Zero Turns

[Flatheadyoungin]

i said hustler.....

any of the top tier ztr's are gonna be close......comes down to price, parts availability, liking the dealer, color, comfort, etc.....

Nobody said Hustler Super Z which is what I have. It's the best mower in the world. My dad has a Grasshopper and we both think the Hustler is a better built machine. He has had no issues with his but, the construction of the Hustler is so much better in regards to accessibility for service and gauge of steel used.

 

[Partspring]

Take a look at the Bad Boy "Lightning" with the Kawasaki 26HP liquid cooled. Heavy duty, fast and sells for around $8,000. Dan

Bad Boy Mowers

Partspring original Bad Boy parts

 

[heehaw]

i've been looking at ztr mowers too: so far i like the kubota the best: the only thing i don't like about the bad boys i looked at, is the electric deck lift: everything else seemed like real quality. the jd deck lift was done by hand, and i'm not sure the wife could handle that, i guess from what i have looked at so far, in order of preference: kubota, bad boy(with the optional foot pedal deck lift), grasshopper, hustler.
heehaw

 

[klm]

I would put my Bush Hog ZTR Commercial 61" up against any mounted finish mower of the same width. 5 or 10 acres a week shouldn't break a sweat for any good ZTR.

 

[coobie]

i've been looking at ztr mowers too: so far i like the kubota the best: the only thing i don't like about the bad boys i looked at, is the electric deck lift: everything else seemed like real quality. the jd deck lift was done by hand, and i'm not sure the wife could handle that, i guess from what i have looked at so far, in order of preference: kubota, bad boy(with the optional foot pedal deck lift), grasshopper, hustler.
heehaw

After 2 mowing seasons I really like my ZTR Kubota 326 pro,very heavy duty IMHO.No problems of any sort.coobie

 

[gibby123]

As the owner of a couple of Walker Mowers , I must say that they are the Caddy of all grasss cutting machines, But you won't get a new one for that price. Don't think i am one sided, we spent alot of time on other rigs too .

 

[firefighter9208]

Grasshopper. Made is USA. 223 cost about $7500.00 with a 54" deck and 23 HP Kohler Pro Command Engine.

Chris

 

[ponyexpress976]

exmark and toro...same machines/company/parts etc. even the same paint making parts readily available. As stated before...stay away from the homeowner models. They may save you up front but the first time you need parts for it will make up the difference. For five acres, look for a 72" cut. I have two ztr's for my business and only use the 72 on a few accounts but it more than makes up the difference in the amount of work I can get done. Get on in the 26-28hp range.

 

[firefighter9208]

I have to disagree on the 72" deck unless your yard is football field level. The wider the deck the more chance of scalping. It's also harder to maneuver around obstacles (flower beds etc....).

Chris

 

[ENEE01]

I have 10 acres I mow weekly in the summer here in Florida. I had a Scag 72", 28hp Kubota Magnum III for ten years, a very good mower. Then I bought a Hustler 72" rear discharge, 31hp Kawsaki. What a difference, 10 acres was 7 hours, now it's 4 hours! The Super Z is twice the mower the Scag was. It cost me $9350 including tax, delivered to my home. The Hustler Super Z has far surpassed the Scag in quality, durability, very simple to service, well thought out design. I wish I had bought the Super Z 2 years earlier when it came out with the current model design.

 

[laen64]

HooAh! Florida Boy! Thanks

 

[WH401]

In the ZT market today, the gas fuel injected models can achieve gph numbers that are very close to there diesel counterparts. In the under $8k category, I don't think you can beat a Scag Turf Tiger for it's bang for the buck when mated with the 29 hp DFI Kawasaki V-Twin. IMO, Scag makes the best and most reliable ZT and if not for the fact that I needed another tractor with a loader instead of just a grass cutting machine, then I would have bought the Scag. I have 11 acres to maintain, 7 of that grass, and a zero turn would have been a great option. All that said though, I think I would still end up buying the diesel version of any mower, that's just my preference.

