ZD323 with rear discharge mower ?

[FritzII]

I'm thinking about purchasing a diesel zero turn.
Is it possible to get a rear discharge mower on a ZD323 ?

 

[Arkaybee]

I just bought a ZD326s with side discharge and looked at the rear discharge types as well.

Arkaybee

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I bought a behind tractor rear finish mower several years ago and it had rear discharge. I really liked the way it laid the cut grass spread out over the yard instead of rows. My second finish mower was for sure a rear discharge. Bought a Kubota F2680 with rear discharge, a F3080 with rear discharge and my last purchase was a F3080 with side discharge. Now I know after trying both options that the rear discharge is and will be my choice and regret I bought the side discharge every time I mow. I really like using both sides of the deck for getting up to what I'm mowing and there is no comparison to the cut grass rowed up or spread out over the yard after cutting. Search high and low or special order if you have to to get that rear discharge deck.

 

[Happyman]

I have a ZD331 with 60" rear discharge deck. LOVE this mower. Use the high-lift blades with a rear discharge and you will get a beautiful cut.

 

[TailDragon]

I only saw the 60 inch rear discharge offered on the ZD326 or ZD331 on the build my Kubota.Do not know if that deck would fit a ZD323.
Like John Thomas I have used a Landpride 1572Rd behind a tractor and the rear discharge on a F3680. Love the cut. Even have a small Case 224 with a 44 inch rear discharge that cut great if too low.(blown hydraulic line to the transmission)
Traded in my ZD331 side discharge for another F3680 side discharge.

 

[FritzII]

According to Kubota, the rear discharge deck can't be installed on a ZD323.
I do like the F series w/rear discharge. I might just have to bite the bullet and get one.
One of my buddies has a BIG Cub Cadet with the steering wheel and I really like wheel. I'm not a fan of the "sticks" on most of the zero turn mowers and I might as well get what I want cause it's going to be around a long time ( I hope ) !!!

 

[TailDragon]

Rereading my post noticed a mistake, I traded for a F3680 60 inch rear discharge to replace the ZD331 60 inch side discharge. My first F3680 is a 72 inch rear discharge which I am keeping.If you have the room to run one get the F and do not take a loss on trade in. I got the first F in 2006, now has 938 hours on it. I ran the ZD for 410 hours in less than 3 years while under warranty without any problems other than getting stuck in a few wet spots. In the terrain I mow the F was much better suited. If there were more smooth areas the ZD would have shown up better.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Rereading my post noticed a mistake, I traded for a F3680 60 inch rear discharge to replace the ZD331 60 inch side discharge. My first F3680 is a 72 inch rear discharge which I am keeping.If you have the room to run one get the F and do not take a loss on trade in. I got the first F in 2006, now has 938 hours on it. I ran the ZD for 410 hours in less than 3 years while under warranty without any problems other than getting stuck in a few wet spots. In the terrain I mow the F was much better suited. If there were more smooth areas the ZD would have shown up better.

I noticed that and was a bit surprised that you'd do a side discharge. I'm really surprised that I have/did on my 2nd F. Wish I hadn't.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

If there were more smooth areas the ZD would have shown up better.

Shown better than it did or shown better than the F?

 

[TailDragon]

I think the F is better, but I am mowing fairly open areas so I do not mind the tail swing.
The grass runway was the only area the ZD could be operated close to top speed, The F stays in a straight line easier.
Even with side discharge on the ZD I had to keep cleaning the radiator cover just like the F with rear discharge.