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 Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
[Re: glens]
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04/04/24 03:20 PM
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Assuming it runs well and functions, I’d go 2k for the POS $2100 ...  Yeah Boys I'll let it sit before I subject anybody else to this no cutting POS!  ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/04/full-7703-417385-kubota_mower.jpg) ha ... but if you are interested in selling, come up with a reasonable price, my daughter/SIL are in the market for something like that.
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
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04/05/24 03:30 AM
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Went back with a trusty Scag!
I just can’t break the habit lol. 52” with a Kawasaki engine! Let’s mow!
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
[Re: Tru_texan36]
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05/09/24 05:10 PM
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bringing this back up ... my daughter & SIL got closed on their new place. Found them a good tractor (Kubota MX4700) but looks like they also need a Zero Turn for upkeeping the "yard" area, about 4-5 +/- acres, pretty smooth but growing like crazy.
this is way outside my wheel house, so coming to the THF brain trust ...
What size do ya'll think they need to go with, cutting size and engine size, preferred brands or ones to stay away from. Anything to watch out for on possibly buying used?
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
[Re: Tru_texan36]
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05/09/24 05:37 PM
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I mow about 5 acres of yard here, scag turf tiger gets it done in about 2 hrs. if I just keep at it. not cheap but for the size yard it is well worth the money, we had an exmark that was not as good as it was supposed to be, started mowing here with a jd yard tractor/48" and it was a major beating. spend the money on the scag turf tiger/60", they are a beast in heavy stuff too. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/05/full-24515-420066-20210621_140045_2.jpg)
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
[Re: Tru_texan36]
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05/09/24 05:55 PM
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My buddy has a top of the line Stihl with full suspension. Thing is a beast
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
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05/09/24 05:57 PM
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bringing this back up ... my daughter & SIL got closed on their new place. Found them a good tractor (Kubota MX4700) but looks like they also need a Zero Turn for upkeeping the "yard" area, about 4-5 +/- acres, pretty smooth but growing like crazy.
this is way outside my wheel house, so coming to the THF brain trust ...
What size do ya'll think they need to go with, cutting size and engine size, preferred brands or ones to stay away from. Anything to watch out for on possibly buying used? I would recommend trimming the yard area down, no matter what mower, mowing a 5 acre yard SUCKS!
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
[Re: Tru_texan36]
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05/09/24 06:31 PM
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Pretty sure Ferris make the Stihl zero turns. That Ferris my wife has came with the soft suspension seat, coil springs at the corners and shock absorbers at the back end. Really expensive though. She can fly on that thing and never complains any more about rough ground like she did with the ExMark.
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
[Re: Tru_texan36]
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05/09/24 07:00 PM
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This is my 2018 Hustler Fastrak 54 with 200 hours on it. I just gave it a thorough going over and 200 hr. service and all that goes with it. Took deck off, cleaned underneath removed spindles and pulleys. Releveled deck with front of deck @1/4" lower than back. Sanded a few rusty spots and painted/ touched up with a Rust-Oleum paint. Mower has been great for my 2 acres and even tested it at the dear lease last year cutting dead winter rye that was probably 18" but it was laid down and dead by the end of summer. I haven replaced anything on it since new. Filters and fluids are all I have been out. If I were to buy another ZTR today, I would have to reevaluate all brands on how they are made today. Hustler, Gravely and Skaggs would be at the top of my list since dealers are nearby. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/05/full-8162-420076-ztr2.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/05/full-8162-420077-ztr1.jpg)
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
[Re: Tru_texan36]
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05/09/24 07:54 PM
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wow, some of those are "pricey"!!! any recommendations for something not quite as outrageously expensive that might work?
the 4-5 acres is what I think is the whole area, might be slightly less ... I think something like a 54" mid level ZT would likely work well but still take a few hours. I just don't see them dropping $10k plus on one.
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
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05/09/24 09:16 PM
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tell them to buy a hustler. 50-60" with a kawasaki engine. least expensive good mower you can buy.
