Gravely versus Toro

[jweiner]

I would like to purchase a new 36" mower. I haven't used either so I am looking for a suggestion. The two I am deciding between are the Gravely GR1336FX and the Toro 30694. Both units are 36", gear drive, fixed deck. They have similar specs, both having Kawasaki engines. I also like to mulch occasionally and am wondering which unit might work better as a mulcher with the mulching attachment. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance,

Joel

[txgrassguy]

All depends upon dealer support. Both units are good commercial units so go with the better dealer.

[frotis]

If you look around you can get a Toro TurboForce 40" Hydro fixed deck for arounf $3400

http://www.toro.com/professional/lce...dro/30986.html

[jweiner]

Frotis - where have you seen the Toro 40" hydro for $3400. I was getting quotes of $3000 - $3500 for the 36" gear drive

[frotis]

There is a dealer on here who has them for that price: http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=279280

I was wrong, the price is $3695.00

Also search eBay for "Toro 40 hydro" there is an authorized dealer on there who sells them around the same price. It just shows up marked up some dealers are.

I was looking a couple months back for one, but decided to wait until next year.