What are you paying for a Rider ?

[Bunton Guy]

Most all Z riders here being major brands like Toro, bobcat, Great Dane, Bunton, Hustler , Encore, Gravely, Scag...and more this is the average ...for what we pay in charlotte nc for a rider
52-54" cut 18-23hp motor $6,500
60-62" cut 23-26hp motor $6,900-7,200 All the dealers always stress about how much these are suposed to be sold for (8,500) but they never sell them for that much so I dont know why they always talk about list prices and stuff...so what are you guys paying for your Z riders.

[MOW ED]

Walker around 10,500 for a GHS w a 26 EFI

My other dealer has a Toro Z w 27HP Kawi LC w/72" deck for just over 7k. I just need a trailer to put it on.

[Bunton Guy]

Are you serious 72" liquid cooled kawi for right over 7 grand...let me know where they are and how much and ill pick up a few ! thats a good deal that would go for over 8 grand down here.

[MOW ED]

It was a floor model that was at my dealer last month, I had the m look it up. I don't think it was a demo but they may have used it for that by now. The 72 is a monster but it sure can cut grass. I'll e-mail you the dealer as to not conflict with any rules.

[GreenStar]

7k for a z master man,my 60" 23 kaw was $7999

[Southern Lawns]

60" Exmark Lazer Z 23 Kawasaki.......$6,900
A fair deal IMHO.

[JJ Lawn]

Walker 48" GHS w/ 26hp EFI

$10,004.36

Jim

Disclaimer: Thats what I paid for mine.

[strickdad]

5500.00 for a 48 dane with 19hp kaw.

[BobbyBcuttin]

$8,600 for my 27 lc 61 inch scag.

[Richard Martin]

$8700 for my 60" 25 Koh Dixie.

[hustlers]

hustler shortcut 23 hp
with 48 mulching deck
and 54 side dis.
and bagger
$8100.00

walker 20 hp 48 with thatcher
took home at 9668.00

John deere 185
a steal at $ 900
1985 murray $$$150.00 cheap

[bruces]

5999 Plus tax for Toro Z149 w/ 23hp Kaw

[David Gretzmier]

bout 8500 for husler z . Dave g

[Esby]

2001 Exmark Lazer Z HP 52"/23hp Kaw
2 extra sets of blades
Exmark Mulch kit and mulching blades.
$6,325

[RMDoyon]

Walker 26EFI w/48"GHS
Low-profile tires
single wide tail wheel
tail wheel lock
9.5 bushel catcher
lights
manual deck lift

$10,300

Roger

[WREBELMACHINE]

Last d/c we bought was xxw2500 72" for $ 9200.

Just purchased a 27hp l/q 72" bladerunner for $9700. and a 32hp diesel 72" bladerunner for $13,300.00

[Esby]

I've never heard of a bladerunner.........are they good machines? Do they have a website?

[Eric ELM]

Originally posted by WREBELMACHINE
Just purchased a 27hp l/q 72" bladerunner for $9700. and a 32hp diesel 72" bladerunner for $13,300.00

I also wonder about a website. If not, can you scan a picture in a brochure or take some and post them?

[WREBELMACHINE]

ESBY and ERIC ELM

I personally think that this is the first machine that is going to give d/c some true competition in the area of the combination of performance without breakdowns. The machine has by far the best hydralic drive system that I have ever seen in a commercial mower! I am also impressed brakes and how simple of a design it is very similar to my d/c's. About the only thing that I am not sure that I like a 100% or not is the hydralic deck lift. But the rest of the machine is outstanding!

ERIC

It is raining today but when it quits I will take some pictures of one of the machines and try to post a few pictures!

By the way for all of you EXMARK, ENCORE, SCAG ETC. users I am not saying any of these machines are bad, I have just found with the d/c's and the bladerunner the simplier the design of the machine the less goes wrong.

[TLS]

2k1 eXmark Lazer LC 27hp Kawi 60" cut: $8495.00

[Lawn Services]

In july bought

Yazoo/kees 61" 25hp kolher comand pro $7999
yazoo/Kess 48" 17hp Kawi. $5999

[Wasuellc]

I just bought a Yazoo Kees ZT Mini Max...48" 17 hp kawasaki v twin for $5400. Does a great job.

[Allyn]

My Toro Z master list for $12500.00. I paid $5000.00. It is a 48" deck. And for my lawns here it is big enough. I am not sure of the size of the motor. It is a Kaw. But this has the bager on the back. It is similar to Walker. The wheels are bigger than Walkers. It has been a good machine. I think I will go for the Dane, 36" deck. That way I can get through those 36" gates.


Allyn

[awm]

2250 for lazer 52 w 20 kohler 800 hrs

[MuskTurfKing]

Bought a 5HP 26" Coast to Coast rear-engine rider that worked for $60. It's fun to use. Actually has a decent cut....It has to be about 30 years old. (I DON'T use it as anything, it's just for fun)
;)

Hank

[lee b]

Deere M665, 60" deck 25hp. kohler, $7400.00. Has been a great machine so far.:D

[iski3d]

$8700 for a 2k1 27hp liquid cooled 60" lazer 2 weeks ago-guess i live in an expensive area!

