Z or Super Z

[markindetroit]

I am going to buy a ZTR within the next 3 weeks. I've narrowed down my search to buying a Hustler. But I am trying to determine if it is worth spending the extra to get the Super Z over the Z.
I am a residential owner with 6.25 acres of somewhat flat, somewhat rough terain. No house or struture yet on the property, but will over the next 3 years. Plan on building a walk out so I will be building in some hills and such.
Please let me know if the Super Z is over kill or not. I only want to buy one mower to last me years and want the least amount of problems as possible. Any input is welcome.

[mowerconsultant]

Not over kill.
The added features in the Super Z will benefit your exact situation.
The added speed will make quick work of the mowing time.
The suspension seat is standard and will help your ride on the rougher parts of the lawn.
The larger 21cc pumps (compared to 10cc in the Hustler Z) will have more torque to the wheel motors when working on hills.
The std hydro cooler will help keep the hydros extra cool when working on any hills you may add in the future.
All the above features make the Super Z the right mower for your future home and estate.
I am sure there will be plenty of owners to testify to the added features and production of the Super Z

Pj

[JHE]

If the money is not an issue I agree with PJ. I bought a standard Z but added a suspension seat (I highly reccomend the suspension seat). With the Super Z the suspension seat comes standard. Also, I live on a hill but have some flat spots also. When the grass is high there is some power loss/ loss of speed in my mower (very little but it is noticable). When that happens I wish I had a Super Z. I am only mowing 2+ acres. With over 6 it the Super will give you some noticeable time savings. Good luck.

[lordfam]

I had to make a similar decision about a month ago. I chose the Super Z to cut my five acres for the very reasons PJ listed and I am glad I did.

I know this is a serious piece of equipment and it does a bang-up job on my lawn, but beyond that, it's just plain fun to zoom around with the deck in the transport position. Not that I do that.

[imograss]

Yep, If feasable get the Super. It will not dissapoint you.

[markindetroit]

Lordfam,
How long does it take to cut your 5 acres? and what set up did you buy?

[captken]

When I upgrade I will purchase a Super Z.

For the reasons PJ mentioned.

I have the suspension seat, don't leave home without it!

But seriously though, for you guys buying these

machines for your personal use.

They are seriously well engineered and well though out machines.

Attention to detail...

Form follows function....

Ergonomics......

Simple to maintain.....

Safe.....

And quite possibly, the last mower you will ever have to buy....

Think about that!


:)

[lordfam]

Originally posted by markindetroit
Lordfam,
How long does it take to cut your 5 acres? and what set up did you buy?

I bought the Super Z with a 60" deck. It replaces a Gravely 20G tractor with a 60" belly mower. My cutting time has gone down from 4 1/2 hours to 2 1/2 hours. It may or may not get better as I gain experience in using his kind of equipment. The time savings allows me to cut the grass after I get home from work instead of devoting a weekend afternoon to it, essentially freeing up a full day for other activities.

I also cut down on residual trimming because of the increased maneuverability as compared to the tractor. It's not a significant amount of time, just less work.

[beaubob]

PJ, I actually had a dealer today tell me that the Super didn't perform as well going up hills?? That didn't sound right to me but is seems like every dealer I have talked to always tells a different story...

[mowerconsultant]

The Suer Z is awesome on hills ! it performs 110%, I dont know where the dealer came up with that comment.
The larger pumps and the larger wheel motors, coupled with the best hydro cooling in the industry and the low center on the unit make it by far one of the best handling mid mount Z's on the market.
To my knowledge the only mower that will out hold it that is a mid mount unit is our own ATZ.

Pj

[theservicingdealer]

I think why the dealer says it doesnt perform as well is that most people have the natural reaction when going up hill to give it more hydro when it starts to slow down.It natural but the wrong thing to do.The large pumps are moving much larger volumes of oil then th standard but climb as go or better than a standard z.Just hold them steady or slightly back off and the unit will go flying up the hill!There should be no diffenernce in the way the standrad or super climb hills they are the same basic configuration beside larger pumps , trans cooler and a the great seat!!!
From my expernece as a dealer super sales are a much large portion of our sales than standard z.Almost 2-1 ratio.

[captken]

but...the Hustler Z works well for me in a variety of situations.

From Ghetto slopes. Where beauty is not a concern,.

[captken]

scalping on a suburban slope upscale Memphis.

[Keith]

I've been mowing a long long time and my Super is the best hill-handling machine I have ever owned :cool:

[captken]

high end residential

[captken]

yards after fertilizing and much rain. Lawns measured 8-10 inches growth in just over a week...

Did six 1 acre yards fast, with qwikchute bent, only I didn't know it at the time!

Remember to keep your blades sharp and balanced...

[beaubob]

On the hill thing and the super... I tend to believe you guys here on the forum more than the dealers. I found a better dealer, and picked up my new 25/60 Super Z today. I am absolutely impressed and satisfied with my decision. It will mow my new 6 acres with no prob for a long long time. You should have seen the neighbors looking though when I mowed my current property where we are living now. A Super Z mowing 1/2 acre.....HAHA :eek:

[captken]

how I feel when I mow my own yard...lol, lol,

:)

[mowerconsultant]

Congrats on the new mower !
Welcome to the family.

Pj

[JHE]

Beaubob - when I mowed the grass for the first time with the Z I had a neighbor looking through the trees at me. When he saw that I spotted him he took off. What a shame because I was going to invite him to give it a try - the Hustler will make a beleiver out of anyone. Congrats and good purchase.