Check it out here: Thank you for your prompt response. Country Clipper Boulevard (deck tilt) I like some of the stuff on the zt1, like the larger tires, the lights, my kids really like the looks of it, (they say it reminds them of bumblebee from the transformers movies), but Ive been reading about owners having problems with deck vibrations, so Im leery about getting it. Ill be as frank as possible. They look good and could use sharpening but no dents. Long story short, I have recently moved into a new home that is 2.6 acres. Youll find a tag with the model and serial number. It has strong transmissions that will last and is one of the best residential mowers for cutting taller grass. Theyve always made the best commercial mowers. 1. Bad Boy zero turn towing capacity. Thanks for all your informative responses. Im thinking its ok to go stamped since I dont commercially mow. Appreciate the insight. Do you have a preference between those 2? Please help! I would need about 20 hours per year out of the machine, at about 45 minutes per cut. The Gravely ZT XL is also the same mower with the next larger transmissions and a 4-year warranty instead of 3 years. Both have heavy-duty fabricated decks and Kohler/Kawasaki engines. The Kawasaki I believe is the lower end residential mower engine and Kohler is the introduction lower end Commercial engine. The 50-inch decks are two of the best cutting decks on the market right now. Others buy or lease a new machine every two-four years and then do nothing to it. The joystick does seem nice, but I have no idea which one might be better for ride comfort, durability, etc. The Toros controls are further back than the Country Clipper. 2. The Intek is a good motor for someone who has a flat lawn and mows about 1/2 acre a week, but for what you want to mow it will last long enough to just get past the warranty. The back third is one long, flat, but fairly steep hillside, with a uniform slope at around 14-15 degrees, with one small section or dip that reaches 20 degrees. Hi Tommy, I like both the Toro and the Ariens/Gravely a lot. The Titan 48 inch with MyRide is easily the best riding and best cutting residential mower. trans) Blower has a steel blade. (Im assuming your lawn is rough). So, every young kid who was getting into the lawn mowing business bought the Kaw because they were cheaper. They are called the ZT XL and ZT HD. Bad Boy zero-turn model . Its a nice heavy ZTR and with the smaller deck, it should have plenty of traction for the ditch. This will be fairly detailed, since I read in another comment that details help you. It all seems easy enough for me to do it, but its got a 3 yr warranty so what is the best practice? Hi Dan, Yes, the Bad Boy Maverick is their best residential mower. PLEASE ADVISE. Setting: Going green The Best Electric Riding Mowers, Lawn Tractors and ZTRs. Ill be mowing my 1 acre, flat-to-mildly sloping residential lawn with minimal trees. I am looking between the Ariens Ikon X 52 and the Toro MX5000. This entry was posted in toro and tagged first, impressions, mower, titan, toro, turn, zero. The FasTrac is more in line with the mowers we are discussing here though. On the downside, there was feedback that the steering and control of the mower needed getting used to. The Intek is the standard Briggs engine and is found in lawn tractors under $2000 and ZTRs under $3000. I have looked at both in person and there is no comparison the ultra heavy duty Apex (same as the Gravely ZT HD that sells for about $5200) makes the ZT2 look very basic and average. The ONLY difference between the ZT2100 and ZT2200 is the 2100 has 3/4 inch axles (900 lb capacity) and the 2200 has 1-inch axles (1000) capacity. But none of them add another year warranty like Gravely does. We also have a gorilla yard cart and would like some thing with a hitch pin to pull around firewood or brush etc. Of course, Im always partial to Exmark. The new 2018 Boulevard would be $400 more than a 2019 Ariens IKON XL 52 (I cannot find one locally to test, but I havent given up yet). Although I like the Ariens Edge and IKON XD they dont have a bagger for it right now. Here is the Country Clipper website to locate a dealer in New Zealand: Country Clipper. Paul. Run the proper tire inflation or 2 lbs less in the rear and it will ride well. Deck Vibration: Its very common that a mower deck will have a harmonic vibration at certain RPMs. Hi Tawanda, A good 42-inch zero-turn is a good size for your yard. Their XLT, Challenger and Charger mowers a built very well, have very strong decks and deck support. Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 in. 50. Id like to stay cost conscious but I am willing to pay more for an exquisite end result. The Toro, since its 2019 model, is almost 1k less than an Xmark Radius e series I was also looking at. And trying to spend around $4-5k tops. Hi Chris, Quick change over to mulch or bag. I also bought my snow blower through your recommendation. Do you have an aftermarket blade recommendation for use with a mulch kit, other than the OEM blades that cub cadet sells? What is your preference between the Kohler 7000 and the Kawasaki FR engines? Patented Dual Deck Support Isolators helps minimize damage from side impacts. I visited the nearest Jonsered dealer today, and he said that Husqvarna has bought up several brand names and hasnt figured out how to deploy them in the marketplace. The stronger hydros on the ZT2 will last much longer for you. Looking for my first zero turn. When I first bought the property, the previous owner left me an old (and basic) Craftsman riding mower, which he had used for mowing. Do you think ZTRs would handle this? Im fine with spending up to $4,000. It has really helped me through the process of shopping and gaining confidence with my decision. Thanks in advance for your response! You helped me purchase my last mower which was a 46 Craftsman Pro and it worked out great for our needs at our last home (hills/very few trees). It will last 10 years with normal maintenance for you. I easily say that this mower is thru and thru a Walker and will probably be the last mower you ever buy. Its the same mower as the IKON XD with the serviceable ZT2800 trannys. Greetings Paul I want a very good mulching zero-turn, preferably fabricated deck in the 42 to 46 range to fit through my storage doors. My first choice for you is a Country Clipper Boulevard zero-turn. I see that a local dealer and Home Depot have the same mower for this. If you do not mind spending a considerable amount of money, the Bad Boy BZS60KT745 ZT Elite Zero Turn Lawn Mower is a near-perfect option in the market. In my opinion, it will be faster than a DR leaf vac plus you dont have to mess with that extra engine The 3100 trannys are nice but the mower is Kubotas entry model. They are a little higher priced than what you have listed in this article for Residential ZTs but I have heard good things about them. But you are saying that isnt the case? This is Walkers first-ever residential mower. IronForged Deck 24.5 HP Commercial V-Twin Gas Dual Hydrostatic Zero Turn Riding Mower Available at The Home Depot Also available at Tractor Supply, ACME Tools and your local Toro Dealer. If you have the experience, a 60 inch or larger stand-on is the best choice for slopes. Think you figured that out. Please rank or help me eliminate machines that would be overkill/over buy. It is one of the best engines for fuel economy and is instantly responsive to heavy loads. I was looking at getting a new mower. The 2016 is $900 cheaper, and I would ordinarily be tempted, but it looks a little rough, including some tears in the seat. Thanks again for all your suggestions. I have been going through drive belts at a rate of 1 per season. Toro TimeCutter MX Mulch Kit. 1. Im looking into a 48-52 mower. The XT2 should give you 10 years of service if you do the normal maintenance on it and dont let teenagers try and wreck it. Dont be surprised if your neighbors take videos just to show their friends how fast you are mowing . Given what I pay to have the lawn mowed, I think I could justify spending $3-4,000 on a mower and do it myself. I like them both and cant decide which would be best for me. Just the Toro has that extra feature. I have two in mind. So at least Ive narrowed it down to 4 potential brands. I just dont think I need a heavy duty mower, but maybe the heavier Cub would last longer. 