How's The New Deere Commercial Zero Turns?

Funkster · 05-19-2008, 08:57 PM

I am in the market for another zero turn commercial mower and have been a big fan of my Exmark. But since I farm, I'm partial to the green. I heard Deere is coming out with some new mowers and was wondering if anyone had one yet and what you guys thought about them? I'm looking for a 25hp and 60" deck. Thanks.

-Funkster-

Fred Cowell · 05-19-2008, 09:18 PM

Aloha,
I was doing some research on the 800 pro series for my coffee operations. Over at www.lawnsite.com there's a very long thread about the JD 800s being sluggish. Go take a read, it's full of commentaries from professional lawn care types.

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=227501

I hope this helps,

gamble77 · 05-21-2008, 07:47 AM

We have had great success with them with the exception of the Z820, Deere still has some bugs to work out of that model. The rest of the line-up is great and we have been selling them very well.

Wesdor · 05-22-2008, 10:31 PM

Gamble77 -
I'd be interested in the bugs found in the 820. I just bought one and have been very happy for the first 12 hours. Sounds like I need to watch for those bugs while it is still in warranty.

Your wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

JESSE1 · 05-23-2008, 01:13 AM

I've had my JD 997 Diesel for about a month now. So far I'm very satisfied with it. It has the 72" 7 Iron deck. Doesn't lack for power.

Funkster · 05-23-2008, 09:32 PM

Thanks for the reply guys. We purchased a used Deere 1445 w/72" deck and 4X4 w/hyd lift deck and 31hp diesel at a farm sale. Thought we'd like it, but we don't. I mean it mows great as long as your on level ground. Has plenty of power, and turns very short for not being a zero turn. But hopefully I can sell this and find a nice used exmark or bad boy mower.

-Funkster-

wkpoor · 05-26-2008, 04:22 PM

Do yourself a favor and check out Hustler or the Landpride line up. Decks are by far the best built in the indusry and smoothest hydros too. The front edge on my deck is about 6" thick boxed area. Best thing I like is the brakes are built into the handles. Push them into outward position and that sets the brakes.

JDFANATIC · 05-31-2008, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamble77

We have had great success with them with the exception of the Z820, Deere still has some bugs to work out of that model. The rest of the line-up is great and we have been selling them very well.

Ditto the above comment about wanting to know more about the z820a bugs.

Our church purchased one this spring and have yet to discover any. What should we be looking for?

JDFANATIC · 06-01-2008, 06:34 PM

gamble, oh gamble, where fort are thou?

What should we be looking for . . . or, what warranty claim should we anticipatively be filling out?

shot_gun · 06-01-2008, 09:08 PM

No bugs guys, just a little under powered if you have 60" deck, MCS and hills. I've been told JD is working on a solution. The IHT takes more power than the tetst units I guess. Just get the most horsepower for the size deck you want to ensure mowing bliss.

05-19-2008, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Funkster Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 71	How's The New Deere Commercial Zero Turns? I am in the market for another zero turn commercial mower and have been a big fan of my Exmark. But since I farm, I'm partial to the green. I heard Deere is coming out with some new mowers and was wondering if anyone had one yet and what you guys thought about them? I'm looking for a 25hp and 60" deck. Thanks. -Funkster- __________________ 2005 JD 3120 w/300CX FEL, JD 660 tiller, Woods RM600, 5ft Woods Brush Bull, 5ft blade, 50 gallon sprayer 2006 JD HPX 4X4 Diesel w/ hyd. lift, custom 2" rear hitch, custom front winch, diamond plate scuff plates, seat covers, bedliner, OPS light bar, brushguard, and cable attch. for my dog Beau!

05-19-2008, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fred Cowell Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Captain Cook, Hawaii Posts: 26	Re: How's The New Deere Commercial Zero Turns? Aloha, I was doing some research on the 800 pro series for my coffee operations. Over at www.lawnsite.com there's a very long thread about the JD 800s being sluggish. Go take a read, it's full of commentaries from professional lawn care types. http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=227501 I hope this helps, __________________ Fred Cowell, Coffee Farmer

05-21-2008, 07:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
gamble77 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,305	Re: How's The New Deere Commercial Zero Turns? We have had great success with them with the exception of the Z820, Deere still has some bugs to work out of that model. The rest of the line-up is great and we have been selling them very well. __________________ GreenSouth Equipment John Deere, Scag, Stihl 14 locations throughout FL, GA, & SC www.greensouth.com Tractor House Listings: http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings...A8377C2D&dlr=1 Machinery Trader Listings: http://www.machinerytrader.com/Listi...18c92a0c344585

05-22-2008, 10:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wesdor Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Western Illinois Posts: 291	Re: How's The New Deere Commercial Zero Turns? Gamble77 - I'd be interested in the bugs found in the 820. I just bought one and have been very happy for the first 12 hours. Sounds like I need to watch for those bugs while it is still in warranty. Your wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

05-23-2008, 01:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
JESSE1 Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 406	Re: How's The New Deere Commercial Zero Turns? I've had my JD 997 Diesel for about a month now. So far I'm very satisfied with it. It has the 72" 7 Iron deck. Doesn't lack for power. __________________ 6400 John Deere w/ cab, JD 535 Baler, 997 ZTR Diesel, 72" 7 Iron deck, John Deere HPX 4x4 Diesel Gator

05-23-2008, 09:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Funkster Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 71	Re: How's The New Deere Commercial Zero Turns? Thanks for the reply guys. We purchased a used Deere 1445 w/72" deck and 4X4 w/hyd lift deck and 31hp diesel at a farm sale. Thought we'd like it, but we don't. I mean it mows great as long as your on level ground. Has plenty of power, and turns very short for not being a zero turn. But hopefully I can sell this and find a nice used exmark or bad boy mower. -Funkster- __________________ 2005 JD 3120 w/300CX FEL, JD 660 tiller, Woods RM600, 5ft Woods Brush Bull, 5ft blade, 50 gallon sprayer 2006 JD HPX 4X4 Diesel w/ hyd. lift, custom 2" rear hitch, custom front winch, diamond plate scuff plates, seat covers, bedliner, OPS light bar, brushguard, and cable attch. for my dog Beau!

05-26-2008, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
wkpoor Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Amanda, OH Posts: 251	Re: How's The New Deere Commercial Zero Turns? Do yourself a favor and check out Hustler or the Landpride line up. Decks are by far the best built in the indusry and smoothest hydros too. The front edge on my deck is about 6" thick boxed area. Best thing I like is the brakes are built into the handles. Push them into outward position and that sets the brakes.

06-01-2008, 06:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
JDFANATIC Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 1,340	Re: How's The New Deere Commercial Zero Turns? gamble, oh gamble, where fort are thou? What should we be looking for . . . or, what warranty claim should we anticipatively be filling out? __________________ Cheers! JDFANATIC JD2210, 62" MMM, 210 FEL, 48" York Rake, 46" Snowthrower, loaded turfs, PTO Spreader, Heated Cab, Plug Aerator, FIMCO Sprayer, Folding Rops

06-01-2008, 09:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
shot_gun Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 277	Re: How's The New Deere Commercial Zero Turns? No bugs guys, just a little under powered if you have 60" deck, MCS and hills. I've been told JD is working on a solution. The IHT takes more power than the tetst units I guess. Just get the most horsepower for the size deck you want to ensure mowing bliss. __________________ S_G Remember nobody ever complained about having too much horsepower!

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