Good Zero turn for 6 acres?

[Maxify55]

The thing I find interesting is if you go online to read reviews, probably 8 out of 10 people will tell you to get the Kawasaki motor over the B&S.

After a couple of phone calls to people I trust, I don't have a problem with a B&S engine. However, if I believed everything I read off the internet, I probably wouldn't touch one.

No different than a recip or scroll compressor IMO.

All engine companies manufacture quality machines and they manufacture junk machines.

The very next question is:
1) How much are you willing you spend for their junk?
2) How much for their best?

You'll take home whichever is within your price range puff acceptance.

Sooner or later you'll good engine for a little bit of money but you can get their best....

Just as soon as you pay them for their best.
Until then, you'll settle for what you can afford.

 

[Sigarms]

Went with the IS700Z with 27 HP B&S engine, 52" deck.



Put 3 hours on it over the weekend. More than happy with the machine.

Total out the door with tax was $6,300

Mowers are crazy price wise. Anything half of that and it's apparent you get what you're paying for.

As mentioned, biggest factor is what the guy stocked. If the guy would of had a Bobcat or Cub, I would of went with that.

 

[TractorGuy]

On the small gas engine subject, I will take a B&S over any brand out there. At age 66 I have never killed one.

I went from zero turn to a rear discharge Finnish mower last year and couldn't be happier. I use a 42 inch Craftsman lawn tractor for right around the house and under some trees.

 

[Coyote machine]

Nice looking ZT. I suggest strongly, put the ROPS upright. IF you flip with it that way you'll at minimum break your neck, at worst....

 

[Sigarms]

Nice looking ZT. I suggest strongly, put the ROPS upright. IF you flip with it that way you'll at minimum break your neck, at worst....

1000 hours on the last mower around the house, pretty flat ground, never a problem as the zero turn didn't even have a ROPS. The ROPS is lowered because I wanted to ensure I could get under the trees with no problem, which wasn't a issue.

If I take it down back or on the side of the house with slopes, the ROPS comes up.

 

[Turbys_1700]

That's a really nice mower Sigarms. You will get many years out of it. My buddy who is a really good mechanic is a fan on the B&S engines and especially the big block Vanguards. He sells the Spartan line of mowers.

 

[Sigarms]

My buddy who is a really good mechanic is a fan on the B&S engines and especially the big block Vanguards.

Nice to know.

Thing that put my mind to ease was talking to guy of the shop. He said when he talks to B&S with a issue, they actually seem to want to help. When he talks to Kawasaki, their attitude isn't as friendly.

As mentioned, you read online reviews, everyone will take a Kawasaki over the B&S any time of the day due to quality. Didn't make much sense to me as if a company really does make crap, they wouldn't be able to stay in business.

Still can't get over the price of mowers still. Been a while since I was looking.

 

[hawkeye08]

Went with the IS700Z with 27 HP B&S engine, 52" deck.

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Put 3 hours on it over the weekend. More than happy with the machine.

Total out the door with tax was $6,300

Mowers are crazy price wise. Anything half of that and it's apparent you get what you're paying for.

As mentioned, biggest factor is what the guy stocked. If the guy would of had a Bobcat or Cub, I would of went with that.

Same mower we have, only problem is a slow leak with one rear tire. I tried breaking bead, cleaning, lubing, reinstalling, worked for awhile, but now is leaking again. I have not decided whether to tube it or slime it, but will do one before mowing season gets going next month.

The first year, I really liked mowing with it, mowed a couple of times per week most of first year.. just a blast.

 

[Coyote machine]

1000 hours on the last mower around the house, pretty flat ground, never a problem as the zero turn didn't even have a ROPS. The ROPS is lowered because I wanted to ensure I could get under the trees with no problem, which wasn't a issue.

If I take it down back or on the side of the house with slopes, the ROPS comes up.

Good plan, there's no room for error with the ZTs. :thumbsup: