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Best zero-turn mower for the money
Posted on 7/20/19 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 7/20/19 at 12:25 pm
Looking to stay under 5k.
I’d like to realistically spend between 3-4K though. Nothing huge. I have about an acre of property now that I push mow. I also mow my neighbor’s yard with her lawn mower and she has about 5acres.
Thanks!
I’d like to realistically spend between 3-4K though. Nothing huge. I have about an acre of property now that I push mow. I also mow my neighbor’s yard with her lawn mower and she has about 5acres.
Thanks!
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Posted on 7/20/19 at 12:31 pm to TDcline
Are you saying you are going to stop using her’s to mow her yard? Big difference IMO between mowing 1 acre a week or 6 with one machine.
Posted on 7/20/19 at 12:33 pm to TDcline
Plenty people around me have Gravely. Very good mowers and a little less than some of the other brands. Paid 3500 for my moms and she has been mowing with it for 9 years. Just replaced the starter and a few belts. She was also mowing 3 acres until last year.
I have a Kubota for a year now and like it.
I think they all are good products now. Each will have something it does better than the other.
I have a Kubota for a year now and like it.
I think they all are good products now. Each will have something it does better than the other.
Posted on 7/20/19 at 12:35 pm to Stexas
Yea, hers is terrible. She’s an old lady and can’t do it herself. She doesn’t have the money to pay someone.
Posted on 7/20/19 at 1:17 pm to TDcline
That's a tough price range for 6 acres. If that's what you have to deal with then the Hustler Raptor or Bad Boy MZ Magnum with the Kawasaki engine.
Posted on 7/20/19 at 1:29 pm to TDcline
I have a Crafstman 25hp, 54” cut with fabricated deck for use on 1 acre. Got it for $2700. Missed a $2500 sale.
Posted on 7/20/19 at 1:29 pm to TDcline
Husqvarna
We have a Husqvarna 54" deck that is 7 years old.
It has the Kohler engine which has been great.
Cuts a 1 acre yard and 2 acre yard every two weeks.
Even let my friend use it to start up his Grass Cutting business for 2 years.
So it has a bunch of hours on it and was used everyday for 2 years.
Replaced the tires this year because dry-rot.
And changed oil, oil filter, and air filter for the first time in its 7 year life.
It does ride rough tho
We have a Husqvarna 54" deck that is 7 years old.
It has the Kohler engine which has been great.
Cuts a 1 acre yard and 2 acre yard every two weeks.
Even let my friend use it to start up his Grass Cutting business for 2 years.
So it has a bunch of hours on it and was used everyday for 2 years.
Replaced the tires this year because dry-rot.
And changed oil, oil filter, and air filter for the first time in its 7 year life.
It does ride rough tho
Posted on 7/20/19 at 1:46 pm to TDcline
If you are going to mow more than one acre, look for a lightly used commercial grade mower. You should find lots of options for under 5K.
I bought a used 2005 SnapperPro 48" with 175 hours in 2011 for $1800. Has 735 hours today, and has been flawless. I plan to sell it at the end of this season, and expect to get $1K. I just bought a larger used one.
I bought a used 2005 SnapperPro 48" with 175 hours in 2011 for $1800. Has 735 hours today, and has been flawless. I plan to sell it at the end of this season, and expect to get $1K. I just bought a larger used one.
Posted on 7/20/19 at 3:49 pm to El Segundo Guy
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Hustler Raptor or Bad Boy MZ Magnum with the Kawasaki engine.
I have a tiger cub with kawasaki and a bad boy with a 760cc briggs. The Briggs is not a bad cutter AT ALL. Just a lot slowet.
Posted on 7/20/19 at 5:39 pm to TDcline
The best bang for your buck, that I know of, Gravely HD.
Hydro 3100 transaxles
Kawi engine
My dad just got a Cub Cadet ZT2. Its an awesome mower as well.
Hydro 2800 transaxles
Kawi engine
Hydro 3100 transaxles
Kawi engine
My dad just got a Cub Cadet ZT2. Its an awesome mower as well.
Hydro 2800 transaxles
Kawi engine
Posted on 7/20/19 at 6:08 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
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Gravely HD
I have one also, been mowing 2 acres with it for 8 years now. Besides changing oil, filter and blades only thing had to do was change one belt.
Posted on 7/20/19 at 6:13 pm to TDcline
Skag mowers are expensive but I’ve heard a lot of good things about them. You may can find a used one with low hours.
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:08 am to El Segundo Guy
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Hustler Raptor
sorry for the bump, but was just about to start this same thread.
I have the limited version and its just not doing what i expected it to do. I would definitely not try 6 acres with it, or anything of that variety for that matter.
I FRIED my clutch a few months back in semi long cutting conditions. not wet.
Does anyone know anything about Worldlawn mowers? Seems like a good value.
ETA - Regarding used commercial mowers, is that and Hour limit you would stay away from? 400-500 range okay?
This post was edited on 7/29/19 at 10:10 am
Posted on 7/29/19 at 11:14 am to TDcline
Gravely HD, with either the Kawasaki or the Kohler. End of story game over.
Posted on 7/29/19 at 11:30 am to Boat Motor Bandit
mowing that much I would be sure I got a mower with a welded deck---most of those are thicker than stamped decks.
I have 42 inch hustler for my 1 acre yard because I have lots of stuff to mow around. Big, open yard I would go 54 inch.
I have 42 inch hustler for my 1 acre yard because I have lots of stuff to mow around. Big, open yard I would go 54 inch.
Posted on 7/29/19 at 10:24 pm to TDcline
6 acres and with your budget buy a good used commercial mower! U can get pretty good used commercial ZTR for about $4000. Check with a local dealer who takes trade in? That way you know they went through it and checked it over.
Posted on 7/30/19 at 9:43 am to TDcline
EXMARK fan here. lower end of the commercial line. new would surpass 5K though. But if you find a good condition used Dixie Chopper or Scag, don't hesitate
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