3. standard. The Kohler Confidant EFI is the state-of-the-art in engine tech right now. The easiest way to explain the cost difference is: If the Cub Cadet Ultima lasts 5 years without any major issues mowing 10 acres the Toro will go 7 years and the Ariens 10 years. OEM might even be kevlar belts but they pretty much always cost more. It appears everyone wants lap bar steering. People like their Scag commercial mowers and owners really like how well this one bags but to me its just another middle-of-the-road mower. Its not a manicured lawn but its not bad either. Fab 22.5 HP V-Twin Gas Zero-Turn Riding Mower with Smart Speed is over your budget. I also like one of my Ariens/Gravely dealers. In any case, heres a link to a video about the Turning Point Center shelter for the elderly homeless in Houston, TX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRAJIH0veOM so you can get an idea about the organization and how it runs. What would you recommend? Im looking at Cub Cadet PRO Z 148 S EFI and the Cub cadet Z-Force SX 48. I also like the Gravely/Ariens in that price range. The Smart speed is a lever that lets you reduce the maximum forward speed so you are not tempted to push the transmissions too hard when towing and it allows you to go slow when trimming so you dont bang into stuff as much. Calculator tells me (for my peace of mind) that I ought to be looking in the 50-60 range if I dont want to spend much more than a few hours doing my lawn every other weekend. John Reduces mowing times by 40%. This turned into long story long so again i really appreciate your time! Hi Paul, Thanks so much for the reply. On the perimeter of our yard there is about a total of a half acre of wooded area which we do not cut. Paul, our 1 acre lot in PA has some trees, and is a bit bumpy in spots. I followed the company since the 90s and their equipment has always been built very strong for the price. Ill try and stop by to ask them if they are having the frames farmed out. Look forward to your suggestions. Even the new MyRide MX5075 uses the 2200. And has helped me narrow down my choices. The Cub Cadet has slightly larger tires so it will ride a little better and have a little more traction than the Deere. I do like the 42 inch Toro over the 46 inch Cub Cadet. Ive owned them myself and my neighbor has had one for almost 20 years. Toro TimeCutter MX6050 60 in. I want something that will last me a very long time. It is more on the lush side in the spring and fall. Looking for a new zero turn 54 and under $3500 and under from Lowes. Hi Paul and thank you for all the information, knowledge and insights you provide. Its a very dependable and well-built mower. The Toro dealer tells me they sell more MyRide now than the standard version. The smaller deck may let you trim more areas of your woods also. Their side discharge decks get the grass out quickly so it cuts evenly and doesnt clump the grass. He is a very good mechanic, but I want to help him with a proper mower. I love the battery idea, just wondering about battery life. Fabricated Deck 24 HP Kawasaki FS Series Engine with Front Wheel SuspensionAvailable at, Cub Cadet Ultima ZTX4 54 in. YOU.AREDA.MAN!! Thats well worth the extra money. Now, if you have no one around when you are mowing and have strict instructions with all the kids and adults in your neighborhood not to come on your yard when you are mowing you may try lifting the side discharge chute high enough so the grass clippings spread evenly. The Toro residential lineup of zero-turn mowers are available through Tractor Supply Company, Toro's trusted network of independent dealers and at The Home Depot. I personally have this deck and I like it a lot. Im moving into a just less than 3 acre lot/home. I have a 1 acre lot of which 80% is mowable with a lot of trees and landscaping. Ariens IKON XD with Kaw engine $3299. But, you would notice that because one blade would cut higher than the other. Pay, particular attention to the uncrating and setting up section of the manual. I suggest getting the Cyclone with the dual-wheel casters and the electric start engine. It seems to me that you appreciate the Ariens mowers as the better built and maybe longer lasting. At least not a bone jarring ride. It mows really well and is a very dependable mower. I think a 42 is the right size for me but this late in the season nobody has one in stock right now and can get he 50 for lesser price. The Challenger adds the option of a Deluxe seat, which I might need to smooth my rough yard, but the Edge and Challenger are probably out of my price range. 76601. Features : Fab 24.5 HP V-Twin Gas Zero-Turn Riding Mower with Smart Speed, https://www.toro.com/en/homeowner/riding-mowers/timecutter-mx5000-74775, https://www.costco.com/CatalogSearch?dept=All&keyword=Jonsered, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRAJIH0veOM, Toro TimeCutter HD with MyRIDE 48 in. house/pond/etc) the cost for them vs. DIY justifies a new machine for the garage. It cuts very well and will last you a long, long time. I mow about 1 1/2 acre of old bumpy lawn every week and another 1 1/2 acre of former pasture every other week. Im going to be down in the Bradley, Il area the middle of June. It is easy to understand and I can see youve done your homework. 