2manyrocks
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With box store prices pushing $5000 vs $6000 or so for used low hour compact diesel tractors, I would even consider that option over paying so much at a box store.
Zero turn mower advice
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DaBear3428
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where are you finding low hour compact diesel tractors for $6k, I would love to get a few dozen of those. No seriously if you have access to that kind of a deal i want in.
2manyrocks
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Lowest I see is $6950 for a JD 2210 with 632 hours with a mid mount mower. There was a similar one for sale here in middle TN that already sold.
DaBear3428
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that would be a sub-compact not a compact, but see where you are going.
DaBear3428
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having used a lawn tractor sub-compact and a zero turn, just for cutting the grass IMO it is Zero turn any day all day long. Sub-compacts have there place but if you can afford to go with a dedicated grass cutter, zero turn for the win unless you have to cut ditches with mud in them, but the Sub-compact is a PITA there also just not as much of a PITA.
Buggs67
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While we are talking about ZTM and suspension;
Opinions on the Flex Forks? Do you notice the difference? worth the cost?
They were a $300 option when I bought my mower so I passed. The suspension seat mount helps (only cost $150).
Opinions on the Flex Forks? Do you notice the difference? worth the cost?
They were a $300 option when I bought my mower so I passed. The suspension seat mount helps (only cost $150).
Ariens Zoom 54XL, bought from Home Depot six years ago. About 175 hours on it. Has ZT3100 transmissions, Kohler 26hp motor, and a welded deck. Overall, the machine has been solid. No question, you give up service with the big box purchase. I happened to have about $500 worth of Home Depot gift cards at the time, so that made a fair dent in the $3000 purchase price. If I had been buying without the gift cards, I would have probably gone with a model from the local Snapper dealer.
If you buy from a big box store, try to find one with a Kawasaki motor, upgraded transmissions (ZT2800 or ZT3100), and a welded deck. Those are the big ticket durability items on these machines.
If you buy from a big box store, try to find one with a Kawasaki motor, upgraded transmissions (ZT2800 or ZT3100), and a welded deck. Those are the big ticket durability items on these machines.
2manyrocks
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Sometimes the box stores are selling very similar versions of the same machine except they have substituted a cheaper engine, transmission, deck, etc., on some versions at some retailers. It's important to check carefully to see what you are actually getting because a lower price doesn't necessarily mean you are getting a better deal when you look at the actual build of the machine.
Every engine brand seems to have a cheapo motor built to sell at a low price point.
