I second Hustler. I got a Super Z with 60" deck yesterday and mowed with it this morning. Keep in mind we got a long, hard rain yesterday right before dark and I think some more during the night. The grass was tall and wet and I mowed my 5 acres in less than half the time it takes me with my 4010 and 60" finish mower. My yard is pretty bumpy but with the suspension seat the ride was much better than my tractor. I plan on getting the flex forks to smooth it out even more. I have some pretty good slopes that scare me with the tractor and I actually felt pretty comfortable mowing on them. It is a little scary at first until you figure out how the mower reacts when you get some wheel slippage. The lawn never looked smoother either.
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Let's Roll, I did consider the finish mower route but I have alot of trees and some quite close. I'm not surprise that the Z turn are rough riding....hum, maybe I should go the conventional type??? All you other guys, i'm listening to you all and thanks so much....keep it up....
MadDogDriver
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Bad Boy's suspension system looks intriguing.
RickO
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CJ4 said:
Maybe you didn't read the posts about the Hustler. We both said the ZTR did not ride as rough as a garden tractor/tractor because of suspension seat and flex forks. Some ZTR have full suspension like Simplicity and Ferris (Ferris makes them both I believe).
Personally, after mowing on multiple tractors/garden tractors for the past 28 years and having a ZTR now. I will never go back to only a GT for mowing. I still have a GT but it is not the primary mower anymore.
Nasty135
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One other tought that helps the ride quality of a Z 
in addition to suspension seat & flex forks or springs etc...is to run low air pressure in the tires, In mine I run about 9lbs. rear and 12-15lbs front... In my manual it was noted that the tires are delivered with 25-35lbs. for seating the beads and reccommed dropping tire pressures to help soften the ride which helps to use the Z's speed advantage...
in addition to suspension seat & flex forks or springs etc...is to run low air pressure in the tires, In mine I run about 9lbs. rear and 12-15lbs front... In my manual it was noted that the tires are delivered with 25-35lbs. for seating the beads and reccommed dropping tire pressures to help soften the ride which helps to use the Z's speed advantage...
vrman
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I've got 5 acres with a lot of trees and it is pretty bumpy. I started out with a Kubota ZG20 last season, but it's cut just wasn't up to par, and frankly, it didn't really speed up the cutting at all. I ended up trading up to the ZD326p this season and wow! Night and day difference. This model has a suspension seat on it, and the hydraulic lift for the deck and the easy access maintenance are what really sold me on it. Much quieter, more efficient, and it is basically commercial grade. I threw some gator blades on it, and I cut my whole yard last weekend in less than 3 hours. Used to take about 8 hours with the old MTD garden tractor.
When you are deciding on one, try to get the heaviest duty one you can afford, and make sure it has a reliable engine in it. FYI, my payments are about $180/mo on the ZD326p.
When you are deciding on one, try to get the heaviest duty one you can afford, and make sure it has a reliable engine in it. FYI, my payments are about $180/mo on the ZD326p.
HuskerInVA
Silver Member
I just picked up a Promaster 148Z Gravely. 3 years old with 260 hours for $4k. Cost the same as the residential 48" mowers, but its a true commercial unit and built like a tank. Keep an eye out for 'slightly used' commercial units and you can get a good quality mower and save some bucks.
CJ4 said:
klm
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I have a M6125K (61" 25HP Kaw) Bush Hog, had a Grasshopper before it, both ZTR's, both real fine machines and the only way to mow grass if you have much to mow.
You don't here much about Bush Hog ZTR's but I think they are about as good as you can get. Built like a tank, independent front supension, quality components and a very good seat. These guys that say a ZTR rides rough don't mention that they are mowing about twice as fast as the ever did on a tractor.
You don't here much about Bush Hog ZTR's but I think they are about as good as you can get. Built like a tank, independent front supension, quality components and a very good seat. These guys that say a ZTR rides rough don't mention that they are mowing about twice as fast as the ever did on a tractor.
grnspot110
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I'll second the Bush Hog, I've had my #M2554 for 5 years now and really like it! I looked at every brand available in my area (except Grasshopper) before I bought, I liked the features better on the Bush Hog. The only reason I didn't look at Grasshopper was the dealer, he didn't seem to want to sell me one, didn't like a cash sale I guess. He's no longer in business!!
Whatever you decide, the dealer makes a big difference!
Whatever you decide, the dealer makes a big difference!
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TrippleT
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Here is the latest link to Bad Boy mowers. They are made locally here in Batesville Arkanasas.
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