I'm in the market for a new mower. First a little bit about what I mow.
I have about 1 acre. About half a acre is a nice open field with a 30 degree sloop along the road. Then a quater is the front with one pole and again a nice slope along the road. I then have a side yard with 4 trees a shed that is got chain link fence around it. The chain link fence limits my deck size. I have 49 inches but like to give my self clearnce so i have been limiting my research to 42 in decks.
I currently use a yard machine that has lasted about 4 years but the deck is beat up and has been repaired alot including new steal weleded in. The grass is just what ever grows. I use a DR trimmer on the really good inclines and in the ditch but like to keep the use of that to a minmium because I'm lazy is really the only reason.
I'm wanting to buy a good dependable mower that will last but I'm not looking to break the bank. I have looked at Gravley and I love them but there HD model is a little more than I can afford and there lower model just doesn't seem to be quite enough mower for me. The two that I have found that I think would fit my needs are the Hustler Raptor and husqvarna rz4222f. I can get these both for about the same price but I'm having a hard time decideing. They are both fabrcated 11 ga decks. The husqvarna has the Briggs and the raptor has the kawasaki engine. The husqvarna as a 3 blade cut and the blade tip speed seems to be a little bit faster. I know normally the Husqvarna is more than the raptor but I can get a deal on it but also have to drive and won't be buying local but will be buying from a family member that has been in the business for a long time.
So to my question is the Husqvarna the better mower? and also should I worry about warranty work locally if I buy from a none local dealer. And is there another mower out there I should consider? And is a zero turn even right for me or should I get a lawn tractor?
I have about 1 acre. About half a acre is a nice open field with a 30 degree sloop along the road. Then a quater is the front with one pole and again a nice slope along the road. I then have a side yard with 4 trees a shed that is got chain link fence around it. The chain link fence limits my deck size. I have 49 inches but like to give my self clearnce so i have been limiting my research to 42 in decks.
I currently use a yard machine that has lasted about 4 years but the deck is beat up and has been repaired alot including new steal weleded in. The grass is just what ever grows. I use a DR trimmer on the really good inclines and in the ditch but like to keep the use of that to a minmium because I'm lazy is really the only reason.
I'm wanting to buy a good dependable mower that will last but I'm not looking to break the bank. I have looked at Gravley and I love them but there HD model is a little more than I can afford and there lower model just doesn't seem to be quite enough mower for me. The two that I have found that I think would fit my needs are the Hustler Raptor and husqvarna rz4222f. I can get these both for about the same price but I'm having a hard time decideing. They are both fabrcated 11 ga decks. The husqvarna has the Briggs and the raptor has the kawasaki engine. The husqvarna as a 3 blade cut and the blade tip speed seems to be a little bit faster. I know normally the Husqvarna is more than the raptor but I can get a deal on it but also have to drive and won't be buying local but will be buying from a family member that has been in the business for a long time.
So to my question is the Husqvarna the better mower? and also should I worry about warranty work locally if I buy from a none local dealer. And is there another mower out there I should consider? And is a zero turn even right for me or should I get a lawn tractor?