kthompson
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- Joined
- Sep 12, 2008
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- Location
- South Carolina
- Tractor
- Kubotas B2710, M6800, L6060 cab, Volvo EC excavator, 2 ZTRs and various implements.
There is wide variance in brands from one area to another. From my looking and use of our Bushhog brand agree with all comments. Other than the frame and deck ( Kubota has own engine) most are using another company's parts. Ferris's suspension system does look nice and if buying today would give serious consideration to it. A ztr mower is moving faster than the old mower and what you thought was smooth will suddenly prove not to be. Maybe not for the true pros but with the steering system on these mowers it is hard for most people not to run wide open.
If you have trees be sure of limb clearance. You want a deck that extends past the wheels on the left side for easy of trimming. This will pay off in saying major trimming and around ditches. Pay attention to the discharge chute design, it needs to be easy to flip as you will be watching the trim side and forget about the chute and it needs to take care of itself. Oh those cup holders..a joke unless sitting parked.
BTW, my wife was not comfortable with the ZTR mower when looking at it and for about the first couple of times I used it. She sure does like HER mower now.
If you have trees be sure of limb clearance. You want a deck that extends past the wheels on the left side for easy of trimming. This will pay off in saying major trimming and around ditches. Pay attention to the discharge chute design, it needs to be easy to flip as you will be watching the trim side and forget about the chute and it needs to take care of itself. Oh those cup holders..a joke unless sitting parked.
BTW, my wife was not comfortable with the ZTR mower when looking at it and for about the first couple of times I used it. She sure does like HER mower now.
