some John Deere differences

[nohatnocattle]

Hi Folks,

Central WI here, 4.5 acres, many, many obstacles. Just moved in and looking for a late season deal. I will post this same ? over in General Lawn and Garden as well. MOD isn't important, although bagging might be. I have it narrowed down to basically 2(ish) mowers.

1. X700/720/724 series with a 60" 7-iron deck.
2. Z720A with a 60" 7-iron deck.

In general, here are some questions:

• what is the difference between 7-iron and 7-iron PRO?

• starting with the x720, they have fuel injection/liquid cooling but I cant tell if the z720 does have EFI? (it looks air cooled)

• they dont list a bagging attachment for the z720, is that correct?

• i dont see a residential warrantly listed for the Z720series?

I would probably buy a used X series, 2010-2012, under 100 hours for about $8,500-$10,000 with balance of 4 year warrantly.

A local dealer currently has a new 2012 Z720 for about $7,500.

Any thoughts or opinions appreciated. Obviously, they are two different styled machines. I currently hire a lawn service and the owner/operator has used each style on my lawn and thinks it's a fairly even discussion. I realize the X can be more versatile but I have yet to really pin down another significant use for it.

thanks in advance.

 

[glc24]

what is the difference between 7-iron and 7-iron PRO?

The Pro deck is available on the 900 series Z's. Basically it's beefier for commercial use,and has the Mulch on Demand feature.
Commercial Mowing - ZTrak Mowers

I realize the X can be more versatile but I have yet to really pin down another significant use for it.

Once you have a tractor,all sorts of things to do with it will come to light.:thumbsup:

X700/720/724 series with a 60" 7-iron deck

I take it,you don't feel the need for 4WD?

I would keep this in mind. A zero turn is a grass cutter.........period! Sure they make things to attach to them,but it's NOT a tractor. Secondly,they are very unstable on hilly/slopey ground.

I currently hire a lawn service and the owner/operator has used each style on my lawn and thinks it's a fairly even discussion.

IMO,it's a no brainer. Go with what is much more versatile. You won't regret it.

Greg

 

[nohatnocattle]

indeed they are useful (tractors). I own a MF202.

 

[coobie]

I had a 2008 kubota pro 326 ZTR (60 inch deck)while I liked it,s speed for mowing all it was is JUST lawn mower.Last year I bought a JD X740(diesel engine) with a 60 inch 7 iron deck.Needless to say I have been more than impressed with this unit as you have many more options than just mowing grass.coobie

 

[jenkinsph]

indeed they are useful (tractors). I own a MF202.

Will you be keeping the 202 at the new place? Can it manuever around the obstacles you speak of easily enough to be of real benefit for lawn work? I ask these questions as I have found it helps to have a small 4x4 aws garden tractor for this type of work. Looking forward a few years buying the more feature laden x749 may eliminate the need for a larger tractor after you have the place situated to your liking.

 

[Retired Iron Peddler]

I had a 2008 kubota pro 326 ZTR (60 inch deck)while I liked it,s speed for mowing all it was is JUST lawn mower.Last year I bought a JD X740(diesel engine) with a 60 inch 7 iron deck.Needless to say I have been more than impressed with this unit as you have many more options than just mowing grass.coobie

Yep, I've been giving serios thought to trading my EZ-Trak 655 and JD345 in for a X740 with a 7-Iron mower. The Z655 is a great mower, but that's all it is. I still use my 345 about 50% of the time. The only thing I don't like about the 655 and the 345 as well, is they both love gasoline. I purchased 15 gallons of no-ethanol gasoline yesterday to support them. I should have bought a diesel!

Bill