Price on a X749

[Runner]

JD350,

You might also want to check out the lawn and garden section of this site and Lawnsite.com for more information on the ZTR's. Those guys over there use them daily for business and have LOT's of opinions.

Best of luck.

 

[John Deere 3520]

Thanks will do.

 

[Gittyup]

If you like the x749, look for a used 455. Both of these and a few others in their class are better lawn mowers than BXs or other subcuts, and better tractors than ZTR's. They have their place where they are a very good fit. A good used 455 will set you back only $4K or so, leaving enough for a good used subcut too. Search in the lawn and garden section for both of these models and you'll see the pros and cons of both.

 

[LBrown59]

The one next to the gray truck was $15500 new & includes FEL BH rear PTO 60'' MMM and 3 point hitch.
The other 2 were under $16000 for the pair .
The one with the front Hyd lift and angle blade also has a 48'' tiller on it and a 48'' mower deck not shown .
Both tractors are 4 WD and have 3 point hitches and rear PTOs.

What LBrown59 said $15.4K? At least look at the real tractors....Deere, NH, Massey, Mahindra, Kubota, Kioti, etc.

I agree on both counts. Way too much money for what you get. Our MF1523 with the MMM was not $16,000, and it is a compact.

Keep us posted.

Those guys that don't like it, don't have one. I do and I love mine! It is great for mowing hills and slopes and around fruit trees. That is all I use it for however, and it shines for those purposes. Purchased mine last year for just under $12K with no PTO nor 3PH. I wouldn't bother with those options as I agree with others that a different Tractor is better for that use. I use a 2520 for 3PH and PTO use... But, I don't mow with the 2520, other than LX4 rotary cutter.

If you like the x749, look for a used 455. Both of these and a few others in their class are better lawn mowers than BXs or other subcuts, and better tractors than ZTR's. They have their place where they are a very good fit. A good used 455 will set you back only $4K or so, leaving enough for a good used subcut too. Search in the lawn and garden section for both of these models and you'll see the pros and cons of both.

 

[John Deere 3520]

nothing against the BX but it doesent turn like the X749 or ZTR i want this machine to mow lawns for my company and im not to sure a tractor is the way to go..

 

[JiminGa]

the new JD z800 series are good as well as scag and hustler. all can be had for under $10k

 

[LBrown59]

nothing against the BX but it doesent turn like the X749 or ZTR i want this machine to mow lawns for my company and im not to sure a tractor is the way to go..

What do you suppose mowed lawns before ZTRs were invented and the X749 came out.! ?

 

[John Deere 3520]

I understand that,but i would like it to be quick and efficent for my company.. or am i missing something??

 

[JiminGa]

What do you suppose mowed lawns before ZTRs were invented and the X749 came out.! ?

yes, but now the option is there, how many landscape/lawn care companies prefer ztr's over tractor styled mowers? answer: most. why? they are more productive.

 

[LBrown59]

I understand that,but i would like it to be quick and efficent for my company.. or am i missing something??

Why is that so important to you?