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hello, im looking for the mower brand that makes the best decks, with the best cut quality possible; when it comes to cut quality, grass striping and even cut arent just it, because a wright stander can do that but is terrible in tall grass, i need one that clumps minimally and distribute clippings evenly; ive done lots of research, and here is a few mower brands that seem to be good, but i need to ask the pros:

1 scag
2 john deere
3 exmark
4 walker
5 ferris
6 bobcat
7 grasshopper

i only included walker for its high cut quality, but i don't need a dedicated bagger, and they take up too much space .
also, would you recommend a 61" stander or sit down? i feel the stander is more compact and better stability, but would the zero turn finish faster?
 
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i don't see wright or hustler on there.

this question is like asking what tires give you the best traction. They're all good, as long as you're sticking with a commercial unit, you'll find that they all have their ups and downs.

keep sharp blades and a level deck and all of these will cut very well.

Some day deere goes through heavy stuff better and that exmark clumps, but i've yet to experience that any worse than any other mower.
 
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Bush hog has a nice cut for what it does, tall field to short, cuts saplings pretty good, tall weeds too...
 
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hackitdown said:
Bag, discharge, or mulch? High speed cuts, or slow and easy? North or South? Wet conditions or dry?

There is no single deck that is best.

I discharge in the Northeast, and never cut when wet. I like Scag.
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i like to discharge most of the time, and mulch leaves in the fall, with varying weather conditions in the north
 
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lawnpro@home said:
mostly Kentucky blue grass, with some others growing but i dont remember what
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According to Lawnsite posters, Scag and Deere discharge best. Ferris is not as open as these brands but many swear by them.

Personally run Exmark and Toro which are closed decks. Great cut in dry conditions but clump in wet and overgrown conditions.
 
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I like the grasshopper, have never let me down. Keep in mind the deck size to engine size as well as a diesel vs gas vs lp. Torque matters in the thick wet or tall. Keep the deck clean, I usually cover underside with used oil once in a while prevents the sticking makes cleaning out easier the little that does.
 
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