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Re: Zero turn mowers???? [Re: Nothwoods Bandit] #6561164
06/23/19 07:19 PM
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Western New York
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Ferris is the best mower out there. 4 wheel suspension and it works


Re: Zero turn mowers???? [Re: Nothwoods Bandit] #6561179
06/23/19 07:42 PM
06/23/19 07:42 PM
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upper michigan
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Thanks for all the info guys! I'm still a little on the fence on which route to go. I wouldn't mind like many suggested doing and drop a little extra money for quality, over saving some money up front and having problems in the near future. I wish some of the above mentioned mowers had dealers closer to me, we do have a couple close Cub Cadet dealers and Husqvarna dealers close by. I see that Kioti also has a zero turn mower available now, I wonder what the quality of these are?

Thanks again for all the feed back!

N.B.

Re: Zero turn mowers???? [Re: Nothwoods Bandit] #6561223
06/23/19 09:09 PM
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Lowell, MI
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Look into Wright mowers. I bought the “light commercial” Stander B with a 52”deck. Standers are more compact and way easier on my back. $5300

Re: Zero turn mowers???? [Re: Nothwoods Bandit] #6561266
06/23/19 10:03 PM
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Ohio, Old fart to some.
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I have a dixie. Built solid. Fast! Can steer with one hand while holding a beer with the other.


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Re: Zero turn mowers???? [Re: ack] #6561344
06/24/19 12:48 AM
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Hudson valley , NY
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I run a scag turf tiger , liquid cool , 61 inch high velocity deck ...
I keep around 7 acres finish mowed ..mow about once a week now ..
I service it once a year , keep sharp blades on it , and get out of my way ...

Re: Zero turn mowers???? [Re: Nothwoods Bandit] #6561525
06/24/19 11:41 AM
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X2 for the Scag. I manage a lawn care service and have experience with Scag, Ferris, and John Deere. That is the order of my preference. Scag is built to last. IMO, Ferris has cheaped up their mowers too much for long term, everyday commercial use. And John Deere charges too much for green paint.

I’m currently running a 61” Cheetah with the 23HP Kawi and the three bag system. It mows just shy of 4 acres per hour on smooth ground. It loves gas though! I figure about a half gallon per acre when running with the bagger. The big dual tanks helps on fill up frequency.

Re: Zero turn mowers???? [Re: BvrRetriever] #6561530
06/24/19 11:48 AM
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X3 Love mine, would buy another but nothing has gone wrong with it in ten years.

Originally Posted by BvrRetriever
X2 for the Scag. I manage a lawn care service and have experience with Scag, Ferris, and John Deere. That is the order of my preference. Scag is built to last. IMO, Ferris has cheaped up their mowers too much for long term, everyday commercial use. And John Deere charges too much for green paint.

I’m currently running a 61” Cheetah with the 23HP Kawi and the three bag system. It mows just shy of 4 acres per hour on smooth ground. It loves gas though! I figure about a half gallon per acre when running with the bagger. The big dual tanks helps on fill up frequency.

Re: Zero turn mowers???? [Re: Nothwoods Bandit] #6562491
06/25/19 11:34 PM
06/25/19 11:34 PM

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just bought a Grasshopper a month or so ago, I like it better than the worn out ex mark I had been using, for sure once u go zero turn u wont be back on a steering wheel, good luck in your search

Re: Zero turn mowers???? [Re: Nothwoods Bandit] #6562596
06/26/19 07:21 AM
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I own a lawn care business. I run a Ferris. I mow 400 to 600 lawns a year with it, last year replaced the belts for the first time. Have 2000 hours on it. Have done nothing else to it other than a strict maintenance schedule. Probably the best ride on the market with the coil over shocks on all four corners. I think this mower will be the last one I'll have to buy. The Kawasaki motor has plenty of power, but maybe not the most efficient. Burns around a gallon an hour. Holds 10 gallons of gas, so can run a long time on a fill.

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