Opinion on Gravely ZTHD60 for 9 acres

[Shughes717]

Well, now you've got me looking at the Gravely Pro-Turn Series. Is there enough of a performance difference between the Pro-Turn and Pro-Turn 100xdz series to justify the extra price?

This isn't my mower (which I can't even look at right now), but here's a picture of the same model of mower that I have been using. Please help me find a replacement for this nightmare:

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Here's another picture of my useless dog:

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The pro turn has a 10 gauge deck and the pro turn 100 has a 7 gauge deck which is sturdier. Most of your heavier commercial decks will be at least reinforced with 7 gauge steel so they can handle striking objects with little to no damage. The pro turn 100 offers the heavy duty fx series kawasaki engine where the pro turn offers the commercial fs series engine. The fx series is a better engine. The pro turn 100 offers the commercial zt3400 hydros where the pro turn offers the zt3200 hydros. The zt3400 hydros have more torque and have a higher top speed. The pro turn 100 is heavier and should handle slopes better as well. Now is a good time of year to look into purchasing a new mower. Dealers will be ready to offer a better deal for this year's models to get ready for next year's models. You should be able to get a pro turn 100 in the 7k range. Most brands out there offer similar drive train features. You may be able to shop other brands and get a better price, but there are many on this site that own gravely mowers and like them a lot. In truth, all of the brands that offer mowers in the commercial range you are looking at are very good machines. You just have to find the one you are most comfortable with. The most important things to look at if you want to shop other brands are drive train, deck, dealer support, and of course price. If you really like the dealer that sells the mowers you mentioned then it may be best to choose from one of the brands they offer.

 

[noland1001]

Thanks, Shughes717, you've been a big help. I'm heading to the dealer tomorrow to check out a Pro-Turn 100 but while I'm there I'll talk to them about a Grasshopper, though that might be a little out of my price range. Now the question becomes 52" or 60" deck. Whichever way I go, I'm sure I'll be happy.

 

[Shughes717]

Thanks, Shughes717, you've been a big help. I'm heading to the dealer tomorrow to check out a Pro-Turn 100 but while I'm there I'll talk to them about a Grasshopper, though that might be a little out of my price range. Now the question becomes 52" or 60" deck. Whichever way I go, I'm sure I'll be happy.

You have 9 acres to mow. I wouldn't go any smaller than a 60" deck. The grass hopper 225 may not be in the same price range. The 226v would be, but it comes with the Briggs commercial turf engine. Both are well built mowers. I have had more experience with grass hopper, but the specs on the pro turn 100 are similar to several other mowers I have used. The engines and hydros are all made by the same companies. Btw, your little dog may not be useful for hunting but I bet she is a good companion at least.:smile:

 

[noland1001]

When I went to talk to the dealer they told me that Gravely was offering a $400 rebate on the 160, so I am now the proud owner of a Gravely Pro-Turn 160. I just mowed the back half of my property in two hours and that used to take me five. In fact, it was down right fun. I don't know how I managed so long with that little Cub Cadet.

And of course, I love my dog whether she's useless or not. She is useless though....just good for nothing.

 

[Shughes717]

When I went to talk to the dealer they told me that Gravely was offering a $400 rebate on the 160, so I am now the proud owner of a Gravely Pro-Turn 160. I just mowed the back half of my property in two hours and that used to take me five. In fact, it was down right fun. I don't know how I managed so long with that little Cub Cadet.

And of course, I love my dog whether she's useless or not. She is useless though....just good for nothing.

Congratulations on the new ztr. I also think mowing with one is about as much fun as you can have on a mower. You made a great choice. If you service it properly it should last you many years.