Scaper
Silver Member
- Joined
- Jan 2, 2001
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- 193
- Tractor
- New Holland 1030
New ZTR\'S VS. 725 or 721D Grasshopper
Hello folks, I have been trying out the new ZTR's for the past month and a half. So far I have been on the Kubota ZD 18 54" deck, MTD Pro. 60" deck, and the Grass Hopper M225 with the 61" deck. These are all supposed to be top of the line with the exception of the MTD. I also have demoed the new 721D Grasshopper front mount 61" deck with the new G2 hydro motors. Well here goes my 2 cents. The Kubota was very nice to look at but didn't cut worth a hill of beans. I was so disappointed with the machine I took it back after two hours of use and I could have used it all day if I have wanted. The MTD kept cutting out on me while I was moving forward at speed over bumps or when I made a tight right hand turn. Cut quality was the worst of all I have used to date. The Grasshopper 225 was the best cutting of the ZTR's I have been on and no problems with the mechanics. The one thing I will say that all the ZTR's had in common was that they beat the dog crap outta me on anything but the smoothest ground around and they all tore the turf up when turning. Boy was I ready to get off these machines at the end of the day and some, as I have said as early as possible. I also tried the Grasshopper 721D (20.9 hp Kubota diesel) with the 61" quick mount deck that tilts up for cleaning. I found this mower to have buy far the best cut quality of all the units. It handled extremely well and rode like a large easy chair compared to the ZTR's. I loved the ability to get under trees and bushes to trim closer to edges then I could with the ZTR's because of the fact that I had a clear field of view. The 721D also disturbed the ground some when I turned around but no where near the damage of the ZTR's especially the ZD 18. Has anyone else done this type of comparison between the ZTR's and the front mounts? I cut about 15 acres a week this year and I would like to make a new purchase for my business some time soon. The 721D with 61" deck and 14 hours on the clock was $9.800 and the 725 25Hp gas Kubota 3 cyl. with the 61" deck and no hours is $10.000 even. I think I can beat these prices since they came from a dealer known for the highest prices in my state. Does anyone have any thoughts on the Grasshopper G2 hydro pumps. Well I hope someone takes the time to read this and get back with me you have all been a great deal of help in the past. Thanks, Scaper
Hello folks, I have been trying out the new ZTR's for the past month and a half. So far I have been on the Kubota ZD 18 54" deck, MTD Pro. 60" deck, and the Grass Hopper M225 with the 61" deck. These are all supposed to be top of the line with the exception of the MTD. I also have demoed the new 721D Grasshopper front mount 61" deck with the new G2 hydro motors. Well here goes my 2 cents. The Kubota was very nice to look at but didn't cut worth a hill of beans. I was so disappointed with the machine I took it back after two hours of use and I could have used it all day if I have wanted. The MTD kept cutting out on me while I was moving forward at speed over bumps or when I made a tight right hand turn. Cut quality was the worst of all I have used to date. The Grasshopper 225 was the best cutting of the ZTR's I have been on and no problems with the mechanics. The one thing I will say that all the ZTR's had in common was that they beat the dog crap outta me on anything but the smoothest ground around and they all tore the turf up when turning. Boy was I ready to get off these machines at the end of the day and some, as I have said as early as possible. I also tried the Grasshopper 721D (20.9 hp Kubota diesel) with the 61" quick mount deck that tilts up for cleaning. I found this mower to have buy far the best cut quality of all the units. It handled extremely well and rode like a large easy chair compared to the ZTR's. I loved the ability to get under trees and bushes to trim closer to edges then I could with the ZTR's because of the fact that I had a clear field of view. The 721D also disturbed the ground some when I turned around but no where near the damage of the ZTR's especially the ZD 18. Has anyone else done this type of comparison between the ZTR's and the front mounts? I cut about 15 acres a week this year and I would like to make a new purchase for my business some time soon. The 721D with 61" deck and 14 hours on the clock was $9.800 and the 725 25Hp gas Kubota 3 cyl. with the 61" deck and no hours is $10.000 even. I think I can beat these prices since they came from a dealer known for the highest prices in my state. Does anyone have any thoughts on the Grasshopper G2 hydro pumps. Well I hope someone takes the time to read this and get back with me you have all been a great deal of help in the past. Thanks, Scaper
