Recent content by Ida-Boy

I have looked at Gravely, Exmark, John Deere, Ferris & Scag. I am focusing on a John Deere Z530M with a kaw. Found one within a couple hours of me and was hoping the local dealer would work a dealer trade. I use to drive for a car dealership and seen dealers swap out cars for their customers...

I found one with a Kawi and they offered to upgrade the seat for free. $5710.91 tax out the door. I do like the Deere Z530M & Z530R but no Kawis in the store at this time. Tuff decision.

Gonna look at a Z today. I am curious on how the ride is. My old bones can't take much bouncing. Mowing just under 2 acres, I thing a Z with 52" is a good fit. I also have a 500' driveway to edge.

I purchased the 725 new and used it for both grass and snow. When I sold the home it had less than 500 hours on it after 20 years of service. Storage was a big issue and where we were going was also unknown so the buyerended up getting a great deal. So now I !m given the task to find a zt that...

A bit premature maybe but I am going to look at a ZT HD 52" ttoday. I will be mowing 1.77 acres and a 500' plus driveway edge. Coming from a Grasshopper of 20 year plus service I ask will I be happy with this new machine? Haven't seen much on how to improve the ride.

Following: I am in nearly the same boat. Sold my home and left my Grasshopper go with the place. Now I am closing on close to 12 acres but 10 acres gets farmed, so I need a zero turn for just under 2 acres. Leaning towards 52: deck as my 61" seemed to scalp. I see a lot of different...