[AT] OT - zero turn mowers

[charlie hill]

My neighbor has a Kubota ZTR.  It is a big diesel powered version. It's over 
kill as all he mows with it is his own 2 acre yard but it seems like a top 
notch machine.  It is fast and the cut is excellent.

I looked at one of the new design Dixon ZTRs yesterday.  It is a lot 
different than the older dixons.  More like the Lazer.  Looks like a nice 
machine.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kreig" <astroguy at nas.com>
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Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 11:49 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] OT - zero turn mowers


>I am looking at the ZTR mowers for around my home, about 2.5 acres, but 
>with a complicated lawn, including one hill, some wet areas, and many 
>obstructions.   Never could get my lawn mowed in one sitting in the past, 
>usually took 3 evenings to get it all done at 2 hours each. JD 510 mower 
>wiht 38" deck.
>
> The Gravley 17hp/40 inch deck did my WHOLE lawn in 2 hours flat!!  with a 
> better cut!!  Very impressed!!     I did not get a price on this model.  A 
> Gravely PM 44Z  (17/44)  is about $5000, very nice machine!!!
>
> I also used a demo 18hp/44 deck Fastrack Hustler.  The Honda engine on the 
> Fastrack was quieter by far and the machine was almost faultless. I did 
> seem to ride a bit rougher.  $4800
>
> Looked at a TORO, seemed very light weight with a lightweight deck off a 
> standard mower.  They were asking about $5000+ for a 17/42 machine, 
> totally ridiculous!!  Looked like junk to me.
>
> Most of the ZTR mowers seem to be only back east, Dixon and others.
>
> Kubota makes a very solid machine, no belts, all driveline, definately the 
> best of the lot but at almost $7,000 i realize, I am only cutting grass, 
> nothing more. The height adjustment for the deck is very poorly designed.
>
> Wanted to see a Scag, but the local dealer wont carry them in stock, by 
> order only, I dont think he is making any sales.
>
> What i need to learn and understand is the hydraulic pumps and mowers.
>
> Thanks for everyones input!!
>
> Kreig
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
>
> From: "Lane Freeman" <lmfree at ptd.net>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
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> Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 6:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT - zero turn mowers
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>
>>I bought a Cub Cadet Commercial Zero Turn Last Fall and I'd never go back 
>>to
>> a tractor mount belly mower. I was using a NH 25HP diesel with 72 inch 
>> belly
>> mower. The Zero turn is 31HP with 72 inch deck and cut my mowing time in
>> half.  It will go through high grass at full speed which would have 
>> stalled
>> my NH.at a crawl.   From what I'm told this is mainly due to the depth of
>> the commercial deck.  I can also mow most everything without having to go
>> back with a push mower to trim.  Probably one of the best equipment
>> investments I've ever made.
>>
>> Lane Freeman
>> New Tripoli, PA
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "kreig" <astroguy at nas.com>
>> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
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>> Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 6:13 PM
>> Subject: [AT] OT - zero turn mowers
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>>
>>> I am looking for information on Zero Turn Radius Mowers, found one small
>>> forum with not much information. I plan to make a purchase soon. After
>>> actaully mowing my lawn with a demo unit, I am convinced there is no 
>>> other
>>> option, those old fasioned mowers with steering wheels dont make the 
>>> cut!!
>>> (so to speak).
>>>
>>> Any one know of a good forum for these mowers, or have experiences (good
>> or
>>> bad) they can send to me?  You can reply off list and THANKS for any
>>> responses.
>>>
>>> Kreig
>>>
>>>
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