The price seems like it may be a little hi to me. I seem to recall my dealer having a 2015 - 52 inch Grandstand on the floor last year for about that amount of money. I wish I could remember exactly. Try negotiating with your dealer you might be surprised how well you can do. I ordered a new 48" Grandstand last year and was able to negotiate a much better deal than I was first offered.

Maybe someone else can help you with the rest of your question as I have very few hours on mine. It's been a great machine though.

 

Ok thanks for that. He did say that was the BEST price he could offer on that. It's actually $500 more than the 2016 model I thought I was getting from the manufacturer who can't seem to figure out if they're able to produce any machines after they already sold some.

 

You could be one of a whole boatload of people getting squeezed by a temporary production shortage. That may explain the high asking price for the older mower.

 

I paid 4500 for my 48" grandstand with 80 hours a few years back. Its a tank, the downfalls are its not really a floating deck and sometimes cuts a little uneven.

These new mower prices are crazy.

 

Well forget about the Toro......I ended up getting a 2016 Gravely Pro Stance. Should have it Friday.......hopefully....

 

The Pro Stance is a great machine for the money. What dealers are you dealing with that actually don't have inventory? That is unbelievable to me. Recently bought a prostance 52 and think it's going to work out well. Good luck to you with your new machine.

 

Good to hear you like yours. It wasn't the dealer actually, it was the manufacturer who didn't have any 36's for my entire region. Got several people at Gravely involved and they are making it happen finally.

I can't wait to get on this machine and start using it!

 

Do Not buy a grandstand, they are absolute Junk. I was just promised the word by my local dealer (Bison Turf in Tonawanda NY) so I bought 3 new 2016 models and after using these things for 2 hours I was begging for my Wrights back. They basically said haha "a sale is a sale". Its cuts terribly, left uncut blades throughout my lawns and they were double cut!! I have to go back with the string trimmer on each lawn and get these lines.. thats sad toro. I then called toro and they said they would back me up and stand behind their product and the very next day the said "were out of it, its up to the dealer". This was a 28K purchase that im now stuck with, and on the very first day I received 2 complaints.. if I keep these I will run my business into the ground. They are solid machines and I can tell they are built nicely but the engineering and field testing just wasn't there. I guess thats what you get when you design a mower on CAD instead of taking feedback from actual users. After buying my first grandstand in 2008 and being in the repair shop every week.. literally.. and then this. I will never buy another Toro product and I urge everyone does the same. Be careful of the dealers, they will promise you whatever you want to hear but as soon as you walk out that door they wash their hands of you. They could at least buy you dinner before they **** you. Just look at this garbage of a cut..

 

Do Not buy a grandstand...

Ouch, I feel your frustration. Hang in there.

While I don't yet have any first-hand experience, I will tell you that I've been researching stand-ons like mad for a few weeks now, if anyone has ever made a comment about a stand-on mower, I've probably read it.

They all get criticism for something (except the Gravely - seriously, does anyone have a criticism about the Gravely???!!!)

The Toro's criticism is usually around the engine and its mounting to the deck. it doesn't get many negative reviews for cut quality, especially compared to the Wright you are coming from. So I'd have to agree with Reedo that something isn't right with your setup.

What size machines have you got?

 

You maybe just need to level and pitch the deck and make sure everything is set up as it should be. They don't always come from the dealer set up properly. We had a couple Vantage that cut great but due to the lack of anti scalp rollers would scalp in very uneven terrain.

 

What height are you cutting at z7?

Looks like a tee box or maybe a putting green height.

Are your Grandstands the new models or leftover older ones?

Because I have 3, and while they haven't been trouble free, they are great mowers and overall I have been very pleased. And while I haven't asked my dealer to take them back, my dealer has stood behind the mowers. Under warranty or not, I get a demo of some kind.

I find it a bit peculiar to have your first post stating something is the biggest POS mower ever made, when thousands of others have and are using them without the issues you have. Not saying you're lying, just stating it's out of the norm.

 

I have to admit that my 2015 48” Grandstand has done that too, but it was on a soft and uneven lawn that was being cut too short (2.5”) in the spring, just this year.

I haven’t noticed that problem before at higher settings such as 2.75 and 3”. It kind of looks to me like your mower was bouncing at the time.

 

Looks like the back of the deck is scalping. If so the rake is off. 3/8" w/o the operator is about right.

 

I have put 100 hours on a 2016 60" Toro Grandstand this spring and it has been flawless. First post on lawn site and your bashing Toro, a bit suspicious.

 

One post......no further details and no rebuttal.

And hasn't been on since.

By all means, take the advice of the 1 post wonder. lol

I ran one of the '16 Grandstands for a couple hours. Cut quality is far better than the older models. Much faster, which didn't really speed my time up as I don't normally mow at full speed. I was quite impressed, pretty sure I'll be putting my name on one of the new Multi-Force models after running this one.

 

I got a demo of a 52" this year and had scaling issues at 2.75,not as bad as in the op photo but it could be seen. After I realized it was 2.75 not 3.25", I corrected this and it cut fine.it held a hill like a goat!!.
I was looking to buy a 40" unit but I enjoyed the 52" so it is on hold for the buy.

 

How well do Grandstands do on hills? Doing a lot of research and seem like good mowers. I live in WV and cut a lot of hills. Thanks

 

been looking at standers, too. I was quoted $8800 for Grandstand 48". Can't justify that purchase. $7500 for Bobcat 48". maybe. Only problem is, the dealers anywhere close to me don't stock them and have to be brought in by appointment only.

 

In 1 week I will be demoing a new toro grandstand for the very first time.

 

I've had my 36" since 2011 and haven't had issues with it. This whole it's not a true floating deck is not a "problem" for me, I'm still able to cut at my heights that I want for different properties. For me only bc the engine is on top of the deck doesn't make it a floating deck is a bunch of nonsense but I'm not going to argue with someone with what they think. I also have a 2014 48" and also has been great mower overall. The original fs engine was not good eventually was able to get toro and Kawi to upgrade it for $100 more to their efi and has been good since. No scalping no issues so far. If I was to complain anything is that I wish it would go a bit faster but for the normal size properties the top speed is not really needed. It's when we have bigger properties that I wish it had more. It lacks speed compare to our bobcat quickcat 61" that we have. It handles hills great as well. Also, I demoed the gravely's and was not impressed their cut lacked highly to our toro. Everyone is going to have their preference so demo and make sure the mower is set up properly with pitch wise and good blades as well. Every mower is good, just like car brands and models you'll have some you like he best some you'll be able to stand and some that you just won't like.

 

The new 2016 grandstand doesn't have a floating deck?

 

Actually, the new GS is almost totally redesigned. The engine is no longer attached to the deck. I thought it cut even better than the older models. Personally, calling the previous models non-floating is bunk. It most definitely is not a fixed deck. Maybe it doesn't float as much as they like, but it does float.

It is also faster, 10 MPH.

I'm getting a Multi-Force, should take delivery this week.

 

I have three grandstands. A 2009 (first year) 2013 and 2016. They're all 52". Never had a cutting problem with any of them.

 

Looks like it might be hanging down a little low on one side creating the line. Also if you're going to cut it that short, any unevenness in the yard is going to be more obvious.

 

Interesting concept.

 

Those power broom attachments for mowers in general seem pretty darn cool.

 

pretty neat. I hope this catches on to other brands and models. As far as the grandstand is concerned, I was never blown away by it. 2012-13 model 52". At the time didn't compare to even my great dane esp for price. I like my mowers to be built like tanks first. If I had to by another stander at this point Id prob have to go with Scag. You want to be asking How the ride quality is?, that's huge with a stander. not just cut