Sportzkat, This site is great for info isn't it ? Thats the thing I really like about it, Also its sister site Countrybynet is good for farmers ,do-it yourselfers etc.
One more thing on the ZTR deal, You said you live in VA. well thats just across the Bridge and most places will deliver free if you buy from them. There is probably a distance threshold I'm sure.
I have driven the gravely 260Z and it seems like a good unit and is priced at $6995 in lanham Md. there dealer also sells the hustler line and scag ,the name is Kohler equipment if you care to give them a try.
Gravely also has a new line of homeowner ZTR's built on a commercial chassis, I have seen them and they do look Beefy! The 2148 is its name 21hp 48"
seen here is priced at $4400 in my area. I didn't check them over too close because I need a 60".
Some more of the reasons I finally went with the Lesco mower besides the ease of maintainence , easy belt changes no tools needed, deck removal if neccessary no tools all bail clips, pump fans , reclining seat, lawn striper , tachometer, hour meter , 1 yr. full warranty, 2yr. on everything but engine... OH and of course the sale price!! If your looking for a 54" its currently priced at $5799 and it has the same features as the 60".
The reason I'm giving this second post is because there website site is rather weak for info and if your really looking for what I call a top-notch unit (IMO)this compares with others at a higher price . They don't have much of a marketing strategy that I have noticed because until last week I never new they exsisted! I wouldn't want to get in a debate as to which Ztr is better than another but for my homeowner dollars I feel this is about the best deal I could find and am satisfied with my decesion. That is all you have to be also, is satisfied with your decesion. I don't really know anything about Ztr's that I haven't mentioned but thats the beauty of this site , other do know /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Lastly the Lesco and the CubCadets M60 are made on the same assembly line and the dealer stocks parts for their products. There might be some differences in the two but they are basically the same unit.
Hope this info is helpful and doesn't come across as mine is best ,because it is not ment that way, Its just best for me..
I Hope /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif