72" 0r 60"

[wriken]

I currently have a 48" w/b, a 60" ztr and a older 72" front mount Hustler. I told my dealer that I want to get another 60"er, but he did'nt have one in stock with the Donaldson's filter kit on it, told him thats the kind I wanted. Anyways He calls me to today and said he had 3 72"er come in and would sell for the same price as a 60"er. What do I do, my average lawn size is 32000 to 182,000 sq ft, a couple smaller. Would you guys go for it or stick with a 60"er. The future I see myself Probably bidding more towards the larger property's, and I don't think scalping will be a problem with my current clients. Also what do you know about the Generac motor, in this case 28 hp running a 72". What do you think?:confused:

[AGG Lawn Maintenance]

I used to have a Hustler 400 with the High lift bac vac. I still have one Hustler 60" mower. If I were you I would invest in the 72" being you plan to get even bigger lawns anyway. Why not get more bang for the buck. As far as the engine do you research. Only you will know whats best for your company. Good luck.
Travis

[Green Pastures]

Bigger is better within reason.

If you're doing flat open properties, go for it. If you've got hills and dips and slopes I'd go 62".

[wriken]

The more I think about it, I will probably go with the 72". I will still have the 60" and 48"er. Your right bigger is better, most of the time.

Anybody got any scoop on the generac, did a search but did'nt help much, only thing that sticks in my head is that one of the mower manufactures decided not to go with generac, wonder why?

[rodfather]

It's amazing the difference between a 60" and 72" machine. We have 3 of each and the 72"s can really go through some real estate in no time. Go for the 72" IMO. And btw, good luck!

[fox]

I agree with AGG.

[wriken]

I've decided to go with the 72", pick it up tomorrow am, I will post pics when I get it. Things are looking good, nailed 2 more 2 acre jobs and had to look at 2 more.

[tiedeman]

Originally posted by wriken
I've decided to go with the 72", pick it up tomorrow am, I will post pics when I get it. Things are looking good, nailed 2 more 2 acre jobs and had to look at 2 more.

pick me one up at Gene's while you are over there;)

[wriken]

Picked the 72"er up
side view

[wriken]

Deck/front axle, notice how they beef the front axle up.

[wriken]

28 hp generac

[wriken]

Rollers, for stripping, standard equipment on Cubs/Lesco's

[Tvov]

Originally posted by wriken


Anybody got any scoop on the generac, did a search but did'nt help much, only thing that sticks in my head is that one of the mower manufactures decided not to go with generac, wonder why?

I know Generac builds ALOT of generators, and as far as I know they work fine.

I don't know if Generac actually builds their own motors, or just re-badges someone else's.

[wriken]

Front view
Got a special buy, $6999.00 before tax. I know I know your going to say you get what you pay for.:p but they work for me. Geez, can't wait till grass now.

[wriken]

Forgot to tell everyone, I won't be back till sunday afternoon, going on a gambling trip to west end of the state. Will answer ?'s then if any:)

[The Lawn Boy Pro]

Dont worry, I got a "You get what you pay for" in my shop too. Same here also, works fine for me!!! Only one ? for ya: If it manual or electric clutch?

[The Lawn Boy Pro]

Heres the "beast"

[wriken]

Originally posted by The Lawn Boy Pro
Dont worry, I got a "You get what you pay for" in my shop too. Same here also, works fine for me!!! Only one ? for ya: If it manual or electric clutch?

Its a electric
Here is the old and new. Probably be putting vac on the big one, maybe for the fall.

[turfman59]

Congrats on the new purchase, now I understand where all the competition comes from looking at that mower makes people want to buzz around on a Z all day.....what is the deck depth and who is your dealer ? I am over in Evart

[wriken]

I believe it's 5"s, the dealer is Gene's Truck Sales, ask for Greg, There good people.

[tiedeman]

yup turfman, listen to wriken...both him and I use Gene's. The best service & the best deals anywhere.

[columbiaplower]

I love my 72 incher's........they spend alot more time off the trailer than the 60's even on small properties.
Oh and emark is the way to go..........Simply the Best;)

[FrankenScagMachines]

Originally posted by columbiaplower

Oh and emark is the way to go..........Simply the Best;)

No, Scag's are "Simply the Best", eXmark's - "Nobody does it better". haha :p ;)

[proenterprises]

where did you get that z, how much was it (if you dont mind me asking)

it works ok for you?

thanks

[turfman59]

where is Genes at anyways, if you dont mind sending a good dealer my way....

[wriken]

Coleman, about 10 miles east of Clare