I'm a homeowner wanting to purchase a small riding mower for my under 1/2 acre yard that has slopes, hills, fences, and lots of obstacles. It must have a bagging attachment available.
I've been mowing with a 21" Toro self propelled. I'm getting too old to push it in the July and August heat.
I have an old snapper (30") rear engine rider that has passed its prime (over 25 yrs old) and need to get something new. The new Snapper rear engine riders are not an option since the local dealer stopped selling the rear engine riders. (He said they are junk)
I've narrowed my choices to several mowers:
My concern is the difference in decks and HP
I prefer a smaller deck for maneuverability. But I read that the smaller (30", 32") fixed deck mowers like the Snapper and Cub Cadet listed above and the Toro SS3225 ZTR (32" deck) don't mow as evenly and are more prone to scalping the yard.
I've also read that the floating deck mowers like the 42" Toro ZTR with anti scalping wheels mow more evenly.
I've owned the Snapper 30" fixed deck and it has never mowed that evenly. (use it mostly for bagging leaves in the fall)
But I've never owned a larger rider with a floating deck design before and don't know how much better they will mow.
What is your opinion?
I'm also concerned that the Cub Cadet CC 30 H with the 382 cc engine might be under powered on my hilly lawn with a bagger installed.
After taking a demo ride on the Toro 22 HP ZTR I feel sure it has plenty of power but am wondering if it is overkill for my yard.
What are your thoughts ?
I've been mowing with a 21" Toro self propelled. I'm getting too old to push it in the July and August heat.
I have an old snapper (30") rear engine rider that has passed its prime (over 25 yrs old) and need to get something new. The new Snapper rear engine riders are not an option since the local dealer stopped selling the rear engine riders. (He said they are junk)
I've narrowed my choices to several mowers:
- Cub Cadet CC 30 H - rear engine rider with 30" fixed deck and 382cc engine and Hydro trans.
- Toro SS4225 ZTR with 42" deck and 22 HP Toro engine
My concern is the difference in decks and HP
I prefer a smaller deck for maneuverability. But I read that the smaller (30", 32") fixed deck mowers like the Snapper and Cub Cadet listed above and the Toro SS3225 ZTR (32" deck) don't mow as evenly and are more prone to scalping the yard.
I've also read that the floating deck mowers like the 42" Toro ZTR with anti scalping wheels mow more evenly.
I've owned the Snapper 30" fixed deck and it has never mowed that evenly. (use it mostly for bagging leaves in the fall)
But I've never owned a larger rider with a floating deck design before and don't know how much better they will mow.
What is your opinion?
I'm also concerned that the Cub Cadet CC 30 H with the 382 cc engine might be under powered on my hilly lawn with a bagger installed.
After taking a demo ride on the Toro 22 HP ZTR I feel sure it has plenty of power but am wondering if it is overkill for my yard.
What are your thoughts ?
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