looking for a zero turn 3.27 acres

[robert]

It just seems silly to me to put forth the notion that if one must purchase one machine only the zt, any zt-is the best choice for the size property mentioned.

I will continue to maintain that the mowing speed difference between a fast zt and the average GT/CUT is insignificant even when considering a three acre parcel.

If comfort is important to anyone that simply has to have a zt then the best suggestion I can give is to demo a Ferris with full suspension, in a word the machine is- amazing-.

 

[173abn]

Well Robert I'll maintain that it cut my mowing time dramatically.It might not make much differance if you don't have a lot of trees or other obstacles to mow around but it sure makes a differance if you do.Even using my little JD111 takes more time than using my ZTR....russ

 

[robert]

russ, well lets end it with this question; you must choose one machine only, no other, which can be used on your property for the next five years which are you going with?

 

[Ric]

I'll tell you what guys, why don't one of you just start a Poll and put it to a vote. Seems simple.:thumbsup:

 

[KennyV]

I've mowed with almost every type mower made, and the ZTR is going to be the fastest & if you shop around, you can also get a spectacular cut with a fantastic Ride...

Even without any obstacles, you will have to make turns to mow an open 3 acres... Your turns on a ZT are more productive than any other type mower... :smile:KennyV

 

[173abn]

OK robert you got me on that one.If I only had the cash for one type I'd have to go w/the most versatile one for my money.Thats why and what I used when I bought my Yanmar CUT because I could use many attachtments w/it.But now that I 've got the money I bought my Z,glad that I did..russ

 

[robert]

russ, that would be my choice also-diesel of course. Many here are of the opinion that a zt is alot faster, my experience is the opposite; but I think we can all agree that a GT or cut offers much more with regard to getting varied tasks accomplished, with a three acre parce or any larger piece of property, l I believe it is by far the best choice and the choice which will return far more when and if it comes time to sell.

 

[mikdugal1]

How do you guys feel about the deere z465. I'm sure I mentioned I don't want a deere but seems pretty inexpensive for a john deere. And its a zero turn. 62" deck

 

[Black Bart]

How do you guys feel about the deere z465. I'm sure I mentioned I don't want a deere but seems pretty inexpensive for a john deere. And its a zero turn. 62" deck

For years I used a Grasshopper 725 with a 72 inch deck to mow my lawn but last spring I bought a new JD Z Track with a 54 inch deck and it will mow my lawn in less time than the GH could and it even looks better also.

The GH has a 12 foot wheelbase the JD has a 48 inch wheelbase it will get in and out of places the GH could not go.

The space needed to turn is just a fraction of the others that I have.
I have 2 JD tractors but I never mow with them they are soooooo yesterday.

I priced a new GH with a 52" deck it was $10.800.00 I got my JD for less than half that price.

The new Z Track is a very nice machine and it is priced right also.

I love my JD Z Track.

 

[robert]

Black Bart, how big is your property?