Ive finally had enough of constatnly fumbling and fighting my prehistoric tractor and decided to buy a zero turn. I'm looking for something commercial grade preferably with a diesel engine probably in the 500 hr. or less range. We've had several different models of Grasshopper mowers over the years I really like them but I'm not ruling out other brands.
What do you guys run?
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07-03-2009 03:57 PM
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07-03-2009 04:23 PM
the only problem with ztr 's is you cannot hold a beer in your hand while driving, I had one for a day ! traded it back in for a cub cadet.
Parabellum FJ²B
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07-03-2009 04:27 PM
If your going zero turn go eX-mark IMO and for a second choice eX-mark and if that was not clear eX-MARK
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07-03-2009 04:32 PMSeems silly to me to have a tool that expensive to only do one thing. Unless you have a ton of grass. And then I'd want a real tractor with a rear deck.
My Simplicity mows nicely and quickly and turns as tight as you'd ever need to cut grass efficiently. Plus it pulls a trailer, a roller, an aerator and if I wanted a bunch of other attachments. And the snow blower mounts to the front in the winter.
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07-03-2009 04:51 PM
I bought a kubota zd331 with a 72" bed this spring. I have about 10 1/2 acres plus whatever neighbourhood/boatramp mowing.
I can honestly say that I get at least twice as much done in the same time compared to my tractor with a 72" finish mower, not only faster but I can mow within a couple of inches of the trees without damaging them.
Yes it's expensive, but it's commercial grade and built to last. I also added the steel canopy which does a great job of keeping the sun and any falling branches off you.
Very happy so far.Mark
Everybody should believe in something; I believe I'll have another drink.
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07-03-2009 04:55 PM
just adjust the levers to where you can hold both in your left hand, (works best on a straight-away) grab your beer chug about half and put it down before the next tree or turn. The kubota comes with a cup holder big enough for a foam coozie, however they neglected to provide for cooler storage.
Mark
Everybody should believe in something; I believe I'll have another drink.
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07-03-2009 04:57 PM
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07-03-2009 05:41 PM
LOL I thought that was the whole point of zero turns
I just got done installing work lights last week so that I can mow in evening/twilight, even with a canopy our present daytime highs of 100+ or more make for an unpleasant task. I am going to fab up a small cooler rack to go between my feet. Zero turns are bad about raising dust clouds, makes for thirsty work.Mark
Everybody should believe in something; I believe I'll have another drink.
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07-03-2009 05:44 PM
I drink just fine with my zero turn. I also aerate , pull my kayak to the lake with it - Sir. I can't imagine going back to the riding lawn mower days.
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07-03-2009 06:07 PM
apparently I am the only one who cannot drink beer and operate a ZTR. I don't have grass anymore anyway !
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07-03-2009 06:15 PM
dang glaucoma symptoms
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07-03-2009 08:40 PM
You might look into a 4-wheel steer John Deere tractor. A friend got talked into one when he went in for a Zero-Turn JD, and he absolutely loves it.
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07-04-2009 06:28 AM
Scag is the toughest built. Although i ran X-marks for years and loved them.They have the fastest blade speed in the Industry
The grasshoppers and Woods are OK.not as well built but have snowblowers and such to put on them...