ztmowerhelp
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Hi everyone,
New home owner and I'm having an impossible time finding a ZT mower in my area, and the few options available from dealers are all prosumer/commercial grade (Gravely/Scag higher end: 6-9k). The used inventory near me is incredibly minimal, and the "best" option right now is Home Depot/Lowes/Tractor Supply which most people say to avoid.
To make matters worse, the dealers near me cannot guarantee stock for next season, so I can be in the same predicament that I'm in now, next year (paying a landscaper and burning money I could have put towards a mower).
Some dealers are being honest and saying the options they are suggesting are overkill for ~1 acre, while others are suggesting that paying less for an entry level ZT isn't worth it due to the corners they cut and things like non-serviceable transmissions.
My head says there's no way I should ever pay 6k for a ZT mower for 1-acre, but at the same time, "saving" the ~1k I will pay a landscaper for the rest of the season makes it 5k, and who knows about next season.
I'd be interested in what you think and appreciate any input you can provide!
Thanks!
New home owner and I'm having an impossible time finding a ZT mower in my area, and the few options available from dealers are all prosumer/commercial grade (Gravely/Scag higher end: 6-9k). The used inventory near me is incredibly minimal, and the "best" option right now is Home Depot/Lowes/Tractor Supply which most people say to avoid.
To make matters worse, the dealers near me cannot guarantee stock for next season, so I can be in the same predicament that I'm in now, next year (paying a landscaper and burning money I could have put towards a mower).
Some dealers are being honest and saying the options they are suggesting are overkill for ~1 acre, while others are suggesting that paying less for an entry level ZT isn't worth it due to the corners they cut and things like non-serviceable transmissions.
My head says there's no way I should ever pay 6k for a ZT mower for 1-acre, but at the same time, "saving" the ~1k I will pay a landscaper for the rest of the season makes it 5k, and who knows about next season.
I'd be interested in what you think and appreciate any input you can provide!
Thanks!