Mid mount ZTR-replace WB?

[cut-rite]

I am currently mowing with 2 Walkers and 1 walk behind for the banks that I can't do with the Walkers. In the name of production I want to get a mid mount ztr(maybe Dixie or Exmark) My question is can I get rid of the walk behind-are the mid mounts better on hills than the front mount Walker, or do I still need the W.B. for hills? Also, the only decent dealers that are near me carry Toro,Scag,Husqvarna and Kubota- I know that a dixie is fast but since I dont have local parts should I get something else? I do all my own repair work so parts are my concern. Thanks, Brad

[Grassman]

Brad, keep your walkbehind for the hills. Take a look at the Toro,s. They are the same if not better than the Exmarks. Personally, I have a BobcatZ that was $1200 less than comparible Lazer and I love it. Good luck, Russ

[gene gls]

I can mow more places easyer with my Walker than I can with my wb-48". Hustler short cut with the upper cut deck and bac-vac would be my choice for a mid mount.

Gene

[TJLC]

Nothing against riders, but I have some slopes that I know I would not put a rider on. I think a rider for flat areas and a w/b for everywhere else would work ok. I personaly would rather just pull one machine off the trailer,mow and be done with it, instead of riding and then loading the rider and then using a w/b and then loading it up. A velke on your w/b would also help. This is all just one man's opinion.

[Shack]

keep the WB, get a ZTR,and give one of the Walkers.

[lawnman_scott]

Do you like your walker? they look like they are built pretty good, and i have thought about getting one, but everyone seems to like the chopper better.

[RB]

I would also tell you to keep the wb. I was thinking on the same lines and trying to leave my wb off the trailer, but...?

Russ - I'm thinking about a bobcat z 48" 19hp kaw. I think I could get it for about 5,400. Is it really a good product?

Thanx Russ

Ron

[slabpile]

Hey cut rite
I just ordered a toro z from uion farm. theyhave been god to me in the past. very reliable. thier is a exmark dealer in warren and in bangor.

[cut-rite]

Lawnman, Yes walkers are great if your going to bag, but I think dixies are faster if you dont need to bag.

Slabpile, Yes Union farm is the dealer I use,did you get your toro on cutters day? If so were you the guy that was dealing with Craig at agout 9:30 while I was waiting?
I didnt count the Exmark dealer in Bangor because I would hate to have to depend on them for anything important.
How's the one in Warren? Brad

[Grassman]

RB, I think the Bobcat is a great machine. I have a 23hp Kawasaki with a 61" deck that I bought in January. I paid $8200 for it. It's not quite as fast as a Lazer or a Dixie but it's built tough and leaves a great cut. Only have about 100hrs on it now but no problems with her so far. Russ

[slabpile]

cut rite
no that was not me. I did not get there till after 11:00. I was one of the two people racing the mid mounts with another guys for fun. the one in warren is ok. I would like union much better. Sold the one that they brought for me too see before i got there. oh well. what are you going to end getting do you think. also did you end up going to new england grows? I went down for a day but snow was comming so i did not email you back sorry.

[cut-rite]

Slabpile, I haven't decided what I want to get yet...need to check out some more before I commit. I wanted to go used but haven't found anything. No I didnt go to N.E.G. chance of snow so I couldn't risk it. BTW who won the race at Union,I must have just missed you I spent all my money and left about 11:00.
Brad

[slabpile]

i lost. 17hp toro vs 26hp kobota. i wanted the free broom so i ordered now. how much are you looking to spend? I'll let you know if there are any around here. I have john deers i looking to get rid of. but i hope you get something better than that.

[cut-rite]

Back to the question at hand anyone using a mid mount on hills? Is there anything else I should consider?
Thanks Brad

[JML]

RB, i have the zt219. 48inch w/ the 19 kawi. It is a great machine, but if i were to do it again, i would have gotten the bigger engine. The 19 hp powers it fine but I think a larger engine might be nicer. Mine has about 600 hours on it, and it runs great. Some guys around here have had problems with the electrical systems, but not me..