Best commercial zero turn?

[RjCorazza]

I just find the whole California thing ludicrous since they can't even keep the power on as it is.

 

[bigtiller]

I just find the whole California thing ludicrous since they can't even keep the power on as it is.

Neither can Texas.

 

[PuffyC]

Neither can Texas.

The Texas problem was a one time event caused by very unusual weather circumstances not seen in decades. Rolling blackouts there are virtually nonexistent. California's power problems and rolling blackouts are chronic. There's really no comparison whatsoever.

 

[MoKelly]

The crappy city of Austin, has ozone days. No commercial lawn equipment allowed to run unless propane or electric. How's that for hypocrisy? Also, since they were dumb enough to defund the cops, maybe only a lowly paid ozone **** person would write you a ticket. A grade below a parking ticket writer.

They will send a social worker to re-educate you on climate change.

MoKelly

 

[Hay Dude]

Neither can Texas.

A once in a century storm is no comparison to everyday occurrence of rolling black outs.
Not even comparable.

 

[LD1]

I know this is an old thread, bit I'll add my 2 cents to the original question incase any future readers make it this far in this thread.

First....there is little difference between most of the big name commercial models. They all have pretty much the same engine and hydro options. Is unless you are fond of a particular color... Go in with an unbiased mindset and look at the ergonomics of the mower and see which one fits you best.

Regarding size....all depends on the lawns you mow. If you are mowing 2+ acre country lawns, the bigger 60"-72" machines are nice. If you are mowing 5000 sq ft town lawns those big mowers are cumbersome, more expensive, and sometimes just slower.

Style would be who is operating. If you are and owner operator, get a rider. If you are having employees work....stand-ons like scag v-ride or toro grandstand....and the walk behind models with sulkeys. Most mow companies use these because if you put employees on riders....they won't get off. They won't pick up trash, sticks, rocks, dog toys, etc. Which leads to less happy customers and higher maintenance costs (more frequent blade sharpening, changing, and less spindle life).

For engines, I much prefer the Kawasaki to any Kohler.

 

[bigtiller]

The Texas problem was a one time event caused by very unusual weather circumstances not seen in decades. Rolling blackouts there are virtually nonexistent. California's power problems and rolling blackouts are chronic. There's really no comparison whatsoever.

You go ahead and believe what you want, but if your Texas utility company's haven't insulated the natural gas well heads yet, they probably won't. So it will more than likely happen again. Maybe not this winter, but it's coming. It's called climate change.

 

[Hay Dude]

You go ahead and believe what you want, but if your Texas utility company's haven't insulated the natural gas well heads yet, they probably won't. So it will more than likely happen again. Maybe not this winter, but it's coming. It's called climate change.

At least TX can provide consistent power when the weather is anything but an epic 100 year disaster.
CA cant provide power consistently, even in perfect weather.

 

[K5lwq]

I am in TX and we lost power for less than 2 hours throughout the entire snow event. I figured we would lose it so I was prepared with the generator and plenty of fuel. Never even started it. It did impact most of the state but we were good here.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

You go ahead and believe what you want, but if your Texas utility company's haven't insulated the natural gas well heads yet, they probably won't. So it will more than likely happen again. Maybe not this winter, but it's coming. It's called climate change.

While you're at it, why don't you knock us for not having the proper snow/ice road clearing equipment?

Texas is horrible, don't ever move here.

LD1 is right, you're buying a motor and transmissions that are similar when compared to similarly priced models. Find a dealer that can get parts or better yet, stocks them. You can order parts from John Deere sitting at home in your underwear.