Re: Which zero turn should I buy?
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06/21/18 09:23 PM
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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.
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Re: Which zero turn should I buy?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 ..
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Re: Which zero turn should I buy?
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[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 X3
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Re: Which zero turn should I buy?
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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
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Re: Which zero turn should I buy?
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06/22/18 09:57 AM
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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?
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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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