nomad289
Bronze Member
- Joined
- Mar 20, 2007
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- Tractor
- Ferris IS4500 Diesel ZTR; JD G100; BCS 732 w/tiller/chipper
What's the best, smoothest riding mower for rough terrain?
I thought a full suspension Ferris 2000 or 3000 ZTR series would be best (closest dealer 100 miles); but I read on this forum that the front mount Grasshoppers actually rode smoother (?) Why would that be?
I test drove a Grasshopper 722 diesel w/60" deck (no suspension seat) last weekend and it was a pretty good ride and is a very impressive machine ($12K).
I've got 2.5 acres of lawn that is extremely rough but fairly flat. Mowing with a JD G100 Garden tractor w/54" deck, takes 2 hrs but with a "bad" back it beat's the heck out of me. It's planted with "dwarf" tall fescue (deep roots to withstand desert heat) but it grows fast and leaves lots of clippings on top. I think mulching blades on a good mower might help avoid having to sweep up the excess.
I'm tempted by the 722, w/mulching kit and suspension seat (a bit overkill but wth); any other advice?
Thanks.
I thought a full suspension Ferris 2000 or 3000 ZTR series would be best (closest dealer 100 miles); but I read on this forum that the front mount Grasshoppers actually rode smoother (?) Why would that be?
I test drove a Grasshopper 722 diesel w/60" deck (no suspension seat) last weekend and it was a pretty good ride and is a very impressive machine ($12K).
I've got 2.5 acres of lawn that is extremely rough but fairly flat. Mowing with a JD G100 Garden tractor w/54" deck, takes 2 hrs but with a "bad" back it beat's the heck out of me. It's planted with "dwarf" tall fescue (deep roots to withstand desert heat) but it grows fast and leaves lots of clippings on top. I think mulching blades on a good mower might help avoid having to sweep up the excess.
I'm tempted by the 722, w/mulching kit and suspension seat (a bit overkill but wth); any other advice?
Thanks.