2 acres to mow, have a Swisher now but you have to push the handles the entire time, almost as hard as pushing a push mower. The others I have used, the handles stay where you put them. So that is #1. #2 is reliability and ease of repairs for the DIY. Replacing spindle bearings on the Swisher is a job I don't want to do ever again. Have around 4-5K to spend and would like to avoid units with troublesome EFI. Kawasaki engine vs B&S? Let me know what to avoid or what has worked for you. Thanks.
Which 60" or so Zero Turn mower to buy or avoid?
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How much are you looking to spend? 60" cut gets expensive to do right.....
My son-in-law in Texas bought a Cadet used about three years old $1200 runs and cuts grass like a bandit.
I love my Dixie Chopper Zee2 but its only 48"....and $4400 - would not change a thing and I would not go up any for more money. In size or model, or price.
Oh and I cut 2 acres of some turns etc. in 2 hours not even pushing it, doing a good job. No bogging, no matter the height (under a foot).
I don't know why I would want a wider deck, unless I had a golf course, otherwise you could never catch me....
OH - AND Kawasaki ALL THE WAY. Best by far.
Oh and I cut 2 acres of some turns etc. in 2 hours not even pushing it, doing a good job. No bogging, no matter the height (under a foot).
I don't know why I would want a wider deck, unless I had a golf course, otherwise you could never catch me....
OH - AND Kawasaki ALL THE WAY. Best by far.
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John Deere Z540R
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I can push the arms with 1 finger if I want....but they do return - they have to by safety regs....belts are right there with a diagram....not that I am expecting to throw, or change belts for at least 3-4 years, bearings are in a spindle unit - $60-80, 3 or 4 bolts on the deck - also not even worried for years, couldn't be simpler.....
I've brush-hogged with this mower already (3ft grass) and very satisfied with the performance & quality.
I've brush-hogged with this mower already (3ft grass) and very satisfied with the performance & quality.
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I think on any mower you could take the stick return cylinders off completely if you're disabled or something. Doesn't seem like a good idea to me though - maybe they are adjustable - never even paid it a moments notice before.
A 60" Zero Turn in the $4,000 - $5,000 range? You're cutting it pretty close. You may be able to get an Ariens or a Hustler Raptor SDX for that. The Hustler Raptor SDX are sold at dealers and not at Lowe's. I own a Toro Timecutter HD 54 and I paid well over $5000 for it. Avoid Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troybilt
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My Swisher has return springs fore and aft of the handles, but they don't look that strong to me. I think the effort is in the pumps them selves. What I do is use bungee cords to neutralize the effort. It works ok but after using others......why...
Whatever you do, do not purchase at Lowe's, Home Depot or Tractor Supply. Find you a dealer.
Hustler with a Kawasaki and you're golden. I have no experience on the other side of the fences, but I work on my Hustler far less than my neighbor does his Deere. And regardless of mower brand, my Kawasaki engine has been THE BEST engine. 1000 hours without a hiccup or even so much as a puff of smoke. Truly stellar. *Zero effort controls btw*
Edit: To clarify, I have a 2016 Hustler Raptor 52" with the Kawasaki 23HP FR691V. Been using my stash of 5W-30 Valvoline Synpower (SN) it's whole life after the 8hr change. Never even had to use the choke. 11/10.
Edit: To clarify, I have a 2016 Hustler Raptor 52" with the Kawasaki 23HP FR691V. Been using my stash of 5W-30 Valvoline Synpower (SN) it's whole life after the 8hr change. Never even had to use the choke. 11/10.
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If you do end up getting a Kawasaki. it'll probably ask for A WIX 57035 (or other brand equivalent) fillter. Strong recommendation after countless hours of research and phone calls directly to WIX... use the 51348 equivalent filter. From WIX: "Yes, it filters better, yes it adds more oil. No other benefit, it's just overkill." To that statement, I said "sure there is, it does both of those AND it's half the price." Win-win-win.
I don't know the pricing but would recommend an Exmark and definitely a Kawasaki engine
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