Exmark vs John Deere ZTR
- Thread starter Wesdor
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For 2K difference that is a no brainer. Guys in the industry will tell you that no machine leaves a "cleaner" finish cut then the eXmark. However, going over some rough stuff and in a yard that has a lot of dips and is unlevel the Deere 7-Iron II or Scag's Velocity will really shine. I sell all three, so no brand preference here, just honest facts/opinion...but for the price difference I would be bringing home a green mower!
MLinOleMiss
Silver Member
Wesdor,
Checking the John Deere website shows that the 757 is not available in 27 hp, 23 and 25 hp only. The 777 is available in 27 hp. This could be what is causing the price difference. Maybe the dealer has given you the wrong hp or wrong model number. My brother uses an exmark and is having terrible trouble with cutting quality, to the point that he has parked it and is borrowing my dad's Scag to do his larger clients.
Checking the John Deere website shows that the 757 is not available in 27 hp, 23 and 25 hp only. The 777 is available in 27 hp. This could be what is causing the price difference. Maybe the dealer has given you the wrong hp or wrong model number. My brother uses an exmark and is having terrible trouble with cutting quality, to the point that he has parked it and is borrowing my dad's Scag to do his larger clients.
I'll have to check back with the dealer on the 757. Thanks for the heads up - maybe I'm the one that made a mistake in posting. (That might be the first mistake I have ever made in my life - grin).
Right now I see no reason to purchase a mower and let it sit in the shed for the winter. It may cost slightly more in the spring, but unless a dealer wants to give me a great deal, I don't see spending that kind of money until spring.
Thanks for all the helpful information
Right now I see no reason to purchase a mower and let it sit in the shed for the winter. It may cost slightly more in the spring, but unless a dealer wants to give me a great deal, I don't see spending that kind of money until spring.
Thanks for all the helpful information
AlanB
Elite Member
For 2K less I would go with a deere, but have never had the pricing fall that way for us.
I have a Lazer Z 60 with a Kawasaki and a Dixon 60 with a Kohler.
I went Kawasaki after a couple of back to back Kohler problems. (warranty issues)
I think the pricing between the Kawa and the Kohler may be the Kohler is coming with the improved air filtration set up and the EFI.
If I had to buy a mower tomorrow, it would be an Exmark (not as happy with the current dealer, then again have not needed them much) or the Hustler with Flex forks which gives you some front suspension and I have a good dealer close.
I would also be tempted by a Bad Boy that we saw at TSC for substantially less then either.
I think either of the choices you are looking at are a great piece of equipment. For us, parts availability is one of the most important things, and I have to think Deere is pretty excellent (although again, my experience has been pricy)
I have a Lazer Z 60 with a Kawasaki and a Dixon 60 with a Kohler.
I went Kawasaki after a couple of back to back Kohler problems. (warranty issues)
I think the pricing between the Kawa and the Kohler may be the Kohler is coming with the improved air filtration set up and the EFI.
If I had to buy a mower tomorrow, it would be an Exmark (not as happy with the current dealer, then again have not needed them much) or the Hustler with Flex forks which gives you some front suspension and I have a good dealer close.
I would also be tempted by a Bad Boy that we saw at TSC for substantially less then either.
I think either of the choices you are looking at are a great piece of equipment. For us, parts availability is one of the most important things, and I have to think Deere is pretty excellent (although again, my experience has been pricy)
BCNU
Silver Member
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