Really want a 48 deck min. I suggest mulching your leaves in the fall. I also like one of my Ariens/Gravely dealers. This mower is self-propelled and can hang on any hill. Here is my review: Cub Cadet hauler Ill put a picture below. When the mower is out of service, should the deck be at a specific height, like all the way up or all the way down? If there is a grinding noise or when you spin the blade it does not feel perfectly smooth replace that spindle. Messages. Stamped Decks Inexpensive Mow well, bag well, and are great for smooth lawns. Thank you so much for the insight. Z700 SERIES. Planted a bunch of young 5-8 trees around the property. I was suggested to get a zero turn with steering wheel but I am hearing those are being discontinued and then another dealer told me to get the lap bars. Your site has given me a good quick education. If you were only mowing 3 acres Id say go for it. The Intek is a good motor for someone who has a flat lawn and mows about 1/2 acre a week, but for what you want to mow it will last long enough to just get past the warranty. SO, you really did make my day today. I dont know if they have CA versions. Skaggs has a good blade change system, for no lift style. My initial thought on an attached bagger is that it wont hold the volume that the DR will (which has a 27 or 43 cu ft capacity) and you will be constantly emptying it. Hi Larry, There is nothing wrong with the Toro or ExMark except the sales didnt meet Toros expectations. I bought the 42 inch because of a few tight landscaping spots but after having it for a few years I wish Id bought the 50 inch. Ive been tasked with researching the options. I have a small lawn that is only about 1/3 of an acre mowable and it has a gentle slope in the entire backyard of about 6-8., However, I have 22, 60+ year old (mostly) oak tree in my yard that makes fall cleanup by hand impossible for someone with a full-time job and two young kids at home. Having a really hard time deciding between the two if I make the jump from a 42 to the 50/52. In your case I suggest the Gravely. However, the ride didnt seem much better than my Husqvarna tractor (my neighbor doesnt have the upgraded seat), and the price is out of my range. The Toros select speed control is also the best for pulling loads without worrying about your transmissions. price is less of a concern for me than performance. Im starting off this article with a list of my choice for the best zero-turn mowers for 2022. Its not a popular brand and I dont know anyone who actually owns one meaning I dont know enough about it to tell you if its good or bad. It will easily last through your sons learning stage and go on to last you years. The Smart speed is a lever that lets you reduce the maximum forward speed so you are not tempted to push the transmissions too hard when towing and it allows you to go slow when trimming so you dont bang into stuff as much. The Ultima is getting all the advertising this year but the Troy-Bilt is basically the same mower for a little less money. Let me know if Im completely out to lunch on this. It side discharges and mulches very well. Property: 4.5 mowable acres relatively flat, improved grassy land with new home build on pacific coastal high bluff in northern Cal. Thank you so much Paul. And I usually just side discharge, but a mulching option and a bagging option would always be nice. All three 24 HP models are comparatively expensive, starting from $6,699 to $6,949. Im looking to spend around $3k or less for the mower; what would you suggest? Services issues are quickly fixed with Ariens Bad Boy has fewer dealers and the quality can be spotty. Belts, blades, steering dampeners, bearings, idler pulleys, front wheel bearings, new tires, clutch repair etc., are all 2-3 times more expensive than your current residential machine. Setting: Hi Dan, Yes, the Bad Boy Maverick is their best residential mower. The Joystick is one lever just point the lever in the direction you want to go Its really nice because you only use one hand and you can rest your arm on the armrest when you are driving. I know you dont recommend buying used but Im looking at a Deere Z930M with 300 hours. The best cut/mulching and the best ride is the Toro TimeCutter with MyRide suspension. Toro TimeCutter MX Mulch Kit. What are your thoughts. Mowing about 1.2 acres. Thats a hard question to answer. Q: What are your thoughts about transmissions with and without charge pumps? I dont necessarily