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
[Re: Tru_texan36]
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05/09/24 09:28 PM
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Depending on the layout of the property, could get a finish mower to put on the tractor. Might leave a lot more weedeating to do though and won’t be as fast but it’ll be cheaper
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
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05/10/24 02:19 AM
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Depending on the layout of the property, could get a finish mower to put on the tractor. Might leave a lot more weedeating to do though and won’t be as fast but it’ll be cheaper LOL ... like the one I just sold in the classifieds ... the tractor is too heavy and would rut the yard area too much.
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
[Re: Poppa]
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05/10/24 02:19 AM
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tell them to buy a hustler. 50-60" with a kawasaki engine. least expensive good mower you can buy.
will check into these, thanks!
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
[Re: TPACK]
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05/10/24 02:46 AM
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This is my 2018 Hustler Fastrak 54 with 200 hours on it. I just gave it a thorough going over and 200 hr. service and all that goes with it. Took deck off, cleaned underneath removed spindles and pulleys. Releveled deck with front of deck @1/4" lower than back. Sanded a few rusty spots and painted/ touched up with a Rust-Oleum paint. Mower has been great for my 2 acres and even tested it at the dear lease last year cutting dead winter rye that was probably 18" but it was laid down and dead by the end of summer. I haven replaced anything on it since new. Filters and fluids are all I have been out. If I were to buy another ZTR today, I would have to reevaluate all brands on how they are made today. Hustler, Gravely and Skaggs would be at the top of my list since dealers are nearby. This is what I have except it’s a newer year model. Blades and oil is all I’ve done so far but mine only has 60 hours… sand is hell on blades. It’s been to the ranch and mowed a mesquite bush or 100 too, I run over whatever it will go over.
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
[Re: Tru_texan36]
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05/10/24 03:17 AM
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I mow 4 acres...it sucks. ~ 3hrs. 61" Skag Turf Tiger II.
In my opinion, if you have that much lawn to mow don't skimp on the size or quality of the mower. In July and August when it seems like the temperature and humidity are fighting each other for the top spot you just want to get the job done asap.
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
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05/10/24 04:14 AM
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Depending on the layout of the property, could get a finish mower to put on the tractor. Might leave a lot more weedeating to do though and won’t be as fast but it’ll be cheaper LOL ... like the one I just sold in the classifieds ... the tractor is too heavy and would rut the yard area too much. Too heavy? Mine does work in the yard area every week with a brush hog on the back. My neighbor brings his 5608 through the yard every now and then. Ain’t nobody leaving ruts. Damn zero turn left worse ruts yesterday mowing than the tractor did going through the yard to brush hog the pasture.
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
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05/10/24 02:32 PM
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Skag Turf Tiger 2 and mow 4 acers. If you have uneven areas or tight areas go with a 52" cut. I wanted the Cheeta 60" but dealer explained the details and glad I went with 52". I'll never mow as fast as the Cheeta can go so that selling point is moot. The big bad a$$ Turf tiger is just a beast and really for serious commercial work. Turf Tiger 2 has been great, 4 years running it.
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
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05/10/24 02:57 PM
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3 Hustlers on this property. My son (who worked on small engines and mowers for 2.5 years at a dealership, bought one of their trade-in commercial mowers , a 2017 Hyper drive with a 39hp B&S Vanguard . Quite a beast . Read about itI have a 2015 SDX 54" (700 hrs) and a 2011 48" Fastrak (600hrs). Both are good mowers with Kawasaki motors. I will say the SDX has had to have the blade mandrels changed out and a new set of bearings on one of the front spinner wheels and that was disappointing.
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Re: Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
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05/10/24 08:41 PM
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tell them to buy a hustler. 50-60" with a kawasaki engine. least expensive good mower you can buy.
will check into these, thanks! go to the dealers in your area and ask about trade ins/refurb models they may have or get. worth a shot if you want one of the good ones but not at retail. I am just glad the owners buy the equipment here.
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