looking for a zero turn 3.27 acres

[earthworm]

$20K ?
$21K , a convertible (180 the seat and controls).
I do not see how this could work otherwise..
I think a small snowplow could work,maybe.

 

[Chev]

MMMmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[Ric]

First off Robert you still are side stepping my question:
If your tractors are so great and faster than and cut better than a ZTR explain to me why myself and all the Professionals in the Lawn-Care business aren't using them?

Here are a few links to check just some of the attachments for the ZTR's and I'm sure if you want to do a search you can come up with plenty more links.


ZTR Home
Zero Turn Mower Attachments
Zero Turn Snow Plows, ZTR plow, ZTR mower plow, ZTR accessories, Zero Turn Attachments

 

[robert]

Ric, so the fact that an aftermarket company makes impliments which are COMPATIBLE with Scag, Hustler and Exmark (and others) carries-in your mind-an approval by the above makers for attachment of these products to their machines? Next I presume you will state that attaching any of these products affects the warranty of the zt in no way at all??

AND, I am not side-stepping your question, perhaps I am not explaining it well enough; pro's have taken favor with the zt for really one reason and that reason is the zt has the -potential- to reduce trimming time, also those lawn care companies with wide trailers are able to load a zt sideways giving them much more room to transport machines.

 

[robert]

This really is too much fun;

from page 10 of the Exmark Lazer Z owners manual (available on line at the Exmark site)

'Removing standard original equipment parts, or using non-Exmark replacement parts and accessories -may- alter the warranty, traction, and safety of the machine'

This is because the zt is designed to do one thing and one thing only.

 

[robert]

Scag is even more clear; from the manual of the mighty Turf Tiger, which by the way is rated to tow a massive 250 lbs, pg 20.

Section 8.1 : 'Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine'

From page 88;

'This warranty does not cover any mower that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has been operated in any way contrary to the instructions specified in the owners manual'

Ric, are you beginning to see the issue with all those great implements made by aftermarket companies none of which are authorized by any maker of zt?

 

[Sammy the Red]

Ric, are you beginning to see the issue with all those great implements made by aftermarket companies none of which are authorized by any maker of zt?

Ric, I think robert has not done enough research about these. He needs to do more reading.
For if he had .............Oh, never mind.

 

[Ric]

As JD would say I AGREE

 

[Ric]

Scag is even more clear; from the manual of the mighty Turf Tiger, which by the way is rated to tow a massive 250 lbs, pg 20.

Section 8.1 : 'Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine'

< You say the Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than the original manufacturer are not approved for use on these machine, so what anything you buy that alters any machine isn't approved.
The other thing is that anyone with common sense who buys any of these implements are going to buy them through their dealer and have them install the equipment. >

From page 88;'This warranty does not cover any mower that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has been operated in any way contrary to the instructions specified in the owners manual'

< Lets look at the warranty, do you use all the correct oil filters, air filters, gas filters etc. etc. do you use the right grease to grease bearings and so on? My point is that 99% of the people that own mowers buy aftermarket supplies to do maintenance on there mowers and don't use original replacement parts like the owners manual says, so I guess according to you we all void the warranty and god forbid if someone mows on an incline greater than 15 degrees. >

Ric, are you beginning to see the issue with all those great implements made by aftermarket companies none of which are authorized by any maker of zt?

< As far as issues with these aftermarket companies and there implements I see none at all and I think if an individual has a use for any they will probably use them even if they don't have your permission. >

It all comes down to good old fashion common sense.

 

[earthworm]

Robert, since day 18, people/manufacturers have been altering/upgrading equipment..
The warranty ?
why worry about this, in a year or two it will be expired...
The effectiveness of the add-ons ?
I'd not expect the world, but IF used properly, I see little problem.
The big IF is "used properly"..Don't come crying if the aggressive snow blade cannot move 16 tons !
I may buy a walk-behind 32" ZT, I think this is all I need for a 0.46 acre lawn and swamp and I'll keep the MF for snow plowing, if necessary.
The advisability of a home-owner using a ZT for his large lawn ?
very high...9 out of 10 on this forum.