I need to add, quality of cut to that list. Our WAMS are fine but they are rough cutting out in the open areas. My smaller mowers do a great job. I need that quality of cut. Something to keep in mind!

 

So no ones has experience with these mowers, options, etc? You cant tell me everyone on here only uses a Z or walk behind or stander? I am looking for people that have used these machines, there thoughts, etc.

 

Only thing I’ve got is hours on a Toro Reelmaster. It was a 5000-something. Used it when I worked at the prep school for our stadium (football/soccer/lacrosse), baseball, and softball fields. Really enjoyed using that machine and watching the grass shoot out of those blades like confetti.

 

http://www.jacobsen.com/hf600
http://www.jacobsen.com/ar722t
https://flint.craigslist.org/grd/d/jacobson-15-foot-mower/6556609778.html

No experience but compare that mower you mention to these for added options..

 

Only have experience with the 4000D's the Jacobsen 6010 ( 11' cut as well) along with the toro 5910 and Jacobsen 9016T.

They do OK for cut wise, but certainly do not stripe, the 4000D's are not a cheap machine, and those 4500's should leave alot better cut, but there are more wear points. I would hope to be using one of those machines on mainly smooth terrain.

 

We have several different types of machines, ransome 6150, Jacobsen HR5111, Toro 5000D, JD 1600, Hustler 4600 and have operated a Toro 580D and the Hustler Super 104 plus the typical 52", 60" and 72" machines. Let me know what you want to know?

 

a 6150 those are circa 1990 ! how many times has the rear axle broke. along with wings snapping ?

 

I ran a 4700d as a rough cutter a few years back at a 45 hole golf course. Its a workhorse but require a lot of maintenance to keep them cutting good. I took it some places my boss wasn't super happy about but saved tons of time over the small mowers. Like most equipment you need to learn what it can and can't do and what conditions to use it in.

Even if you are not planning on buying new I would talk to the sales rep from a couple different manufacturers. Might even be able to set up demo and get feel for what works on your properties.

 

The toro 580/5000 series are better cutting machines than the 450/4000 series. While expensive to purchase they last a lifetime as long as you do preventive maintenance the 4000 series is more popular because of its price. They do flip over when you drive them off walls

 

You don't buy a WAM for striping.

And my guess is the 96" Exmark is going to leave lots of windrows of grass based on how small of a discharge they have on the wings.

 

Waiting on a demo 4500 I believe. I own a 455-D yet and a 4100. 4100 D is a lot better machine than the 455-d but the 455 holds on every day. Not a cheap mower but productive. Yes they are a lot of maintanence though. I am wanting production on the soccer,base,soft,foot ball fields we all mow along with practice fields that get mowed as well. The 96 inch exmark/toro may have there place but that's a lot of grass to get rid off. As mentioned above, I'm going to look into the jac machines as well.

 

which model's of Jacobsen machines ?