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Old 08-03-2012, 10:46 AM
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60" Toro 5000

If I do go ahead and get one in the near future it would most likely be either this or the comparable Exmark Lazer Z. My only concern is whether 27 horsepower would be enough. I feel like it should be but as this would be my first Zero Turn so I am still reseraching the concept. Any input would be helpful. I am pretty much set on a 60" because of the fact that I already have a 36" and a 48" so a 52" wouldn't be worth it in my opinion.
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Old 08-03-2012, 03:53 PM
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HP is more than enough
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Old 08-03-2012, 05:20 PM
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With the size of pumps the Toro has the HP should be fine unless you have some steep hills, and/or plan to mulch or bag. Even then, I feel it is enough for most applications
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Old 08-03-2012, 05:39 PM
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the only time I would bag is in the fall for cleanups
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Old 08-03-2012, 05:53 PM
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Well, as long as you don't have to bag up any steep hills, you should be just fine for normal mowing.
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Old 11-06-2012, 11:44 AM
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kidmows, did u get the mower, i was looking at the 6000 efi but 5000 efi may be enough mower
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Old 11-08-2012, 09:03 AM
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I never did get the mower, couldnt justify the price. However I did speak with other people that own them and they all had god things to say about it.
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Old 11-08-2012, 12:26 PM
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I never did get the mower, couldnt justify the price. However I did speak with other people that own them and they all had god things to say about it.
So, are you saying that they thought the mowers were just "devine"? Sorry, I just couldn't resist.
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Old 11-08-2012, 06:58 PM
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So, are you saying that they thought the mowers were just "devine"? Sorry, I just couldn't resist.
Alright you got me! You know what I meant though. The only thing people had to say that was remotely "bad" was that it didnt do to well when bagging on hills but bagging over relativley flat ground it was fine
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Old 11-08-2012, 07:16 PM
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Alright you got me! You know what I meant though. The only thing people had to say that was remotely "bad" was that it didnt do to well when bagging on hills but bagging over relativley flat ground it was fine
Yeah I knew the typo "god" was meant to be "good"....I was just yankin' your chain a little.
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