ZD331 72粘D vs ZD1211 72粘D

[Newfarms]

Hey guys looking to trade our ZD 331,a little apprehensive about the lower HP rating

Anyone else make the switch and got an opinion please jump in

Thanks

 

[Hay Dude]

Hey guys looking to trade our ZD 331,a little apprehensive about the lower HP rating

Anyone else make the switch and got an opinion please jump in

Thanks

Where are you located? What do you want for your 331 if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[Newfarms]

We are in western North Carolina sorry but we are still trying to decide if we want to switch thx

 

[Hay Dude]

We are in western North Carolina sorry but we are still trying to decide if we want to switch thx

NP. I was just curious because I’ve had one a while now and it’s a tank and I love it, but was thinking about another one. Mines coming up on 2000 hours, which doesn’t scare me, but I was thinking another used backup wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Myself, I don’t like the compromise of the new ones, dropping down 6HP to circumvent the DPF for the gubmit.

 

[Newfarms]

NP. I was just curious because I’ve had one a while now and it’s a tank and I love it, but was thinking about another one. Mines coming up on 2000 hours, which doesn’t scare me, but I was thinking another used backup wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Myself, I don’t like the compromise of the new ones, dropping down 6HP to circumvent the DPF for the gubmit.

Exactly why we are apprehensive thanks

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I did the trade you've mentioned with a 7xx gas in between but always had a F as my primary mower. Never noticed any reduction in power and didn't even know there was less HP.

 

[Newfarms]

I did the trade you've mentioned with a 7xx gas in between but always had a F as my primary mower. Never noticed any reduction in power and didn't even know there was less HP.

Good to hear how about mowing deck performance? Blades?

 

[Hay Dude]

I would think unless you have steep hills and you have to mow uphill in tall grass, 25HP with a 72” deck should be fine.

 

[RjCorazza]

I have a 331 and 326. I have been thinking also of trading the 326 (60") for the zd1211 (72") and using the zd331 a little less.
I have read several opinions about the zd1211 with a 72" deck, and all have been positive.

I don't think I will ever get rid of the zd331 though... It's unstoppable!

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I have the ZD 331 with a 60 inch deck... It does better than my bush hog on mowing grass and pastures. Mowed this a few days ago, when it was about 8 inches. Much faster than my tractor. Don't get rid of the 331.