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Need recommendations for a lawnmower
Posted on 3/23/17 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 3/23/17 at 8:41 pm
Have about 3 acres to cut. Looking to get a zero turn. Budget around $6000. Any recommendation on brand/model?
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Posted on 3/23/17 at 9:27 pm to CoachCredeur
John Deere. They'll even give you a free hat!
Posted on 3/23/17 at 9:35 pm to CoachCredeur
The new exmark radius is right around that price and one step down from the lazer z. Emark is a fine mower.. Nothing bad to say about a scag either.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 9:39 pm to CoachCredeur
Id look at the light commercial series of mowers. Not residential but not full commercial. For instance, what I use John deer 645 (5 foot deck). One yard I mow is approximately 2.5 acres of turf and I can mow it in about an hour with a lot of obstacles.
Most all brands these days are good. Have JD since we also have all of our farm equipment through them. Hustler, exmark, scag are some of the better brands.
Most all brands these days are good. Have JD since we also have all of our farm equipment through them. Hustler, exmark, scag are some of the better brands.
Posted on 3/23/17 at 10:50 pm to jimbeam
Check out pro power. I would take hard look at a hustler raptor. Under 3k and I pulled this trigger last year and have no regrets
Posted on 3/23/17 at 11:30 pm to Chad504boy
I'm not doubting you but why scag? Why are they better than most?
Posted on 3/24/17 at 12:59 am to CoachCredeur
I got a big dog alpha a while back. Mainly because it had 0% for 48mo so why not free money. But it's been perfect for the 36hrs on the motor.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 1:11 am to CoachCredeur
The big name brands are all very similar. Many use 5he same engine, hydro, spindles, etc. Stick with scag, hustler, gravely, exmark, and you'll be good.
If that was my budget id go look hard at Dixie choppers.
If that was my budget id go look hard at Dixie choppers.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 5:56 am to NOLAGT
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I got a big dog alpha a while back. Mainly because it had 0% for 48mo so why not free money. But it's been perfect for the 36hrs on the motor.
Bought the ZT 60 last fall. Only have 15 hours on it. Fast, and very heavy built. Price was $4500 and free interest. Store in Woodville MS.
They have ads on Craiglist.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 6:49 am to CoachCredeur
Just got through buying a new one myself after researching a ton. My budget was a bit less than yours but I ended up buying a Hustler Raptor SD 54" cut for right at 4k. A couple others have mentioned Bad Boy. They are good mowers as well and are made by Excel - same as Hustler. They cost a bit more and have a couple more bells and whistles (i.e led headlights).
Really there are plenty of good options in your price range from all the top brands, but I think the Hustler is pound for pound about as good a deal as there is.
Really there are plenty of good options in your price range from all the top brands, but I think the Hustler is pound for pound about as good a deal as there is.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 7:11 am to CoachCredeur
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Posted on 3/24/17 at 7:16 am to fishbaja2
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Check out pro power. I would take hard look at a hustler raptor. Under 3k and I pulled this trigger last year and have no regrets
I would not buy from Pro Power.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 7:36 am to CoachCredeur
John Deere X304. 42 inch deck. It's not 0 turn, but it's pretty damn tight with it's 4 wheel steering.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 7:42 am to Chad504boy
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Scag
This.
or Dixie Chopper, I always wanted one when I was cutting grass in high school
This post was edited on 3/24/17 at 7:51 am
Posted on 3/24/17 at 8:50 am to CoachCredeur
I would really take a look at the Ferris mowers and compare the components and speed to what you are getting on some of the others mentioned.
I just bought 2 years ago and my price range was very similar to yours and I cut 2.6 acres.
The Ferris seemed to fit right in between the $5000 mowers and the $8000 mowers. They had the features of the higher end ones but the price was closer to the lower end ones.
What I discovered is that most of the mowers in this price range either use the 2800 or some have upgraded 3100 pumps. The Ferris has the 3400 pumps (full commercial grade)
Also most of the mowers that I looked at had a forward speed of 7-7.5 mph. The Ferris goes 10mph and will cut this fast on normal growth.
The Ferris also has a suspension system and the ICD cutting deck that are nice features.
All in all I am very happy with my Ferris mower and I think it's worth a look.
ETA: My mower is the Ferris IS700Z with the 52" deck and 27hp Briggs Commercial and it was $6100.
I just bought 2 years ago and my price range was very similar to yours and I cut 2.6 acres.
The Ferris seemed to fit right in between the $5000 mowers and the $8000 mowers. They had the features of the higher end ones but the price was closer to the lower end ones.
What I discovered is that most of the mowers in this price range either use the 2800 or some have upgraded 3100 pumps. The Ferris has the 3400 pumps (full commercial grade)
Also most of the mowers that I looked at had a forward speed of 7-7.5 mph. The Ferris goes 10mph and will cut this fast on normal growth.
The Ferris also has a suspension system and the ICD cutting deck that are nice features.
All in all I am very happy with my Ferris mower and I think it's worth a look.
ETA: My mower is the Ferris IS700Z with the 52" deck and 27hp Briggs Commercial and it was $6100.
This post was edited on 3/24/17 at 11:47 am
Posted on 3/27/17 at 10:01 am to NOLAGT
I ended up getting a Big Dog Alpha MP, couldn't beat the price.
Posted on 3/27/17 at 10:04 am to CoachCredeur
nice, congrats. I think Chad has a Big Dog. Those seats look incredible, but i dont even thing we have a big dog dealer around shreveport.
Posted on 3/27/17 at 10:25 am to CoachCredeur
Hustler has a good deal going on right now.
Buy a mower that you can have serviced locally. All the big names are good mowers.
Buy a mower that you can have serviced locally. All the big names are good mowers.
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