Recent content by skiflyer

I mean, I actually looked at and liked that scagg a lot. But with a 52 inch deck it's more than $1000 over budget, and my dealer only has the 61" which is even more... Was still tempted though that's for sure, just doesn't make sense for me. And no local dealers for the other two (though a quick...

I'm all ears. But with my requirements I haven't found anything. Zero Turn <$5,000 Local dealer for service 52" or greater deck size (I'd consider 50" if there was something amazing I'm not seeing)

And you're probably right since I'm stepping up into the ZT2 for the cub instead of the Z300 line for JD which is probably more directly comparable to the ZT1.

The plot thickens, the local home depot has the 54" JD in stock (4 in fact)... that's just frustrating since the dealer said he won't have any until fall.

If the JD dealer had a 54" deck in stock I'd be done... but I take your point.

Thanks for the reply bkeller500... the Cub does meet my requirements on paper, but like you, I'm hesitant regarding quality, whereas I trust the JD and trust the dealer to make it right if I'm wrong. The scag and kubota are the only other options I have with good local dealer support, and...

I'm about to buy a ZT2 54", but very hesitant after having only dealt with John Deere in the past. I actually set out to buy a Deere 375R, but they're not available near me. Looking for some real world feedback as to the pros and cons on the ZT2 54", all I'm finding on youtube are people given...

Looking for some guidance on purchase. After filtering for reputable dealer near me, availability, budget, I'm left with 2 mowers to choose between and I just can't pick. #1) John Deere 365r with the 48" deck #2) Cub Cadet ZT2 with the 54" deck I'm replacing a 42" deck John Deere riding mower...