 

[EddieWalker]

I have 10 acres I mow weekly in the summer here in Florida. I had a Scag 72", 28hp Kubota Magnum III for ten years, a very good mower. Then I bought a Hustler 72" rear discharge, 31hp Kawsaki. What a difference, 10 acres was 7 hours, now it's 4 hours! The Super Z is twice the mower the Scag was. It cost me $9350 including tax, delivered to my home. The Hustler Super Z has far surpassed the Scag in quality, durability, very simple to service, well thought out design. I wish I had bought the Super Z 2 years earlier when it came out with the current model design.

Interesting first post.

I looked at the Hustler Super Z when I was buying and wasn't impressed. I'm sure it's a fine machine, but it wasn't what I was looking for.

What's really interesting is that you claim the Hustler with a gasoline engine is "twice the mower" of the diesel powered Scag. While I can't comment on the validity of your claim, I find it difficult to believe.

Then you add to this by claiming that it took you 7 hours to mow 11 acres with a 72 inch, diesel powered zero turn Scag. Are you serious or just trying to make a joke? I can do three acres an hour on semi rough terrain with my 60 inch gasoline Scag zero turn mower. Why would it take you twice as long to more with a bigger, more powerful mower? Ten acres should be a pretty simple 2 and a half hour job once you have the grass under control and you are just maintaining it regardless of the brand.

Eddie

 

[big bubba]

Mr W: sounds like Texas talking

 

[EddieWalker]

Mr W: sounds like Texas talking

Was there a specific point that you objected to? or just me in general?

Eddie

 

[rvaitor]

I have 10 acres I mow weekly in the summer here in Florida. I had a Scag 72", 28hp Kubota Magnum III for ten years, a very good mower. Then I bought a Hustler 72" rear discharge, 31hp Kawsaki. What a difference, 10 acres was 7 hours, now it's 4 hours! The Super Z is twice the mower the Scag was. It cost me $9350 including tax, delivered to my home. The Hustler Super Z has far surpassed the Scag in quality, durability, very simple to service, well thought out design. I wish I had bought the Super Z 2 years earlier when it came out with the current model design.

I bought a 04/05 SuperZ that was pretty rough. Wanted a commercial mower at a residential price. Ended up rebuilding the Kaw 25HP engine replaced a couple of idler pulleys and modified the deck(according to Hustler recommendations). The cut, the speed of this machine is just great. It's a hoss! I would highly recommend Hustlers - new or used.

My brother in law just bought a Scag Turf Tiger - he loves it, but I can't imagine it performs any better than mine.

 

[Alan L.]

You can't touch a turf tiger in this area for under $8K, especially one with fuel injection. Even my Wildcat with LQ 26 hp Kaw was a little over $8K.

 

[Moosekill]

Hi all, my 22 year old gravely just died and I'm looking to replace it with a ztr unit but, well, I guess I'm looking for your opinions. I mow 11/2 acres and my brother in law mows about 1 acre, it is just for us. I want to get a unit that lasts, and one that I'm not kicking myself for buying in a year or two, but I also understand that my use isn't going to be very demanding on it either. 48" minimum but I don't mind going up to 54". I was hoping to keep it around $4k but I can afford a bit more if it's a real good deal.

I have it narrowed down (hah) to four mowers, give or take

1. Husqvarna ez4824 2008 model, kohler 24hp $3999
2. John Deer z445 2009 model 54 " kawasaki 25hp $4549
3. Gravely zt2448xl 2008 model 48" kohler 25 hp $4300
4. Hustler Fastrak 48" 2008 model 48" honda 18 hp $4799
5. (ok 5 mowers but who's counting) Badboy zt60 2008 model B&S 26hp $4850

All have fabricated/not stamped decks, all are new, I guess I'm looking for any feedback good or bad that would help.

Thanks!

 

[heehaw]

i have friends with 4 different model ztr mowers: gravely, ferris, hustler and jd: only one complains about his mower, he says it will not throw the grass out from under the deck when its damp: the others say they mow in the rain with no problems. the ferris an gravely owners both took the hustler home and tried it out before buying what they bought??
heehaw

 

[Moosekill]

Which mower had problem throwing the wet grass out?