Looking for some input on maximum ground speed of residential zero turns..
For the EZT's, I've seen them between 6mph (Bad Boy MZ Magnum) and 7mph (pretty much everyone else).
For 2800's, I've seen 7 mph (Scag Liberty Z), 7.5 mph (Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2), and 8 mph (Ferris 400S).
For 3100's, I've seen 7 mph (Bad Boy ZT Elite) and 8.5 mph (Toro Timecutter HD).
I know there are several other brands I'm missing, but these are the ones in my area that I've been looking at.
For cutting ~ 3/4 acre, how big of a deal is the maximum ground speed? I'm looking for an excellent cut in the shortest amount of time. I've tried reading some of the user manuals and some indicate the max speed is only for transport (not PTO), some say you need to adjust speeds to obtain optimum cut, and one specifically (the Ferris website Q&A) says that it can provide an excellent cut at 8mph.
Thoughts on how much of a difference a mph or two might make?
Thanks!
For the EZT's, I've seen them between 6mph (Bad Boy MZ Magnum) and 7mph (pretty much everyone else).
For 2800's, I've seen 7 mph (Scag Liberty Z), 7.5 mph (Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2), and 8 mph (Ferris 400S).
For 3100's, I've seen 7 mph (Bad Boy ZT Elite) and 8.5 mph (Toro Timecutter HD).
I know there are several other brands I'm missing, but these are the ones in my area that I've been looking at.
For cutting ~ 3/4 acre, how big of a deal is the maximum ground speed? I'm looking for an excellent cut in the shortest amount of time. I've tried reading some of the user manuals and some indicate the max speed is only for transport (not PTO), some say you need to adjust speeds to obtain optimum cut, and one specifically (the Ferris website Q&A) says that it can provide an excellent cut at 8mph.
Thoughts on how much of a difference a mph or two might make?
Thanks!