Just saw my first $80,000 lawnmower

[Indian Territory]

It's an Exmark Lazer Z 37hp diesel. No fancy cab with AC. Looks more or less like any other zero-turn I've seen.

I'm hoping someone who knows more about these things can answer a question for me. Is there ever an actual business case to be made for a mower that costs as much as my 75hp tractor? I just can't make sense of it.

 

[319Quahog]

Is there ever an actual business case to be made for a mower that costs as much as my 75hp tractor?

Big name golf courses. PGA type stuff probably.

 

[WinterDeere]

Don't golf courses use reel type mowers for most or all of their work?

A regular rotary mower might find use around the clubhouse, I guess... but I'd not think they'd be wanting to make that a big line item in their capital equipment budget.

 

[WinterDeere]

Prices I'm seeing are closer to $60k, but maybe we're comparing different variants:

2024 Exmark Lazer Z Diesel 96 in. Yanmar RD 37 hp in Walpole, New Hampshire

For a variety of reasons, the diesel-powered Lazer Z mowers may be the right choice for your cutting needs.

www.pinnacleviewequipment.com

It's also a triple deck, not "like every other zero turn I've ever seen".

 

[Fixastuff]

The most profitable lawn care people I know cut for the city and the school system. I’m sure this machine would be a money maker for them.

 

[dodge man]

Some of those wide area mowers get pretty pricey and have decks around 100 inches wide.

 

[Indian Territory]

Here's the ad. Apparently 17 people have bought one in the last 7 days, which I don't actually believe.

 

[RjCorazza]

Here's the ad. Apparently 17 people have bought one in the last 7 days, which I don't actually believe.

Isn't that like $16,000 over the MSRP?

 

[SPYDERLK]

Im guessing this is a high profit item. The question: "Does its quality justify it?"

 

[WinterDeere]

Here's the ad. Apparently 17 people have bought one in the last 7 days, which I don't actually believe.

Picture doesn't match the ad copy. Ad title lists 96" mower, but picture is of 60" or similar mower. As stated previously, the 96" Lazer Z is a triple-deck behemoth.

 

[Thomas]

Be cold day in he77 before I would that many coins over.

 

[Tinhack]

The Exmark site show a starting price of $27,099. That must have a heap of add-ons and accessories. Perhaps it washes itself and changes its own oil.

Thier own site lists these cons from reviews.
Difficult Maintenance
Limited Availability & Performance of Accessories
Poor Fuel Efficiency
Undesirable Styling / Appearance
Changing the deck height is a manual effort

 

[Paystar]

I saw today in all the farming publications about more John Deere layoffs, and tractor sales of all brands declining.

I honestly wish they would all go bankrupt. They all been ripping us off the last 4 hours, so I'd be more than happy to see them all suffer.

But I guess that won't happen. Seems like the world is still full of people more than happy to sign their life away with financing.

 

[TractorGunn]

It's an Exmark Lazer Z 37hp diesel. No fancy cab with AC. Looks more or less like any other zero-turn I've seen.

I'm hoping someone who knows more about these things can answer a question for me. Is there ever an actual business case to be made for a mower that costs as much as my 75hp tractor? I just can't make sense of it.

I saw a zero-turn and iirc it had a 104" cut. It would cut a football field in 10 minutes. 30K iirc.

But...why?

One would have to have some accounts that would justify dedicating that much money to a unit that does one thing.

 

[DK35vince]

I saw a zero-turn and iirc it had a 104" cut. It would cut a football field in 10 minutes. 30K iirc.

Hustler Super 104 | Wide-Area Zero-Turn Commercial Mower

The Hustler Super 104 is an affordable wide-area mower (104-inches) with the maneuverability of a zero-turn. Mow a football field in 10 minutes at 11 mph.

www.hustlerturf.com

 

[TractorGunn]

Hustler Super 104 | Wide-Area Zero-Turn Commercial Mower

The Hustler Super 104 is an affordable wide-area mower (104-inches) with the maneuverability of a zero-turn. Mow a football field in 10 minutes at 11 mph.

www.hustlerturf.com

There it is, saw a video a while back of someone mowing a football field with it.

 

[WinterDeere]

There it is, saw a video a while back of someone mowing a football field with it.

Just a demo / promo reel, I assume? I wouldn't think a little 1.3 acre football field is the best application for a beast like that. It's more likely aimed at mowing 20 - 30 acres per day, turf farm stuff, or golf course perimeters.

 

[rademamj1]

I saw today in all the farming publications about more John Deere layoffs, and tractor sales of all brands declining.

I honestly wish they would all go bankrupt. They all been ripping us off the last 4 hours, so I'd be more than happy to see them all suffer.

But I guess that won't happen. Seems like the world is still full of people more than happy to sign their life away with financing.

The majority of John Deere layoffs have been in their Construction (SkidSteers/Backhoes) and Heavy Industrial factories. Their Ag units for tractors so far is still doing good...most especially the small tractors under 40hp.

 

[TractorGunn]

Just a demo / promo reel, I assume? I wouldn't think a little 1.3 acre football field is the best application for a beast like that. It's more likely aimed at mowing 20 - 30 acres per day, turf farm stuff, or golf course perimeters.

Something like that, been awhile since I watched the video. The premise of the video was how fast it could mow a football field.

 

[Paystar]

The majority of John Deere layoffs have been in their Construction (SkidSteers/Backhoes) and Heavy Industrial factories. Their Ag units for tractors so far is still doing good...most especially the small tractors under 40hp.

All the news I've been reading is concerning AG.
Another 300 this week in Illinois.