0 turn mowers

[Memphis]

I bought mine about two weeks ago. I got a Gravely ZT 52 HD with the Kawasaki engine option. I would have bought the 60" deck but would have had to get a wider trailer. I have to laugh at myself coz the day I bought it was the very first time I've ever even sat on one! I figured how hard could this be to conquer! I mean, I can ride a unicycle backwards (under control) to this day and can fly an airplane. So I took the plunge. I've always been waiting on the excuse of I "need" one. We just bought a 2 1/2 acre lot locally that is flat with no obstacles so here's my chance. I've driven the machine around in my current lot and feel pretty good so far. I kept changing my mind on which model I wanted. This mower is the closest to a commercial mower that's still considered residential. I love new toys.

Roger

 

[WardenRoss]

I've been using my Ariens 40" since 2005. Trouble free and I cut rentals too. Kohler one-banger. Super motor.

I finally wore the rear tires out. Picked up some cheapos at Northern Tool. These tires really rip the lawn and will slice and dice the turf. Original tires did not do this.

I'm wondering if these tires are made for a conventional mower? Do zeros require a special tire?

 

[Eric300]

I've been using my Ariens 40" since 2005. Trouble free and I cut rentals too. Kohler one-banger. Super motor.

I finally wore the rear tires out. Picked up some cheapos at Northern Tool. These tires really rip the lawn and will slice and dice the turf. Original tires did not do this.

I'm wondering if these tires are made for a conventional mower? Do zeros require a special tire?

You can get rear tires with no tread (completely smooth like slicks), all the way to aggressive tread. Obviously, the more aggressive the tread, the more turf you're going to tear up, especially while turning (even you you utilize the 'Y-turn' method). On finely manicured turf, the less aggressive tread the better. Usually something in the 'middle of the road' as far as tread patterns go, will allow you to operate on multiple style turfs with minimal damage to the grass. And, don't neglect proper air pressure, too!

 

[steelslaver]

If I keep my lawn well mowed I have no deer visiting

If I let it go a bit my buddies show up to visit.

I much prefer seeing the deer hang out than mowing grass.

Maybe I should do one lot a week.

 

[Arm]

I guess I'm a old school tractor guy. I use a John Deere 455 diesel tractor that is all wheel steering, goes around trees and such just as well as any zero turn I think. Power steering and hydro. Also it just sips fuel, mow five acres and, it barely moves the fuel gauge. I guess each to his own liking.

 

[Golphin]

Best mowers ever. I know about mowing as I have lived my entire 62 years in Florida where the grass grows pretty much year round and fast during the long summer. I have about 3 acres that I mow and have had riders for years including rear engine Snappers that are great riding mower but none as good as my zero turn. My wife mows more than I do these days because she loves using it. We mow around tree's and steep ditches and high grass and weeds with no issues.

 

[charlie sherrill]

I bought one two years ago exactly like the one Memphis bought. I was wearing out lawn tractors before that. With my Gravely 0 Turn I can cut a lot faster, use less fuel, and get closer to stuff. I will never have anything else but a 0 Turn unless somebody comes up with something better.

 

[357larry]

I've had a Country Clipper for about 12 years now. I mow close to 5 acres at my house and up until about a year ago I also mowed a little over 4 acres at my mother in laws place.
Never had any problems with the Country Clipper. It has a Kohler v-twin that purrs right along, a 60 inch mowing deck, and a cup holder. Best of all, it steers with a joystick. Took some getting used to but I wouldn't trade it for anything else. Sure make it easier to enjoy a cold beer on a hot day.