Take a vacation and go to Nashville TN. Larry Stovesand Equipment usual keeps A LOT of these in stock. Maybe he can even set up a dealer transfer.I’m finding out just how many there are, it’s like buying a snowmobile back in the seventies, there must be twenty names to choose from. Now I’m finding that there are a bunch of makes coming from the same parent Corp, Toro also makes Exmark, simplicities are really just rebadged Ferris mowers, Gravely and Airens are from the same corporation and so on. It’s all very involved. I like how the KiotiZXR SE mowers are spec’d 3200 hydros, better seats, etc. price seems reasonable and I’ve found my local dealer to be a great place to do business with. I just want to see/ demo one before I commit.
I have a Cheetah. I don't think it is quite as tough as a Turf Tiger but the suspension and speed are fantastic. The Scag deck is does a lot of things really well.Best ZTR for hills that I have used is a Scag Turf Tiger. The velocity deck is another added bonus.
Cheetah is a nice machine. Major benefits of a Turf Tiger are the center of gravity on hills with the gas tank low and under the seat.I have a Cheetah. I don't think it is quite as tough as a Turf Tiger but the suspension and speed are fantastic. The Scag deck is does a lot of things really well.
I have a 60" Tank, it's a good machine with lots of grease fittings and a thirsty Kawasaki engine but my wife wanted one with a steering wheel (she don't like the oars so she bought one like yours). Loves it and candidly, so do I. Been using hers and leaving mine parked in the barn. What I really like about hers is the cruise control and the fact that you can negotiate a true zero turn turn without tearing up any sod. Very thought out design. She has a Kohler on hers and it's easier on fuel than my Kawasaki pig. Harder to adjust the valves on however. The Kohler she has don't have any valve cover gaskets so I made a couple from gasket sheet.I know many will look down at Cub Cadet ZT's, but it's the only one with steering wheel (going straight over bumps, beer drinking, and holding its line on hills). And if you splurge a little you can get a decent engine (Kawasaki FR's) with serviceable transmission (ZT3100 or ZT2800).
I like them so much I have 2 (54" for open yard and 48" for getting into fenced yard).
I have a Scag Cheetah as well. I mow one acre of lawn around the house and 2-3 acres of fields that are not as smooth. The Cheetah's suspension system helps to soften the ride - especially in the fields and I can't say enough good things about quality of cut from the Velocity deck.I have a Cheetah. I don't think it is quite as tough as a Turf Tiger but the suspension and speed are fantastic. The Scag deck is does a lot of things really well.
Good morning, my simplicity riding mower (mid 90’s regent with a 38” deck) finally died on me at the end of last years mowing season. I’m seriously looking at buying a high end residential zero turn mower. Presently I’m mowing around 2.5 acres with the simplicity directly around the house and with a 48” brush hog behind my CK 2610 in the back field and it always takes the better part of a day to get it all cut. I love my tractor and I really like my Kioti dealer and I’m looking for feedback on the Kioti zero turn mowers. Has anyone here used one or purchased one? Please let me know what your experience has been And what your likes and dislikes are. Thanks!