Kubota ZTR

[JonSpinosa]

Have any of you guys seen the new Kubota ZTR yet? I have been waiting for my dealer to get one, however, I have heard that some dealers have them. I am most interested in the ZD21.
Jon

 

[Roy]

Jon; I was at the my local dealer last week (Wednesday), saw no Kubota ZTR's... didn't inquire. (Will admit… I didn't know they were coming out, until now).

Roy

 

[Russ]

The dealers in the Wichita , KS area have them. Looks like quite the machine. Didn't check what the price was.

Russ

 

[GlueGuy]

<font color=blue>Kubota ZTR </font color=blue>

No clue. Is it on the Kubota web site? How big is it? Where does it fit in the "fleet"?

The GlueGuy

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Hi! I have a ZD-18 best ZTR that I tried (ALL)! Andy.

 

[JonSpinosa]

Andy,
Your absolutely right!!! I did buy the Kubota ZD21, it is a great machine. The only thing I have not mastered yet, is making those zero turns and not tearing the turf. I do think the front mount mowers do not tear turf as much as zero turns, however, maybe I'll master the art.
Jon.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Yea, Jon they got torque, I try to chill in turns unless grass is dry as a bone, plus with all this speed we can make-up any slowing down to be careful on the next strait. I tried the ZD-21 first the area Kubota rep hinted for me to get the ZD-18 which they had to order, said with the 6" smaller deck and smaller tires(more torque/spins faster than your tires if they were on the ZD-18) that I would notice no difference. And I think he was pretty much right(I saved money too, if I had the extra $ I would have got the ZD-21 just to feel I got the most power I could) Thanks for posting, ZD-18/21 just are so far now ahead of the ZTR pack WOW ! Andy.

 

[JohnMiller3]

Looks like a sharp unit...

"You are what you eat, drink, think, say and do..."

 

[Boner]

I can't say enough about mine. I am very satified so far. (22 hrs) It is not without issues, but nothing major yet. Come winter, we'll see how the dealer handles warranty stuff.
I would like to try the mulching kit to see how well it works. (would also like to hear from anyone using one) They are about $300, and don't know if it's worth that just to see how well it works. I do like the idea of not having to worry about slinging something into a window, car, or someone.
If anyone knows how to zero-turn without tearing turf, let me know. I have become accustomed to driving it, and have learned how to not tear up the yard, but when I let someone ride the ZD, it takes a while to recover.

I would agree that it is the Lexus of ZTRs.

-Ben

 

[usedcarz]

as i been sayin for months and months now-best darn zt mower ever built!! and i have owned quite a few. has anyone else got their zd into service for the parking brake recall yet?? i haven't but it's supposed to go in shop at week end. if so, any better / easier?

 

[JRP]

I saw the 18 hp model and think it is the best lawn mower I'v ever seen. It will put some hurt on grasshopper. I think of the difference in quality sort of like the difference between a honda 50 compared to an american made mini-bike. Remember those from the early '70's?
Oops- dated myself

jr poux

 

[Boner]

I have talked to my dealer about it, but I'm yet to be notified by Kubota. I know they have my address. They prove it once a month!

-Ben

 

[JRP]

Jon,

Did you get your Kubota ZTR?

Curious if you like it.

JRPoux

 

[JonSpinosa]

JRPoux,
Yes, I did buy the ZD21. It is an incredible machine! I like everthing about the machine. The only negative thing I can say is that is only a mowing machine. Sometimes I wish I had some additional flexibility for its useage.

Jon S

 

[JATO_RaT]

So Jon, I understand that the rumour mill says a ZTR 72 incher is in the works, now that gets my attention