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ZTR\'s
I need advice of a commercial grade ZTR purchase. Ive run Kubota ZD 21, Dixon, ExMark, Woods, Cadet Tank and Grasshopper.
The ExMark is a very well built machine but is rough riding, mows great. I cut 15" tall grass last night at full speed and the 27 HP Lazer Z handled it great.The Dixon rode well but seems poorly built for the price. The Tank rode well and is comfortable but is new to the market. The Woods machine was nice with lots of features for the money, they have the best seat of any I've tried. My concern with Woods is what I heard from a Woods dealer in that they have not done a very good job at parts and customer service in the past few years.The Grasshopper seems well built but is priced higher than the comparable Kubota. The Kubota I tested was new so the engine is still tight but it seemed to bog down at times on level ground with relatively low grass. The Kubota also did not seem to be very comfortable or smooth handling in comparrison to some of the others.
Right now I'm leaning towards Kubota for the resale value, diesel engine and proven quality.
I've also considered Scag.
Any comments or sharing of experiences would be appreciated.
P.S. I had a Kubota B7300 and sold it last week to get a faster more maneuverable mower. I have about 3 acres in different sections and a lot of trees, hills and wet ground.
I need advice of a commercial grade ZTR purchase. Ive run Kubota ZD 21, Dixon, ExMark, Woods, Cadet Tank and Grasshopper.
The ExMark is a very well built machine but is rough riding, mows great. I cut 15" tall grass last night at full speed and the 27 HP Lazer Z handled it great.The Dixon rode well but seems poorly built for the price. The Tank rode well and is comfortable but is new to the market. The Woods machine was nice with lots of features for the money, they have the best seat of any I've tried. My concern with Woods is what I heard from a Woods dealer in that they have not done a very good job at parts and customer service in the past few years.The Grasshopper seems well built but is priced higher than the comparable Kubota. The Kubota I tested was new so the engine is still tight but it seemed to bog down at times on level ground with relatively low grass. The Kubota also did not seem to be very comfortable or smooth handling in comparrison to some of the others.
Right now I'm leaning towards Kubota for the resale value, diesel engine and proven quality.
I've also considered Scag.
Any comments or sharing of experiences would be appreciated.
P.S. I had a Kubota B7300 and sold it last week to get a faster more maneuverable mower. I have about 3 acres in different sections and a lot of trees, hills and wet ground.