Best commercial mower under 8500

[jrelkhunt]

toro,snapper,hustler, aren't even close as to the reliability of the Dixie chopper--Im not a dealer--I have a older one (1995) that keeps on going

 

[wrede]

I have a Gravely 148Z purchased 9 years ago, and it has 570 hours on it. I'm a homeowner, not a commercial business, and have been a Gravely fan for 50 years. This ZTR is heavy, has large wheels, a hydraulic lift deck, Kawasaki 21 hp motor, and cuts very well. Other than a drive belt failure, probably caused by a stick getting in it, it's been trouble free. I fitted a 6 hp TracVac trailer mounted leaf vacuum to it, and it has no problem towing that around. Around here (NJ), there are very few Gravely dealers, but I haven't needed any service. I mow about 1 1/2 acres once or twice a week, and another 2 acres every 2 weeks.

 

[Shughes717]

My deep hatred for b&s is know different than most peoples hatred for mtd. As far as I'm concerned b&s is the same thing. Seeing how ferris, simplicity and snapper are all owned by b&s pretty much says it all.

Ferris, snapper pro, and simplicity are all still made at the same factories by the same people who were making them before b&s purchased them. The parent company has nothing to do with the quality of those mowers. They use the same drive train components as most of the other brands do. Those posting on here that their brand is better than the others are making claims that they can't prove, because they have not used the other brands. When it comes to commercial mowers they are only going to be as reliable as the drive train that's on them, and they all have the same options. Anyone looking to buy a new commercial ztr mower should look at what's available in their area, decide what engine and transmission options they want, and shop for the best deal. There are extra features that each brand offers to appeal to different consumers, that's how the brands separate themselves.

 

[Pepfoot]

Just picked up my Kubota Z700 series with the 54" deck...0% for 48 months, extended warranty, etc. Seems to be a fantastic mower thus far. Will go faster than you'd likely normally want to go & mulches the clippings pretty much down to nothing. They are promoting at $1000 under MSRP right now...

 

[Shughes717]

toro,snapper,hustler, aren't even close as to the reliability of the Dixie chopper--Im not a dealer--I have a older one (1995) that keeps on going

How many of the other brands have you owned, or even used? Hard to make that claim without having used the other brands. There are Many mowers out there from all of the brands that are 20 years old and still running. It just depends on how the owner takes care of the machine.

 

[Shughes717]

the best deal is a Dixie chopper 23 hp 54 inch cut for about $4600....far better than all the rest and mows faster if needed,,will last years longer than the rest, longer warranty, and if you need a new one after many years,the chopper is still worth a lot to sell on craigs list

Which model are you talking about? Is it one of their residential models such as the zee, or the magnum? If so I would much rather have one that is built with heavier commercial components for large properties. Can get other brands that offer a 60" fabricated deck, fs series commercial Kawi engine, and commercial zt3400 hydros in the 5k price range. Btw, the Dixie chopper offers the same hydros as the other brands do. The magnum has zt3200 hydros so it won't go as fast as a mower with zt3400 hydros.
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Zero Turn Mower Race 2011 - YouTube
Apr 28, 2011 - Uploaded by TheMowerman33
Zero Turn Mower race between Exmark Lazer Z, Scag Cheetah, Hustler Super Z, John Deere ... Take a look at this video and see if you still want to claim the Dixie chopper is faster.

 

[Shughes717]

Just picked up my Kubota Z700 series with the 54" deck...0% for 48 months, extended warranty, etc. Seems to be a fantastic mower thus far. Will go faster than you'd likely normally want to go & mulches the clippings pretty much down to nothing. They are promoting at $1000 under MSRP right now...

I have been looking hard at one of them myself. Great looking mower. Keep us posted after you have put several hours on it.

 

[Ric]

Which model are you talking about? Is it one of their residential models such as the zee, or the magnum? If so I would much rather have one that is built with heavier commercial components for large properties. Can get other brands that offer a 60" fabricated deck, fs series commercial Kawi engine, and commercial zt3400 hydros in the 5k price range. Btw, the Dixie chopper offers the same hydros as the other brands do. The magnum has zt3200 hydros so it won't go as fast as a mower with zt3400 hydros.
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Zero Turn Mower Race 2011 - YouTube
Apr 28, 2011 - Uploaded by TheMowerman33
Zero Turn Mower race between Exmark Lazer Z, Scag Cheetah, Hustler Super Z, John Deere ... Take a look at this video and see if you still want to claim the Dixie chopper is faster.

Seen that video before. All these claims of who has the fastest mower is irrelevant because they can any of them mow a lawn at that speed. If you want to have the fastest mower available better look at the Altoz, it's probable faster than the rest .

 

[Shughes717]

Seen that video before. All these claims of who has the fastest mower is irrelevant because they can any of them mow a lawn at that speed. If you want to have the fastest mower available better look at the Altoz, it's probable faster than the rest .

Agreed. Most can't mow at top speed. The altos is a great looking mower, but we have no dealers in my area. I am interested in checking one out and seeing what kind of price tag they have.

 

[Locqus]

Always been a Hustler guy myself. I think I picked up the new 60'' X-One for about 8200. Love that thing.