starquestbd22
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Hello all. Looking to replace my Hustler Raptor SD 54 which has served me pretty well over the last 5 years. Was settled on a CC ZT2 54 but can't get one right now. A local dealer friend turned me on to an individual who has a ZT2 54 that he purchased in March and currently has 10 hours on it. He said his wife cannot get the hang of the lap bars and they have purchased a steering wheel model. I can buy this mower for $3600.
Absent a new CC, I am considering a Scag Liberty Z 52 or a Bobcat ZT2000 52. My price on these mowers is around $4800 and $5100 respectively. My local Scag dealer keeps trying to push me into a Patriot 52 which is $6500-6900 after discount. I'm sure it's a beast of a mower but given my relatively flat 1.5-2 acres that I have had no difficulty mowing with my Hustler, I'm just not sure I see the need to spend that kind of money.
On paper, the ZT2, Liberty Z, and ZT2000 appear to be pretty much the same mower in a different flavor. All three have the same FR691V. Is there something that makes one stand out from the others or am I correct that they are fairly equal? Am I a fool to pass up the savings on the very slightly used CC? Or is there something I'm missing about the Patriot that makes it worth a few grand more than the others?
Thanks!
Absent a new CC, I am considering a Scag Liberty Z 52 or a Bobcat ZT2000 52. My price on these mowers is around $4800 and $5100 respectively. My local Scag dealer keeps trying to push me into a Patriot 52 which is $6500-6900 after discount. I'm sure it's a beast of a mower but given my relatively flat 1.5-2 acres that I have had no difficulty mowing with my Hustler, I'm just not sure I see the need to spend that kind of money.
On paper, the ZT2, Liberty Z, and ZT2000 appear to be pretty much the same mower in a different flavor. All three have the same FR691V. Is there something that makes one stand out from the others or am I correct that they are fairly equal? Am I a fool to pass up the savings on the very slightly used CC? Or is there something I'm missing about the Patriot that makes it worth a few grand more than the others?
Thanks!