Talk me in/out of a Kubota ZD-1211 w/ 72” deck

   / Talk me in/out of a Kubota ZD-1211 w/ 72” deck #21  
I personally don't think you will like the 1211. I have a 60" deck on mine and wouldn't want the 72". @browndog on here got rid of 2 1211s and got the 1511s.
 
   / Talk me in/out of a Kubota ZD-1211 w/ 72” deck
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I personally don't think you will like the 1211. I have a 60" deck on mine and wouldn't want the 72". @browndog on here got rid of 2 1211s and got the 1511s.

Uh oh.
Underpowered?
 
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That's a pretty good testimonial. 30ac/week definitely gives RjC's opinion a lot of merit in my book.(y)
I’m doing even more than that!
 
   / Talk me in/out of a Kubota ZD-1211 w/ 72” deck #24  
For me it has plenty of power. I just think for you with a 72" deck and cutting grass on a more commercial level you will be disappointed. That said, I do have a mulching kit on mine which robs some HP. It would be really nice if you could run one and see how it performs for you. Too bad you aren't closer to SC.
 
   / Talk me in/out of a Kubota ZD-1211 w/ 72” deck #25  
My dealer recommended the 60" deck on my ZD1211. He said the 72" deck wouldn't do well in heavy or wet grass. If I wanted a 72" deck I should step up to the ZD1511 at the time.
 
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A new 1600 is 24K.

I mean wow….really?
 
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Sold ZD-331 today.
2800 hours, average appearance. $4,500
 
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Bought ZD-1211-72” yesterday.

I have to tell you full confession: I broke my “pact” I always had with myself regarding buying something which was “don’t buy it unless you really like it”.

I am disappointed for not really liking it, but I hope to “learn” to like it. I’m real apprehensive about the 25HP engine.

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The seat is VERY comfortable. It’s very tight & smooth. I put about an hour of mowing on it when I got home and promptly put a nice big scratch on the left side of the deck when loading on the trailer.

I hope it’s not an ominous beginning….
 
   / Talk me in/out of a Kubota ZD-1211 w/ 72” deck #29  
Just the whole concept of bogging down, while going uphill in tall grass seems like I’m taking a step backwards???
Maybe I’m over thinking this and it won’t be as bad as I think…..
Depends on how many hills you mow & how thick grass is.
You know what to expect.

I can’t stand a mower bogging Down or having to creep in thick grass.

I sold my ZD1211 & upgraded to a ZD1511.
Best move I ever made.

I love the TORQUE of the 4cyl turbo.

Regens are no issue at all as long as you mow & don’t interrupt the regens
 
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