So Ive got prices on a Cub Z-force w/48"fab deck and a Jd Z425 w/48". Both are left over '12s and within 150 dollars: Cub-4350 OTD Deere-4200 OTD
Going over a few of the major points I've come to the conclusion they are just about equal machines, unless someone can show me other wise...
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Reading through the "Ongoing..." thread seems the Rzt mowers have a pretty good following so that's reassuring. Anyways my old F525 deere 48" which has been a decent mower all the yrs my parents and now me have used it(over 700hrs), I think it's time for it to retire. Engine/tranny leaks oil...