help me pick a Zero turn mower
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help me pick a Zero turn mower
I am about to buy a new lawn mower.
we have a small yard - fenced in. but will be moving out into the county within the year.
I really like using a bagging system in my current yard to suck up leaves and debris - so keep that in mind.
Here are the two mowers I am looking at:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hustler-Rapt ... /204612935
https://www.exmark.com/products/mowers/ ... r-e-series
$5,500 for the Pioneer E series 52"
It seems as thought the two mowers are slightly marketed different - the hustler Raptor SD - being Heavy Home owner. The Exmark Pioneer E - marketed as a light commercial duty.
They both use the same transmission, Very similar motors, the frames are similar build. the exmark deck is built from a little heavier material.
I really want the exmark because there is a great dealer in my town and it seems like its just a little better made than the hustler. - but there is also a dealer for hustler here
( The Tractor Store) but they don't have any on the floor.
Also the Exmark carries a 4 year warranty - hustler 3 year
I am having a hard time justifying the extra $1500 for the exmark - Especially because I know the Exmark baggers just don't work that well.
we have a small yard - fenced in. but will be moving out into the county within the year.
I really like using a bagging system in my current yard to suck up leaves and debris - so keep that in mind.
Here are the two mowers I am looking at:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hustler-Rapt ... /204612935
https://www.exmark.com/products/mowers/ ... r-e-series
$5,500 for the Pioneer E series 52"
It seems as thought the two mowers are slightly marketed different - the hustler Raptor SD - being Heavy Home owner. The Exmark Pioneer E - marketed as a light commercial duty.
They both use the same transmission, Very similar motors, the frames are similar build. the exmark deck is built from a little heavier material.
I really want the exmark because there is a great dealer in my town and it seems like its just a little better made than the hustler. - but there is also a dealer for hustler here
( The Tractor Store) but they don't have any on the floor.
Also the Exmark carries a 4 year warranty - hustler 3 year
I am having a hard time justifying the extra $1500 for the exmark - Especially because I know the Exmark baggers just don't work that well.
"The rich ..... who are content to buy what they have not the desire to get by their own exertions, These are the real enemies of Game."
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- quakwacker
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Re: help me pick a Zero turn mower
I bought a Pioneer 60" last year. I got it for two reasons. There is a dealer within 10 miles of my house and the heavier deck. One thing to consider with the Pioneer is you sit a little higher on the mower than most. This makes it a little more top heavy. It's not a big deal to me but if you mow on steep embankments then that may be a concern.
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I have a Gravely 54" with 27 hp Kawasaki pro and professional hydraulic units. It is very well engineered, simple to work on and is built like a Sherman tank out of quality components - the deck is like 3/16" steel, you could grade your driveway with it. Comes with a very good warranty and mine was under $5k out the door. I couldn't see Exmark, Ferris or Hustler being a grand better for the same, or lesser, mower.
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I'll second the Gravely.
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3rd the Graverly. Got the HD60 about 6 years back from Ace Hardware. I take it to them yearly for an oil change, service, and blades sharpened. No problems and it cranks every single time I bump the starter.
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why would would buy a mower now and let it set all winter and eat up warranty coverage time? Might be something to think about, but that is your call
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Deltaduck,
that is a good point - a very good one.
however - the freaking leaves and pine straw are a constant battle up until about the first part of Dec.
that is a good point - a very good one.
however - the freaking leaves and pine straw are a constant battle up until about the first part of Dec.
"The rich ..... who are content to buy what they have not the desire to get by their own exertions, These are the real enemies of Game."
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Granted, lawn mowers are pretty cool, but why would anyone spend 5,000 on one unless they were making a living with it?
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Re: help me pick a Zero turn mower
OK. I bought a returned "yardman" LOLOL... at Walmart in 2007 for 740 inclusive of tax. Yeah, I've carried it to the shop about 3 times and maybe put 250 in maintenance on it, replaced a battery, had to rethread belts a dozen of time and replace belts a few times, but I guess I just always considered maintenance stuff to go along with owning one of the SoBs. Yeah, it's a PITA, I'll agree there, but that seems like an awful lot of $ to spend on a lawn mower.
[Edited to include:] OK, I'll step out of this - sorry for going OT on your useful thread.
[Edited to include:] OK, I'll step out of this - sorry for going OT on your useful thread.
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Which ever one you decide on have it equipped with a mulching kit. Never bag another leaf!
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