub cadet XT3's with drive shafts at my stores with areas with hills. They also have electric PTO's for accessories such as blades, small disc, and snow blower. In these areas they will out handle a zero turn. Flat surface a zero turn is faster.
This post was edited on 9/27/17 at 4:48 pm
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Posted on 9/27/17 at 4:46 pm to fishbig
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I'm in the same boat. After looking, reading, and researching, I've settled on a Gravely ZT HD. I felt it was the best bang for what I was willing to spend. Kawi engine, big tires, tank under the seat for better balance for my hills, welded deck, easy access to belts, good reviews, good price compared to others,
I bought one earlier this year. Love it... although I didn't know they were owned by Ariens and I swore to never buy another Ariens.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 4:49 pm to BoostAddict
Ariens is the residential brand of Gravely.
In snow blowers I sell the Ariens line.
In snow blowers I sell the Ariens line.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 4:56 pm to JoePepitone
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Take all the shock absorption out of the seat. You won't be able to get her off the thing.
Horses are good for that too!
Posted on 9/27/17 at 4:56 pm to Will Cover
Whatever you do get one that you raise the deck with your foot and not a hand lever. That way don't have to take hands off handle bars to make slight height adjustments to the deck while you are moving, important if you have lots of trees with roots and other obstacles. I've driven both and the foot lever is way more convenient IMO.
I have a Hustler raptor SD. Its okay--been in the shop 3 times in 4 years.
I have a Hustler raptor SD. Its okay--been in the shop 3 times in 4 years.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 5:10 pm to johnnyrocket
Ariens owns Gravely.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 5:22 pm to johnnyrocket
Gravely has a residential brand of its own, as well.
Have you heard of, or do you sell a one-year commercial mower? Supposed to be somewhere between a homeowner's model and a top of the line commercial mower. Price is supposed to be somewhere in between, also.
Have you heard of, or do you sell a one-year commercial mower? Supposed to be somewhere between a homeowner's model and a top of the line commercial mower. Price is supposed to be somewhere in between, also.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 5:36 pm to johnnyrocket
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Bad boys have issues with deck belts flying off so stay away from them.
I have never encountered this? 590ish hours on mower. Change belts once a year and blades.
Occasionally front bearings.
Clutch beginning to go, but I use it like a bushhog and my yard is 80% Bahia.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 6:21 pm to Will Cover
I bought a Scag Freedom Z and it was great. Before that I had a Toro ZTR (their consumer line) and it fell apart after a couple of years. I bought the Toro from a local hardware store and when something broke, it would take them 3-4 weeks to get it fixed.
I purchased the Scag from a dealer that caters to the pros and they can turn around repairs in next to no time.
I purchased the Scag from a dealer that caters to the pros and they can turn around repairs in next to no time.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 6:23 pm to Will Cover
Nothing runs like a Deere
Posted on 9/27/17 at 6:49 pm to samson73103
Another Gravely fan but most prosumer models are good. The zt-hd is nice but for a little more you can get a ProTurn100 Series ...
More commercial ZT-3400 hydros.
Faster cutting speed. 10.5mph versus 8. Not a big dea on smaller properties.
7 guage deck versus 10 guage.
More commercial Kawasaki FX series engine versus FR series.
Full suspension seat versus the hold on tight, this is gonna hurt seat. Note that this is not the air suspension seat like that on the Proturn 400 series.
Larger and smoother riding tires.
If you are on the younger side and want a machine to last a long time or if you have a lot of rough bumpy property to mow, move up.
More commercial ZT-3400 hydros.
Faster cutting speed. 10.5mph versus 8. Not a big dea on smaller properties.
7 guage deck versus 10 guage.
More commercial Kawasaki FX series engine versus FR series.
Full suspension seat versus the hold on tight, this is gonna hurt seat. Note that this is not the air suspension seat like that on the Proturn 400 series.
Larger and smoother riding tires.
If you are on the younger side and want a machine to last a long time or if you have a lot of rough bumpy property to mow, move up.
This post was edited on 9/28/17 at 7:40 am
Posted on 9/27/17 at 7:02 pm to Will Cover
Bought a Deere Z997R Diesel 72" for the farm a couple of years ago. It has been rock-solid so far. Neighbor bought a comparable 72" Kubota diesel around the same time, and he's been pleased with it as well.
Price for either one is a little steep, but we picked up our Deere from the dealer as a 2015 closeout for under $20K.
Only advice I can give you re: Deeres is stay far far away from the ones sold at the big box stores.
Price for either one is a little steep, but we picked up our Deere from the dealer as a 2015 closeout for under $20K.
Only advice I can give you re: Deeres is stay far far away from the ones sold at the big box stores.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 7:02 pm to cajungoalie
Mine has an electric motor to lift and lower the deck. 
Posted on 9/27/17 at 7:04 pm to Will Cover
My father is selling one at the moment.. can get specs and pics if you’d like
Big Dog
Kawasaki
48”
158 hrs
Big Dog
Kawasaki
48”
158 hrs
This post was edited on 9/27/17 at 7:16 pm
Posted on 9/27/17 at 7:36 pm to When in Rome
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Tried out a Kubota the other day and loved it.
I've been looking at the T series mowers. Really like.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 8:08 pm to Will Cover
Now is the perfect time to pick up a quality low hours machine.
Check around for small lawn services who thought they could "make money" with only 20 properties. You have these upstarts who have been working all summer and haven't made the money they thought they would be making.
Liquidation time is now for the newbies. They know if they hold on too much longer, the market demand will be gone. For some, it already has.
Check their other equipment. You can tell those who have taken good care of their stuff.
Check around for small lawn services who thought they could "make money" with only 20 properties. You have these upstarts who have been working all summer and haven't made the money they thought they would be making.
Liquidation time is now for the newbies. They know if they hold on too much longer, the market demand will be gone. For some, it already has.
Check their other equipment. You can tell those who have taken good care of their stuff.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 9:05 pm to Boudin
Yes, let me know what or him comes up with.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 9:20 pm to Will Cover
I have a zero-turn lawnmower boy.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 9:48 pm to X123F45
quote:Maybe so but the commercial will cut longer cause it will outlast.
While the snag is "commercial" it cuts no better than the $3000 unit.
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