[AT] mowers - ztr vs tractor style

[Dennis Johnson]

What I would recomend is to go and RENT or BORROW a ZTR type mower and try it to see how it works. Then you could get some idea of how well it works for you and your lot.
 
I still use the "tractor" style mowers. I drove to Oklahoma and got one of mine repaired over the week-end - new fuel hose replacing old cracked hose after replacing fuel shut off solinoid that got broke off when mowing too close to some brush and downed limbs. I then was able to mow about 2 acres in 3 hours - lot with several trees, an ditch and a few draws, etc. (including re-installing carb linkage that got knocked of mowing too close to some brush and branches and one pushed in to undo carb linkage.) I just enjoy using the tractor style mowers, and they work well for me (as long as I keep reasonable distance from brush and limbs.)
 
My wife is also able to use these, and they do well for her, but she does not mow the ditch or push limits mowing over small brush, etc.
 
If I was trying to earn a living mowing lots, then I might pass on the enjoyment of using the tractor style and go with a ZTR.
 
Regards,
Dennis