MBDiagMan
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- Joined
- Nov 1, 2004
- Messages
- 416
- Location
- Sumner, Texas
- Tractor
- John Deere 5045D, Grasshopper 61" with PowerVac,Gator 825i, Cub Cadet 2145
I would like to set the record straight about the small Dixon. There were two comments about it in this thread that are false.
First of all the cones in the transmission are NOT rubber. They are cast iron. Secondly, they don't cost $400. Every wearable part needed to completely overhaul the transmission totals about $300. That's if you just take it apart and replace EVERYTHING without inspecting parts and replacing only what is worn.
I bought one of these with a blown motor for $250 and took an engine, in good shape from an old Montgomery Wards mower that was junk except for the engine. I bought it just to see if I would like a ZTR type mower. After mowing with it for awhile, I took apart the transmission and replaced a few bearings, chains and various pieces for around $100.
The little machine is small, but EXTREMELY maneuvarable and because it has a single blade it does a BEAUTIFUL job.
You can buy one of these units brand new for $1895. That's probably the least expensive zero turn that money can buy. For a city homeowner with a small lawn to mow and standard gates to drive through, and maybe for health reasons unable to use a walk behind mower, it would be a GREAT choice.
As far as their larger mowers go, if properly applied, their ZTR mowers are as good as any. By proper application, I mean not using a residential model for heavy commercial use. If you need a mower for heavy commercial use, Dixon makes those too.
All that said, I mow over an acre and I bought a Cub Cadet Z-Force. It is not a commercial unit and has the marginal IZT drives, but I think it will serve me well for my relatively level mowing needs. The maneuvarability is mandatory if your lawn is an obstacle course as is mine.
Have a great day,
Doc
First of all the cones in the transmission are NOT rubber. They are cast iron. Secondly, they don't cost $400. Every wearable part needed to completely overhaul the transmission totals about $300. That's if you just take it apart and replace EVERYTHING without inspecting parts and replacing only what is worn.
I bought one of these with a blown motor for $250 and took an engine, in good shape from an old Montgomery Wards mower that was junk except for the engine. I bought it just to see if I would like a ZTR type mower. After mowing with it for awhile, I took apart the transmission and replaced a few bearings, chains and various pieces for around $100.
The little machine is small, but EXTREMELY maneuvarable and because it has a single blade it does a BEAUTIFUL job.
You can buy one of these units brand new for $1895. That's probably the least expensive zero turn that money can buy. For a city homeowner with a small lawn to mow and standard gates to drive through, and maybe for health reasons unable to use a walk behind mower, it would be a GREAT choice.
As far as their larger mowers go, if properly applied, their ZTR mowers are as good as any. By proper application, I mean not using a residential model for heavy commercial use. If you need a mower for heavy commercial use, Dixon makes those too.
All that said, I mow over an acre and I bought a Cub Cadet Z-Force. It is not a commercial unit and has the marginal IZT drives, but I think it will serve me well for my relatively level mowing needs. The maneuvarability is mandatory if your lawn is an obstacle course as is mine.
Have a great day,
Doc