Hello, New here.... Nice forum !
I need some help. I am in the process of starting a VERY small lawn care business. By that I mean maybe 4- 8 yards per week. All being very small yards, less than .5 acre. Mostly just the older folks in my neighborhood, and some family etc. I have found a used Cub Z-Force 44" with 260 hours, and also a new Toro Z4235 for the same price, and I am not sure what would be the best choice.
The Toro has the V-twin Kawasaki 22hp- new - $1909 (refirbished at HD)
Cub - 20hp Kohler courage V-twin, striping kit, extra blades, and a utility dump cart. $1950
I am leaning toward the used cub for the simple fact that the Deck appears to be far superior. The Toro deck is just your average residential deck. The cub has the fabricated steel deck.
I have read some negative comments about the Kohler courage engine, and that has me slightly discouraged about the Cub....
I am supposed to buy one of them tomorrow, and am at a loss to which is the best choice. If anyone can help me, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks in advance !
I need some help. I am in the process of starting a VERY small lawn care business. By that I mean maybe 4- 8 yards per week. All being very small yards, less than .5 acre. Mostly just the older folks in my neighborhood, and some family etc. I have found a used Cub Z-Force 44" with 260 hours, and also a new Toro Z4235 for the same price, and I am not sure what would be the best choice.
The Toro has the V-twin Kawasaki 22hp- new - $1909 (refirbished at HD)
Cub - 20hp Kohler courage V-twin, striping kit, extra blades, and a utility dump cart. $1950
I am leaning toward the used cub for the simple fact that the Deck appears to be far superior. The Toro deck is just your average residential deck. The cub has the fabricated steel deck.
I have read some negative comments about the Kohler courage engine, and that has me slightly discouraged about the Cub....
I am supposed to buy one of them tomorrow, and am at a loss to which is the best choice. If anyone can help me, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks in advance !
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