Buying a ZTR, what should I look for, or avoid?

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I might have agreed with that if I still lived in Michigan, but Texas in the summer with high humidity sucks all the fun out of the process.

Add to that the long sleeves, slacks and hat the dermatologist says I need to be wearing...

You need one of these:

https://sleequipment.com/products/curtis-1fisx33pr-premium-air-condition-cab-for-ferris-isx3300?variant=44767312543925&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=270363430&gbraid=0AAAAADsodPrx3s5wVCkLI6d3KfjsYpA9b&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuvrBBhDcARIsAKRrkjfwWSSdaimlRrBBa3f7buuFteaUgN7b4gT9SmgrbaoNhxL7zXQxMZ4aAmEcEALw_wcB

 

[Shenandoah MF1760]

The Stihl is a Ferris

Maybe so, but starting at $22K and not having the Ferris suspension puts it out of consideration.

Looks like it's built like a tank though. If I was running a yardwork company and didn't have to ride the thing myself...

 

[Shenandoah MF1760]

You need one of these:

https://sleequipment.com/products/curtis-1fisx33pr-premium-air-condition-cab-for-ferris-isx3300?variant=44767312543925&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=270363430&gbraid=0AAAAADsodPrx3s5wVCkLI6d3KfjsYpA9b&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuvrBBhDcARIsAKRrkjfwWSSdaimlRrBBa3f7buuFteaUgN7b4gT9SmgrbaoNhxL7zXQxMZ4aAmEcEALw_wcB

Dear God don't let my wife see that!

 

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Maybe so, but starting at $22K and not having the Ferris suspension puts it out of consideration.

Looks like it's built like a tank though. If I was running a yardwork company and didn't have to ride the thing myself...

Don’t know what Stihl you’re looking at but the Rz 500 is sprung and tie rodded and starts around 8k. The 500 starts their commercial series.
Looks like the Ferris 3300.
There are Stihls that are 18k but that has a lot to do with engine size, larger deck width, larger tires and bigger pumps etc.

 

[Looking4new]

3 years ago I got a Country Clipper XLT with the single lever steering. 50" cut. I really like it. I can cut all my grass with about 2 gallons of good gas (zero ethanol high test). It has a real comfortable seat with a mid height back. It will handle my hills up and down as long as I go straight up and straight down. I am too much of a chicken to try running along the hill and leaning over to the side. The Kawi engine is the only way I will go, having had quite a few Kohler engines and consider them nothing more than canoe anchors.
The flip up deck was also a selling point.

 

[tulenutn2o]

Grasshopper here since 2009….3 actually. Newest one is the 900D beast. Always diesel for me. 2-725’s with 61” decks, one with vacuuming, 900 with 72” deck, grammar seat and tweels. I have had cub cadet mid mount, bad boy mid mounts…..no comparison to grasshopper efficiency and speed. I have lots of trees so a front mount is the best solution.

 

[Aquabird]

I recently traded my bad boy diesel ztr in for a grasshopper diesel. Huge engine difference, but more comfort with the new one with uograded seat. The front deck makes it ride smoother too.

 

[Aquabird]

Upgraded

 

[jumpin]

Ditto on pro model recommendations. BTW, King Ranch Ag on 59S sells Scag. Suggest: 1) when you get it home, do not mow immediately. Raise the deck and drive it around for 1 hour; Repeat for all operators to get familiar with the controls and 2) clean after every use with a leaf blower, especially the hydro motor cooling fins. Don't wash/power wash unless absolutely necessary. My Cheetah / Kawasaki has never been to the shop since I bought it new 10 years ago.

 

[WinterDeere]

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This used to be my go to for gin mostly because of memories associated with it.. The original bottle on the left was 100 proof and the label as seen through the bottle from the back was the same as the front view. Now the proof has gone down and the appearance... yeah just not the same.

I never did quite find the prefect tonic water. I personally can't stand the stuff without gin, although the wife likes it.

None the less I like a good gin and tonic and there's a lot of new gins out there.

Good post... but wrong thread!