[Andy Lewis]

Hi! My Kubota ZD-18 Diesel 54"Deck was $ 8600.00 (heck of alot cheaper than my ex-wife) Thanks! Andy.

[eslawns]

Husky 48" 18hp Kawi $5165.

Can't say enough good things about it.

I use it where it was never designed to go. It makes a beautiful finish cut, but I've used it to mow brush tall enough that I could barely see over. I'll probably get another one next year as a dedicated bagger.

Andy Lewis:

Disposing of my ex-wife was over $50k and that didn't cover the expenses during the serviceable life (7 years) somewhere around $125k. That $50k was the best $$ I ever spent! :D

[JEF_HEB]

I've just started shopping here in Baton Rouge.

Here's a sample of what I've found. All you have to do is add 10% sales tax here and you can take it home.....................

Some are walk behinds, some are riders. All are commercial grade.

John Deere GS45 (14hp kawasaki / belt-drive / 48" deck) $3,499

John Deere HD45 (14hp kawasaki / hydro-drive / 48" deck) $4,200

Scag SW48A (17hp kawasaki / belt drive / 48" Advantage deck) $2,650

Scag SWZ48A (17hp kawasaki / hydro-drive / 48" Advantage deck) $3,700

Scag STT52A-23CH (Turf Tiger / 23hp Kohler Command / 52" advantage deck) $7,300

Dixie Chopper XF2200-50 Flatlander ( 23 cyl. 23hp / 50" deck) $8,500

Exmark METRO M36 (13hp Kohler Command / belt drive / 36" deck) $1,999

Exmark Metro M48 (15hp Kohler Command / belt drive / 48" deck) $2,479

[Albemarle Lawn]

The three 260Z machines I have purchased as follows:


Sept. 2001, Gravely 260Z w/ Kawasaki 25 & 60" cut $6500.00
Bought from a homeowner who bought too much machine. 15 hours on the clock. (and no sales tax since not bought from dealer).

Aug 2000, Gravely 260Z w/ Kohler 25 & 72" cut, $7800.00 with 20 hours on clock. Paid sales tax, total about $8200.00

Apr. 1999, Gravely 260Z w/ Kohler 25 & 60" cut, $7300.00 with 2 hours on clock. Paid sales tax, total about $7500.00

Ken

[Eric ELM]

Albemarle Lawn

Since you have both Kaw and Kohler 25 hp engines on two machines with the same size cut, how does the Kaw and the Kohler compare in power, fuel consumption, noise, ect.

There has been a lot of discussion on this, so I'm interested in hearing from you on this, since you own both.

[Albemarle Lawn]

Just bought the Kawasaki with 15 hours and haven't cut grass. The Kawi sputters and billows black smoke. The previous owner replaced plugs twice, and they are now fouled. The oil has also been fouled in 5 hours. It is at the dealer being fixed. I'm sure it is a simple problem.

The Kohler (1999) has about 1800 hours and has had no problems. Oil is changed at 300 hour intervals with Mobil1 synthetic. Has had occasional valve chatter but runs well.

The other Kohler (2000) has about 500 hours, again no problems. Oil was changed at 100 hours and again at 400 hours.

Both Kohlers experience after-run if 87 octane gas is used. On a hot day, you switch the motor off and it keeps chugging.

I like the sound of the Kohlers, they sound more robust, the Kawi sounds like a really loud electric motor.

Ken


Will update on the Kawasaki as time goes on.

[landscaper3]

Walker 26EFI 48" GHS- 9.5 power dump, light kit, speedup kit, tail lock and cushen seat $9,998.00

Walker 26 EFI 48" GHS-9.5 manual bagger, light kit, speedup kit, tail lock and cushen seat $9,499.00

Walker 25hp 48" GHS-9.5 manual dump, light kit, speedup kit, tail lock and learned my lesson stock seat $7,999.00 (demo 22hrs)

Toro Z255 zmaster, 25hp, 62" cut ligh kit and suspesion seat $7,795.00

Toro 48" hydro walk behind, full floater deck with toro sulky $4100.00

[Runner]

It's funny how those 27 LC Lazers are still cheaper than the EFI model. I paid 9300 out the door for my EPS unit in late Spring of 2000. It seems like by now, especially with the demand caused by the trend toward LC, the price on the LC would be more expensive for the newer model.

[cp]

2000 Exmark Lazer Z 60" $ 7500.00

Exmark Metro 36" with mulching kit, $ 1999.00

[Guido]

I saw a nice Snapper rider on E-bay the other day for only $100 delivered any where in the world. I already got the best Craftsman in town though, I don't need another rider. One of you guys want to check it out though.

;)

[scottlawns]

just picked my new walker 48in GHS with 20hp for 8,195