[AOD]

I am thinking of setting up a smaller rig for mid-sized jobs. I would like something in the 48"-54" range and less than 800 lbs that will fit nicely onto a 60" wide lightweight trailer. The idea is I'd like to be able to run around using a Ranger with a lil inline 4 or my trusty Jeep and not have to rack up the miles on the gas-drinking 351 in the F-250, and to be less likely to draw the ire of the DOT NKVD Gestapo.

I like the Toro Titan series, I know it's not full commercial grade, but it'd only see maybe 15 hrs/wk. Most of the commercial stuff won't fit on a 60" trailer, and the 72" trailers are considerably heavier. Any other suggestions?

 

[snowjeep]

I got a 08 cub cadet enforcer which is commercial. Under 200hrs, 54", 25hp kawi, 762 pounds I think. Looking for $4000 the 09's were going for $7200

 

[Chris "Greenville"]

You would have to see what dealers are close to you and work from there. Dealer service is what makes the deal. If you break down and need a fix the dealer that services your manufactured machine is your lifeline. I have a Hustler Mini Z 52" and love it. If you have a dealer close by check into the fat track models that may work for you 48" deck sizes. Also another route may be the Dixon models heavy duty and narrow machines.

 

[Chris "Greenville"]

quick word on the toro, check the parts cost. I had a timecutter z 50" 21 HP. cut great and was fast but broke a deck belt one time. Had to order it online at a cost of $98 for the belt $108 with shipping. Food for thought... I have a toro dealer 10 miles from the house and they didn't carry the belt in stock and I couldn't find any other belts that would fit besides the OEM.

 

[AOD]

Theres a big Toro/Stihl dealer nearby, they're very reputable and do a lot of commercial business, part of the reason I was looking at the Titan line.

Nobody around here runs Hustlers and I've never even seen a Dixon before.

 

[Chris "Greenville"]

If Toro is all you have in your area then I guess your stuck with that. Great machines, don't take me wrong, just expensive parts. Get some quotes on your more common parts to replace: belts, pullys blades bearings... so you start a small emergency fund for the future cost. Good luck this year!