want to mow the whole thing, but at least half of it. Other than this one hill the yard is primarily flat. While its a good mower a rough lawn will shake it apart sooner than all the others Ive mentioned. I really appreciate your help. 1. I managed to ride it up and down the hillside a couple of times before it died on me. In any case, heres a link to a video about the Turning Point Center shelter for the elderly homeless in Houston, TX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRAJIH0veOM so you can get an idea about the organization and how it runs. Will definitely refer people to this sight if they ever in need of some good honest knowledge. Hey Paul, Paul, we have a rough 1.2 acre yard with some trees, beds, stumps, etc. Toro TITAN 60 in. Also deciding between the deck size 54 ( 52 Exmark ) and both have a 60. Hi Laurrelle, The Walker is one of the best for hills. Im also showing that Lowes is not going to carry most models in stock. It has a very low center of gravity and I believe you can adjust the weight of the deck to give it even more traction if needed. Just not sure I need that much but also dont want to deal with issues after I buy it!! The Walker Model R actually comes with the Kohler KT620 engine. Hi Tommy, The 2200 is not as weak as everyone wants you to believe. As always, if you have any questions please ask them in the comment section at the end of this article. The power from the Kawasaki is enough to propel the X-Series to a 10mph top speed. The only Country Clipper dealer within 100 miles is 17 miles from my home, and he has 2 Boulevards in stock: a new 2018 and a used 2016 with only 38.5 hours on the meter. Bobcat mowers have been around a long time and the mowers are very good. I own a JD LX280, which has been a great mower, but I have been looking at a ZTR for a couple years as an addition to the JD. 2-year commercial warranty. It will give you a cut you can be proud of. There are 15-20 trees/plants and 3 buildings (home, garage, shed) to mow around. When I first researched this a couple of years ago, I found your positive comments about the Husqvarna Rider mower, and thought that might be an option. I do think Ill like the wider rear tires on the Deere though. The Cub is $200 less, and has a (better) 3-year unlimited hours warranty vs 2 years/120 hours for the Deere. Im seeking serviceable hydros, large tires, 5 cut height and probably 48-54 cut for ease of maneuvering and gates. Im fine with spending up to $4,000. 1. It costs more than the Raptor because it has a few extra features like arm rests. Im going to be down in the Bradley, Il area the middle of June. Q: How hot do these transmissions get? I want a very good mulching zero-turn, preferably fabricated deck in the 42 to 46 range to fit through my storage doors. Its not a bad idea for the first year. It has the same heavy-duty features as the Ariens IKON XL but the deck is designed more for weekly mowing. That stuff is not covered by Costcos guarantee. Yes, The Boulevard is a great choice and I have no issues suggesting that it is the best choice especially since you have a local dealer. Hi Paul, Its very easy to switch from mulch to bag to side discharge. They were also the first to use OHV across the entire line so they were more fuel-efficient and quieter. That said, I dont recommend it for rough bumpy lawns and especially not areas like your 1 1/2 acres that you dont mow every week. Its a nice mower but I have been having issues with cut quality. This is how I make money to keep this website up and running. At the time I spent about $2k more because I was told it was a premium mower. I was set on Scag, but now I think if I go with Scag, it should be the Patroit. You seem very knowledgeable in the area and I would appreciate your opinion. In my opinion, the Iron-Forged deck cuts a lot better than the stamped deck on the model you mentioned. Since our current mower is 46 inch deck we would like a slightly larger deck, I think we are leaning towards the 52 inch deck size. For questions about service and repair, please reference the Service & Repair document; Built like a bull, we have a fierce, squinty eye on every detail from design, to paint job, to the last melted fusion, rely on commercial-grade components, like the iron forged deck, 10-Gauge steel, G-force-generating hydro's, and more because there is always more with Toro, fire up your Titan MAX, ride the . The owner is the type that likes to jump into a