looking for a zero turn 3.27 acres
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Sammy the Red
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Not sure of the price. Ad says 8% discount if you order the bucket and blade at the same time. Controls are mounted on the tillers.
Mad Mackie
Lawn Addict
Were one to have the capability to read all the operators/owners manuals for selfpropelled machines I think that one would find the "unapproved aftermarket accessories/attachments" clause in all of the manuals, it is a legal thing not an anti aftermarket thing.
Most ZTRs have metal protective pieces around the rear mounted engine that are not intended to have a high towing weight capacity. However I have used a ZTR to tow another ZTR with a disabled engine., both machines weighed over 1,100 LBS, but I did it from the front of the ZTR. I have installed heavy duty towing rings on the front of some of my customers ZTRs for this purpose. Several cemeterys whose machines I service are abused by the "bone head" drifters that they hire, and that's all I'll say about that topic!!!!
Mad Mackie in CT:biggrin::laughing:
Most ZTRs have metal protective pieces around the rear mounted engine that are not intended to have a high towing weight capacity. However I have used a ZTR to tow another ZTR with a disabled engine., both machines weighed over 1,100 LBS, but I did it from the front of the ZTR. I have installed heavy duty towing rings on the front of some of my customers ZTRs for this purpose. Several cemeterys whose machines I service are abused by the "bone head" drifters that they hire, and that's all I'll say about that topic!!!!
Mad Mackie in CT:biggrin::laughing:
Ric
Lawn Pro
The Professionals all run Ztr's because of the Turning Radius because the Ztr's have the tightest turn a tractor can make. Because of the smaller the turning radius of the Ztr it results in less trimming around obstacles such as trees, fence posts, flower beds, etc. which a lawn tractor cannot provide. A smaller turning radius also results in shorter cutting times which is something a lawn or garden tractor cannot provide. The Maneuverability of the Ztr, saves time, and saves gas and IMO delivers a better cut making it a better choice for the Professional and the Homeowner.
Ric, well yes-turning radius does/can/may/might reduce -trimming- time 
One more time-if all you want to do is MOW a larger parcel, which has near golf course putting green terrain, a zero turn MIGHT be the better choice over a gt or cut but for the average homeowner and all larger property owners the single purpose/capability zero turn is NOT the best choice.
Let me now get all you zt'ers shorts really knotted up-an articulated machine, sic-Steiner, is perhaps the most capable of any machine unless one has serious need for heavy duty implements.
One more time-if all you want to do is MOW a larger parcel, which has near golf course putting green terrain, a zero turn MIGHT be the better choice over a gt or cut but for the average homeowner and all larger property owners the single purpose/capability zero turn is NOT the best choice.
Let me now get all you zt'ers shorts really knotted up-an articulated machine, sic-Steiner, is perhaps the most capable of any machine unless one has serious need for heavy duty implements.
Ric
Lawn Pro
Ric, well yes-turning radius does/can/may/might reduce -trimming- time
One more time-if all you want to do is MOW a larger parcel, which has near golf course putting green terrain, a zero turn MIGHT be the better choice over a gt or cut but for the average homeowner and all larger property owners the single purpose/capability zero turn is NOT the best choice.
Let me now get all you zt'ers shorts really knotted up-an articulated machine, sic-Steiner, is perhaps the most capable of any machine unless one has serious need for heavy duty implements.
What is this crap (One more time-if all you want to do is MOW a larger parcel which has near golf course putting green terrain) That statement is one of the most bogus statements in the world and anyone that believes that is as confused :confused2: as you. Once more that's just more of your propaganda that you're spreading.
The Ztr is one of the best mowers available for the homeowner with a small lot, it's one of the best tight area mowers available on the market today because of it's maneuverability, pivoting front ends and floating decks so terrain is actually irrelevant.
Take a look around Robert, the Professionals who service residential owners do 1/4 acre lots and less in sub-divisions everyday with 60" commercial machines. Cub Cadet, Exmark, Grasshopper, Dixie Chopper all 48" to 60" cutting machines.
Time for a reality check Robert.
Mowerdawg
Member
What is this crap (One more time-if all you want to do is MOW a larger parcel which has near golf course putting green terrain) That statement is one of the most bogus statements in the world and anyone that believes that is as confused :confused2: as you. Once more that's just more of your propaganda that you're spreading.
The Ztr is one of the best mowers available for the homeowner with a small lot, it's one of the best tight area mowers available on the market today because of it's maneuverability, pivoting front ends and floating decks so terrain is actually irrelevant.
Take a look around Robert, the Professionals who service residential owners do 1/4 acre lots and less in sub-divisions everyday with 60" commercial machines. Cub Cadet, Exmark, Grasshopper, Dixie Chopper all 48" to 60" cutting machines.
Time for a reality check Robert.
Yeah, but if those Hydro Gear pumps or Parker Wheel motors goes out.........ouch! Not something the general public is ready for generally, where pros can perhaps afford a repair with those costs...thoughts?
Mad Mackie
Lawn Addict
Hydro Gear and similar drive systems are found on many GT and larger tractors in addition to ZTRs. Wheel motors and pumps have been a mainstay on many ZTRs and have proven to be very reliable. In the 70s I had an Economy (Power King) and a Farmall Cub, both with dry disc clutch and manual transmissions, great machines but slower than molasses to mow with unless long straight runs. I bought a Case 446 GT which is hydraulic drive, sold both the Economy and the Farmall Cub and never looked back.
As for robert, he must have a large fleet of both GTs and ZTRs. The many hours mowing with both have provided him with his 100% assured factual information about the characteristics both good and bad about the operation of GTs and ZTRs on every lawn type possible across the entire country.
Now if you gents will excuse, I need to hookup my trailer and use my Scag Tiger Cub to tear up lots of customers turf while cleaning up the last of the slow to fall leaves. I will probably spend 4 hours both today and tomorrow tearing up turf on my ZTR when I really should have used my GT!!!!!!! LOL!!!! HaHa!!!! Seeya!!!
Mad Mackie in CT:biggrin::laughing:
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