looking for a zero turn 3.27 acres

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mikdugal1

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I settle on my house this Friday, 3 days !!!. Well I'm going to need a lawn mowet. The property is 3.27 acres all open. There are 3 trees, 2 of which I will have to remove. The one tree is to close to the septic tank. The second being two close to the underground power lines... Idiot previous owners. Well I digress..

The yard is open vertually no grade, well a tiny one not enough to call it anything. I'm looking for a zzero turn mower and can't figure out what I want. I have been looking online at scag, husqvarna, cb cudet and a few others I cant remember. Is there a guide one would follow to choose. What size deck do I want, how many ponies, desiel or Reg gas..

I look forward to a good discussion.
 
mikdugal1 said:
I settle on my house this Friday, 3 days !!!. Well I'm going to need a lawn mowet. The property is 3.27 acres all open. There are 3 trees, 2 of which I will have to remove. The one tree is to close to the septic tank. The second being two close to the underground power lines... Idiot previous owners. Well I digress..

The yard is open vertually no grade, well a tiny one not enough to call it anything. I'm looking for a zzero turn mower and can't figure out what I want. I have been looking online at scag, husqvarna, cb cudet and a few others I cant remember. Is there a guide one would follow to choose. What size deck do I want, how many ponies, desiel or Reg gas..

I look forward to a good discussion.
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What's the budget? We will happy to set you up with 14,000$ mower if you don't specify. If I could justify the cost I would get one of those Ventrac's.
I think a diesel is your best bet.
 
Thats a very good question. I am not sure sorry I don't know what quality:price ratio is ha. Well I guess from 2000 to idk 4500 if fianancing is available it could change.. this will be my first lawn mower purchase so im not sure about prices
 
mikdugal1 said:
I settle on my house this Friday, 3 days !!!. Well I'm going to need a lawn mowet. The property is 3.27 acres all open. There are 3 trees, 2 of which I will have to remove. The one tree is to close to the septic tank. The second being two close to the underground power lines... Idiot previous owners. Well I digress..

The yard is open vertually no grade, well a tiny one not enough to call it anything. I'm looking for a zzero turn mower and can't figure out what I want. I have been looking online at scag, husqvarna, cb cudet and a few others I cant remember. Is there a guide one would follow to choose. What size deck do I want, how many ponies, desiel or Reg gas..

I look forward to a good discussion.
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Try this link, it may give you the information on the size of deck you want.
Choose the Right Deck Size
 
As a former zt owner I say forget about it-with the size property you have AND the lay of the land a good GT or compact will serve you alot better than a single purpose zippidy do dah. As far a diesel v gas-diesel is the only way to go for alot of reasons; its a greener fuel (alot greener than corn gas) the engine will last forever (longer than the Republic) and you will use probably less than half the fuel compared to a gasser.
With your property you will find alot of uses for all the neat implements you can put onto a good GT or cut......
 
Several things to consider...
1. As Robert implied, what will you be doing?cutting only= zero turn, chores= GT or compact.
2. Look at the guage of the deck. "Welded' is quickly becoming a gimmick.
3. What is the durability rating of the engine. they all have cheap, low-hour versions today.
4. Same goes for drive systems, are they servicable or sealed units?

Remember, a $6,000 machine that lasts 15 years is a lot cheaper than a $2'500 one that lasts 4!
 
Unless you are retired and don't mind spending one day a week mowing the lawn buy a large ZTR.
I would get a used tractor for other chores.
I use a 180 JD for rolling and aerating.
You could pick up a good used tractor for $500.00

I would hate to mow a small lawn with a tractor and sure would not consider one for over 3 acres.
 
BlackBart, put a monster 62/72" deck on a 7 series that makes about 9mph and I bet in the end its a draw between time against a zt, plus the tractor operator will be more relaxed-better hydrated-and you get to buy implements for the rest of your life-or better yet, you significant other gets to buy you neat stuff forever; think of how easy it would make the Holidays. :laughing:
 
robert said:
BlackBart, put a monster 62/72" deck on a 7 series that makes about 9mph and I bet in the end its a draw between time against a zt, plus the tractor operator will be more relaxed-better hydrated-and you get to buy implements for the rest of your life-or better yet, you significant other gets to buy you neat stuff forever; think of how easy it would make the Holidays. :laughing:
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Yes Robert I'm well aware of how you hate a ZTR I also think you are the only one on this forum that believes a ZTR is not faster.

You are also the only person I every heard of that could not master operating A ZTR without tearing up the turf.

As it was pointed out to you numerous times when you had one the problem was the operator not the mower
 
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