The toro timecutter 42 inch with the fab deck would be a great option. It's got a beefy deck and a 22 horse Kohler engine. I considered it for light commercial use but I decided to wait for something else.

It's around 3500 at home depot if they have if in stock.

 

I thought timecutters were supposed to be real light and kind of junky. If that's not actually the case that's pretty much exactly what I'm looking for.

You might have better luck if you expand your search a bit, to include deck sizes from 40-48"
Be aware for a used commercial zero turn you may have to spend $3000-$3500, for something that's 5-8 years old and under a thousand hours.

That's what I originally set out to find but haven't had a ton of luck.

Get a 36 hydro walkhehind with a velke if it isn't a huge area....

I've thought about that too, but I think I'd rather sit. Takes me about 75 minutes right now with the tractor and a 60" deck. Hoping a ZT takes some time off of that but I'm lazy and want a chair 🤣

 

You might have better luck if you expand your search a bit, to include deck sizes from 40-48"
Be aware for a used commercial zero turn you may have to spend $3000-$3500, for something that's 5-8 years old and under a thousand hours.

 

Get a 36 hydro walkhehind with a velke if it isn't a huge area....

 

No timecutters have gotten a lot better. Do not buy the stamped deck model that is very light and flimsy the fab deck is much better. I think the engine has a 300 hour warranty for commercial use. It's model "75746"

 

There's definitely a shortage of mowers going on, I've seen it too, might be you're in for some long and hard looking.
All depends how bad you have to have it right now...
I say if you have 3-4 or 6 months time you can find the right one.

 

I don't HAVE to have it right now but I've been watching for almost a year now, anything decent is gone in minutes. I was thinking maybe I could catch a deal on a new one around labor day.

 

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