Creamer
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I hear you - the single small back wheel with no suspension can be a little rough. I bought one with the spread two wheels in the back - makes a world of difference.
Best commercial zero turn?
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I hear you - the single small back wheel with no suspension can be a little rough. I bought one with the spread two wheels in the back - makes a world of difference.
JoelT
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Just a blind observation...I've nothing to fairly compare it to beyond decent guesses. I've got a 7hp gas splitter and a 30hp diesel that can run maybe a half gallon an hour. The 24hp gas mower gets around a quarter of that...or so. No good studies...just approximations.
metalbender
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WOW I am impressed. More responsive than I'm used to. I do bottom out occasionally with the ride system, not a fault of the machine, but me being a tad over 300 lbs. Should take more than an hr off my regular cutting time without the old bump and grind. My body will thank me many times over. More to come after a full mowing session.
DK35vince
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I have a 35 HP Kawasaki (fx1000v) on my zero turn with 72" deck.
I like the engine, very smooth with good power. But great on fuel its not. When pushing it hard I'm probably nearing 2 gallon per hour.
metalbender
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Moved the seat forward some to keep the weight off the rear to adjust the weight bias. Reduced the bottoming out to minimal. Happy happy. Learning. Should read the manual.
John Deere diesels have been the best, Xmark rear and side discharge have been less reliable mainly parts wearing out, engine has been ok.
The mowers I'm talking about are put through some of the worst conditions with contractors running them. Deere gets the top shelf. PERIOD.
The mowers I'm talking about are put through some of the worst conditions with contractors running them. Deere gets the top shelf. PERIOD.
metalbender
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The heading is for commercial zt. I was responding the MyRide post. Hope it's still relevant. The Titan with My Ride is a winner. Anyone contemplating a new ZT should experience the system. 2.1 hrs doesn't make me an expert, but after using the old Deines for several years, no suspension or even a sprung seat, I feel confident in recommending this one. For those who have done the dirt bike thing, it's like going from a '70's trail bike to a monoshock motocross bike.
On a side note, the hydro on the Deines is ok, just a way too quick diagnosis with the symptoms I noticed. Merely the intermediate sprocket shaft/ chain adjuster had shifted, causing the chain to skip on the small cog. It's all good, wanted a new mower anyway.
On a side note, the hydro on the Deines is ok, just a way too quick diagnosis with the symptoms I noticed. Merely the intermediate sprocket shaft/ chain adjuster had shifted, causing the chain to skip on the small cog. It's all good, wanted a new mower anyway.
Creamer
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That is what I find with the Deines - they are very simple and just do not quit. And also have a very nice cut.
metalbender
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I will miss the ease of cleaning the underside of the deck and being able to cut under trees and shrubs. For cleaning and sharpening this one, the fel will come into play.
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