Which mower

[MESSMAKER]

My john Deere zero turn was stolen this week. I am looking to replace it with something a bit cheaper and not have to overcome that $1000 deductible.I don't use a finish mower every day. I mow some lots for some builders so they can be on the rough side.Ability to cut higher grass and hold up is more important than cut quality. That means I want a pretty HD unit. I will list the three below and you can tell me what you think. I am trying to stay under $7000.

Snapper Pro s200xt B&S commercial 27 hp,zt5400 hydro units,1170lb=$6200

Farris IS700z,27 hp B&S commercial,3400 hydro units,1059lb=$5900

Cub Cadet Pro Z 160,Kawasaki 23.5hp,3400 hydro unit,1060lb=$5550

I think I like the Snapper pro best but the Cub is almost $1000 less and has cruise control,suspension seat and a good dealer.Dealers for the other two are good but not great.

 

[BoylermanCT]

Just bought a zero turn myself, and the dealer had a lot to do with my decision. I really liked my local Hustler dealer, very knowledgeable, helpful and a nice repair shop. All of the mowers you listed are commercial, so should handle what you mow, so none will be a bad solution to your mowing problem! Have you tested them? The Ferris and Snapper have suspension which is unique, so see how they ride compared to the Cub Cadet. Factor in their commercial warranty, most are 1-2 years, but some like Hustler can be 4 years. Also consider Scag, Hustler and Bad Boy, all were in my final list, but I was shopping in the $4K range, so you will have quite few more options to choose from!