Upgrading to Zero Turn....

[mich3210]

Upgrading to Zero Turn.... JD vs. Hustler vs. Gravely

I purchased a Husqvarna GT52XLS Garden Tractor 2 years ago. To be honest, I hate it and wish I had bought a ZT then.

I have a limited budget of around $4k. I have about 3 acres of uneven lawn to mow. I have about 20 trees, a house, pool and gardens to mow around. I have problems with scalping and uneven cuts with the 52" deck, so I'm looking to step down in size to something in the 42-48" size. Grass is mixed bag, with areas that get very damp. I have local dealers that sell Gravely, Hustler and Toro.

Suggestions out of these:

Hustler Raptor SD 48" Deck Kawasaki - $3899 < Last one in stock with Kawi motor. Next shipment will have the Kohler 7000.

Gravely ZT XL 42" Deck Kohler 7000 Pro - $3999
Gravely ZT XL 48" Deck Kohler 7000 Pro - $4099

If I can get the one with the Kawi motor would that be the best choice? If motors are equal and all have the Kohler, which machine is the best?

Thanks!

 

[mich3210]

There is also a local JD Dealer that I'm going to call regarding their models.

Update:

The JD dealer has 2 models that are in my price range.

Z435 48" Deck Briggs M44 Cyclonic - $3699
Z535 48" Deck Briggs M44 Cyclonic - $3999

 

[Good 1 Brian]

I just got done shopping for zero turn mowers and ended up buying a Raptor 42" SD with a Kohler 7000 Pro Series motor
The Kawasaki Motor on last year model my guess is the FR series Kawasaki entry level motor .

May or not be true , I read with 2 blades you have less scalping ?

 

[Shughes717]

I just got done shopping for zero turn mowers and ended up buying a Raptor 42" SD with a Kohler 7000 Pro Series motor
The Kawasaki Motor on last year model my guess is the FR series Kawasaki entry level motor .

May or not be true , I read with 2 blades you have less scalping ?

The Raptor SD is a very good mower. You should like it much better than your lawn tractor.