[AT] OT - zero turn mowers

[kreig]

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" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] OT - zero turn mowers


>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" 
> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 6:13 PM
> Subject: [AT] OT - zero turn mowers
>
>
>> 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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