ruster1
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I currently cut with a Simplicity Presitge 54" deck..and a ferris ZT 50" .. and test drove a VENTRAC 4200 with the base engine - 27HP Kawasaki liquid cooled .. FANTASTIC MACHINE.. and AWD.. also can place the double hubs for NO WORRY on steep slopes.. I have 4 acres all up hill with 2 terraces which give me steep slopes and trees/mulch beds on those slopes.. I cannot mow with the Ferris ZT.. on those slopes.. and the Prestige can only go up and down .. messes up my striping.. the VENTRAC is very compact but beefy.. I had to test drive the articulating with controls on right hand.. (back side).. and Steering on left hand (front side).. but NO PROBLEM.. it was a blast to drive.. and smooth over a field with bumps.. mower deck was POWERFUL.. big throw..and better striping than my Simplicitiy.. I am going to get one end of this season.. also like the attachments.. blowers, blades and snow blowers.. hook up in less than 2 minutes.. also have a great bagger with hydraulic unload to lift cuttings into dumpsters.. but HOLY COW.. !! $ 8750.. includes a turbine blower engine.. nice decks.. 72" offset deck easy to flip up and clean.. tight turns for a big heavy machine.. My understanding is that the STEINER Brothers founded the company after selling STEINER to a big corporation which mismanaged the brand.. so they waited for non compete.. and started VENTRAC.. as far as I know.. my dealer said the Brothers still answer the phone themselve sin the Ohio plant.. good for them.. great machine.. powerful, lots of engine and deck options.. and easy to use.. the 4200 with 27 HP Kaw engine ruins about $ 16950.. 72" offset mower.. under $ 3000 I believe.. a bit expensive.. but well worth it..