Advice on new xero turn mower please

[two_bit_score]

I've been looking at the same thing- for way too long. Seems the longer I look the more confused I get.

Right now I'm between the Scag Tiger Cub and the JD Z810A. Both are close enough in price that it's just personal preference either way. I'm leaning to the Deere but the Scag was my choice before I really took a close look at the Deere.

There are a lot of choices out there and I'm pretty sure they are all good enough that somebody has them as their favorite mower.

I'm just really tight with $$ and $6-7-8,000 is a lot to spend on a mower.

 

[two_bit_score]

I recently started using Fluid Film on my deck (38 inch 1994 JD LX176 with mulcher kit). I'm still on the first application, have mowed our half acre probably four times with high grass, and have absolutely zero buildup under the deck. Without it, the buildup was terrible. I have no interest in the company or any dealers, just love the product.

Fluid Film? Please tell us more.

Edit: I looked it up. Sounds like good stuff to put on the underside of a deck as soon as you get the mower.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Around here Ferris and Toro rule. We also see a lot of Scag and Dixie. I do not own one but do service a companies mowers and they use Ferris after going through numerous other brands.

Look for quality welds, NON Stamped Decks, ect. The JD are nothing more than a Box Store Mower with a big name. Spend the money now and get a good mower that will last.

As for motors the Kawasaki's are by far the best. The commercial mowing company I take care of used to use mowers with B/S and they were 2-3 year motors. The Kohler's were better but the Kawasaki's just run and run 2-3 times longer than the others.

Chris

 

[Will_C]

Lots of good advice. I think you really should consider a commercial mower. When you look at the major players,you'll notice the same equipment-welded decks, seperate hydraulic pumps and wheel motors, premium engine choices (I agree with Chris on the Kawasaki being the best choice.)
I bought a Toro 52" cut with a 23 hp Kawa on it last year and have been satisfied. I think that mower is available with a 48" deck if that is a concern. The main reason I bought the Toro was the fact it was cheaper than a Kubota (I'm normally a Kubota fan) and the dealer is 2 miles from my house and a real good guy. I'm sure I would have been as happy with a Scag, Exmark, Hustler, etc.

Will

 

[cperky]

Check these out I love mine

www.hustlerturf.com

 

[tillboy2001]

Thanks for all the replies. I went to a Kubota dealer this morning. I think I'm sold on the ZG227. It's a NICE machine. Love all the features...like the hydraulic lift deck for example. Things could change but so far this is what I want. Have to wait until next Jan/Feb though.

 

[Sportsman762]

I would also look at the Gravely machines I have a gravely 1944 and am very impressed with it. At work we have Kubota, Toro Scag z-turns with 50 to 72" decks. Everyone loves the Scag machines they are dependable and stripe nicely. The Toros are good machines but need more maintenance than the Scags. The Kubota is too new to know about its reliability. You will not regret your transition to zero turn.

 

[tillboy2001]

I would also look at the Gravely machines I have a gravely 1944 and am very impressed with it. At work we have Kubota, Toro Scag z-turns with 50 to 72" decks. Everyone loves the Scag machines they are dependable and stripe nicely. The Toros are good machines but need more maintenance than the Scags. The Kubota is too new to know about its reliability. You will not regret your transition to zero turn.

Thanks for the info. Always nice to hear real usage reports.

 

[toddbailey]

this is the best advice i/anyone can give! buy a commericial mower from a dealer with a good rep. a good service dept. and parts dept. and who you like and feel comfortable with then buy the machine he has in stock that you like the best and feel more comfortable with and 99% of the time you will be happy

 

[farmboy12]

This is a question for me, and I don't want to hijack, but it may benefit the OP as well. Anyone have experience with a New Holland zero turn? Particularly the small residential series? I'm looking at a 38" (no longer in production, overstock) NH currently. I would go bigger, but I'll be cutting the VERY small yards in the neighborhood next to the farm.


Kyle