I can't make my mind up! Help me decide.

[chocolatehaul]

years ago now I came to this sight to decide what I wanted. I'm retired now and the tractor is going strong.

 

[PVHIII]

So I've been researching Zero Turn and tractor mowers for awhile now. I had decided on a ZD326 Kubota. Nice machine.

However... Everytime I visit the dealer... The BX tractors call to me. And the I think I should buy a B2620! Because it's better than the BX! So I'm I really stuck.

I will be finish mowing 7 acres a week. That's the machines main use. Property is mostly flat but does have a couple banks and a low area that can be wet at time (grassy ditch). Plenty of trees,sidewalks, gardens, etc.

I have a L3830 with loader. But I thought having a BX with loader would be mighty handy. And a backhoe would be even better! Lol! And a B2620 has a bigger loader and hoe! See where this goes?! Lol!

Here's some pics of the machines in question. I really like the looks of the BX with mower. It's just cool.

Any suggestions on what to get? Thank u!!!

My suggestion would be buy a ZTR...but I'd at least demo a Hustler...standard rule of thumb..never buy a ZTR without a chain hung deck... Hustler is the inventor of the ZTR and are much better machines than the Kubota's...better engines and better warranty but maybe a little more expensive... Kubota's are the best looking ZTR'S but that's about the only advantage I can see if you purchase one I demo'd both machines and if you do the same...you'll buy the Hustler no doubt about it

 

[PapaPerk]

My suggestion would be buy a ZTR...but I'd at least demo a Hustler...standard rule of thumb..never buy a ZTR without a chain hung deck... Hustler is the inventor of the ZTR and are much better machines than the Kubota's...better engines and better warranty but maybe a little more expensive... Kubota's are the best looking ZTR'S but that's about the only advantage I can see if you purchase one I demo'd both machines and if you do the same...you'll buy the Hustler no doubt about it

Hustler has better engine than Kubota Diesel?

 

[PVHIII]

When it comes to ZTR'S...YES THEY DO AND A BETTER WARRANTY..and I didn't see anywhere in his post that he had to have a diesel on a ZTR anyway..which would be unnecessary for 7 acres... like I suggested he should demo both ZTR'S Kubota and Hustler and compare warrantys like I did and he'll see for himself like I did that getting off of a Kubota and getting on a hustler is like getting out of a log Wagon and getting into a Cadillac

 

[PapaPerk]

When it comes to ZTR'S...YES THEY DO AND A BETTER WARRANTY..and I didn't see anywhere in his post that he had to have a diesel on a ZTR anyway..which would be unnecessary for 7 acres... like I suggested he should demo both ZTR'S Kubota and Hustler and compare warrantys like I did and he'll see for himself like I did that getting off of a Kubota and getting on a hustler is like getting out of a log Wagon and getting into a Cadillac

I'm the guy asking for advice on the ZTR.

Thank you for the info. I'll check out the Hustlers as well. I have a dealer only 3 miles from my house.

What model Kubota did you have?

 

[PVHIII]

I just demo'd them both before I made my purchase... first the Hustler and then the Bota and I was surprised how much better the Hustler was..I had actually made my mind up on the Kubota but thought it was worth looking at the Hustler as well after seeing so much yellow being pulled around by these lawn pro's around here...and I'm so glad I did and you will be too

 

[PVHIII]

Please let me know what you end up buying..demo a Super Z HD 72" and if you think you've made your mind up that you have to have a diesel...this Machine may change your mind...it will get the job DONE FAST...and you can beat the **** out of it.. YOU AIN'T GONNA BREAK IT

 

[murphy1244]

Ferris makes the Best followed by E-Mark, expensive but worth it. You won't feel beat up when your done. I use a Ventrac do to needing a Snow Blower attachment.

 

[PVHIII]

Flex forks and suspension seat on a Hustler rides very smooth...don't feel beat up at all when I get off my Hustler...I've looked at both the Ferris and Ex mark and I think all that suspension stuff is more of a sales gimmick more than anything and just more stuff to break...you can park all three of these mowers side by side and you can tell just by looking Hustler builds a more durable mower and backs them with a much better warranty as well

 

[PVHIII]

Google NAEDA DEALER-MANUFACTURER RELATIONS SURVEY and download it...Hustler smokes the two mowers you just listed and beats them all in about every category.. the proof is in the pudding my friend