market, disrupt it, and move on to something else if he cant make a fortune. The name is an old, well-respected name in the industry. I am considering a Kubota z231 BR-48 and a John Deere Z530M-48. Hi G Sandler, That model, M-ZT61 Kawasaki (967 17 70-08) is a good mower with a good reputation. Better transmissions and better controls. He spends as much time with his granddaughter as he can. Run the proper tire inflation or 2 lbs less in the rear and it will ride well. Only applies to Pro machines. If you are inexperienced with standons check out this article: Spartan. I am considering moving on from my 30 Dixon ZTR w/ the B/S 16.5 Intek engine. Thanks. Cub Cadets commercial stuff is awesome but its going to take a while yet before it catches on with the commercial guys. which is more solid and reliable unit? Of course, Im always partial to Exmark. The Toro Titan MAX is built to last with a tubular steel frame and IronForged high strength grade 10 gauge steel fabricated deck with a reinforced bull nose. The Ultima ZT2 will last. Thanks again. Hi James, the MyRide will give you the best possible ride. They still convince municipalities to purchase them but the municipalities quickly realize the ZTRs are better for the type of mowing they do. I guess I am torn between the Ariens Ikon 42 and the Cub ZT1 42. 7. Hi Frederic, The 75742 is an excellent choice and a great value. Toro offers a heavy-duty 10-gauge steel frame. Ive also always been partial to the 60-inch deck. Just so you know. Who knows? Hi Ryan, I actually recommend the John Deere Z355R. Paul, The Ultra-Cut decks cant be beaten. Skag, Ferris, ExMark and Walker are on the heavy price point side for similar specs in these others (at least thats my interpretation of what Im reading). This one felt great and I almost bought on the spot. The zero-turn is also a good residential mower. If they drop a name it most likely will be Poulan Pro. The only real difference is the deck. Thank you for your time! In my opinion, the Toro deck cuts just as well and is actually a little more durable with the bullnose bumper along the front edge. I cant tell if this mower is any less stable on the hillside. I dont recommend lawn tractors for slopes over 15 degrees. Fab Deck Zero-Turn Mower. In addition, ANY ZTR under 48 inches will have traction issues like sliding even on dry ground. Thanks again for all your suggestions. Its built like a tank, rides well and cuts very well. I have videos up of the Ariens Edge and will have videos up of the IKON XD soon. If hill is wet I can walk behind to have more control Ventracs can handle 30-degree slopes ($25,000) Also, like the Ariens Facebook page. 3. PLEASE ADVISE. Im looking at the edge and ikon models. If you dont have the experience get a 36-44 inch walk-behind and use that until you get the experience. Its as heavy-duty as many of the commercial machines. They have not been around long enough to know for sure. I went to a kubota dealer today and saw a really nice mower (i imagine they are all nice in this range!) Hi Jeff, The Ariens IKON XD and the Gravely ZT X are the same mower. Yes they are expensive, but then I dont have the maintenance and cost to run. a lot better over the years. I enjoy mowing the yard and do so often. I have read a lot of articles that seem to prohibit the use of a ZTR on any slope greater than 15 degrees. I really tried to like the Cub. Transmission System The Bad Boy Maverick has an integrated dual hydro transaxle system. That basically means about a dozen+ trips around the horn in the summer months. Dont worry about the commission. If you decide on the Gravely, wait until March 20-28. I just had a ..make my day Clint Eastwood moment but in a good way (smile). Torn on 3 brands. Appreciate you help. Its a very nice mower, cuts very well and it will last you many years. The smaller ones are top-heavy, wobble around on rough ground, can be very tippy and dont have good traction on rough ground or slopes. I would be interested in buying one of these used, but dont want to buy a basket full of problems if thats the case with these two. I liked this one mainly because its an Exmark and everywhere I read says these are the best. One of my local dealers does have some 2018 Gravely ZT HD 48 & 52 models in stock, and Im tempted. The MX5075 is a good choice because of the suspension seat butIn this case, they add the suspension but to keep the cost down they use a normal ZT2200 residential transmission. Today the Kawasaki FR is the oldest engine on the market. The Ariens has an offset deck and a 4-point deck. I have lower back issues. Any insight on the Toro V-twin vs the Kohler V-twin 7000 series? The smaller deck may let you trim more areas of your woods also. 1. house/pond/etc) the cost for them vs. DIY justifies a new machine for the garage. (see it here at the Home Depot) It will have the weight to give you great traction along the drainage ditch. The cheap ones ($20 or more now) dont have vents so it takes forever to fill the tank on your lawn tractor. I dont have any issues with Hustler mowers. Mowers in the price range are built tough enough to handle a sapling or 2-inch stump without damage but again thats not what they are designed to do. If you do not mind spending a considerable amount of money, the Bad Boy BZS60KT745 ZT Elite Zero Turn Lawn Mower is a near-perfect option in the market. Anyone considering buying the new Gravely zero turns need to reconsider it. If you want the mower and need armrests here are the right ones: Cub Cadet Arm Rests. The deck is a lot stronger than the stamped deck and will handle banging against tree roots, etc. Walker brand ZTRs can typically handle steeper slopes because of their low center of gravity. The Toro MX5075 will give you the best ride and a great cut. You helped me 5 years ago buying a Big Dog Alpha and have followed and supported you since. Id have them around my place but my wife says we have enough pets. I would guess the average engine life to be 500-750 hours maybe 1000 if you change the air filter and oil when required. At 1350 pounds it weighs 50% more than a similar size residential mower. They are one of the hidden gems of the mowing industry. I also expect that following the bed lines in the front part of the lawn will be more difficult with a garden tractor. Paul Patented Dual Deck Support Isolators helps minimize damage from side impacts. The Boulevard is one of the best-built residential mowers on the market. 6. Hi Paul, great website and very informative. Email. Hi Jon, You wont over-stress your mower unless the grass is building up to the point where its stopping the deck. Since you will buy this from a dealer ask a mechanic to show you how to level the deck. Read more here: How to Support TodaysMower.com, I will list below three different types of residential zero-turn mowers. The Kubota is overpriced for what you get. It has larger rear wheels than the Toro or Cub Cadet and that gives it better traction. Great machine! Let me start with the cart. Will those help with preventing the deck from getting clogged? Im looking at the Ariens IKON XD 52 vs John Deer z375r. I have two questions. I live in the Pacific NW, have an acre of level-to-slight hill to mow. Both will hold up on hilly terrain. You can get it with the two lap bars but they also offer their Joystick Steering System. (These seem to appear mostly on commercial units). Thanks Paul. Theres a local Gravely dealer that seems reliable and good to work with. TORO TimeCutter 60 Commercial 24.5 HP V-Twin Zero-Turn Riding Mower ONLY 21 HRS. Plus I just really like it over anything else under $3000. I was able to test drive the 2016. I am in search of zero turn to run the fence line, pond and camp area on 22 acres. Hi Steve, I would never pay extra for a Kawasaki FR engine over the Kohler 7000. Its pretty common to go through a belt a year with the with MTD 42 and 46-inch decks made before 2015. I normally keep a zero-turn about 3 years. The HD models have a significantly heavier frame and transmissions. There is one close to your price range and I do highly recommend it. Well see what happens when the owner of the shelter balances longevity and cost. Considering that I dont seem to need the step-handrail, do you still consider the Boulevard my best option? Hi, Paul, I have looked at both in person and there is no comparison the ultra heavy duty Apex (same as the Gravely ZT HD that sells for about $5200) makes the ZT2 look very basic and average. However, I just saw your comment that Toro is dropping their steering wheel models, so if I went that direction, Id almost certainly be getting the Cub Cadet, one of the models with a 46 cutting deck. They seem comparable but I like the Hydrogear 3100 transmission on the Kubota and the John Deere Kawasaki engine. All three mowers ride well, cut well and will last. It will easily last you 10 years or more. 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