Zero Turn Final Decision

joepacelli

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So I spent the past 2 weeks online looking at Specs, reviews and even went to local dealers looking at Zero Turn Mowers.
I don't need it for another 3 months until I move but decided to get a head start on the research.
I even read a lot of threads on here and must say I've learned a lot.
I never knew of some of these brands until coming here and doing the research.

At first I was looking at Husqvarna and local Home Depot/Lowe's available Zero Turns.

I then went to a local Toro dealer and was looking at the Timecutter MX4200.

It was after this I went to other dealers and looked at Scag, Exmark, Ferris, Gravely, Hustler, Kubota.

After all the research I've decided to get the Toro Titan HD 1500 48"
Plus, Toro offers a 18% discount off MSRP for military, firefighters, police, etc.
www.toro.com/americanhero
The dealer is the largest Toro dealer in Central NC, only 5 miles down the road from where I will live.
So the MSRP is $6110 for the Titan HD, and with discounts should be just a little over $5000, which is better than the price currently of $5499

So now I just wait until we move into the new home and then I'll visit the dealer and order my Zero Turn.
 

Boobala

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So I spent the past 2 weeks online looking at Specs, reviews and even went to local dealers looking at Zero Turn Mowers.
I don't need it for another 3 months until I move but decided to get a head start on the research.
I even read a lot of threads on here and must say I've learned a lot.
I never knew of some of these brands until coming here and doing the research.

At first I was looking at Husqvarna and local Home Depot/Lowe's available Zero Turns.

I then went to a local Toro dealer and was looking at the Timecutter MX4200.

It was after this I went to other dealers and looked at Scag, Exmark, Ferris, Gravely, Hustler, Kubota.

After all the research I've decided to get the Toro Titan HD 1500 48"
Plus, Toro offers a 18% discount off MSRP for military, firefighters, police, etc.
www.toro.com/americanhero
The dealer is the largest Toro dealer in Central NC, only 5 miles down the road from where I will live.
So the MSRP is $6110 for the Titan HD, and with discounts should be just a little over $5000, which is better than the price currently of $5499

So now I just wait until we move into the new home and then I'll visit the dealer and order my Zero Turn.

Be sure you get and keep your manuals, - owners guide, parts manual AND the service/repair manual too ! ABOVE ALL, DON'T do anything to void your warranty ! Best wishes ....... Boobala ..:thumbsup:
 

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I am with Boo. Get model numbers and serial numbers of everything while it is clean and viewable. Hydro drives and pumps too.


OHH I forgot. Get us pictures. How can we live vicariously through others without pictures?
 

joepacelli

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I am with Boo. Get model numbers and serial numbers of everything while it is clean and viewable. Hydro drives and pumps too.


OHH I forgot. Get us pictures. How can we live vicariously through others without pictures?

Thanks for this advice. I would have never considered it. Now I've added a reminder to my phone to get this info when I purchase the mower.
 

Boobala

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OOOPs I also am forgetful, the mower manuals and your engine manuals, are separate unto themselves (ie.) parts for each, operating guides, etc. and as BlazNt suggested take some pics and get a close-up pic of each label, with a model & serial number to store for reference, (saves gettin under /over a dirty mower. ... Boo
 

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So Congrats on your decision. So which engine does it have, inquiring minds need ta know. :laughing:

I have a TimeCutter that I got new back in 2014, It has lived up to more than my expectations.
 

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So Congrats on your decision. So which engine does it have, inquiring minds need ta know. :laughing:

I have a TimeCutter that I got new back in 2014, It has lived up to more than my expectations.

24.5 hp Toro V-Twin 708cc
ZT3100

I've got just under an acre, but I'm 50 now, so I want something to last me a good 15 to 20 years and the wife wants it so it doesn't take me so long out in the hot sun.
Raleigh summers here can be brutal.
 

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Hey Numbers (7394) & Joe here's the Toro Info. Sheet, be sure to click on the SELL Page & Accessories pages ( near the top) hell just click everything, there's a bunch of YOUR manuals Joe, ( need your SERIAL # for exact manuals.. later for that ) looks like a Kawasaki eng. to me, I dunno ! NICE machine ! I love the seat cover in the accessories manual, very handy to preserve a "sore-spot on ALL mowers" .. :thumbsup:..:thumbsup:

WIN D.jpg...rlc-titan-hd-feature-engine-toro.jpg...rlc-titan-hd-feature-hydraulic-pumps.jpg

https://www.toro.com/en/homeowner/riding-mowers/titan-hd-1500-74450
 
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Boobala

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Really got my head up my arse today, just learned IT IS a TORO engine, I did not know that Toro made their own engines..

NOT IN HERE.JPG
 
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