bobcat ztr

[danlawnser]

I was wondering if any of you all have seen or driven the new bobcat z with the diesel engine. Also do you have any prices on these machines? thanks for the help

[Mowingman]

About 3 weeks ago my dealer loaned me a Bobcat diesel with 60" deck to try for a few days. I currently have a 6 year old Bobcat with 22hp Kohler and 60" deck as well as a 25hp/60" JD, and a 72"/28hp diesel Grasshopper. So, I compared it to these machines. In my opinion, the new Bobcat is under powered. The 2 cyl diesel has no "guts". My old Bobcat mowed thick, wet, weeds and grass better than the new diesel. The diesel bogged down often and i had to slow way down to mow the heavy stuff with it. Also, the 2 cyl. Yanmar is VERY !!! noisy. You must wear ear plugs to run this machine. The dealer said the 3 cyl. Yanmar is smoother and quiter,but it is not yet avail on the Bobcat.I was all set to buy the demo unit if it had performed well,but, Itook it back. I would not recommend it.:(

[awm]

you gonna break my buddys heart he just bought it last wk.
course he has been usine a turf something or other front mt
so hes probably in love w the bobcat by now.

[PrimeGreen Lawn]

:confused:

The man that got me into the business started with a 60" Bobcat. Had it for 2 years and the frame literally cracked on him. I'm not trying to slam the Bobcat line of products, but after hearing that I went for the Lazers. My $.02

Scott

[SMB]

We have a 19 HP 48" Bob-Cat, and it's very well made, not cheaply built. The frame is very rugged, and the cage around the back of the engine compartment is also.

The man that got me into the business started with a 60" Bobcat. Had it for 2 years and the frame literally cracked on him. I'm not trying to slam the Bobcat line of products, but after hearing that I went for the Lazers. My $.02

You didn't mention what model that was, or even where the frame cracked, OR if this guy was really rough on his equipment...

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[Finecut]

A good friend of mine has a three year old Bob Cat ZTR 61", with a 25 hp Kohler. He has 500+ hours on that machine, and no problems with the mower at all. The only problem he has had, pertained to the Kohler engine, it periodically knocks and sounds like it about to come apart.
He also has a Ferris IS 61", with a 23 hp Kawi, that has 400+ hours without any major problems. He feels the Bob Cat is much better built than the Ferris, but much prefers the ride of the Ferris. He also thinks the cut of the Bob Cat is superior to the Ferris. I forgot to mention, he is big, 6'4" tall and weighs 375lbs. The frame of both mowers were intact as of yesterday.

[Mowingman]

I failed to mention in my previous post that Ilove my old 60"/22hp Bobcat. It has taken a real beating over the past 5 years and never lets me down. Only repair I have ever made is to replace wheel bearings on both front wheels.:)

[onboard2]

I'm planning on buying a bobcat ztr. I currently have a Ransome 54 " hydro walk behind 17hp Kaw (great machine)!!. I am having trouble deciding between the 61 or 52. Anybody have any suggestions ? I am concerned that some of my residential customers might not like the 61 in their yard. However I have some larger residential properties that would go a lot quicker with the 61. What about cut quality anybody see a difference ? Is it worth the 1400 difference. The dealer says the 61 has a heavier frame and wider tires.
Thanks this is a great group

[Grassman]

You've got to be really rough to crack the frame on a Bobcat. I know because I demand alot from my equipment and Bobcat is all I run. Are they not using the 3cyl Vangaurd (Dihatsu) anymore?

[Flex-Deck]

I love my yanmar diesels in my 455's (JD) and if you can get a Bobcat with a yanmar, go for it because that will be the last mower you may need to own. (See our sponsor forum flex-deck)

[Propdoc]

I was checking up on the Bobcats and correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the ZT-120 look a lot like a Walker. The photo of the Bobcat wasn't a good one granted but basically the only apparent difference was the color, green vs. yellow. Does anyone else know much about the similarities.