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I'm sure it varies by brand, but I have read that a ZT with 3100 transaxles or above can tow a weight equal to 1/2 of the combined weight of the machine and the operator. I would check with a dealer for clarification if I was going to purchase a new unit, but you might be OK as is.

Over the past few years I have seen incentives to purchase from several manufacturers but the most popular incentive is 0% financing...but that usually has a $150 processing fee so it's not a super deal unless you plan to finance a lot and for a longer period of time. I do not recall seeing a...

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I would lean toward the Broadmoor due to the better build and stronger deck. If you have a lot of obstacles to mow around ( flower beds landscape and trees) you might want to take a good look at the a Courier ZT. I would go to the top of the line models like the XT model because it is built off...

Simplicity Courier XT.........stripes well.........fairly fast..........3100 trans pumps.......large tires...........shock absorbers............Clone of Ferris commercial unit. Worth a look?!

I had the same model for my 1.5 acres and it worked very well for me for several years. I traded it in on a Conquest to get the added traction control for my hills as the Broadmoor slipped in a few spots. The Broadmoor is a great machine and quite capable otherwise. Very little plastic in the...

I think you are correct on the fools paradise statement........we are going to see our cost on everything climb rapidly as we transition away from foreign supply. Your also probably correct about the pay situation. Perhaps now manufactures will realize their employees are worth more and the...

The tractor pricing is likely to climb as well in the used market. When the cost of new takes a big jump, the value of used increases as well. I have had 4-different Simplicity models and enjoyed each one. I rarely see a used one that is in good shape but I am sure they are out there. It's...

Just happened to glance at the Simplicity Mfg web site and noticed My Simplicity Courier XT rose from $ 5199 in August 2021 to $6299 in December 2021. Looks like the other Simplicity Equipment took a big hit too. Then I took a look at John Deere and pretty much the same thing. I guess the...

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OEM belts........They tend to last longer and you are always at factory specs. More expensive but worth it.

You model # 1694454. is for a Zero turn Simplicity...........I would take another look at that seat switch. Simplicity does their seat switches differently. If you jump the two wires it won't start. The factory switch has a small spring action that makes connection as you sit in the seat. It...

If you lower the deck all the way down is it resting on the anti-scalp wheels? Wouldn't that be enough?

They wanted to make this a case about racism and that went no where. The defendant only reacted to the threats that came on to him, He has a right to defend himself. He was in danger and used his weapon. He is innocent of all charges.

Had several mower decks with a wash-out port.....tried a few times and it was just a mess and not very productive. Get a Mow-Jack lift and scrape.......very easy

Been around a long time....never knew this, Thanks for sharing!

I have been told more than once...the smaller the better, when it comes to getting a good looking lawn........... I tend to agree but I often see some 50" & 60" just that look darn good. It take more than just a great mowing machine. Fertilizer, weed control & water have a lot to do with how...

In the 36" line up the Ferris F60 would be in the upper grouping.........Pretty beefy unit built by a strong brand.

It could be the connection of the control arm as you push it forward is not working properly. Have someone sit on the seat with the mower off and move the working side as you watch the motion and then do the other side and see if the action is the same.

Glad it all worked out......That's the one mistake I have not made.........yet! LOL

stop and take a good look at the 10 best looking lawns in your area..........then look at how they are being cut............draw your own conclusion.

I had a similar problem one time on my Conquest ( I don't have it anymore ) ( wouldn't start) and if I remember correctly, I disconnected a couple of the wiring harnesses and reconnected them ( reseated them) and presto...it started. I think it happened when I was hosing it down as it was pretty...

blown fuse? Seat safety switch? PTO switch? Brake switch? Loose ground somewhere?

Is the PTO switch in the off position? Test with Ohm meter to make sure it is working Is the brake foot peddle switch working properly...Also test with Ohm meter. Is the key switch working properly? Do the headlights work? Is the trans in neutral? Clean and secure the battery terminals...

I did not like the look of the cut from my John Deere X590..........it just did not look good. Sold it and purchased a Simplicity Courier XT Zero turn. The deck on the Simplicity is so much better. The look of the cut is superior. There is a trick to getting the deck level and once you...

I have the 4-corner shock/springs on the frame of my ZT.....but just the standard seat that has 2- coil springs. Next spring I will add a suspension kit to the seat. I am pretty happy with the unit I have as is but as I was mowing today I kept thinking " what if I had the suspension kit"?

If you look at Simplicity. look at the Courier XT or the other bigger units. The other Couriers are entry level and not likely to meet your needs.

With that much time in the seat to mow, I would look for a unit with a frame suspension system. I put 100 hours a year counting, mowing, fertilizing, spraying and aeration and since I got a unit with suspension, my old body appreciates the smoother ride.

I have tried several coatings over the years like Slip Plate and EZ slide but they never lasted very long. I bought a Mo-jack lift to make scraping the deck easier and faster and that seems to be the better option. With a drill attachment I can lift the mower in a few seconds, scrape it and have...

