[qualitylandscaping]

I'm going to be buying a new zero turn rider before the end of September for some of my smaller residential lawns.. I would like the good and the bad about the following models and an overall choice on which is the best..Thanks!

John Deere 717 48" 19hp Kawi- $5999
Exmark Lazer Z CT 48" 18hp Kohler- $5199
Lesco Z-Two 48" 19hp Kawi- $5995

 

[phillylawnking1]

EXMARK-you will be very happy with it.

 

[ElephantNest]

Yup

 

[CTservices]

JD 717 I demoed one. Damp Grass, Dry Grass= Clumps. This was out of the box, with stock blades. Might be better with hi-lifts, discharge shoot removed also. Did not stick well to hills, higher center of gravity than my other choice....Scag Tiger Cub.

Good Luck.

CT

 

[MIMAINTAINCE]

Exmark great mower

 

[proenterprises]

well since you already run all lescos, why add a ugly exmark to the mighty green ?????????????













































Just Kidding, I like the 48" exmarks, lesco#1, exmark#2

 

[Pecker]

Haven't used a JD 717, but am extremely satisfied with my 757. Leaves a beautiful cut very time for me (f.y.i. -mostly St. Augustine and Bermuda).

 

[MikeLT1Z28]

you sure that isn't a 44" lazer? that's CHEAP for a 48", if it's new...

 

[MikeLT1Z28]

oh wait, i see it's a CT now, was thinking HP.

 

[Tbarchaser]

$5500 for a 19 kaw 48" stander. I use one every day, its great on St. Augustine. And they take up less space than a walk-behind.I can fit 2 on a 10' trailer.

 

[chefdrp]

I have a 737 and love it in wet or dry grass.

 

[MTR]

Buying a Z with engine less than 21 hp is not saving money in long run cause you will crave for more power for mulching & better cut of stronger engine models, which means you have to sell or trade it within a year or two. I think 48/21 and 52/23 is minimum acceptable for a Z, anything less is not worth ditching dollars.

 

[qualitylandscaping]

Just thought I would let you guys know I decided to go with the Deere.. They knocked over $1500 of the MSRP and threw in some extra's! Should be getting it tomorrow if the guys get it all setup...

 

[Ax Man]

Ontrac?

 

[lawn perfection]

I say Exmark! Try them all pick the one you like.

 

[HighGrass]

EX-MArks the spot! LOL

 

[Sauls1686]

Tiger Cub.

 

[CamLand]

ExMark...

 

[geogunn]

I haven't mowed with any of the above but I am business person and I say if you can buy an exmark $800 bucks cheaper than the comparable lesco then hellfire, what's your problem? need more lithium?

take your meds and tell us how that exmark mows!

GEO

 

[qualitylandscaping]

Ax Man,

Yep I'm getting it from Ontrac.. Total was $6391.41 including tax.. I'm getting it tomorrow, and I will get some pictures of striping and machine..