JDKu
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I have a JD L-120 (48" deck, 22 HP). I pull a 60" offset Swisher mower and cut 9 feet at a time. I mow 4 acres in about 2 to 2.5 hours. I am worried I am going to take the transmission out of the tractor, and I'm starting to think about upgrades.
Two thirds of my property is too rough to drive at full speed with the L-120. Will a zero turn have a similar speed limitation, or will it ride smoother? Anyone pull an offset mower with a ZTR? I know it defeats the purpose of ZTR, but most of my property is wide open. Most of the lower end mid mounts appear to have small front tires - I think I have gopher holes that big Is tire size the main factor affecting ride quality?
Are there any lawn tractors with a tighter turning radius than the L-120 (I believe it is 18"), that are capable of pulling? I've heard of a $1000 transmission upgrade for the L-120, that intrigues me. But if there is a better tractor, I'm all ears!
Thank you,
Chris
Two thirds of my property is too rough to drive at full speed with the L-120. Will a zero turn have a similar speed limitation, or will it ride smoother? Anyone pull an offset mower with a ZTR? I know it defeats the purpose of ZTR, but most of my property is wide open. Most of the lower end mid mounts appear to have small front tires - I think I have gopher holes that big Is tire size the main factor affecting ride quality?
Are there any lawn tractors with a tighter turning radius than the L-120 (I believe it is 18"), that are capable of pulling? I've heard of a $1000 transmission upgrade for the L-120, that intrigues me. But if there is a better tractor, I'm all ears!
Thank you,
Chris