tillboy2001
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Hi,
I've looked around at some of the threads here and some have been helpful. But I don't see any that are specific to my needs. So far I think the Gravely/Ariens Zoom 1640 model is the best in my price range (good frame and IZT trans). I don't think I can swing more than around $3,000 (possibly $3,500 total) for this purchase - because of my wife /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif . I would like to buy something to replace a Craftsman 46" cut rider - about 9 years old. Terrain is sometimes sloping (fairly steep in a few spots) and lots of obstacles (trees, shrubs, landscaping). I would like something in the 40"- 42" cut size. It takes me about 2 hours to mow the yard now - about 2 acres total. I figure if I get a zero turn, it'll be quicker even if I get a slightly smaller deck and I can fit in a few tight spots I can't get to with the rider I have now.
I would likely replace the turf tires with something that has more bite. If the grass is wet, I can see myself sliding down the hill like I did on the rider before replacing the turf tires on that. Although, I watched a pro landscaper mowing one day somewhere else and I was amazed at the traction he had on hills (although the grass was dry).
I'm not familiar with some of the lesser known brands... so could you all please chime in on your thoughts about a zero turn mower that fits my price range? - make/model ($2,500 to $3,500) I briefly looked at the Cub Cadet and Troy Bilt models Home Depot and Lowes has...but I'm afraid those wouldn't hold up over time. I'm not rough on mowers and it would only be used once a week in spring, less in summer, not much at all in fall and none in winter - will be stored inside, in my basement.
I've looked around at some of the threads here and some have been helpful. But I don't see any that are specific to my needs. So far I think the Gravely/Ariens Zoom 1640 model is the best in my price range (good frame and IZT trans). I don't think I can swing more than around $3,000 (possibly $3,500 total) for this purchase - because of my wife /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif . I would like to buy something to replace a Craftsman 46" cut rider - about 9 years old. Terrain is sometimes sloping (fairly steep in a few spots) and lots of obstacles (trees, shrubs, landscaping). I would like something in the 40"- 42" cut size. It takes me about 2 hours to mow the yard now - about 2 acres total. I figure if I get a zero turn, it'll be quicker even if I get a slightly smaller deck and I can fit in a few tight spots I can't get to with the rider I have now.
I would likely replace the turf tires with something that has more bite. If the grass is wet, I can see myself sliding down the hill like I did on the rider before replacing the turf tires on that. Although, I watched a pro landscaper mowing one day somewhere else and I was amazed at the traction he had on hills (although the grass was dry).
I'm not familiar with some of the lesser known brands... so could you all please chime in on your thoughts about a zero turn mower that fits my price range? - make/model ($2,500 to $3,500) I briefly looked at the Cub Cadet and Troy Bilt models Home Depot and Lowes has...but I'm afraid those wouldn't hold up over time. I'm not rough on mowers and it would only be used once a week in spring, less in summer, not much at all in fall and none in winter - will be stored inside, in my basement.
