Help me choose a riding mower.

[i7win7]

If you prefer a steering wheel and air conditioned cab and are OK with a good long cry

Commercial Mowers | 1585 TerrainCut™ Front Mowers | John Deere US

John Deere Front Mowers are commercial-quality mowing products that are ideal for the large-area commercial/institutional, golf and turf markets.

www.deere.com

 

[Spike56]

My garden tractor/ lawn mower has finally called it quits so I'm in the market for a new one. Here are the ground rules for the new machine. First, I'm thinking really hard on a zero turn. Second, no more gasoline engines, this one will have a diesel. Third, commercial grade with around a 60" deck max. One more thing, the more grease fittings on it the better. I just love grease fittings. Things last forever when they float in grease. Any and all suggestions and opinions are welcomed. Thank you.

I am in the exact same position to update my mower. Suggestions / Opinions ? Years ago, I had switched from a garden tractor to a ZTR. I will NEVER go back. The ZTR is way more comfortable to mow with. It cut my mowing time significantly. So ZTR is the way to go especially if there are any number of trees / obstacles to maneuver around. Even still, I found my garden tractor riding position harder on my back.
Gas / diesel ? I cannot afford a diesel mower and I don't think I would pay that kind of premium !
So far, I cannot justify a true commercial grade. I am not certain the BIG advantages here for a homeowner given the $$ initial costs ?

 

[mikester]

get yourself a self fertilizing mower and a pair of sheep boots for those cold lonely nights

 

[Bearsixty7]

Check out the SRT models of Spartan SRT Series Mower | Spartan Mowers | Zero Turn Mowers

They used to offer a Cat diesel but I don't see it listed now, might find a used or left over somewhere.

 

[oldballs]

If you live around my place, you'd better get the model that has oars.

Cheers,
Mike