Grasshopper mowers

[MultiMow]

I've got an older 928d that I found on C.L. I payed $5,000.00 for it.It's the best mower I've ever owned.It's a front mount 60" deck.I'm going to change the truff tires over to the rib style to give me better traction as I mow a couple acres of my property with it.There are plenty of vendors around here that sell them as well as parts as they are made here in Ks.If you need help you can call GH and they give good feedback on problems you are having...russ

Thanks for the input!

 

[MultiMow]

930 is a bigger heavier mower than my 725, I hear they have really good power output... I just didn't feel I needed that extra power of the 930 when I bought my 725.

SR

That was my dilemma as well... If the added weight justified the 20% power increase.

The deal decided for me, as I found a 930D with a cab, snow blower, and 72" deck side discharge deck for $7,000.

I wish it was a rear discharge, but the deal is hard to pass up. The RD decks are hard to find... but the flail mower I plan on attaching is capable of both rough and finish mowing. The flail also has a full-length roller and stripes like you wouldn't believe.

 

[MultiMow]

I use the 725d for mowing, leaf collection and snow blowing. The winter enclosure stays on year round. I mounted a small RV fan inside and had an upholstery shop convert the vinyl side window doors to nylon screen and zippers on the vinyl so ventilation is adequate. They are tough, working, beastly unstoppable machines. They complement a tractor for other tasks.

Get the Kendra turf tires and the tandem rear dual tail wheel option and the extra flotation will leave no tracks even when wet. If time is an issue get a grasshopper. Just put in the ear plugs and the ear muffs. Very loud.

Thanks for the tips!

 

[MultiMow]

I haven't used one with a diesel engine, but I love my 729BT 61" deck with the Vanguard 29hp Big Block in it. Mine has the PowerFold deck, and it will really spoil you when it comes to blade changes and deck cleaning.

Grasshopper mowers are built like tanks.

Thanks for the input!

 

[MultiMow]

We have 725 K (gas) 27 HP Kohler over 1200 hours. It needed a new generator (corrosion), two electric clutches (worn out), several tires, new spindle bearings and few other small things. It cuts about 8 acres full of obstacles (about 2000 trees) and quite hilly once a week. They are very easy to rebuilt I suppose. My estimate for all new bearings, engine, hydraulic pumps/motors, pulleys, linkages etc about 7500 to rebuild to like new condition. I would buy used and fix it as needed.

That's my intention.

I found a 930D with 2,000hrs for $7,000... that's including the snow blower, cab, and 72" side discharge deck.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

A rear discharge deck on a front deck mower just blows a lot of junk on you and in the intake of the motor...

I don't think you would like that combo, UNLESS you are in green grass "all the time", and mowing nothing that is dry at all...

SR

 

[MultiMow]

A rear discharge deck on a front deck mower just blows a lot of junk on you and in the intake of the motor...

I don't think you would like that combo, UNLESS you are in green grass "all the time", and mowing nothing that is dry at all...

SR

You'd be surprised.

I've always preferred rear discharge, except in the case of lush and wet finish mowing, as they tend to clump.

In my experience, side discharge has been worse than rear or mulching in the dry... as the cast has far less deflection to be thrown in the air.

 

[NoTrespassing]

If anyone is considering a front mount mower, check out Walker before buying if possible. If you haven't seen one in action you don't know what you're missing.

Kevin

 

[MultiMow]

If anyone is considering a front mount mower, check out Walker before buying if possible. If you haven't seen one in action you don't know what you're missing.

Kevin

Walker makes great finish mowers... but they're not very versatile.

They also lack a diesel unit over 24hp.

For commercial finish mowing on level ground, they're hard to beat... which is their market focus, and why they're still around.

They're one-handed center control levers and static speed control are nice. In my opinion... For one-handed control, Country Clipper has them all beat with their joystick control. A 930D Grasshopper with the same setup would be killer. ****, I'd love to have a Joystick control on my Toro.

 

[Xfaxman]

I'd love to have a Joystick control on my Toro.

Not me, on side hills I hang onto the steering column with one hand and steer with the other hand. :thumbsup: