Best commercial zero turn?

[coobie]

Nice wheels - why the eye bolts on the front wheel swing arm? You don't use the pin to lock the wheel when accessing under the deck?

Eye bolts were my tie down point when I hauled it to my other property.Used a mojack mower lift for access under deck..

 

[D2Cat]

If your budget is $7500 and you inquire about the best commercial zero turn, you'll either settle for used or less than the best! Probably no need to go to the big show and drool!

 

[Ritothebull]

Take test ride before you buy. I went looking for a zt 2 years ago with every intention of getting a scag.

When I got to the dealer & looked at them he also had Toro. He let me try both & I left with the Toro my ride.

The Toro was way more mower & rode 10x better than a scag at the same price.

There's also a big difference in a Kawasaki FX & FS motors.

I have been doing maintenance work for the Tampa Bay Rays since the team was first formed and all I've ever seen them use is Toro equipment. If it works for them it must be awfully good because those guys push everything to the limits, running wide open, jumping curbs and smashing into fence posts or whatever gets in their way. They have annual leases for most of their equipment and services so if supplier or their equipment is giving them trouble they won't be around very long because the show must go on.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

The Snapper Pro is a good machine. I purchased a XT200 leftover for $6100 a few years back.The deals are out there and CASH talks! Kawasaki FX, zt5400 and a great cutting 61" icd deck. Dont rule out B/S engines...their Vanguard engine is one of the best out there right now. Other than riding around while testing go cut some thick grass and compare Quality of cut.

The Snapper Pro may be the best value in commercial mowers. It's a Ferris without the suspension. And I agree on the Vanguard motor. I think it's the most dependable motor right now.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

If your budget is $7500 and you inquire about the best commercial zero turn, you'll either settle for used or less than the best! Probably no need to go to the big show and drool!

I disagree. For $7,500 or close to it you can buy a John Deere 915e, which is a full commercial mower that is only missing a few of the trinkets JD puts on the M and R series mowers.

Or you can buy a Snapper Pro.

 

[4570Man]

I disagree. For $7,500 or close to it you can buy a John Deere 915e, which is a full commercial mower that is only missing a few of the trinkets JD puts on the M and R series mowers.

Or you can buy a Snapper Pro.

$7500 won’t buy the best zero turn new. $7500 will buy a plenty good enough mowers for the OPs intended use. And the JD mowers have a light duty deck and frame.

 

[RyeThomas]

I have 1570 hours on my John Deere Z930A, or is it 1750. I can not remember. She is a workhorse. Purchased it for much less than your budget used.

 

[MESSMAKER]

$7500 won稚 buy the best zero turn new. $7500 will buy a plenty good enough mowers for the OPs intended use. And the JD mowers have a light duty deck and frame.

You would have to prove the frame,deck thing to me. The John Deere 7 iron deck is one of the best, if not the best in the industry. It is the only heavyweight(7g or 3/16) stamped steel deck that I know of.

 

[RyeThomas]

Not trying to argue, I really don’t care about zero turns. I had a Textron Bobcat so called commercial and then I got my JD Z930A with the MOD 7 iron deck and its 1400+lbs. When I look at the deck thickness and frame size/components I wonder what the heck did they build it for. It built like a tank.

No matter what you buy good luck, but shop and look around.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I see the Deere Z930s on the back of many a lawnscape business trailer.

The new Gravely with the fuel injected Yamaha engine has the envy of my eye. More torque, starts with stale gas, 33hp available.

Gravely Test Ride Winner Yamaha Engine - YouTube

Gravely(R) Partners with Yamaha(R) to Launch First-Ever Yamaha V-Twin EFI Engines for OPE Industry

but everyone has their niche. so buy what you like.