I'd spend the extra $ for an eXmark if I were you because I find them to have the best cut, but the Bunton will function just fine.

 

Thanks green team does anyone have experience with the bunton? Also how important is it to have a floating deck on a walkbehind? I never used a fixed deck before

 

I had a 36" Bunton hydro for all of 2 weeks, so I'm probably not one to talk on this, but if I were you, I'd steer away from pistol grips. After a few hours of using that thing I think you'll regret it because they hurt! ECS, T-Bar, or z turn controls are what I would look for if I were you. That's just my opinion though, but I think others would agree.

Floating decks are pretty important because different lawns need to be mower at different heights. You'll get some "knock-em-down" jobs where it needs to be mowed at 3" and some lawns that get a lot of sun and need to be mower at 4"... I prefer the fixed deck because its easier to change the height than the mower...

 

Are pistol grips with hydro hard as with belt driven?
I imagine it cant be comparable but Ive never used hydro pistol.

 

Are pistol grips with hydro hard as with belt driven?
I imagine it cant be comparable but Ive never used hydro pistol.

They're easy to use, but they ware on your hands like no other... It indirectly effects the quality. It hurts so much sometimes, you rush to finish the lawn and miss some spots...

 

Does he have them with the z controls for that? Also Bunton is the same machine as a Bobcat.

 

I dont think they come with Z controls but i like the idea of that now

 

Lesco makes the Z controls.

 

I liked the Bunton's and the pistol control's. The smaller one's did have tight pistol control's but the other one did not and it did not hurt at all. I THINK you can adjust the tension on them.

 

I liked the Bunton's and the pistol control's. The smaller one's did have tight pistol control's but the other one did not and it did not hurt at all. I THINK you can adjust the tension on them.

you should be able to adjust the tension pretty easily

 

I liked the Bunton's and the pistol control's. The smaller one's did have tight pistol control's but the other one did not and it did not hurt at all. I THINK you can adjust the tension on them.

Mine was smaller, and I didn't have it long enough to adjust the tension, but from what I remembered, it hurt...

 

you should be able to adjust the tension pretty easily

Mine was smaller, and I didn't have it long enough to adjust the tension, but from what I remembered, it hurt...

Yeah the smaller one was to tight and hurt but the other one had a lot of the tension taken out and you could use it all day with no pain or sore hand's.

I like not having much tension because the machine is easier to handle in tight turn's and the speed is better controlled....

 

Bunton does have the Z Control option on the hydro version

 

I have an older model 48" Bunton with pistol grips. It has a 15 HP Kohler motor. This was the machine that I bought to gfet my business off the ground. I have also purchased a Great Dane Super Surfer and use that as my primary machine. There have been a couple things that I have had to repair on the Great Dane and the Bunton has saved me on more than one occasion. It is an awesome machine...I take care of all my mowers very carefully...take care of the Bunton and you can't go wrong.

 

for 4 grand id go for it. Its definentally a better deal than to buy an exmark. I have an exmark tthp 48 hydro and i also have a bobcat 48'' hydro walkbehind with pistols. Yeah the ecs is good but the bobcat is just fine and i like the look better too.

 

there is a dealer in ct that is advertising the bob-cat (same as bunton) w.b. 48" deck 17 hp. kawsaski and the new z- control for $3999 with FREE delivery. check him out his name is jeff 203-521-0086.

 

I have a 48" Bunton that I used to get started in this business. It is an awesome machine. I take care of it meticulously. I have also picked up a Great Dane Super Surfer that has become my primary cutting machine, but the Bunton has saved me on more than one occasion. I also can use the 48" to get into all the gates that I ever have to cut, so it is a solid machine.

The pistol grips are NOT that bad. I could ride all day on it and it would not affect my final product in cutting. It also leaves a pretty nice stripe at the end of the day too...without a striping kit.

HOWEVER, $4,000 seems a little high. I was less than $3,000 out the door including jungle wheels and grass catcher.

 

$4000 is very reasonable for a pump wheel motor hydro machine.

 

Whatever dude, you're never letting go of the T-bars and you know it,
but go ahead and buy some pistol grip so that you know why you hate that.