I'm planning to buy a new zero turn mower in late winter/spring. I looked at a few today and so far I've narrowed the field to an eXmark, Scag or Dixie Chopper. I'm not looking for a big commercial grade mower just a small to mid size residential version. Has anybody had any good or bad luck with any of these brands? Thanks, Jeff
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Zero turn lawnmower reviews
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skeeter2010
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My brother inlaw is tight as can be and always does his research and found http://www.badboymowers.com/ he is in the same situation as you no need for a commerical unit but still needs a zero turn. I he said the Bad boy mowers are big down south.
It may be worth taking a look at
It may be worth taking a look at
My brother inlaw is tight as can be and always does his research and found http://www.badboymowers.com/ he is in the same situation as you no need for a commerical unit but still needs a zero turn. I he said the Bad boy mowers are big down south.
It may be worth taking a look at
I did consider a Badboy when I first started looking but there's not a dealer within a reasonable drive. Thanks
HardwaterHoosier
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I've owned 12 ztr's and a few walkbehinds in the past 12 years.
Dixie is a great mower, but kind of stuck in the past compared to other major brands. I own one Dixie right now, and it does a good job at what I bought it for, wide-open flat out mowing (18 acres cut biweekly) 33hp 74"
Scag and exmark, you'll be more than happy. Hustler would be another good option. You'll get more of a manicured finish cut and durability. Wright mowers are also good, and a big time saving machine, but more of a commercial unit because of the design.
How large of a mowing area and how long do you want to keep the mower?
Dixie is a great mower, but kind of stuck in the past compared to other major brands. I own one Dixie right now, and it does a good job at what I bought it for, wide-open flat out mowing (18 acres cut biweekly) 33hp 74"
Scag and exmark, you'll be more than happy. Hustler would be another good option. You'll get more of a manicured finish cut and durability. Wright mowers are also good, and a big time saving machine, but more of a commercial unit because of the design.
How large of a mowing area and how long do you want to keep the mower?
HardwaterHoosier
Member
I would buy a used efi eXmark commercial
probably not worth the extra $ for residential going to an efi. Plus the repairs on a used machine. 3000 for a hydro system, 230 for an efi fuel pump, 100 for a tire...
Totally agree efi for commercial use, or propane.
I would think just the opposite with the crap gas u get now and a guy not using every week efi would be the way to go.
heck do u want a carb sled? carb cleanings are not cheep now days if u dont do it your self.
I got a used walk behind exmark commercial from a bud and never plan on buying a mower again.
I also think u have more options for the mowers on the used market in the commercial line.
like leaf plows for this time of yr
always a dice roll on used but most guys do weekly maint on there stuff and keep logs of what was done.
and after u cant deduct it any more u trade in on new
heck do u want a carb sled? carb cleanings are not cheep now days if u dont do it your self.
I got a used walk behind exmark commercial from a bud and never plan on buying a mower again.
I also think u have more options for the mowers on the used market in the commercial line.
like leaf plows for this time of yr
always a dice roll on used but most guys do weekly maint on there stuff and keep logs of what was done.
and after u cant deduct it any more u trade in on new
Grasshopper or Woods Mowin Machine- I love the deck out front especially if you have a lot of trees to mow under. Get the power deck option i makes it great to clean out the deck and change the blades. One thing that I dont like as well is the mid mount mowers do ride a little better than my grasshopper.
mjkaliszak
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love my ferris!
X2....
I was looking at zero turn mower 8 or 9 years ago and ended up with a 4 wheel steering John Dear 243 and its been a great setup with zero problems. I have some very tight places to cut and its worked great.
I'm done with JD.
polarismike
Member
I have a 61" Snapper Pro and love it. They make smaller decks in the Pro line with several different engine options. I found the pricing was better than most. Check them out online.