Researching zero turn mowers. I have approx. 1.25 acres with an angled bank down one side that my lawn tractor has no problem with. Trying to stay with a 42" cut. I would appreciate y'alls imput, what is good and what to stay away from. Thanks
Nothing wrong with a quality homeowner zero turn as long as you keep it on your property and keep it serviced. Most zero turns in that price range and cut size will have the same engine offerings, mostly Briggs & Stratton & Kawasaki. Most will have the same transmissions, like hydro gear ezt. You will not find a pump & wheel motor machine until you get into commercial Z's. Even then, most manufacturers have went to integrated transmission units on a lot of bigger Z's.Thanks for the replies, I know people that own the mentioned mowers/brands and have nothing bad to say about them. That's what makes it hard to decide. Fullboost21, I understand what you are saying but I am trying to keep it at $3000 or less since I only cut my yard.
Well an update, still undecided. Went to Sanford to a Hustler dealer and had a good experience. Was not pushy and did not poormouth other mowers, Lowes or Home Depot. Reduced the price by $100 and added a year to the 3 year factory warranty. He did let me know that he only services mowers that he sales, I do not blame him. When I got home I checked Lowes' webpage and the same mower was the same price, 3 year warranty but they provide no service. MF I will checkout Toro a little more. Thanks everyone for your input, the hunt continues.
I bought a used 61” bobcat procat commercial series with kawa engine several years ago and it has been a great mower. 1100 hrs on it now and still going strong. I found i could buy the 60” cut mowers cheaper than the 48-54 size when I was looking in the used line up.
Yes it was Bobby's, seemed to be a very nice guy.
I bought a used 61” bobcat procat commercial series with kawa engine several years ago and it has been a great mower. 1100 hrs on it now and still going strong. I found i could buy the 60” cut mowers cheaper than the 48-54 size when I was looking in the used line up.
I will be checking Bobcat out also since I have not researched them. There is a dealer in Lillington.This. I ran my first one for 12 years and 4K hours. Only thing I ever had to do that wasn’t regular maintenance was replace the head gaskets. I have a newer model now of the first one I had. Engine is bigger but other than that no real difference. Only reason I got rid of my first one was cause they had 0% financing and no payments for 6 months. I’ve had my current one for 6 years now. Mowed commercially with it for the first three so I could pay it off then I stopped. It’s only now got 500 hours on it and it’s like brand new. I won’t need another for a long long time
I will be checking Bobcat out also since I have not researched them. There is a dealer in Lillington.