Buying Advice Residential ZTR advice

[LRTX1]

I agree with the others about trying to find a good deal on a commercial unit. The difference between the two is night and day. In the long run, the commercial unit would be cheaper. Instead of buying a new mower every 6 years, you can buy one and last you for 20+ years. Like mentioned the deals are out there.

What happens a lot of times, is guys buy a commercial mower to start a business and decide it is too much work or can't get the clients to pay for their invesment. Those are the deals to be looking at. A lot of times they are package deals. A friend of mine bought a packaged deal, enclosed trailer, weedwackers, blower and a 60" Ferris. After he sold off the extras he had just under 3 Grand in a 200 hour Ferris. It can be done cheap. I guess it takes a little patience, a lot of luck, and the willingness to take a risk.

 

[Flatheadyoungin]

not their biggest/baddest model but for 500 more....twice the mower....looks like a dealer that's willing to deal....probably new to the market....

Ferris Commercial Zero Turn Mower w/Full Suspension

 

[pilot-werx]

not their biggest/baddest model but for 500 more....twice the mower....looks like a dealer that's willing to deal....probably new to the market....

Ferris Commercial Zero Turn Mower w/Full Suspension

I was just going to post a link to Scott's website, Scott's Recreation: Travel Trailers, Toy Trailers and much more! Manchester, ME

I have done business with Scott and you will not find a more stand-up and honest business man.

 

[Dargo]

not their biggest/baddest model but for 500 more....twice the mower....looks like a dealer that's willing to deal....probably new to the market....

Ferris Commercial Zero Turn Mower w/Full Suspension

Ferris does make a darn good machine. Even though that's their entry model, I feel confident it is far better than a box store residential machine and likely better than Cub Cadet's top model. After working on one for a relative, I'm extremely unimpressed with the machines Cub Cadet puts out.

 

[Flatheadyoungin]

yeah, i was thinking the $500 difference would be VERY noticeable in the build.....but, i'm not looking at them.....i just know from experience about the big box store stuff........and it ain't gettin' no betta

Ferris does make a darn good machine. Even though that's their entry model, I feel confident it is far better than a box store residential machine and likely better than Cub Cadet's top model. After working on one for a relative, I'm extremely unimpressed with the machines Cub Cadet puts out.

 

[MESSMAKER]

I have a Cub. It is just not high quality. The Ferris is a much better mower. Grasshopper ,Toro,X-Mark,Scag,Bad Boy make some good stuff also. I have never had a mower motor fail. I have three transmisssions go bad. I Have always heard that buying a mower by weight is a good place to start. More metal means more weight means replaceable parts means longer service.

 

[Rob-D]

I have the Deere 445 with the K not the Briggs and I also opted for the hi cap deck. It's a mowig machine, has no problems and is easy to maintain but it did cost more. I think it came in around 5,000 or so if I remember but you get what you pay for. I can't see in not lasting, it's made very well, the deck is a brute.
Lousy on hills though, drove it into the pond last year!
I originally had the MMM deck for my tractor but it was a pain. I like the dedicated mower.
Rob

 

[sld]

I have been using a Toro 50 inch Timecutter for the past 2 years and it has been flawless.

There may be a huge difference in residential and commercial but I am only mowing 60 hours per year to maintain 3.5 acres of grass. Even at residential quality, this thing will last a long, long time. I don't abuse it and when parts of the yard get completely out of hand I will mow with the rotary cutter on the tractor.

It is a tough decision on what to buy. You just have to step back and look at the initial price and yearly usage and make the decision. I usually try and buy the best machine, period. But after running some numbers, this Toro came out pretty good as long as it lasts around 10 years and 600 hours. I am pretty meticulous on maintenance so I feel pretty safe about the 10 years.

 

[donn12]

I have a John Deere 717a 48 comm mower. It is a beast. Great cut and will last forever. You should be able to find a used on close to your price.

 

[Flatheadyoungin]

hahaha, i think he left us.......

but we've sure had a good time shopping and telling about our mowers!