markinohio
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Hi all, New to Zero turns, so any opinions welcome.
Currently a 10-12 year old Craftsman 54" riding mower that's falling apart, so will be buying in the next month. I've got 1.4 acres, flat with mature trees; so a few tree roots to contend with and a couple low spots from removed stumps. Also, many 4x4 fence posts trying to mow around to reduce trimming. Wanted something light tow capable (lawn aerator, trailer for mulch...) which to me requires zt-2800's drives as minimum. Trying to keep the budget around $4500, but we'll see, a couple hundred either way seems to be what I've looked at. The serviceable hydrostat requirement has already bumped this up a thousand from when I started looking last week.
Considering the 48" deck models from local dealers: Kubota z122e, Ferris 400s, or Timecutter HD w/my ride (75211)... One dealer also has 2017 Exmark Pioneer E as Demo (25hrs) for $4400.
Another dealer has offered the Toro for a better than listed sale price to make it more competitive to the other models. But wow, it seems like a big heavy unit in comparison. Any thoughts to help me pick one?
Just read the post on the 400s, wasn't enough to sway me one way or another. I've looked at the Liberty Z, Gravely ZT HD, Raptor SD, & others, but really haven't found too much to differentiate one from another (sorry if I just alienated your favorite mower)
Thanks in advance
Currently a 10-12 year old Craftsman 54" riding mower that's falling apart, so will be buying in the next month. I've got 1.4 acres, flat with mature trees; so a few tree roots to contend with and a couple low spots from removed stumps. Also, many 4x4 fence posts trying to mow around to reduce trimming. Wanted something light tow capable (lawn aerator, trailer for mulch...) which to me requires zt-2800's drives as minimum. Trying to keep the budget around $4500, but we'll see, a couple hundred either way seems to be what I've looked at. The serviceable hydrostat requirement has already bumped this up a thousand from when I started looking last week.
Considering the 48" deck models from local dealers: Kubota z122e, Ferris 400s, or Timecutter HD w/my ride (75211)... One dealer also has 2017 Exmark Pioneer E as Demo (25hrs) for $4400.
Another dealer has offered the Toro for a better than listed sale price to make it more competitive to the other models. But wow, it seems like a big heavy unit in comparison. Any thoughts to help me pick one?
Just read the post on the 400s, wasn't enough to sway me one way or another. I've looked at the Liberty Z, Gravely ZT HD, Raptor SD, & others, but really haven't found too much to differentiate one from another (sorry if I just alienated your favorite mower)
Thanks in advance