Zee09
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What brand and model would you buy and what engine? 60 to 72 inch cut only.
New Zero Turn 60 to 72 " cut
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I’m not saying avoid but Ariens/Gravely are not what they used to be.
Zee09
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I have a retail Gravely dealer 6 miles away. Straight retail plus, no free delivery, and no reason ever to buy there.
Take it or leave it type of dude.
Zee09
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Hey....details.....details...
I like them too.
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My Spartan has been bullet proof and not replacing it.. have another need..
Zee09
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Geezers they're proud of their new ZTs
Don't look at the electric models please.
https://paulbllc.stihldealer.net/p/...zk5MC4xLjAuMTcxNDc2NDAxMy4wLjAuMTAwMDUxMTk2Mw..
Don't look at the electric models please.
https://paulbllc.stihldealer.net/p/...zk5MC4xLjAuMTcxNDc2NDAxMy4wLjAuMTAwMDUxMTk2Mw..
I have a Grasshopper 430D (diesel) 72" cut I bought new around 10 years ago. However the price of a new one now is right around $20,000. Insane.
Definitely a commercial quality mower. I run Oregon G6 gator blades on it. It will mow down a forest.
Definitely a commercial quality mower. I run Oregon G6 gator blades on it. It will mow down a forest.
Zee09
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I was a diesel fan prior to the Gas EFIs. I still like my diesels but my gasser is more efficient.
Great mower
Apparently, they have even gone up more. 60" lists for $23,325 If I did not already have one, I would not pay that much.
Have you considered a stand-on mower?
Zee09
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My back is too bad but they are nice.
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I had a Kubota ZG327. It mowed fantastic. Bought it brand new in 2007 for $9,500.00. It now costs more than $14,000.00
My preference is for Kawasaki engines. Because they mow so fast, I prefer the agility, less weight, and less scalping of a 60 inch vs. 72 inch (unless you are mowing many acres of wide open area with few trees/obstructions). I am VERY pleased with my workplace Exmark - built like a tank. Scag is the favorite of the lawn care companies in my locality. This indicates to me that they are the best "value" regarding quality/price/service, again, in our locale.
Pablo's statement is troublesome. My son bought an Ariens (rebadged Gravely) last year from an excellent dealer. He had to stay within a budget range and purchased the 52 inch "entry level" pro model. He compared many brands at his price level and the Ariens had the best components/value he could find (engine, hydraulic drive motors, tires, etc.). His is too new to make any reliability judgements, but he is pleased going into his second mowing season. In retrospect, he thinks it's a bit overkill for his 2.5 acres.
He got a new "last year's model" for under $5,000 delivered. They're at $6,000 now.
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Pablo's statement is troublesome. My son bought an Ariens (rebadged Gravely) last year from an excellent dealer. He had to stay within a budget range and purchased the 52 inch "entry level" pro model. He compared many brands at his price level and the Ariens had the best components/value he could find (engine, hydraulic drive motors, tires, etc.). His is too new to make any reliability judgements, but he is pleased going into his second mowing season. In retrospect, he thinks it's a bit overkill for his 2.5 acres.
He got a new "last year's model" for under $5,000 delivered. They're at $6,000 now.
APEX 52 Kawasaki | APEX Series Zero Turn Lawn Mower | Ariens
The APEX 52 Kawasaki zero turn lawn mower powers through the toughest mowing environments. See all the details for the APEX 52 Kawasaki.
www.ariens.com
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Brand new Case New Holland 66 inch with the 31 horsepower Twin Cylinder.
I’m not saying they are bad. Just not deadly robust as before the buyoutMy preference is for Kawasaki engines. Because they mow so fast, I prefer the agility, less weight, and less scalping of a 60 inch vs. 72 inch (unless you are mowing many acres of wide open area with few trees/obstructions). I am VERY pleased with my workplace Exmark - built like a tank. Scag is the favorite of the lawn care companies in my locality. This indicates to me that they are the best "value" regarding quality/price/service, again, in our locale.
Pablo's statement troublesome. My son bought an Ariens (rebadged Gravely) last year from an excellent dealer. He had to stay within a budget range and purchased the "entry level" pro model. He compared many brands at his price level and the Ariens had the best components/value he could find (engine, hydraulic drive motors, tires, etc.). His is too new to make any reliability judgements, but he is pleased going into his second mowing season.
He got a new "last year's model" for under $5,000 delivered. They're at $6,000 now.
APEX 52 Kawasaki | APEX Series Zero Turn Lawn Mower | Ariens
The APEX 52 Kawasaki zero turn lawn mower powers through the toughest mowing environments. See all the details for the APEX 52 Kawasaki.
My 52" Gravely is standing up to my abuse, but it DID have to go back twice to get it right. I think I wrote about that here.....or maybe Tacoma world.
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Sadly, isn't that the case with so many things? Plus, that's your age showing, LOL - "back in my day..........." Heavy sigh, it's was initially traumatic for me some 10 or more years ago when trusted name brands really started tanking. Another heavy sigh................
I like my Gravely. With that out of the way, I’ll list additional choices.
Scag
John Deere
Kubota
Ferris/Stihl
Toro
Kohler or Kawasaki engine.
Scag
John Deere
Kubota
Ferris/Stihl
Toro
Kohler or Kawasaki engine.
