exmark 48metro hp

[dmk395]

Is it worth spending the extra $500 or so on the Exmarkhp, or does the 48 metro work fine?

[Esby]

I had to make the same decision just a year ago when I was in the market for a walkbehind. I believe made the right decision and got the HP. The HP has larger wheels, with less side walls, which makes hilly terrain more easily manuverable. But mostly why I bought the HP over the regular metro is because of the deck. I didn't want to have to screw around with spacers and bolts everytime I changed the deck height. Just four pins, easy as that with the HP. Also a floating deck beats the fixed deck any day, less scalping!! In my opinion, you are already spending a small chunk of change, why not put just a little more into your investment and get the most out of it in the field. You wont regret it. Good Luck with you decision.

[dmk395]

Come on need a few more responses!

[Kevin]

I have the hp also and would recomend spending the extra money it will be worth it, especially when you need to raise or lower the deck!

[oneEXMARKfan]

The HP is the only way I would ever go. Had a fixed-deck Deere for along time...Wouldn't go back.

[joshua]

hey i have both the metro and the hp.the metro is getting sold this year the extra $500 is well worth it. i wish i would of never bought the metro and just gotten 2 hps.

[Island Lawn]

I have the 48" Metro HP & love it! (15hp kaw)

It's more $ for LOTS of reasons! I consider it a bargain!

BTW: I just had the mulch kit put on yesterday. If I had it to do over again, I would have ordered the 48 w mulch on it! I think this is definately the way to go!

BTW BTW: FLOATING DECK!!!!!!!!!!

[Scape Sculptor]

I have 2 48" Metro, I think that they do just fine. I don't mind the spacers and clip pins... How often does one need to raise and lower a deck anyways. Only benefit that would mean much to me is that the HP deck floats. I mow high anyways , so I don't see any scalping. It's a very cost effective machine. Someday, I will graduate to a hydro and a ZTR. I think it is a personal preferance and a pocket book issue. I want to many other toys that I could spend the extra $500 on at least for now. Just my $.02

[dmk395]

Thanks for the advice everyone. After hearing this I purchased the HP today. Will have it in about a week.