Just saw my first $80,000 lawnmower

[Indian Territory]

It's an Exmark Lazer Z 37hp diesel. No fancy cab with AC. Looks more or less like any other zero-turn I've seen.

I'm hoping someone who knows more about these things can answer a question for me. Is there ever an actual business case to be made for a mower that costs as much as my 75hp tractor? I just can't make sense of it.

 

[319Quahog]

Is there ever an actual business case to be made for a mower that costs as much as my 75hp tractor?

Big name golf courses. PGA type stuff probably.

 

[WinterDeere]

Don't golf courses use reel type mowers for most or all of their work?

A regular rotary mower might find use around the clubhouse, I guess... but I'd not think they'd be wanting to make that a big line item in their capital equipment budget.

 

[WinterDeere]

Prices I'm seeing are closer to $60k, but maybe we're comparing different variants:

2024 Exmark Lazer Z Diesel 96 in. Yanmar RD 37 hp in Walpole, New Hampshire

For a variety of reasons, the diesel-powered Lazer Z mowers may be the right choice for your cutting needs.

www.pinnacleviewequipment.com

It's also a triple deck, not "like every other zero turn I've ever seen".

 

[Fixastuff]

The most profitable lawn care people I know cut for the city and the school system. I’m sure this machine would be a money maker for them.

 

[dodge man]

Some of those wide area mowers get pretty pricey and have decks around 100 inches wide.

 

[Indian Territory]

Here's the ad. Apparently 17 people have bought one in the last 7 days, which I don't actually believe.

 

[RjCorazza]

Here's the ad. Apparently 17 people have bought one in the last 7 days, which I don't actually believe.

Isn't that like $16,000 over the MSRP?

 

[SPYDERLK]

Im guessing this is a high profit item. The question: "Does its quality justify it?"

 

[WinterDeere]

Here's the ad. Apparently 17 people have bought one in the last 7 days, which I don't actually believe.

Picture doesn't match the ad copy. Ad title lists 96" mower, but picture is of 60" or similar mower. As stated previously, the 96" Lazer Z is a triple-deck behemoth.