Thinking of buying a 2010 John Deere Z445 48" Zero Turn with 40 hours

Ed2010 · Mar 28, 2017

We're getting ready to buy a zero turn mower for the yard at our farm and just started to research them. Someone I know mentioned he has a 2010 John Deere Z445 48" Kawasaki engine with 40 hours on it. He bought it to mow 2 acres he owned in Arkansas but his lot in Houston is too small to use it so it's just taking up space in his garage. He's asking $2800 for it.

I realize it has very low miles but I'm a bit concerned about a 7 year old machine so thought I'd check here to get your thoughts. For those who own a 2010 Z445, do these machines hold up well? Any major issues? Should I be concerned about buying a 7 year old machine?

beenthere · Mar 28, 2017

Ed
It's a Deere.. no need to worry about the age..

Ed2010 · Mar 29, 2017

Any other feedback?

ShowroomShine · Mar 29, 2017

I'd pass, its still a residential machine with homeowner level deck, engine and transmission.

Search for a used commercial Deere, Toro, Exmark, Scag etc. I found my Toro z3000 commercial unit for $1900 with a thousand hours (which will last the average individual many many years).

Ed2010 · Mar 29, 2017

I'm really leery of it's age so thinking we'll spend the extra money and get something like the Kubota Z122 or Z125

ShowroomShine · Mar 29, 2017

$3500 would get you a very nice commercial level used zero turn. Grasshopper and Woods zero turns are often some of the best and heaviest mowers for the value on craigslist.