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    Zero turn

    I have .9 acres with home, so grass about 2/3 acres +-. Found a Ariens Apex 52 in cut (5000.00) and a Gravely Pro-Turn ZX 48 in cut 6000.00. Lots of trees and islands on lot. It’s the closest dealer and carries Toro also. Moved from 16 acres, 6 being mowed with a Kubota Diesel tractor. Most...
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    Gravely/Ariens which one .9 acres

    I have .9 acres with home, so grass about 2/3 acres +-. Found a Ariens Apex 52 in cut (5000.00) and a Gravely Pro-Turn ZX 48 in cut 6000.00. Lots of trees and islands on lot. Same company, both will work. Paying landscaper to mow and trim $80 a week with 60 inch Bob cat. What would any suggest...
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    ZTurn question

    Z251KH-54, Z422KW-54 Both 54 inch first Residential. Second commercial. Is the $2600.00 difference necessary in my application?
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    Zero turn recommendations

    At many’s suggestion Im going for a zero turn. 1 acre, garden islands, a small slope up frt. Found KUBOTA’s and JDs, looking for other. figure 52 inch +/-. I have a tractor, to big to mow with, but nice for other tasks.
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    Kubota Lawn Tractors

    What can anyone offer in experience with the T and GR line of lawn Tractors? Have owned larger Kubota diesels since early 80s but have moved down from16 acres to 1 and need a unit that fits the task now.
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    Getting small, best lawn tractor.

    Had serious acreage for 45 years. Mowed with Kubota diesels for most of that time. Now have one acre with home on it and I’m looking at a lawn tractor to do the job. Have no experience with small gas units since the early 1980s. Inventory is short at most dealers. Two neighbors have JD units, a...
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    Deck ride designs. Ground contact or suspended.

    What is the general consensus on the preferd mower deck design. There are decks that roll on the ground being pulled, following the contour of the turf closely. There is also the suspended decks that hang just above the surface you are cutting. Using the foot print of the tires as its guide...
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    B2601

    Ive settled on a B2601 to replace my 1985 L2250 which I've had since new. 60 in mmm, 60 in QT front loader and 70 series BH. Several questions to start. No experience with suspended deck, been using contact decks for 42 years. Any issues on rugged terrain. My place is not a smooth football...
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    60" deck differences

    My turf is not a football field. It's uneven, rolling and hilly in areas. 1/4 mile long driveway with culverts along it that have steep angles, with many trees on the property. Approx 3 acres. I have used floating/ground contact decks for 45 years with great results and have no experience with...
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    Suspended vs floating/contact decks

    My turf is not a football field. It's uneven, rolling and hilly in areas. 1/4 mile long driveway with culverts along it that have steep angles, with many trees on the property. Approx 3 acres. I have used floating/ground contact decks for 45 years with great results and have no experience with...
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    Ride quality of Z drives

    I've had mid sized Kubota tractors to mow my 5+ acres for over 30 years. Thought I'd look at a 60 in Zdrive as an addition to mow around all the trees that we've grown over the years. I rented a Kubota Z323 and was very disappointed in the ride quality. Took it back after 2 hours in a four hour...
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    Z turn Recommendations appreciated

    Have 2 25+ year old Kubota tractors that have given good service. Looking to get a zero turn to help cut around many trees put in over the years. I don't believe I need a diesel unit to mow the areas contemplated and I'm not retiring the kubota 8200HST, for a number of reasons. Which unit...
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    Gas problems solved.

    For years I have been dealing with the issues that plague some of us in reference to alcohol blended fuels. Last year a new Mobil gas station opened in my area and offered one pump with 105 octane pure racing gas, $7.99 a gallon. Bought a can of it to see if any difference in my small equipment...
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    5100 diesel

    Anyone have experience with one? Was going to get a Kubota but wanted to check these out first.
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    300 series Z turns

    I have 2 30+years old Kubota utility tractors. Trouble free except for a hydraulic pump some years ago. I'm sold on the company and I'm looking at a Z turn mower now. I have 6 acres, with some steep hills so the 4X will still be used. My question pertains to the engines available. There is a 27...
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