I have looked at a few Husqvarna's and was never totally impressed. I'm just not confident they would hold up very long. Kubota has a couple of very interesting units that seem better built and the decks have a stronger support system. I ended up with a Simplicity model that is a cross between...

Unfortunately the truth is right in front of us but concealed by the media. Most voters cannot hold their elected officials accountable because they are never made aware of the facts. All of the news outlets have a self serving agenda and are no longer journalists. The you don't expose the...

I just replaced a John Deere tractor X-590 with a Simplicity Courier XT and the 4-corner shock are a big help. On the same lawn and the ride is a little smoother and fewer jolts for sure. The cut is so much better from the Simplicity deck too.!

Is it possible the belts are too thick? You mentioned the width but I was wondering if the belts are too thick or the taper bevel is not the same as the factory belts were and the belts are not following the pulleys the same as the factory belts would.

I had never looked at the Gravely equipment and your post got me curious. The PT-260 is way more machine than I would need for my 1-acre and my budget but it appears to be one Hell of a unit- - - - Congratulations! The machine specs are awesome and I assume the ride is very comfortable. How is...

I don't think I have ever had a bad spark plug or noticed a better running motor when I changed them. From tractors, cars, trucks, boats, chainsaws......you name it. But I did change them anyway as part of a maintenance. But then again I never had motor troubles and that may be why.

I'm going to tag along here as I was just investigating the same issue. I am tempted to purchase one of those kits I see on the web for $200. I think they just fit between the current seat and the frame. I would like to know from a user how well that worked out and if it made much of a difference.

There is no accountability because our elected officials have mastered their ability to hide the facts and hide from the truth. The freshmen reps are quickly pulled into mess and corruption and lose their focus and break their promises.

We import some goods direct from China. It comes in a container. The dock fee was $500 last year. Earlier this year it went up to a dock fee of $2500. Last month it rose to $25,000 dock fee. Yes $25,000. The value of the material $ 40,000. Yes the dock fee gets passed on to the consumer. We...

It's not just Toro. Every manufacturer is struggling getting their equipment built, parts made and getting supplies. We import some product in China. It comes in a container. In the past we paid about $500 dock fee. Earlier this year the dock fee went to $2500. Last month the dock fee rose to...

I am all in for hiring competent service guys to do the things I cannot do. In fact my earlier post was meant to say just that. Most of us do not have the time, space, finances or skills to do a lot of those tasks. We do what we can and we depend on others skills to do what we can't. As I stated...

Simplicity made their decks with a rear roller that followed the terrain and kept the deck stable. I did not know they offered that feature on their Snapper models. Simplicity has changed their deck mounts to a suspended deck ( via chains) and that rear roller dose not follow the contour of the...

I had a Broadmoor about 12 years ago and it was fine. I have some hills so traction became a challenge in a couple of spots so I upgraded 4 years ago to a Conquest with traction control. The Conquest is a much beefier tractor and more powerful. I pulled a aerator and a sweeper and a dethatcher...

I did speak for my self and a bunch of other's that don't have what you have. You invested in yourself ( congratulations) and you acquired some skills and are independent.......good for you. But if you add up the cost of doing so, you may have spent more than you would have by using a local...

Government is corrupt, inefficient and prone to making huge mistakes. In the past I witnessed ( sate, local, and federal) government offices, schools, and universities go thru their bidding processes and I became very suspect on the way they go about getting things done. They have no problem...

Just a side note on your back issue. You wrote an exact description of my back situation from earlier this year. Very much the same. I finally went to Physical Therapy and after 2-months I am now able to put on those sox and tie my shoes and get up off the floor. For your own quality of...

When has a politician ( from either side) actually managed to cut taxes as promised during the campaign? A rookie or freshman elective quickly gets caught up in the system and either joins in on the buddy system or gets cut out and gets nothing accomplished. We keep trying to clear the swamp...

As a consumer, none of us want to get hit with a $400-$500 repair for our mowers and tractors. It just dose not seem to settle well. But we don't have the tools, the time, the skills, the knowledge, the lifts, the work shop, or the other resources. We might have a couple of those but most not...

some really great comments here shared by you guys...It's great that we live in a country where we can exchange thoughts ( right or wrong) and discuss them. We all can only reflect on what we have learned in life, and if you never listen to another mans view you limit your knowledge. The circle...

I cannot speak to working conditions in China, but I can totally agree with you as far as the economic plans that China has implemented. For the past 20 years we have slowly suspended our manufacturing and handcuffed ourselves and moved dependance on China. Our skilled labor force has now aged...

When you get past the entry level ZT's, most brands are very similar. They all pretty much have the same hydros, motors and tires. Deck design varies a little and some convenience things change a little. When you narrow down the choices you focus on 2 or 3 things that you feel are superior but...