I have 1.2 acres. Several trees, obstacles, ditches, buildings and retaining walls so I'm set on a Zero Turn. The ZT HD-52 is at the top end of my budget, but it seems like a good option. Locally, the small engines shop has Gravely and Toro. Springfield is 30 minutes away and would have pretty much anything, but it would be nice to stay local for maintenance unless savings would be notable.
Questions for you:
Alternatives: is there anything else I should seriously consider at $5200 or under? I don't think higher is an option unless it's a huge increase in mower for only a few more dollars.
Cutting Width: My previous mower had a 54" deck that extended well beyond the anti-scalp wheels. This resulted in a bit of digging when mowing uneven surfaces. The Gravely 52 looks like that won't be as much of an issue. Thoughts?
Engine: I believe the ZT HD 52 is offered in a Kohler and Kawasaki. Kohler is $200 less. Thoughts on the two?
Negotiation: When buying a mower at a small engines shop that has 40 zero turns out front, what sort of ways are acceptable to negotiate without being a jerk?
Price: Does $5200 for a ZT HD 52 w/ a 3-year warranty sound right?
Questions for you:
Alternatives: is there anything else I should seriously consider at $5200 or under? I don't think higher is an option unless it's a huge increase in mower for only a few more dollars.
Cutting Width: My previous mower had a 54" deck that extended well beyond the anti-scalp wheels. This resulted in a bit of digging when mowing uneven surfaces. The Gravely 52 looks like that won't be as much of an issue. Thoughts?
Engine: I believe the ZT HD 52 is offered in a Kohler and Kawasaki. Kohler is $200 less. Thoughts on the two?
Negotiation: When buying a mower at a small engines shop that has 40 zero turns out front, what sort of ways are acceptable to negotiate without being a jerk?
Price: Does $5200 for a ZT HD 52 w/ a 3-year warranty sound right?