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re: New Zero Turn Mower.....
Posted on 6/7/18 at 6:59 am to DownSouthDave
Posted on 6/7/18 at 6:59 am to DownSouthDave
Have a Bad Boy. Only about 70 hours on it. No problems with it. 60" cut that I paid $4500 for. I think it will last a long time. Built heavy and solid. I am sure some parts will need replacing over time.
Same mower is selling at $4700 in Woodville. Check craigslist.
Oh, cutting about 5 ac with it now. Some of that I put off for two weeks and the grass gets high. No problem there.
Same mower is selling at $4700 in Woodville. Check craigslist.
Oh, cutting about 5 ac with it now. Some of that I put off for two weeks and the grass gets high. No problem there.
This post was edited on 6/7/18 at 7:02 am
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Posted on 6/7/18 at 8:15 am to fishfighter
Bought a Bad Boy ZT Elite last fall. No complaints so far.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 8:47 am to DownSouthDave
I think you completely missed the point... The point is in knowledge of the product, not in manufacturing the thing LOL.
Sorry I wasn’t clear on that. Thought it would’ve been implied.
Sorry I wasn’t clear on that. Thought it would’ve been implied.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 8:59 am to sumtimeitbeslikedat
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The point is in knowledge of the product, not in manufacturing the thing LOL
Engineers don't manufacture things.
Again, I thinkni know what you're trying to say, but you're not saying it.
Your feelings on JD mowers are just over the top positive, doesn't seem very objective. Especially when there are others in here that have in depth knowledge of other products and can give advice from first hand experience.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 9:17 am to Razorback Reverend
look into the Dixie Choppers. They're awesome.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 9:55 am to Razorback Reverend
i was in a similar boat as you and ran across this article
i did my own research to confirm a lot of what the article claims and I ended up finding a great deal on this mower
haven't looked back and extremely happy with my purchase
Husqvarna MZ52
i got mine with the kawasaki engine in lieu of the kohler however
i did my own research to confirm a lot of what the article claims and I ended up finding a great deal on this mower
haven't looked back and extremely happy with my purchase
Husqvarna MZ52
i got mine with the kawasaki engine in lieu of the kohler however
Posted on 6/7/18 at 12:15 pm to DownSouthDave
Lol... my first-hand knowledge is more (way more) than you know. I don’t know why you are nit-picking on everything I say, but whatever. It’s easy to comparative shop, and I’m just saying my opinion (my informed opinion), because I’ve seen and know way more than just one or two cases of different makes and models of most mowers and small equipment. From what I’ve seen, Deere has been putting out the best all-around z in the past few years. If you got a problem with that, then state your reasons instead of resorting to discrediting me with slander.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 12:34 pm to sumtimeitbeslikedat
I'm not really nit-picking. Saying a JD mechanic is like the the engineer who designed it is a terrible analogy, at best.
I don't know what your experience is. However, your first post read like an article in Car and Driver, basically you sound like a cheerleader. I don't think that's typical of someone who is honestly in the know.
What threads like these show (similar with truck threads) is that there are a lot of very good brands out there and to state one is absolutely better than the others is probably false.
Slander... That's laughable. But as you've shown, communicating clearly is not really your strong suit.
I don't know what your experience is. However, your first post read like an article in Car and Driver, basically you sound like a cheerleader. I don't think that's typical of someone who is honestly in the know.
What threads like these show (similar with truck threads) is that there are a lot of very good brands out there and to state one is absolutely better than the others is probably false.
Slander... That's laughable. But as you've shown, communicating clearly is not really your strong suit.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 4:24 pm to Razorback Reverend
Find a good dealer first. That's the guy you'll be seeing when it breaks and they all break. Look at what the manufacturer is giving as their standard warranty. Those who give longer warranties are willing to put their neck on the line for longer which means it's probably built better. I have a family member who runs a tractor dealership that sells the tractor brand zero turn. Most tractor dealers do not want to deal with mowers because tractor's are their priority and make them more money.
Posted on 6/7/18 at 6:17 pm to Jcrew
I stopped and looked at some Bad Boys and Spartans today.
The Spartan had a 7 gauge steel deck, Parker 12cc Transmission, Four Bearing SPindles, Adjustable drive arms, a very comfy floating seat system, and radial tires. 6" deep deck build like a tank.
I think I have sold myself on this machine
The Spartan had a 7 gauge steel deck, Parker 12cc Transmission, Four Bearing SPindles, Adjustable drive arms, a very comfy floating seat system, and radial tires. 6" deep deck build like a tank.
I think I have sold myself on this machine
Posted on 6/7/18 at 6:33 pm to johnnyrocket
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Badboys and Spartans are overpriced and have pulley issues
This is false in my opinion.. been using a 62” bad boy for many many years and haven’t done more than routine maintenance and a few belt changes
I love my bad boy, I think they’re tremendously underrated
Posted on 6/7/18 at 7:39 pm to DownSouthDave
Yawn.... ok. Sure bud. You got me good.
Anyway, to OP... do your due diligence on comparative shopping and don’t look at paint, look at overall product value and consider the things I’ve and others have mentioned.
For my opinion, again, I believe DEERE offers best overall product value, and stated my reasons why.
Hope you find years of value in whichever product you choose.
Anyway, to OP... do your due diligence on comparative shopping and don’t look at paint, look at overall product value and consider the things I’ve and others have mentioned.
For my opinion, again, I believe DEERE offers best overall product value, and stated my reasons why.
Hope you find years of value in whichever product you choose.
This post was edited on 6/7/18 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 6/8/18 at 1:50 am to Razorback Reverend
I can't recommend Gravely highly enough. In La I had 5 acres to mow so I got a 48" commercial Gravely and it ran like new till the day I traded it for a RZR 8 years later. Moved to TN with the 48" Gravely but needed a bigger deck to cut more acreage, so I found a 72" Gravely used with 300 hours on it and clean. I've had it for 3 years and never a problem. That's 11 years of Gravely and I've only ever changed the oil and sharpened the blades.
I don't know about their residential line, but the commercial line is legit. I'd get a clean one with low hours and save a few thousand dollars.
I don't know about their residential line, but the commercial line is legit. I'd get a clean one with low hours and save a few thousand dollars.
Posted on 6/8/18 at 11:15 am to sumtimeitbeslikedat
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From what I’ve seen, Deere has been putting out the best all-around z in the past few years.
That's fine, but why bother when you can buy from manufacturers that has been producing the best products for the last 20 or 30 years.
Posted on 6/8/18 at 9:22 pm to reggo75
quote:This is correct. Kick arse machines.
The Ferris comes in at just a little above $6k and I thought this was the best bang for my buck
Posted on 6/9/18 at 10:05 am to Razorback Reverend
No a zero turn but I have a john Deere x300 with right under 600 hours on it that's been trouble free. Kawasaki engine is a requirement for a mower from now on unless buying diesel 8I MO
Posted on 6/9/18 at 1:50 pm to Razorback Reverend
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I currently have a 6yr old Husq, 54" cut with a 24 dual Kohler, etc. Bout to wear out.
How many hours you got on a worn out 6yo mower?
Whats your budget?
I have a 8 yo Ferris with the Yanmar diesel on it. Still runs like brand new. Its the commercial grade and was $10k
This post was edited on 6/9/18 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 6/9/18 at 2:56 pm to sumtimeitbeslikedat
Which dealership do you work at?
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:15 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Kawasaki engine is a requirement for a mower
They make some of the shittiest low end engines available.
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:34 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
What kinda engines you like baw?
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