Z330R zero turn mower

bigtiller · May 12, 2023

kicking around the idea of buying one. Any one have a comment about them? The price is up to $4200 now with a 48" deck.

jgayman · May 14, 2023

Are you sure about the model number? JD doesn't list a X330 "R". You mention the price is "up to $4200", are you bidding on a used machine? A new X330 with 48-inch deck lists for $4399.

bigtiller · May 14, 2023

Thanks for the question. I was in a hurry when I posted and should have added more info.

It is a ZTR. I see Home Depot has them a little cheaper.

Edit ; I added a little info in the title.

Z330R 48 in. 23 HP Gas Dual Hydrostatic Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower

Hoss710 · May 14, 2023

how much grass do you plan to cut ?

RjCorazza · May 14, 2023

It appears that this mower can either have a 24hp Briggs or a 23 HP Kawasaki engine, which may account for price differences. I personally think Kawasaki engines are worth the premium.

2manyrocks · May 14, 2023

The Briggs on my Z225 made it to about 220 hours and got to be such a pain that I replaced it with a different engine made for Husqvarna.

bigtiller · May 14, 2023

Hoss710 said:
how much grass do you plan to cut ?

I am planning to just do the trimming with it on about a 3 acre yard. I have a RFM behind my 3039R & cab for the rest of it.

bmg88201 · May 15, 2023

I have been told by several folks that the quality JD products sold at Home Depot is less than at a JD dealer. Don’t know if that is true or not.

bigtiller · May 15, 2023

bmg88201 said:
I have been told by several folks that the quality JD products sold at Home Depot is less than at a JD dealer. Don’t know if that is true or not.

I'm guessing the people that assemble them at Home Depot may not be as reliable as a Deere trained mechanic at a dealership, so you may be correct.

Wagtail · May 15, 2023

I've got the Z355E with the 48" deck and have had it for just over a year now. I probably mow 2.5 acres around the house, driveway and front 'horse exercise' area. It's worked flawlessly, although I do have to keep my mouth shut, due to rough ground.

It's a non-commercial so there's not a lot of seat suspension.

I did purchase mine from my JD Dealership. When they delivered it, one of the front caster wheels had lost the bead = they immediately replaced/repaired it.

It's a LOT of fun (and quick) once you get the hang of steering it.

Oh, and I also purchased the optional towing package/bumper... 'cause you never know when you might need it.