BrianB
New member
I mow over 5 acres (about 3.5 pretty open and maybe 2 pretty with a lot of trees). I've been using a 1972 Allis Chalmers 314-H garden tractor which has a 48" deck. This has been an awesome mower, but it just takes too long (5-6 hrs) and has had some serious downtime the last couple of years (right now the steering gearbox went out).
I have decided to get a ZTR to mow with and can't make up my mind. I've looked at several brands.
I have a new Dixie Chopper dealer close by and he dropped a XG2703 (60" with 27 HP Generac) off the other day to try out. I mowed the entire place in about 2.5 hours and it was awesome. It really sold me on the whole ZTR idea. He wants $7200 which is as low as I've seen in my area.
I'm also seriously considering a Lesco 60" with 25 HP Kaw. This is identical to the Cub Cadet M60 Tank. It is priced very nicely at $5999.
Finally, I'm considering a Grasshopper 223 with 60" deck, rollbar and 23HP Kohler. This is actually from out of state, but the price is $6,700 and GH is offering 1.9% financing.
I'm not necessarily looking to add any new models to the mix although I know there are many other good ones (even better) out there.
Any suggestions or recommendations among these 3? Will I notice the difference between the 27HP Generac (D.C) vs 25HP Kaw (Lesco) and the 23HP Kohler (Grasshopper)? I would appreciate any input from folks who own or have experience with any of these.
Thanks
I have decided to get a ZTR to mow with and can't make up my mind. I've looked at several brands.
I have a new Dixie Chopper dealer close by and he dropped a XG2703 (60" with 27 HP Generac) off the other day to try out. I mowed the entire place in about 2.5 hours and it was awesome. It really sold me on the whole ZTR idea. He wants $7200 which is as low as I've seen in my area.
I'm also seriously considering a Lesco 60" with 25 HP Kaw. This is identical to the Cub Cadet M60 Tank. It is priced very nicely at $5999.
Finally, I'm considering a Grasshopper 223 with 60" deck, rollbar and 23HP Kohler. This is actually from out of state, but the price is $6,700 and GH is offering 1.9% financing.
I'm not necessarily looking to add any new models to the mix although I know there are many other good ones (even better) out there.
Any suggestions or recommendations among these 3? Will I notice the difference between the 27HP Generac (D.C) vs 25HP Kaw (Lesco) and the 23HP Kohler (Grasshopper)? I would appreciate any input from folks who own or have experience with any of these.
Thanks