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Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264584
06/21/18 08:30 PM
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FERRIS 3200 great mower


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Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Flint Hill fur] #6264612
06/21/18 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted By: Flint Hill fur
What local dealers do you have to choose from. That is my factor. Gravely is closest dealer so that's what I have. Kawasaki engine is the only way to go regardless of mower breed


I too think a local dealer is important. I bought a Snapper 61" two weeks ago because the local dealer is also a friend. I'm very happy with it so far.

Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264628
06/21/18 09:46 PM
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Buy a good used exmark lazer Z with less than 500 hours if mowin a average yard will last many years if you have a good dealer near ya that takes trades. The commercial grade mowers are just flat built better and a good used one will cost about the same and give you less trouble a few years down the road

Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264638
06/21/18 10:06 PM
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I'll just say one thing and that's try to buy a mower with a engine that has a oil filter, it will save you grief down the road.

Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: thskeer] #6264666
06/21/18 10:54 PM
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I've got the Cub Cadet RZT 54, 350 hours on it and it hasn't missed a beat. I changed the deck belt a month ago and it was a 5 minute job. I mowed a field last fall that was a foot high and it never bogged whatsoever. I would probably buy one again, good mower. The Kawasaki motor is a brute.

Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264676
06/21/18 11:05 PM
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Buy a husqvarna with the fabricated deck, and a kawasaki if possible. From a dealer - not a box store.


The briggs intek are junk - they heat up and the valve guides move, the sump gaskets go at around 400 hours. The kohlers are ok as long as it's not a courage. Cub cadets are ticking time bombs that will drain your wallet. John deere is junk - unless you buy a expensive one from the dealer.

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Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264728
06/22/18 01:47 AM
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Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264739
06/22/18 05:19 AM
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My dad uses a Toro zero turn in that price range. He has had it for 3 years with no problems. I have a mowing business, I run a Ferris with a 52in deck. Probably the best ride of any mower with coil over shocks on all 4 corners. Rides better than my pickup. Change blades daily, sometimes change again in the middle of day. Makes for a better looking lawn and. .and works motor much less. I have over 900 hours on it with all the original belts. A local dealer is important also.

Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264752
06/22/18 06:42 AM
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Scag + Kawasaki = Darn fine combo


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Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264754
06/22/18 06:50 AM
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Grasshoppers are the best zero turn to answer your question. Scag, Ferris, Bob Cat are all fine mowers too but you don't see alot of used ones. Go find a used Grasshopper with about 600 hours and offer them $3000 and see what they say. Craigslist as mentioned above and I see alot of them on that FB marketplace app.

Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264769
06/22/18 07:27 AM
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Well they are all pretty good mowers. But to answer your question and not throw yet another mower out there because its the best I'd go with the Cub Cadet out of your choices. If you ask what is the best pickup, dodge, chevy or ford you will get the same responses and a lot of people will tell you to go with Toyota even though you didn't even ask about Toyota. Anyway the Deere would be my second choice. I did a lot of lawns helping my son out through college recently and he did have a Deere commercial end that was pretty good.


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Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264772
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I would not buy anything with a stamped deck, just not worth it after a couple years. I think Simplicity is on of the best made. Have had one for 11 years. The deck belt only lasted 9 years. Just not had any problems with the mower. Neighbor has started selling Big Dog mowers. I am impressed with them. Only ones around are no older than 4 years but no one has had any trouble yet. mike

Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264773
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BTW, I have researched commercial mowers to death, my younger brother has been in it for 25 years, he just bought a Skag stander, I have never heard of Grasshopper so either they aren't around my area or don't market very well?


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Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: canecutter] #6264787
06/22/18 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted By: canecutter
Scag + Kawasaki = Darn fine combo



This is what I run and can't kill it .....I mow @ 6 acres every 5 days it seems ...Turf Tiger ..

Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: slowpoke] #6264823
06/22/18 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted By: slowpoke
[quote=canecutter]Scag + Kawasaki = Darn fine combo



This is what I run and can't kill it .....I mow @ 6 acres every 5 days it seems ...Turf Tiger .. [/quote

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Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Law Dog] #6264839
06/22/18 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted By: Law Dog
I have a Toro MX 5000 except for the cheap 2 ply tires it's a great mower plenty of power and that Toro motor starts with ease,



X2 I also got the Toro MX5000
3 year unlimited hours on the warranty. 25 hp 50 inch fabricated deck. $3099.00

Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264865
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My Scag has a Kawasaki 23hp engine. Very nice combo.

At the dealer where I bought my Tiger Cat, the service department manager said that they know nothing about repairing Scag mowers because they don’t break down.

Scag makes a nice homeowner model that might be in your price range at $4000.

Have you looked for a used commercial mower? Maybe you could find a nice one if somebody’s was moving up in size.

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Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264870
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I worked for a school system and the 14 schools had about 12 acres each to mow. They use grass hoppers and exmark. Kohler engines are the only way to go. If you have a lot of shrubs to mow around the grass hoppers are better. The deck sits out more forward than the exmark. Also the exmarks break down more often. The frames are to flimsy and the vibration constantly was shearing bolts off. THE GRASS HOPPER 10 - 1 better.

Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264874
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Cub makes a zero turn that uses a steering wheel. Not tiller drive like most.....

Re: Which zero turn should I buy? [Re: Rhino7] #6264882
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They all break belts for sure.

Most mowers are for the most part all the same parts with different paint in the same price ranges. Most 3000 dollar mowers use the same parts. Same with the 6000 dollar mowers. Engine's, bearings, belts, blades, and hydraulic pumps. You just about can't go wrong in any price range. They all can have a bad day.


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