Wright Stander info

[Paradise Yard Service]

Does anybody own a Wright Stander? I can't get much info on the web. Thanks

[Lawnworks]

Try http://www.alamia.com for prices. I have heard they are good, but one particular deck size scalps alot. I am not sure which.

[Paradise Yard Service]

Thanks Lawnworks! I checked the website and I like what I see. Seems like the dealer I went to while in Tacoma last spring could'nt say much about customer satisfaction on Stander mowers but I like the concept of no sulkies.

[MRPLOW]

I've got a stander and like it a lot. I paid $4300.00 for 52 inch with 16hp B&S. I will probably get a bigger engine next year. I don't have much scalping problems but I usually mow at 3 inches. It could go a little faster though. Mine cost about the same as a walkbehind hydro, and I believe it is much faster than a hydro walkbehind.

[turfman99]

I operated and mowed with both units on Friday at a Field Day. The Dane is a far superior unit for many reasons. I hope to have a complete review posted on my web site in the next couple of days.

[BRL]

I have a 48" Stander & love it. The 61" is the one that I heard has the scalping problems. I know a guy with 3 of the Danes and he can give you a list of why the Wright is better, so it sounds like it can go both ways. He already made whatever deal on the Danes so he's keeping them for now and told me he might switch to the Stander when they're paid for. I think its just like the Lazer vs Chopper argument, both of these mowers have their fans too.

[PLS]

That Super Surfer is a nice mower. If you change the height of cut much I would sure look at one first. BRL: Is that list about the Super Surfer or a standard model Dane? Would sure like to hear his reasons though. I have been looking at both for a few months now.

PLS

[tpirobert]

I have 61' Stander and love it. Yes, you can scalp if you don't pay attention to what you are doing. I used to think 61" deck was big...but it's not. I also have 52" Toro Z, but now prefer the Stander most of the year. Now that we're bagging fall leaves, I'm using the Z with a Peco bagger attatchment. However, I can mow a property with the Stander equiped with double blades and the leaves will disapear. No one mower is "perfect" for all properties. If you want more info from Wright Stander I can give you email address of their national sales rep.

[Paradise Yard Service]

Thanks for the replies. I didn't know of another brand that made stander mowers and the surfer model has alot to offer as well. I will mull over it as I have lots of time to think about purchasing. This would get me started and time will prove what will be the best choice. Hawaii does not sell either one to my knowledge and most here don't go beyond a standard 21' WB.
Kevin
Paradise Yard Service

[JimVelke]

Here are some key things that make the Stander superior to the Super Surfer:
The stander has better weight distribution than the SS. Try crossing a steep hill or backing up a hill with the SS.
Also when turning on flat ground the excessive front weight of the SS makes the back end slide too much. It does this for the same reason that when your child stands on the front of a shopping cart, you find that you have to slide the back end around in order to steer.
Look at the structure and thickness of the steel on both machines and then look at the warranty.

[mlc]

I own a 48" Stander with 17hp Kawasaki engine. Great machine reliable machine. I've always used walk behind mowers and now wished that I switched to the standers when they first came out a few years back. After logging some time on one of these style mowers, you'll find that they are nearly as versatile as a walk behind and a whole lot less work. For me they've made mowing enjoyable again, only wish I had bought one sooner. steve.

[Paradise Yard Service]

Thanks Jim & Steve!
Thats just what I wanted to hear. From someone who has used one and can give there professional opinion. I'll be moving to Sacremento Ca. next year and think that a Stander would do well for me once I can get some accounts established. Its just too hot there to be using a walk-behind of any kind! Mahalo! (Thanks)

Kevin

P.S. Jim I just read your post on the Stander vs Super Surfer situation and appretiate your input greatly! I personally like the Stander alot as I had a chance to see one in Tacoma last spring and couldn't stop thinking about it. I only wish I had one 10 years ago here in Hawaii!

P.Y.S.

[Edited by Paradise Yard Service on 12-23-2000 at 07:28 AM]

[moonarrow]

I have owned a Stander for two years and compared it to the surfer before I bought it and liked it better, I love my stander and it is perfect for a lot of situations, I will be purchasing a DC but will keep my stander also, after using a walk behind for several years the stander is quicker and more manuverable,and does a great job of cutting and stripping, and with the double blades does a good job of mulching. good luck with your decision

[geogunn]

Originally posted by moonarrow
...I love my stander and it is perfect for a lot of situations, I will be purchasing a DC but will keep my stander also...

...after using a walk behind for several years the stander is quicker and more manuverable...

moonarrow--help me out with this one....

first, if the stander is so great, what's up with the chopper?

second, surely you can't be serious when you say that a wright stander is more manuverable than a walk behind.

as for manuverable, I'm sure they are versatile but "more manuverable?"

many thanks, merry Christmas.

GEO

[moonarrow]

the purppopse for purchasing a DC is for doing larger properties faster and as far as manuverable of the stander if you use a walkbehind with a sulkie then you will be longer than a stander making it harder to get in and out of tighter spaces for the stander is only 52" long, as far as quickness moving forward and then reversing is instantaneous and turning around in tight areas is a breeze the stander is great on small properties and is good on large yards but I justwant to be able to do them faster I will be using both of them

[geogunn]

thanks moona.... I can understand your point a whole lot better now. especially about the WB and the sulky.

GEO