Zero Turns

[laen64]

Please give comments and suggestions on Zero turns Durability, reliability and performance and priced under 8K

For use on 5 acres

 

[wallace]

Look at the BobCat

 

[kthompson]

What is going on with Bush Hog? If they are solid they are not that far from you. I have one of their homeowners models and my brother one of their commercial models both have been used 3 or 4 summers now. Not aware of anything other than normal repair we either have had other than one ignition switch on my brothers. Mine cuts about 3 1/2 acres most weeks. His about the same. One of the reasons I went with them is they use the same spindles on the ZTR as on their tractor finishing mower (most models any way). I knew it held up well.

 

[oldmanmike]

Everybody click Wallace's link. Great cursor there. HAAHAHAHAHA!!!
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Seriously, I don't know what you have to mow down there in Alabama, but 5 acres? More than 2 up here in NC, they use finishing mowers pulled by a tractor. You're going to burn up whatever ZTR you get. 9K will get you a 350 Hustler. The best is a Dixie Chopper for 20K+ (my opinion), that's what all the county people use in Florida for acreage (nobody else can afford them). I think you'd be better off looking for a used Toro Groundsmaster golf course rough mower with a 72" deck.

 

[DanD78]

I have had a JD737 for two seasons. Great speed and quality of cut. No mechanical issues so far. Get the spring seat for a better ride. It uses a lot of gas but has plenty of power. It is not as good for trimming as a front mount mower.

Dan

 

[framer]

I use Kubota zero turn belly mower on my six.It is diesel model cost about 10,000 gas machine 7to8 for 72".Really like it because of the trees around the
place. If your property is with out to many obstacles you might look at finish
mower for your new tractor when you pick it out.How is that going.Some guys like to have smaller cheaper ztr around the house 3,000 or less.Finish or
rough terrain rotary mowers for larger acers.Good luck. Framer

 

[GeneD14]

We have a Kubota ZG23 and it has done a very nice job for us for the last 4 years cutting 7 acres. I think we paid around $6,500 for it back then. It has never given us any trouble. The only change I would make is I would get one with a suspension because certain areas that we mow are bumpy. If I had the cash I might even think about a diesel engine one.
All the pros I talk to swear by the Grasshopper ZTR's. In the $8K and above price range they would be in the running.

 

[hobie]

I say check Country Clipper, Scag, and Exmark. Country Clipper's comparrison charts are compelling, and the joy stick is great. Scag and Exmark are really popular with the pros in the North east. Keep us posted. Brian

 

[om21braz]

I'd vote for a used Kubota ZDxx. Very good reliability, excellent power, relatively easy to service, heavily built, and there seems to be plenty of 2-3 year old machines out there in your price range. The only drawback I've found with my ZD21 in approx. 250 hrs, is that the ZD's are pretty heavy - may or may not be a problem for you.

 

[Will_C]

I bought a Toro z453 (52" deck, 23hp Kawasaki engine) last year. I put about 100 hours on it last year. I have been pleased with it so far. I paid $7300 with the upgraded seat. If I wanted a bigger unit and wanted to spend the money, I probably would have bought a Kubota diesel.
Will

 

[J_J]

I can tell you for a fact, the Dixie Choppers are an outstanding machine. They have many models to choose from. I have used them for 18 years, sometimes running all day. They have the Kohler engine on them, driving two pumps and two drive motors. I don't think there was anything that I could not fix or replace on the machine. Parts are easy to get. If you have a distributor near you, go by for a test drive, and give it a work out. Keep in mind, that if you have not used a Zero turn mower before, it may be hard for you to judge all it's attributes.

I believe that they are the fastest machines out there.

 

[larso1]

Funny how everyone recommends the one that they have! But seriously, you should buy what I have....a John Deere Z-trak...

 

[Flatheadyoungin]

i just bought a used ferris that needed some love.....i have only run over some leaves with it.......seems like a great machine......

as long as you stick with the big names; kubota, scag, exmark, ferris, hustler, dixie chopper, snapper (looks about the same as ferris to me!)...etc.....you'll be fine......

of course my vote is ferris!

 

[Alan L.]

I have a Scag Wildcat and its great, but little over the $8K figure. Not much though.

 

[EddieWalker]

I also have a Scag Wildcat. Paid just over 8K for it. I looked around and didn't find anything that I liked as much.

Eddie

 

[coobie]

Please give comments and suggestions on Zero turns Durability, reliability and performance and priced under 8K

For use on 5 acres

These are the ZTR,s to look at and test drive,Exmark,Scag,Kubota,Dixie chopper,Walker,John Deere,Grasshopper,Ferris,to name a few.Then make your choice.coobie

 

[Aquaele]

I watched for quite some time till I came across a Scag Turf Tiger 51" cut for $5,200.00 It was about 5 years old when I got it. and I have mowed my 5 acres and the 10 from the church next door, and the 6 for the cemetary. for the past 3 years, and actually enjoy it. My son just bought a residential JD from TSC it weighs about 1/2 what mine does. is supposed to have the same HP but it works about half as well. and to the best of my memory he paid about $3200. and he mows about 2 acres, and his broke down 3 times last year to my Once. Summery, go for the commercial quality, it is worth the money.

 

[pete-mi]

I use a TYM T330hst with a 84 in finish mower on the back for most of the area. I plan on looking at a smaller Bobcat brand for tighter areas around the house and sheds. The old push mower has had it. I have a friend who did some commercial lawn care work a couple years ago that had one. They were very happy with it and said it did a great job. A suspension seat sounds like a great option to get on one.

 

[Airic]

Nobody said Hustler Super Z which is what I have. It's the best mower in the world. My dad has a Grasshopper and we both think the Hustler is a better built machine. He has had no issues with his but, the construction of the Hustler is so much better in regards to accessibility for service and gauge of steel used.

 

[JDCOMPACTMAN]

I have a 2004 Deere 737 and love it. Cut qaulity is hard to beat. Unfortunetly, they are out of production and their replacement Deere Z800 series has been a joke!