Ztr Mower Help

[re151731]

HELLO ALL! 1 AM NEW TO THE SITE AND WAS HOPING TO ACQUIRE SOME HELP IN SELECTING A ZTR MOWER.I WILL BE CUTTING 3 ACRES OF GRASS WITH SEVERAL TREES,OBSTACLES. I HAVE STARTED RESEARCHING MOWERS AND WAS CONFUSED IF I SHOULD BITE THE BULLET AND GO FOR A COMMERCIAL UNIT, OR A RESIDENTIAL. BEEN LOOKING AT THE JOHN DEERE 717A, A BIT PRICEY!! WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST WAY TO GO WITHIN A 5,000 DOLLAR BUDGET.

[CBB]

Exmark Lazer CT

44" cut 18hp Kohler. Unit sells right around 5K. Would be a perfect fit for a 3 acre premium residential property.

[re151731]

Do you think the JD 717 with a 48 inch deck is worth it?

[keegan99usa]

Was in the same boat earlier this year. Got into a Husqvarna ZTR 48" deck with a Kawasaki engine. This came with a bagger unit all said and done with tax was $4009. I have used it only 3 times so far, but it cuts my 3 1/2 acres in about 2 hours. WE have numerous trees and landscaping. It used to take 4 1/2 hours with my 44" Kubota garden tractor. You can do a google search for online dealers or find one locally from the Husky website. Kimco has a website showing free shipping with that bagger also (at least it used to, haven't been there in a while)

Good Luck

Keegan

[ccorts]

I had same situation. After much research I went with the Hustler 52/20 Fastrak and have zero regrets. It is a great cutting machine and does the job real quick. Pretty much a commercial unit for around 5k. The power is impressive!

[philbarb]

Check out Dixie Chopper Silver Eagles. They are considered as being "Light Commercial" i.e. they are built much stronger than the "homeowner" equipment. I really enjoy mine.

Phil

[soilsample]

what philbarb said......

ps. It is rude to TYPE IN ALL CAPS.

[blaze347]

I agree with ccorts..the HUSTLER is a great mower. I own one and love it!!

[re151731]

Thanks for the replies, how would you rate JD 717 vs the Exmark 52 inch deck with a 23hp Koehlor..

[mowhigh]

The JD is very good (but pricey, as you indicated). The ExMark and others are also pretty good. I demoed about 11 on my very rough terrain and settled on the Country Clipper. The near-commercial duty JAZee models should run $4-5k (all have rugged, easy flip-up decks and Kawi/Kohler option). If you want to go full-commercial, check out the CC Charger; it starts at just over $5500 and adds 24x12 tires, pivoting front axle and a standard hydro oil cooler. I went with the 23hp/52" with the joystick (try it for more than 15 minutes and you'll be hooked). Good luck!