I'm currently in the process to start my own lawn mowing service. I'll be mostly doing some what, tough terrain field mowing. Around 6 acres, with 3 acres being grass and the other 3 acres being weed, grass, and flower field. I won't be letting the grass grow higher then 6" for the most part. With that being said. I'd like to buy a side discharge diesel mower, with 72" deck. The only dealer with great service, is a John Deere company that sells Hustler mowers as well. Would like to know your opinions on what you would purchase, and the reason for it. Or why you wouldn't choose a mower. Thanks in advance, and appreciate any help you can give!
Which should I purchase? JD 997, JD Z997R, or Hustler Z Diesel
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And that's the word I used to describe my 997r the first time I used it. BEAST! It is very fuel efficient and my mower keeps getting better economy the more I use it. The power is second to none and of course that famous Deere cut quality is there. Let us know what you think after a few days of use.
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That's the same engine oil I have always used in my JD CUT's.
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Finally figured it out! Download a program on my phone. Goes from start to finish. As long as it post right!
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Thanks! Gonna have to buy some tomorrow. Any other tips on maintaining the mower in great working condition?
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Don't over / under grease your spindles for sure
Go by manual way I service all my M units which may differ from yalls big rigs
50hrs oil change
Air elements "AS NEEDED"
50 hrs couple squirts of grease in spindles I have the large grease gun I just shoot one in front casters it is enough
Fuel filters I buy in bulk and chunk them every 25hrs or so keep it filtering that ethanol
Other than that blade belts as needed I need one now I fell asleep after I ate my sleeps jacked mine is frayed I tried a Stens to see how it held up boy that belt sucked lol
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I found that to be true! I did all that cutting in roughly 2 hours and a bit more. With only a quarter of fuel used. Being impressed is not the word I'd give for the mower.Oh you guys and your 997's envy much Thumbs Up looks awesome
Can't beat a Deere
Luckily Uncle Sam helps out with new business owners. Otherwise it wouldn't be possible to purchase it. It's a lot of work getting everything started though.
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That looks like some Alabama Resi yards haha
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Thanks! Think I'm gonna read the mower bible book it came with tomorrow, and see what else I can pick up.
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gimme a sec I'll post pic of my last one today nasty wet and thick as crap old customers back again lol. Show you what the old 920M FX730 can do in one pass
I dropped my pitch due to this sunbeat lazy grass I am fixing to buy the JD stripe kit, my mower will lay some sweet stripes as is but so sick of adjusting this summer I could barf because of drought then rain the drought vs all the weedy lawns crabgrass dallisgrass etc blahhh
I dropped my pitch due to this sunbeat lazy grass I am fixing to buy the JD stripe kit, my mower will lay some sweet stripes as is but so sick of adjusting this summer I could barf because of drought then rain the drought vs all the weedy lawns crabgrass dallisgrass etc blahhh
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I always read the ops manuals front to back because there are always good tips and things that you will not know about otherwise. I read every ops manual I get whether for a trimmer or a CUT, makes no difference.
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This is the old customer yard I put on YT me cutting in the rain showing that moron geektofreak and his girlfriend Jeremy how a Deere didn't clump.
They started all kind of crap on there when I was on over me and JD mowers those 2 are nut jobs.
It's got clippings on top but was 2nd cut getting back into shape there was a ton of dry brown globs of grass from him mowing with half broke rider this year. I use to lay it down nice on this yard first pic was when I use to cut it
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They started all kind of crap on there when I was on over me and JD mowers those 2 are nut jobs.
It's got clippings on top but was 2nd cut getting back into shape there was a ton of dry brown globs of grass from him mowing with half broke rider this year. I use to lay it down nice on this yard first pic was when I use to cut it
These were today 1 pass
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Same here keep PDF's on PC and my phone for in field too if ever need to refer back on them
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Definitely adhere to the owners manual and that beast will last a long time. There is a copy of the manual online that I keep on my phone. Just a couple of things that I do: I feel that 250 hours is a little long for an oil change. I would go no more than 200 hours. And I put three shots of grease in each spindle every 25 hrs. I have NEVER had to change a spindle on my Deere mowers. Use the recommended lawn and grounds care grease from John Deere.
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I keep pdf manuals of everything on phone and PC too
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Need to by some grass seed and fertilizer when you go to town
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who me? why
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Can you guys tell me is the scag hi lifts will work on the icd deck.I'm looking at the 21" long 5/8 hole and 2-1/2" wide ones made by sunbelt.I didn't wanna start another thread and cannot find much info on the icd decks,so thanks in advance
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