Zero Turn Mowers

[Mydogmax]

I did have a Husqvarna and few years back. Did have problems with it though. It kept blowing a fuse. Had to replace the entire wiring harness on it. It was cover by warranty so it didn't cost anything but was still a pain in the posterior. Zero turn mowers are a blast to run but don't bother to put a beer in the cup holder. To much vibration makes the beer go flat.
BTW. Buying the wife a mower for mama's day is like giving her a microwave for Christmas. Good luck and report back to us when you've recovered from your wounds.

 

[gtk]

I have 50" exmark with commercial deck/motor.

The only thing I do not like about my zero turn, is it will get stuck in a heartbeat. Our dog could pee in front of tire and it would get stuck ..

Other than that, its great.. I can cut 4 acres faster with the zero turn, than I can with my tractor & 6' finish mower..

 

[Eagle 477]

Astro turf

 

[WR Moore]

I had the load of a Husquvana for a couple of years. While the zero turn with big decks can cut a lot of grass fast, there's a couple of issues. If you cut near any thorny bushes, your bod meets the thorns first. They're gas guzzlers. Tire pressure is real important to get them to run straight.

 

[glowe]

Let me give you an alternative to stick drive zero turn lawn mowers. About 5 years ago I bought a tight turn Craftsman 26 HP 54" Hydrostatic Drive Garden Tractor and have been completely satisfied. I like a steering wheel and also have a 42" snowblower attachment. In the early spring and late fall, I remove attachments and use the tractor with a trailer or a pull-behind lawn rake. Currently on sale for $2500 and is pretty versitile for the money.

 

[meaneyedcatz]

Any good comments on John Deere?
I have a couple JD dealers close and Toro service is about 30 miles away.

 

[Golphin]

I bought a Toro 50" Time-Cutter ZTR three years ago. Annual oil/filter changes, periodic pressure-washing under the deck, and blade sharpening. That's it. I like everything about it. Problem free.

Buyer's bonus: A Toro ball cap and a pair of safety sun glasses...woo hoo!

If it is problem free you are no mowing much. I don't care what you buy there will be repairs if it mows. Now of course a nice commercial mower will hold up better and you will have less repairs but when you do it will cost you. Maintenance is required for all of them. So you can spent 8 grand for one that will take on more yard and last longer or you can buy 3 LTD made tractor style for the same money and they will all equal out at the end.

 

[Faulkner]

After a pretty exhaustive search I've decided on a Kubota ZG227 pro commercial mower with 54 inch deck. Main selling points for me are the 27HP Kubota engine, HST transmission, hydraulic deck lift (rather than electric), 8 guage welded deck, and shaft drive PTO rather than belt drive.

Kinda pricey but I've been very pleased with my Kubota tractor and I'm kinda anal about taking care of my equipment so I'm looking for quality that'll last a while.

Now I need to stop by the dollar store so I can get a big bow to put on it when they deliver it.

 

[Golphin]

Super nice and will match your tractor. Not sure how you are going to sell this although at the cost of that mower I am thinking she has had some input of some sort. If not you best tape cruise tickets to that thing in place of the bow.

 

[Pawatch]

My 54" Hustler Fastrac is now 12 years old. I just rebuilt the deck this spring with new bearings and pulleys and did my annual service job. Runs great, cut my mowing time down in half from my old 48" Yardman tractor - only thing I can find wrong with it is it's not easy to clean the bottom of the deck if you mow damp or wet grass. We do 5 acres here, and like to mow in the mornings when the grass is still damp in places if we have any dew overnight. Not a deal buster by any means, just know that if you need to clean the deck, you need some manner to get the unit high enough to get under it, either manually with a putty knife or with a power washer. I need to buy a 90 degree elbow for the power washer I guess, right now I use the JD tractor to lift the front off the ground to get access. Once you own a zero, you will never look at yard tractors for mowing again.

Hope this helps.


Pete

Drive up on your trailer ramp. Then spray underneath.

 

[Faulkner]

Super nice and will match your tractor. Not sure how you are going to sell this although at the cost of that mower I am thinking she has had some input of some sort. If not you best tape cruise tickets to that thing in place of the bow.

Yeah, she fit it on for size and test drove it.

I let her pick out her last mower about 10 years ago, a conventional John Deere L110, and it's done the job with no complaints. It's still a good mower and runs fine but we are giving it to our newly married son and daughter-in-law and they are tickled to get the hand me down.

 

[Gripgrabber]

A gift of a zero turn for the wife is a great idea! I had a cub cadet 52" for a few years, if you have time to fix something ie bearings and decks it great. I researched all brands and ended up with a SCAG cheeta, 50",it's the best of them all, lifetime deck commercial all the way, my wife cuts 5 acres, 10gal tanks, adjustable seat suspension, easy adjustable blade height. My option the best!!

 

[arjay]

I need to find me a new wife [emoji47][emoji41]

 

[CH4]

I use a Jorge 64" to cut my grass... not sure what mower he uses

 

[model70hunter]

My wife loves to ride the mower and cut grass, she really wants a JD ZTR. I just had new bearings, front tires and a new seat put on our old 42" JD regular riding mower. Am I a bad husband.

 

[doublesharp]

Good choice and it will probably be an heirloom.

Kubota started it all for me. I bought this 7100HST brand new in the early 80s and it was top of the line with a 60" belly mower, 3 cyl diesel and a foot controlled hydrostatic transmission. Used your toe for forward and heel for reverse. Change directions as fast as you could move your foot. I still see a lot of these old compact diesels bringing decent money.

 

[Faulkner]

Good choice and it will probably be an heirloom.

Kubota started it all for me. I bought this 7100HST brand new in the early 80s and it was top of the line with a 60" belly mower, 3 cyl diesel and a foot controlled hydrostatic transmission. Used your toe for forward and heel for reverse. Change directions as fast as you could move your foot. I still see a lot of these old compact diesels bringing decent money.

Very cool, a B7100HST was my very first tractor, bought mine new in 1992. They're just about bullet proof but I eventually outgrew it and needed something bigger. I ran it for 10 years and then sold it for exactly what I'd paid for it new!

I've had my current Kubota, a B2710, for 13 years and I love it. It also has HST with 4WD, and the extra size, weight and horsepower has been more advantagous to my uses than the B7100HST, yet it's not too big.

I've been very pleased with my two Kubota tractors which helped me decide on going with the Kubota zero turn.