Gravely pro150 vs. Toro Proline

[KD'sLawns]

Have any of you ever used the Gravely Pro150, 50" deck with 14hp Kawasaki. Or the Toro Proline 48" fixed deck with the 15hp Kohler? I am looking at both of these models and I need some advice on which is a better mower. I only need a fixed deck as where I live everything is flat and do not have to worry too much about scalping.

[scottb]

I can't speak for the Gravely but I really like mine Proline 48" with the Kolher 15hp engine. Mine runs like a charm. This is also the same mower as the Exmark Metro 48" minus the T-Bar steering that I also really like.
But my advice is to demo both and several more and find a dealer you really like. Good luck with your decision.

[geogunn]

I have demoed the gravley a while back but I really don't remember what my opinion was. (DUH!)

HOWEVER, they are very popular in my area, probably as a result of having a full time gravely dealer that I get real good reports on.

one complaint that I hear on this forum all the time is that the belt drive system on the gravely performs poorly in wet conditions. I doubt this will bother you in NM.

also, there have been some negative cut quality opinions posted.

personally, I can recommend the 14 KAW.

good luck.

GEO

[Richard Martin]

If you plan on cutting any serious grass skip over the 50" 14 hp deck. I have considerable experience with this combo and I have spent almost as much money modifying mine as I did on the mower. The 14 is just not enough to power this machine. You might note in my tagline that I took the 14 off of mine and replaced it with a 17. The 14 works great on my 36" Exmark though.

[Mark]

I agree with Richard 14hp just not enough if the grass gets out of control,as far as the fixed or floating decks i prefer fixed decks,if you know how to use them you don't have to worry about scalping. Marks Mowing Service

[UrbanEarth]

I have a 150 with a 16hp Kohler. Good motor (it's an older one!) and good machine. I have never had problems with the belts slipping and have cut in some pretty serious rain. If you have the budget, I would reccomend that you look at the hydro. I would buy that if I have to replace this machine.

Alan

[landscaper3]

You will LOVE!!!! the Toro T-Bar stearing controls 1/2 the fatigue and real nice response demo them both to get an idea. I have small fingers and hands and did not like the Exmark, Scag or Encore I demo'd all for 1hr min. and found hard to reach controls and arthritus didnt help then tried the Toro only took 3 minutes and was loaded on trailer. All the other mowers im sure are great machines but with my limitations only one was in that catagory!

[jannan]

Tested the 150 Pro last year. A little underpowered & kept throwing drive belts(3 times in the 1&1/2 hours that I used it). Didn't buy it!