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Lawnworks · #1 01-18-2000, 03:52 PM

There is a Encore 48in., 18hp Vanguard ZTR in the local paper for $3500. It has 100 hrs. and has only been used residentially. I am only a part-time lawn-care person( work 300-400 hrs. a year). Do you think this mower is suitable for me? Is the quality of an Encore comparable to an Exmark? Do they perform well? How fast are they? I am about to test it out in a couple of days so I'll know the majority of what I need to know, but I would appreciate your knowledge and opinion

Keith · #2 01-18-2000, 04:53 PM

You're talking about a ZTR rider, correct? If it's the one I am thinking of they sell for about $5000 new around here. I am not sure about their reliablity for commercial use. However only asking 300-400 hours a year is not that much. I've only seen 2-3 people using them around here. If you seriously consider this mower, make sure you a have a dealer locally to get parts for you. I think they will run about 7-8 mph.

Jay Raley · #3 01-18-2000, 06:00 PM

I can't really say whether or not this is a good piece of equipment but make sure you research it before jumping in. I am in the market for a ZTR (a back-up for my Exmark) and I really want a Dixie Chopper. My dealer here isn't budging and I am not in the position to drop a chunk of change on the thing so I went looking. Check out www.traderonline.com. It is all of the online listings nationwide for the "Trading Times". I think I have found a couple of good deals but I am still exploring my options. ---------- Jay Raley The Good Earth Grounds Management

Lazer · #4 01-18-2000, 06:03 PM

Jay, A Dixie Chopper to "back-up" your eXmark Lazer?Now I'm smiling

Wait 'til Eric reads this!

bdemir · #5 01-18-2000, 06:13 PM

lazer do you mean that dixie is more reliable or the other way around.

Lazer · #6 01-18-2000, 06:16 PM

No, I'm just funnin'Eric and I have a friendly banter about what machine is better. He does do a beautiful job mowing with his Dixie Choppers so I'm not being too critical, but I think we all know the Lazer's better.