Zero Turn Lift

[txdon]

I'm looking for a lift for my zero turn mower. I want to easily change the blades. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[Scooby074]

Mo jack? Amazon.com: MoJack MJXT 500-Pound Lift For Tractors And Zero Turn Lawn Mowers: Patio, Lawn & Garden

 

[txdon]

Thanks Jason, I saw several different types online and did not know which one people here use. That looks quicker and safer than my floor jack.

 

[Scooby074]

YW,
Im pretty sure that the MOJack is the standard for those that use lifts over on Lawnsite. You can look there and confirm. From what I see it looks like a decent unit. Amazon reviews look good.

 

[djdicetn]

Thanks Jason, I saw several different types online and did not know which one people here use. That looks quicker and safer than my floor jack.

I believe that link provided by Scooby074 is for the MoJack Pro model. They also have an "EZLIFT" model with a 300# max weight which will accommodate most ZTR's(the front wheelbase would be the concern as the Pro model will accommodate much wider). The EZLIFT model handles my 52" Gravely fine and it is less money($199) available at Lowes and TSC. You may want to check TSC if you have one nearby, because they were having a "clearance sale" on them and were selling them for $99.

P.S.
Harbor Freight has a lift that is very similar to the MoJack.

 

[Scooby074]

I believe that link provided by Scooby074 is for the MoJack Pro model. They also have an "EZLIFT" model with a 300# max weight which will accommodate most ZTR's(the front wheelbase would be the concern as the Pro model will accommodate much wider). The EZLIFT model handles my 52" Gravely fine and it is less money($199) available at Lowes and TSC. You may want to check TSC if you have one nearby, because they were having a "clearance sale" on them and were selling them for $99.

P.S.
Harbor Freight has a lift that is very similar to the MoJack.

The model I linked to was the mid-range, 500lb capacity model, not the pro, 750lb model Amazon.com : MoJack MJPRO 750-Pound Lift For Tractors And Zero Turn Lawn Mowers : Mojack Pro : Patio, Lawn & Garden.

I dont know what ZTR Don has, so mid-level capacity may or may not be enough. Generally speaking I prefer mid-range over base model, even if base had enough capacity. I prefer things a little stronger than the bare minimum, particularly if my head may be under it Same rules apply for floor jacks and jack stands.

It's all moot for me anyways, my new ZTR comes with a built in front lift from factory.

 

[txdon]

I have a Craftsman 50" and tomorrow I may or may not have a JD 900 series (48") depending on how motivated the seller is. Thanks for the advice and the links, I'll check them out.
Jason your Z looks like I do when I almost step on a snake - I call it the snake dance. I like that set-up.

 

[txdon]

Ok, I got the JD and it weighs 1320 lbs. Would a 500# lift be sufficient to lift the front?

 

[Scooby074]

Ok, I got the JD and it weighs 1320 lbs. Would a 500# lift be sufficient to lift the front?

This guy here http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=324399 bought the PRO model for his Z925, however he has a bagger and additional front weights as a result.

Id say that the 500lb model would be the bare minimum for a bare unit. The additional capacity of the PRO plus the ability to use a drill as a powersource for the lift, might sway me to the pro model for the additional ~$100 although either would likely work very well.

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=373588

 

[txdon]

My JD mower is the basic Z910A.
Here's one from TS and I got a 10% off coupon. It uses a foot pedal jack. 500# and seems like a decent deal at $180.
Pro-Lift Heavy Duty Lawn Mower Lift - Tractor Supply Online Store

 

[Scooby074]

My JD mower is the basic Z910A.
Here's one from TS and I got a 10% off coupon. It uses a foot pedal jack. 500# and seems like a decent deal at $180.
Pro-Lift Heavy Duty Lawn Mower Lift - Tractor Supply Online Store

That looks alot like what we use around here for ATV lifts with different "buckets" for the wheels. They arent that great of construction IMHO. Id check them out on somewheres like Lawnsite before purchasing

 

[Bird]

Don, I have the Mojack EZLift model and works quite well. That Pro-Lift from TSC looks good, too. It may even be better, if the hydraulics don't require any maintenance and it's not heavier than the MoJack to move around.

 

[txdon]

I went with the Tractor Supply heavy duty Pro-Lift. It is heavy duty metal, works well, easy to assemble (9 screws) and at $179.99 (used a 10% coupon) a good value for a 500# lift. It takes just 24 pumps with my foot to get it to maximum height and a turn of the knob to lower. It holds the JD solid.

The hydraulic pump maintenance is change out the fluid once every seven years.

The handle you see is just for moving it and it comes off with a half twist to take up only one foot as it sits upright against the wall (I also removed the hydraulic pump release handle).

Here is a comparison video I also found on the 350# Pro Lift.
Lawn Mower Lift Comparison - YouTube

Thanks for the help and advice on what to look for.