Beast 54ZB Commercial ZTR

[wesley4024]

Originally Posted by IS500Z

Threads discussing this fine Chinese mowing machine go on longer than the lifetime of the mower. The 'Beast' is simply a re-badged machine from DE Power in China that is dropped shipped through GXi in NC (or at least one of the six or more LLC they operate under). Sorry to hear of your problems, but the best thing you could do is sell it and move on at this point. Some times some thing too good to be true is actually too good to be true. As far as I can tell the 'Beast' is now an internet order through Home Depot and is not stocked in any of their stores - not that it ever was to any degree.

I can definitely think of a better "B" name to call the beast but I will refrain since out of respect for others. It is a complete piece of junk and if it is essentially rebadged from China, it makes all the sense in the world. I fully intend on selling it, that is if I can find someone gullible I suppose as myself to purchase the piece of junk. I originally purchased the mower b/c I didn't have the financial flexibility to throw 8 to 10K on a mower. I figured since home depot sold the item, they had to be somewhat respectable and boy was I wrong. The Z beast to my knowledge has never been stocked in home depot stores. Home Depot should be completely embarrassed to sell this type of product. At any rate, you live and you learn. I just know if I hear ANYONE that is considering buying this thing, I'll make DAMN sure they change their minds. This is one business that deserves to go out.

[GMLC]

Wow! This thread brings back some memories!!

GXI, the Chinese reseller of anything from wedding dresses to commercial equipment....I was going to test the "Beast" until my uncle in NC discovered a warehouse full of junk!!
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[Greyst1]

Originally Posted by GMLC

Wow! This thread brings back some memories!!

GXI, the Chinese reseller of anything from wedding dresses to commercial equipment....I was going to test the "Beast" until my uncle in NC discovered a warehouse full of junk!!
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Really, so you're saying they are a reseller of chinese shat? Wedding dresses to Mowers, that's hilarious. I was thinking about this thread the other day. Just going to show you how important engineering is. Where has Gordon been lately?

[IS500Z]

As I recall when I looked into this company, they operate under about six or so LLCs. The main one appeared to be GXi Holdings. Their incorporation documents lists their business as an importer and reseller of items such as socks, shoes, underwear, dresses, suits, power equipment, etc.

When all the discussions were ongoing I recall a claimed video that was made by GXi showing the ZBeast out performing a Toro Z-Master on hill stability or some such thing. The video was never made public. They also claimed to hold a number of patents, but no issued patents are listed in the PTO database to any of the names that GXi operates under (at least those I know of) in this country. I believe patent numbers were asked for, but never presented.

BTW Jackson is, or was, the president of GXi Holdings.


Any hope that you can take the mighty Z-Beast back to Home Depot? I know they have a pretty good return policy.

[Patriot Services]

I remember a hilarious video of the dangerous method used to adjust the drive system. Bracing it against a wall and spinning the tires. That was a new one. Entertaining to say the least.
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