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Amurikan 'Maid' (In keeping with the evolving theme of the thread)

I have a 61" Kubota diesel just like Mickey. They don't give them away, but they don't break. I use a lot of blades because I won't get off the horse to move logs, stones, bricks, and T post. I just mow right over them.

they don't make them anymore but there was a brand a few years ago called Lesco that was built like a 1970's tank. 13 grease fittings on that son of a gun with a 23HP Kawasaki engine.

You could pick up the 44" deck model for less than $5k new. I bought one with a little over 200 hours for $2100

I've heard the commercial mower snobs trash them but they are heavy duty diamond plate monsters.

I'll say this about it though, it sucks on hills.

If you can find one used with low hours that might be a good option.

Six years ago I found a used (100 hrs) grasshopper that was a few yrs old. I have 2 acres and mow about 60 hrs a year. It is serviced regularly and try to keep it clean. Mine wsa $4500. You may have some luck at a dealership for used mowers taken in on trade. Some obsrvaions. It is quicker to mow, but does not have a hitch to tow anything. I use my 4 wheeler to haul trailer, sweeper, etc. Aside from my lab puppychewing up $400 in wiring, it has been problem free.

This is nice lawn with weeds that look ok when their mowed to the same height as the grass. lol

I pride myself in keeping a nice looking, well kept lawn, even though I know their is some weeds, clover and thistle in it.

I want it to look like a golf course from a distance. Not close up. haha

The gang mower is what's used on many golf course fairways. They do a good job but they're not very maneuverable around trees, etc.

What are the adavatages of a diesel in a mower over a gas? I've always wondered the necessity of a diesel engine on a lawn mower.

Just stock the yard with groundhogs and prairie dogs! No more grass and a private shooting range!

I got into a cheap Husquvarna 42" for $2000 this fall. Like the other guy, I have a million things to trim around (actually a million minus one after a mishap to a small tree while learning the finer points of manuvering around small trees) and have been really happy. Cut my mowing time from 5-6 to 3 hours. Now to have a few more oops's and the time will shrink even more.

I have both. The biggest advantage is fuel usage. A heavy duty ZT with a gas engine will use probably 30-40% more fuel than a comparable diesel unit.

The downside is the initial cost of the diesel.

I can see where that would be a good choice for commercial users and golf courses etc.

Bunton-- Tough as nails!

What is that? Got any info?

I'll throw in another vote for Toro. I bought a 50 inch deck model in 2007 and I've used the heck out of it on the approximately 3 1/2 acres I mow and I've had no problems with it at all.

It's been every penny I paid for it and it's cut my mowing time down immensely. Leaves a lot less to weed eat around too.

To do 3-4 acres reasonably easy you need a good commercial mower with 25ish horsepower at a minimum. likely a five foot deck is a good place to be. That will put you well over $5000-. I like to buy used commercial grade stuff as many commercial users trade in every two years. These units are made to mow all day every day will last many years for a user mowing a big lawn once a week.
Ferris is a great mower with a great deck as far as not leaving clumps behind. Quite a few other good choices out there as well.

I'll take faded real commercial grade even with a split seat every day over new lesser.

Here's my Dixie Chopper....a grass cutting machine.

Elwood

Grasshopper.......

Rooster, Send me a PM or give me a shout when you get a chance tomorrow.

but you have to smell that stinkin diesel the rest of your life,no thanks