Fate of G vs BX?

r0GuE · Jul 11, 2001

If your going to have to take odd jobs to pay for it...
If you think buying a tractor that cannot accept implements is an advantage because you won't be tempted to buy them...
Get a T1760! Liquid cooled gas engine. A good little machine for MANY thousands less. This is the tractor for you!
Frankly, it would have done me just fine too.

Rogue

Boner · Jul 11, 2001

Nice unit. My neighbor has one. Quiet, and lots of power, but the largest deck is a 48".

r0GuE · Jul 11, 2001

so you make 10 extra swipes.
costs you a few minutes but think of the fact that you wont have to spend an hour mowing neighbors yards to pay for it.

Rogue

Boner · Jul 11, 2001

You keep throwing LOGIC into this equation.

Actually, I would look forward to playing on new toy. Do you ever finish mowing your grass, and wish you had more?

looch · Jul 11, 2001

Playing on a my new toy consists of more than just lawn mowing: bush hogging, tilling the new garden site, plowing up the field, collecting lawn debris, distributing that compost pile, etc. Only limited by the available attachments, catch my drift?

Anonymous Poster · Jul 12, 2001

The choice between a G model or a ZD21 is a bit complicated. The ZD-21 has a different 60-inch deck than the G series. The ZD-21 deck has steel reinforcement over the grass exit opening and is also reinforced on the left side of the deck. These differences are important if there is a risk of striking objects. The ZD-21 has more U joints but fewer belts. The Z is a bit longer and probably a bit stronger. Notably, the Z model has a better seat with two tension springs rather than the one found on the G models. I can't compare ride, but the Z model has wider tread and fatter back tires, which are the ones that largely absorb shocks to one's spinal area. I believe the Z has more metal and less plastic. Finally, the front king pins on the Z seem larger than the king pins on the G's. The Z seems better designed for extensive mowing. All about what one might expect for more $.

Boner · Jul 12, 2001

Sounds real nice. I am wondering if it would last as long as a BX would. I REALLY wish I could see one. I don't see how some people see one in a brouchere, and slap down $9000 on one. :|

Ben