[Simone Lawn Service]

On a whim I stopped by the local Grasshopper dealer today. (On the way home from buying parts for my Great Dane...AGAIN!) The dealer seems to be really customer oriented. The local Hustler dealer-who also sells Great Dane, hasn't been the greatest to deal with. They are friendly, but the place is always a three ring circus. I've asked to demo a Super Z and he said I could "Try it out on the lot" and that they all cut about the same (ztrs). The Grasshopper dealer offered me a demo, and I never even asked for one. I haven't heard a lot of good about the Exmark dealer in my city either, and I've heard they don't do demos anymore. Grasshopper is offering 0% interest for three years, but I don't hear too much good about them here on Lawnsite...any comments about the 220?...Is the Exmark that much better?

I might add that I've bought a lot of eqipment from the Hustler dealer, and he's often commented about how nice I keep my equipment, so I don't think he's worried about me trashing a demo.

 

[Envy Lawn Service]

Cool, someone else is thinking about a Grasshopper mower! But I will get to me later.

As for the 220/52 my first concern is that it might be a dog with that 20hp Kohler. If it were me I would atleast consider the 225/52 or 225/61. I say that because the diference you pay for more power hurts at the purchase, but only feels like pocket change once you are in the field. I bet while on the 220 you will say "I could really use tha extra 5hp sometimes, and for the money I should have got it."

Now if you are doing the 0% for 36 months, how much is that extra really going to effect the payment?

As for me, my wheels are turning about them because the local dealer called me up. He finally got that new 48" in that I was wanting to demo when I was shopping. But I gave up on him getting one for me to demo and went with the Yazoo/Kees.

Since buying the 48" I've been thinking about adding a 60" class mower. So when he went on to mention the 0% for 36 months (not available on 218 & 220 by the way) that got my wheels turning about the 61" Grasshopper M-1 even though I ordinarily avoid finacing like the plague. 0% is tempting me to go for it.

Anyways, I will be going by soon to get prices on the 225/61, 321D/61 and 428D/61. Any owner feedback on any of these?

 

[Simone Lawn Service]

I also questioned the 20hp as maybe not quite having enough power. I've learned my lesson on the 17hp Kaw. I have. Good engine, but just not enough omph. The dealer didn't say that the 0% didn't apply to the 220. I guess that would make the choice simple then-225. I know what you mean about avoiding financing. But these mowers are about like buying a car at around 10k with a bagging system, 0% makes it pretty tempting. I wonder if Exmark has any similiar deals-I'll stop by the dealer tomorrow, it's just a block from two of my accounts.

 

[Mowingman]

A friend of mine, and sometimes business partner, bought a 225 with a 61" deck this spring. He really likes the machine and it has a real good cut. Has had no problems with it so far. I have run it on several occasions, and I also like it. I would also agree that the 20HP machine might be a little underpowered for the 52" deck if you get into any tough mowing conditions.
I have a Grasshopper 428D/72" midmount, and a 321D/61" midmount. The big machine is nearing 1000 hours and the small machine has 400HRs. Both have been great machines. In the fall, I put a mulch kit on the 321D and use it to shred leaves. It will turn them to dust in one pass. Several LCO's here, have switched to Grasshopper in the last two years.

 

[lancestapp]

I have a Grasshopper 220/52" and have had no problems. The 20 hp kohler slows a little on steep hills but not enough to be of any concern. The 52" cut is handy at geting into fairly tight places. All I have done is serviced it and sharpened the blades. I bought it this spring. If your mowing large open areas maybe it would be better to step up in size. Hope this helps.

 

[Simone Lawn Service]

We had a Grasshopper truck/trailer come through our shop at work tonight. (I'm a diesel mechanic) I had kind of a woody. I tried to talk the driver into turning his back for a few minutes.

 

[robertyb]

My local dealer has given me the following prices this week:
Grasshopper 20/52 $5995.00
Grasshopper 25/52 $6895.00
Grasshopper 25/61 $6995.00

I have a friend that uses a 20/52 to cut his property and he loves it. He cuts on a pretty good grade on part of property and says no problem at all.

 

[Mowingman]

Those are very good prices. They are a lot lower than dealers around here are selling those machines for.

 

[GreenMonster]

you guys are sure about this three years 0% on grasshopper?

I called my grasshopper dealer about this, and he hadn't heard about it.

OBTW, I called him from the cell, just after finishing demo with Dixie dealer. they're coming next week with 2 years 0% (unsure which models)

 

[GreenMonster]

Originally posted by robertyb
My local dealer has given me the following prices this week:
Grasshopper 20/52 $5995.00
Grasshopper 25/52 $6895.00
Grasshopper 25/61 $6995.00

I have a friend that uses a 20/52 to cut his property and he loves it. He cuts on a pretty good grade on part of property and says no problem at all.

Those are all about $1000 better than I can get in the Northeast!

Oh yeah, sorry about my 0% question. Didn't realize this was an old thread.

 

[PLCS]

Robertyb
Where are you located in Ga. I am in North Ga. above atlanta and I am pricing Grasshoppers as I type LOL

Mark

 

[coachrgraves]

I have a 223/52" grasshopper with the Kohler engine. It has about 50 hrs. on it. I purchased it for $6,500 and grasshopper does have 0% interest or 1.9% interest through October. Priced lots of mowers and this was the best deal for me.

 

[PLCS]

Iam looking at the 428D. Can anyone share what they have paid for this model lately?

Thank you
Mark

 

[valleylawn79]

10,800 was the last quote i heard on the 428 d. i had looked at thay unit and the kubota zd28. both are good units. the grasshopper was a little more user friendly and rode better. i think you will like it. that dealer in conyers was the best-price was around atlanta

 

[Envy Lawn Service]

Boy, this is an old thread... oldie but goodie...

Years have passed... the Grasshoppers are still a great value and a great machine. I sure do wish my old Grasshopper dealer had been 'on the ball' like he should have been to make a sale. It sure would have saved me a TON of headache that I went through with the Yazoo/Kees mowers I bought instead.

Anyways, since I have gotten two new Grasshopper dealers and I have considered these machines again every time I have made a purchase. In the end, I sure have learned a lot. To be honest, I don't think there is a better diesel ZTR offering on the market today.

For $10,400 anyone interested should should snatch up that 428D... what a beast.
It's little brothers, the 322D, and 321D are great also.

 

[PLCS]

Envy
What part of north carolina are you in, or should I say what town is the grasshopper dealer in?