Buying Advice Buying a Zero-Turn Mower

[xring100]

What makes the ride better ?
With suspension seat and flex forks and 7- 8 PSI tire pressure the ride on my Z is pretty good IMO.

you sit directly over the large drive tires they absorb the bumps really well. I noticed the difference on my neighbors Grasshopper immediately. It didn't seem to pitch as much either but that might have been in my imagination

 

[DK35vince]

you sit directly over the large drive tires they absorb the bumps really well. I noticed the difference on my neighbors Grasshopper immediately.

So do I
Hustler Turf ? Zero Turn Riding Mowers ? Commercial ? Super-Z - Mowers - Residential - Super Z
I also have the flex forks on the front that take up some of the shock in the front

 

[Sawyer Rob]

They ride better because it flex's right under your knees (where the decks connects to the tractor) and the back of the deck is "spring loaded". That takes some of the bounce out, instead of you taking all the hit and getting bounced all around...

Plus you still have the spring seat and soft tires...

It really does make a difference...

SR

BTW, the amount of "spring loading" is fully adjustable to YOUR liking too...

 

[xring100]

So do I
Hustler Turf ? Zero Turn Riding Mowers ? Commercial ? Super-Z - Mowers - Residential - Super Z
I also have the flex forks on the front that take up some of the shock in the front

Good point it's definitely better than my cub cadet. I'm at a loss to explain it. I'll hopefully be picking up a new Kubota in a month or two and ride them back to back and see the same is true the Kubota weighs between 3 and 4 times as much as the turd cadet.

Edit SR's post makes sense

 

[DK35vince]

Good point it's definitely better than my cub cadet. I'm at a loss to explain it. I'll hopefully be picking up a new Kubota in a month or two and ride them back to back and see the same is true the Kubota weighs between 3 and 4 times as much as the turd cadet.

Edit SR's post makes sense

According to the specs my Super Z with 72" deck weighs just under 1600 lb.
Its the best ride in a mower I've ever owned. (never owned a front deck)

 

[2ndhalf]

Good point it's definitely better than my cub cadet. I'm at a loss to explain it. I'll hopefully be picking up a new Kubota in a month or two and ride them back to back and see the same is true the Kubota weighs between 3 and 4 times as much as the turd cadet.

Edit SR's post makes sense

I had a Grasshopper 725 Diesel 61" front deck for a summer. It was smooth and a very nice mower but I did not have the expensive seat that Grasshopper made; they are not cheap. I think my gravely is just as smooth a ride. I think due to fairly large front tires and a good seat.

I think having a good seat with springs is pretty important. My Hustler Mini Z with flex forks was not smooth but it had a cheap seat.

I think a good seat is worth the extra $$

 

[TJP89]

Having googled Kawasaki and Kohler, I determined that each has an equal chance of failing. I told the salesman this morning I'd take the Gravely ZT HD 60" with the Kohler engine. I'll pick it up Monday.

 

[Clay45]

Gravely is good equipment and they know how to build a lawnmower. I sincerely hope you enjoy using it and that it is the correct level of equipment for your lawn. No matter what we'll all enjoy learning your thoughts as you put it to work on your property; good or bad. Next time any of us are shopping we'll all be wiser.

Regards,

Clay

 

[coobie]

Having googled Kawasaki and Kohler, I determined that each has an equal chance of failing. I told the salesman this morning I'd take the Gravely ZT HD 60" with the Kohler engine. I'll pick it up Monday.

I am sure you will be very happy with the gravely.A co-worker has a gravely ZTR with the Kohler and loves it.

 

[2ndhalf]

Having googled Kawasaki and Kohler, I determined that each has an equal chance of failing. I told the salesman this morning I'd take the Gravely ZT HD 60" with the Kohler engine. I'll pick it up Monday.

Congrats, I'm sure it will be just fine. Kohler is American made which is good also. Let us know what you think after you mow for the first time.