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Got a 55 in.last year it is a Kubota.
Cost to get it to my house was 5,117.00.
Used it several times last year and it cut my mowing time down by 2/3.
When i got it out just the other day to mow the weeds all it took was a few spins to light off.
Best thing for me is i don't get beat up using it.
And always use gas with NO alcohol in it,NONE.
That crap will kill any small engine.Z121S is the model that i got.
Love it
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I'm using a 52" Hustler Raptor Limited to mow about 4 acres now. It's equipped with the 2200 series transmissions and really isn't heavy duty enough for 4 acres. But it's done a good job for me over the past 2 seasons. Cub Cadet came out with this model last year with the 2800 series transmissions and a Kawasaki motor. It seems like a very well equipped zero turn for the $3700 price range. https://www.americanpridepower.com/...ET-ZERO-TURN-RIDING-MOWER-ULTIMA-ZT2-50/
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I liked the way you could use the foot pedal to raise the deck over roots and what not.
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What ever you buy, make sure it has a Kawasaki engine. You might research engines before pulling the pin.
In training to be an obedient master to my two labs
Shooting, fishing and hunting
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Welded deck and good transmission were my 2 big requirements. There’s some models that offer some of the heavier duty features without going full commercial
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What ever you buy, make sure it has a Kawasaki engine. You might research engines before pulling the pin. The Hustler I saw had that engine.
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+1 on the Gravely. Same mower as Ariens, but a different color.
Almost bought one, but got a good deal on a new SKAG.
FÜCK Jeff_O!
MAGA
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The ‘look’ for a ztr mower
Is:
Must weigh >300 lbs
Have a Coors light cap, on backwards, w/novelty fishing hook in the bill
Facial hair that looks like a cat’s ass
Cintas uniform work shirt with “CATFISH” on the name panel
Bill Dance fishin sunglasses
Wear cargo shorts that come down to ‘mid cankle’
Kmart, western steer $35 work boots high tops (meet the cuff of cargo shorts
Technique: mow in Balls to the Wall speed aka Rabbit
Mow with deliberate intent, enough to make man titts jiggle
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16bore: We bought the American made John Deere top of the line 54" zero turn lawn mover with optional "power bagger".
Had it two years now and it was the best $7,500.00 "we" have ever spent!
Suffer (cry - and I did!) once and enjoy the larger American made zero turn mower.
Hold into the wind
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Seconding the Kawasaki motor, They are a tough motor my Toro is on its tenth year of cutting about five acres . As said before no ethanol and every year or two pull shroud off and degrease and clean cooling fins. They make cutting a breeze even if your tits do jiggle.
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No CV19 info on this thread!
42’ish cut, $2,500’ish price range....
Craftsman Z510 at the top of the list now, what say the fire?
You won"t get much in a ZTR in that price range.Kubota,Scag,Ferris,Grasshopper to name a few with a price range $8,000 to $13,000.Buy once cry once.
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Skag Cheetah 72" deck, Kawasaki engine. Been using it for 5 years. Only oil change and service and blades. Does a good job.
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After serious consideration of my lawn growing season, and penciling out all related maintenance, fuel usage etc. required...
Valuing my labor at zero, a contracted out service came in at par with the expenses involved in the purchase and maintenance of a quality lawn mower...
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I bought a 60 inch Hustler Super Z last year and its been great so far. I'd recommend Hustler and I'd also recommend getting the torsion forks on the front. They soak up the bumps and make for a super smooth ride. And I'd also recommend the Kawi motor as well.
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No CV19 info on this thread!
42’ish cut, $2,500’ish price range....
Craftsman Z510 at the top of the list now, what say the fire?
Just curious, how much grass are you cutting. In that price range I would imagine all decks will be stamped. I would look at comfort of the seat. If you are cutting less than an acre of manicured lawn, comfort is somewhat important. I am cutting 14 acres of country yard, seat comfort was extremely important to me.
Last edited by Mike70560; 03/25/20.
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I bought a used Exmark from a guy getting out of the commercial business. It’s a 2004 model. I bought in 2010. $3000 then and it’s a tank. I’ve casually looked at the various ZTRs at the box stores since having this mower. They all look like lightweight toys comparatively. If you’re in a subdivision on a smooth lot, probably they work fine. I live on a rock pile that has nothing smooth about it. The Exmark has taken care of me. Takes about 2 hours to mow the couple acres I mow once a week. From now into October.
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The Hustler / Kawasaki has pretty much been the one that’s caught my attention best. Good news is a buddy texted that he and a friend started a lawncare company, so the problem mighta just taken care of itself!
Love it when a plan comes together.....
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Exmark has done me well. Solid machine. Sold a JD 755 with finish mower to get into the Exmark. Hills are very manageable with a little experience. Would buy another in a heartbeat. Quality of cut is better than old mower and shaved considerable time off of mowing job.
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The best part when you get on your first zero turn is the VERY steep learning curve to operating it.
I remember doing some detail cutting around my barn and boat...got hung and had the trailer tongue pinned hard against the mower's gas tank filler neck. Had probably only been on the mower for 5 minutes and I still remember thinking "How the F*** did I do this???"
And then I remember asking myself "Okay, which way do I pull on these levers to get out of this predicament without breaking something on a brand new $3k piece of equipment????"
Once you get past that though, they are pretty cool to run around your yard on. I put off a ZTR purchase for years because of that learning curve. When I rode one I felt like an absolute retard. When voicing my concern, the local dealer told me “Use the exact same motions as you use pushing a shopping cart.” It was a watershed moment. It clicked immediately in my head and I cut grass with my Gravely mower like I’d been using it for ten years. Amazing...one sentence blew up my mental block.
You only live once, but...if you do it right, once is enough.
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