My current ZT mower is a Husqvarna MZ5225ZT with about 70 hours on it and still like new. It replaced my previous Husqvarna commercial 18/48 that I used for about 15 years with no problems, but traded up because I had a buyer for the old one and got a good deal on the new one. I have a lot of lawn and an airstrip. My problem is that this new mower is way way faster than the older unit and that speed is showing up with a much rougher ride when I hit the bumpy stuff. If I keep going on the way I am I'm certain I'll be having some serious disc problems in my back before long. At 70 years old, I'm surprised I don't already.
Now, with that intro, I'm considering either selling the Husky and buy something like a Ferris IS700z to take advantage of the suspension, or go the cheap way, keep my Husky and add a suspension seat. Norther tool sells a Michigan V5300 that isn't cheap, but appears to be a simple install and it may be money well spent rather than to shell out the big bucks for a new mower and have to sell the old(new) one. The downside is that the mower still rides rough, but the seat supposedly (maybe) soaks it up. With the Ferris, the whole mower rides smooth.
Does anyone have any constructive advice for me regarding this? Anyone with direct experience with this particular seat or maybe different brand or model? I hate to install one to find out it doesn't really help much. I know, I could just slow down, but that isn't in my genetic makeup. Can't do it. Any and all input will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Deke
NE Michigan
Now, with that intro, I'm considering either selling the Husky and buy something like a Ferris IS700z to take advantage of the suspension, or go the cheap way, keep my Husky and add a suspension seat. Norther tool sells a Michigan V5300 that isn't cheap, but appears to be a simple install and it may be money well spent rather than to shell out the big bucks for a new mower and have to sell the old(new) one. The downside is that the mower still rides rough, but the seat supposedly (maybe) soaks it up. With the Ferris, the whole mower rides smooth.
Does anyone have any constructive advice for me regarding this? Anyone with direct experience with this particular seat or maybe different brand or model? I hate to install one to find out it doesn't really help much. I know, I could just slow down, but that isn't in my genetic makeup. Can't do it. Any and all input will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Deke
NE Michigan