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Should I Buy a trailer first when I have a large dump cart as a trailer now or should I get ZTR when I have a john Deere GT235
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Trailer and zero turns not made for pulling
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K-Pro-Mowing is right.....ZTR's are not made for pulling, but they can pull some weight. I would read post #8 in the following thread...it will give you some insight on ZTR's pulling trailers: http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/cub-cadet-forum/13181-need-rear-bumper.html.
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"Toro makes a hitch kit for their Timecutters to haul "light duty attachments". So if a not-heavy cart is a light duty attachment, then I guess you can use it on a ZTR, or at least that brand of ZTR.
Another LMF user, bjc, uses a Toro Timecutter SS5000 50" to pull a utility cart with a weedwacker, blower, etc. in it. It was a couple months ago but I don't remember him saying he had any troubles. I am looking for a post that proves that but I think I just private-messaged him about it. The original post in this thread says what equipment he has, but doesn't say anything about his trailer. http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/mower-buying-pricing/10618-upgrading-lawn-equipment.html
And also in this thread (http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/general-mower-discussion/6474-zero-turn-attachments.html) it shows a utility cart for a ZTR mower. There are also other attachments like plows. If they can plow snow, they SHOULD be able to haul a light cart."
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If I was you I would want a ZTR so it would save time, but I would want a lawn tractor to pull the trailer. :confused2:
How large are the properties you mow on average?
Or you could read it here:
"Toro makes a hitch kit for their Timecutters to haul "light duty attachments". So if a not-heavy cart is a light duty attachment, then I guess you can use it on a ZTR, or at least that brand of ZTR.
Another LMF user, bjc, uses a Toro Timecutter SS5000 50" to pull a utility cart with a weedwacker, blower, etc. in it. It was a couple months ago but I don't remember him saying he had any troubles. I am looking for a post that proves that but I think I just private-messaged him about it. The original post in this thread says what equipment he has, but doesn't say anything about his trailer. http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/mower-buying-pricing/10618-upgrading-lawn-equipment.html
And also in this thread (http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/general-mower-discussion/6474-zero-turn-attachments.html) it shows a utility cart for a ZTR mower. There are also other attachments like plows. If they can plow snow, they SHOULD be able to haul a light cart."
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If I was you I would want a ZTR so it would save time, but I would want a lawn tractor to pull the trailer. :confused2:
How large are the properties you mow on average?
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The yards I mow rage in size from 1/4 acer to 4 acres
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OK then I would definitely think about a ZTR. You have to make sure it will fit through gates if there are any, though. But a ZTR will save you a lot of time, now there is the problem with hauling a trailer/cart with one. :confused2:
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I think I will stick with my dump cart and improve it a little but I will be getting a ZTR before anything
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Good decision! :thumbsup:
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I fill that your not making the right choice I like a zrt but think to.your self wb your other mower hauling them and timers I know u cant fit 2 push mower and gas tanks and all of that look at a 4*6 good size I am also younger like u almost 15 and been mowing or 4 years making a lot of $ and if u look at.most of my post it about buying something I am ready to buy good equpmient if your mower mows good then I.would get the trailer first :thumbdown
n zero turn first and trailer gets :thumbsup:
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I :thumbsup:agree