Toro Zmaster 4000 HDX myride vs 5000 myride vs Gravely 560

[WVH1977]

Hello to all the zero-turn professionals. I am going to upgrade from my Gravely Pro-Turn 152. It is a great mower but I want something a little bit bigger.

I was almost dead set on a Gravely 560 but the dealer I went to has Toro as well. I have never sat on or drove one until yesterday. I tested the myride 4000 series with 31 hp Kaw. with 26 inch Voodoo tires. I am very impressed with this mower and leaning towards this from the Gravely. It is smooth riding and comfortable to me. The only issue with it was you cant get EFI until you upgrade to the 5000 series which has a 25 HP Kohler EFI. Is it worth the extra bucks to jump one series to get the EFI?

Also, today I tested a Toro 4000 pro without myride and a Gravely 360. They did not have the 560. The 360 sat higher and looks beefier but to my suprise the Toro pro felt better and nicer to me. Still have not tested the 560 Gravely EFI yet with air ride seat.

So now I am torn. Die hard Gravely man but the Toro Zmaster is starting to change my mind.

I am on 16 acres with rolling hills. Currently at 4 acres of grass and growing (will likely end up with 8 acres open land). Also, cut my church property which is 3 acres. Comfort is at the top of my list. Will I be well served with the 4000 myride or should I jump to the 5000 series to get the EFI and a bigger Hydros? Should I wait until I get on a Gravely 560 first? I have to drive for that one. Cant find one close to me. The 360 is similar in size but does not have the air ride seat.

Any opinions/thoughts on these mowers?

Toro 4000 HDX-myride, 60", 26 inch Voodoo tires, hydraulic deck lift, zt 4400 transaxels
Toro 5000 myride, 60", 24 x 12 tires, Parker transmission, 25 hp Kohler EFI
Gravely 560, 26 x 12 wheels, air ride seat, 38 HP Kaw EFI, Parker HGT transmission

 

[hiddentacocatneddih]

Arnt the Parker trans a pretty good step above the hydro gear stuff

 

[WVH1977]

Anyone running a commercial Toro or Gravely? Thoughts?

 

[tradosaurus]

Anyone running a commercial Toro or Gravely? Thoughts?

I haven’t compared my Toro Z master 2000 myride to anything else.
I did have the toro Titan HD2000 without the myride.
The myride is a Game changer. Also you are better off with the bigger motor on the 4000

The Gravely has good reviews. I think it boils down to your preference by riding in each one and cost of course.

 

[Wobblin-Goblin]

I just bought a Toro Z Master 2000 with MyRide, 23.5hp Kawasaki FX engine, and 60" deck. Best mower I've ever owned or operated.

Having said that, it's not a perfect machine. The seating arrangement is cramped (I'm 6'0") and actuating the foot lever for the deck lift turns me into a pretzel. I will have to fabricate something to move the foot peg further away from me. Also, I will probably have to raise the "go" levers, too, as my knees hit them when in use.

Still, it's a beast that is pretty comfortable as long as I don't have to raise or lower the deck.

 

[stevem5215]

That's how it is. It's all about what you are happy with and enjoy operating. My wife loves hers. I barely get to use it as a result.