3. Guys who blow them up try to mow hills over 15 degrees, overheat them by not cleaning the fins once in a while, dont change the oil and air cleaner regularly. Hi Blake, My first choice is the 42 inch Toro Timecutter. The kids who stayed in the business got used to the Kaws so they continued to put them on their next mower and so on. The offset deck sticks out more on the left of the mower making it very easy to trim around stuff. The decks just dont have the depth the commercial decks have to hold the grass and recut it well. Let me tell you why! Check it out here: https://homedepot.sjv.io/4V5DL Do you know of any difference between the ones you get from the dealer and the big box stores? 2020 The Thirteen Best 42-46 Inch Zero Turn Mowers, I dont have a problem buying through the Home Depot. If your lot is very rough and you want to mow parts of it only a few times a year its the best choice. My local Country Clipper only has a new 2018 Boulevard and a used 2016 Boulevard with 38.5 hours on the meter. Im looking to spend less than 4000 Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thinking about the Deere 345r but worried the bagger will just get plugged all the time. The name is an old, well-respected name in the industry. The Z-force SX 48 has the 24 HP professional-grade Kawasaki FR Series V-Twin OHV engine. Both are serviced by local dealers. Hello and thank you for all of the information that you have enlightened all of us with in reference to ztr mowers. By the way, is that cub cadet engine in a ZT1 it must be a previous year because this years model has the Kohler 7000 series (also a good engine) Personally if I have a choice Ill pick the Kaw first and then the Toro engine. The zero-turn mower is equipped with a durable 54-inch cutting deck to ensure superb grass-cutting performance on lawns. About half the lot is sloped from 11 13.7 degrees (measured with angle finder phone app calibrated with a level). So with proper care anything will last a lifetime. The Z930M is the most popular John Deere mower for commercial operators. Do you have any reason that you would value one over the other? Prices all seems around the same $2,900 to $3,200 locally. I am narrowing down my decision and researched Exmark but I am not that familiar with Walker ZTRs. In addition, there is an optional jack for it so you can quickly raise the front of the mower to work on the deck. I prefer the 50 inch model because the deck sticks out the side farther which makes it easier to trim around stuff. Oh, Im 62, in reasonable shape, dont mind the exercisein fact, kinda keeps the joints lubricated (smile). Thank you. Its well worth the extra money. Titan 75316: 819 lbs: 409 - 491 lbs: Titan Max 76601: 876 lbs: 438 - 525 lbs: Note that I have . Hi Daron, The differences are so minor between the 50 inch Cub Cadet and the 50 Toro that it almost boils down to Which color you do like? What are your suggestions for my yard .35 acres, flat land, no trees in the back but I do have 3 in the front and on the side. Cut Quality: This mower cuts very well and depending on your grass you may be able to mow at 6-7 mph. Hi Ryan, Id stay with the Deere. and the picture! Ive been using my Dads Ikonx52 bc his grandson was cutting his yard but that stopped so he needs his back now so my turn to cough up for a ZTM. I purposely did not expand on my Toro dealer experience. Ariens has really upped their game this year and the Ariens upgraded IKON XD is one of the best mowers out right now. This is going to get priceysoon! It has ZT3100 commercial trannys. I firmly believe you get what you pay for. Here's the perfect residential mower or commercial mower for mowing 5 acres - or more. reviews and youtube clips indicate this thing can mow fast and stripe. This includes the Vanguard and is only $200 more than the lowest price online for the base 48 ($3999). Would a front deck do big berms? (There are a lot of small assembly shops that do make components for most brands). Cub Cadet has no plans to discontinue their Z-Force or Pro steering wheel models. My land is rough and still with the frequent stump and small Yaupon bushs still popping up in east Texas. (Im in Arkansas, and I think the closest place for Toro service is 50 miles away.) Hi Paul, The yard is not what Id call perfectly evenprobably typical for the countrybut the man who mows says its not bad. 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