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re: Best small to medium zero turn
Posted on 3/13/25 at 9:10 pm to Train is comin
Posted on 3/13/25 at 9:10 pm to Train is comin
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Posted on 3/14/25 at 8:06 am to Mister Bigfish
Three things to look at
1. What do the professional lawn care guys use, most will be Scag, Xmark or Kubota. Others are used but these have a huge marked share. Most make residential and commercial units. Look at the commercial side which has heavier steel and more reinforcements, larger blade spindles & spindle shafts, heavier belts, higher grade transmissions, higher grade engine.
2. What is the length of the warranty. It usually is from 1 to 5 years.
3. Location of a reputable dealer who will service your mower in miles from you. If you need to bring in your mower for service work it's not fun to drive over an hour away.
1. What do the professional lawn care guys use, most will be Scag, Xmark or Kubota. Others are used but these have a huge marked share. Most make residential and commercial units. Look at the commercial side which has heavier steel and more reinforcements, larger blade spindles & spindle shafts, heavier belts, higher grade transmissions, higher grade engine.
2. What is the length of the warranty. It usually is from 1 to 5 years.
3. Location of a reputable dealer who will service your mower in miles from you. If you need to bring in your mower for service work it's not fun to drive over an hour away.
This post was edited on 3/14/25 at 10:16 am
Posted on 3/14/25 at 11:53 am to Train is comin
Best small to medium zero turn
Scag Liberty Z
Scag Liberty Z
Posted on 3/14/25 at 1:20 pm to Megasaurus
Residential would be Hustler with the better seat.
I have an ex mark Residential that I've had for 12 years probably and has given me no trouble.
The new ones though I'd go Hustler.
Commercial probably a Scag.
I have an ex mark Residential that I've had for 12 years probably and has given me no trouble.
The new ones though I'd go Hustler.
Commercial probably a Scag.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 1:33 pm to mylsuhat
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I have a 42" Bad Boy Rambler and it's a great machine
Just bought this one and its a great mower. After being a cheap a-hole and buying cub cadets from Home Depot (2 in last 3 years) I finally bought this welded deck machine from a local tractor dealer with its own service department. That alone makes all the difference.
Just as impressive has been the quality of the cut. We have a few crazy undulations in our yard. The cheap lawn tractor mowers were scalping the shite out of it. This mower compensates perfectly and makes nice even cuts all over. And no, im not getting paid for this review.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 3:39 pm to Train is comin
I've had a Bad Boy MZ 42in with a kohler for 6 years and I've beat the hell out of it and it runs like a top and still cuts great. I do lawn care part time with it. I wouldn't exactly say I'm meticulous with maintenance but overall its well cared for. Great machine for what I paid though.
Posted on 3/15/25 at 8:34 am to Rougarou12
Bought a new Hustler Raptor XD48 yesterday… seems legit. Built like a tank
$5k OTD cash price
$5k OTD cash price
Posted on 3/15/25 at 8:48 am to Train is comin
Four h equipment since you are in BR area.
Also check the place in satsuma.
Also check the place in satsuma.
This post was edited on 3/15/25 at 8:50 am
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:20 am to Train is comin
I’ve got an electric Greenworks I bought last year. No complaints only compliments from My neighbors as it is so quiet they can’t hear it. Very power fuel and no belts, no oil, no gas, I have four batteries and they charge in an hour and half, very hot appt with the construction, everything is stainless.
Posted on 3/23/25 at 9:37 am to Train is comin
Very happy with my Scag Freedom Z 36”, Kawasaki 18hp
Posted on 3/23/25 at 11:51 am to Train is comin
IMO Do not consider Cub Cadet.
Posted on 3/23/25 at 7:29 pm to Train is comin
I have a John Deere, 17yrs, 1350hrs. Change oil, filters, spark plug every year, belts every 3-4yrs, battery every 5yrs…
Posted on 3/23/25 at 9:12 pm to Train is comin
My contractors tell me SCAG is the best but you’ll pay for it
Posted on 3/23/25 at 9:27 pm to Griff Nasty
I have a gravely pro turn 160 with Yamaha engine. Love it
Posted on 3/23/25 at 11:20 pm to Train is comin
Posted on 3/24/25 at 1:43 am to Train is comin
If you have the money, I cannot recommend Exmark highly enough. I’ve owned Scag, Hustler, and Exmark, all older model mowers. Here is what I found to be true:
Scag- bulletproof but heavy, weight tended to leave ruts on lawns
Hustler- most fun to drive but the two I owned broke a lot
Exmark- best cut, fairly light, and just as durable as a Scag. My 2003 Lazer Z is still running perfect and I have put that mower through hell.
Hope this helps!
Scag- bulletproof but heavy, weight tended to leave ruts on lawns
Hustler- most fun to drive but the two I owned broke a lot
Exmark- best cut, fairly light, and just as durable as a Scag. My 2003 Lazer Z is still running perfect and I have put that mower through hell.
Hope this helps!
Posted on 3/24/25 at 6:09 am to RandRules
Bought the 42” Hustler Raptor for 3499.00 a few days ago. First time not pushing a lawn mower in my 59 years. Can’t wait to cut
Posted on 3/24/25 at 12:02 pm to Train is comin
K&D in baton rouge has a huge selection of lawn equipment. When I’ve brought my mower in for repair, it’s never taken longer than a week to fix and the cost has been reasonable
Posted on 3/24/25 at 12:09 pm to lsushelly
You should love it. That’s a dream machine for a residence.
I should probably clarify my earlier post: my 36” Hustler Fasttrak was invicible and perfect for smaller yards. OP, don’t let what I said earlier scare you away from Hustler.
I should probably clarify my earlier post: my 36” Hustler Fasttrak was invicible and perfect for smaller yards. OP, don’t let what I said earlier scare you away from Hustler.
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