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I have had 6 different lawn tractors ( Simplicity, Toro & John Deere) and 2 Simplicity ZT's.......and none of them ever had a warranty claim. Perhaps I did not own them long enough to experience a warranty issue but Never had to get rid of one because it had mechanical issues. Warranties are...

I don't see where a ZT is more maintenance than a lawn tractor. Possibly he may be correct on the entry level residential units as they tend to be lighter construction and generally have fewer lubrication points. I guess you have more vulnerability because you have 2-hydros instead of 1, could...

I believe I have seen posts in the past that claim that you do not want a hi-lift blade when you mulch. Some how the extra lift causes issues with the air-flow and dynamics with dropping the mulched clippings.

Ferris has some impressive offerings. I have a Simplicity Courier XT which is a copy of the Ferris 500S ( Briggs and Stratton own Simplicity, Ferris and Snapper). I only have 1.3 acres to mow and the XT is more than adequate and has a lot of commercial features at a lower cost and the...

Can anyone explain to us why a lawn tractor has a Reverse mow switch but a Zero Turn does not require one.

I purchased a Simplicity Courier XT last year for my home use. After purchase, as I was looking for back-up blades and belts I figured out that it is a shared model of the Ferris 500-S, Looking further at the Ferris web-site I see other Ferris ZT's with shared features as some of the other...

Over the last few years, just for fun, I have treated the underside of several mower decks (including brand new never used) with several of the sprays and a few of the brush-on deck coatings. I have prepped older decks by scraping and scrubbing them clean and I have coated a brand new deck...

The old Broadmoor I had years ago, had a long lever on the left side that you could pull back to lift the entire deck to a transport position. It had a screw mechanism on the right to raise and lower the height of cut which worked pretty as long as you kept it lubricated. I have the 52"...

Just looking at the Boradmoor parts diagrams, I don't see where the Simplicity electric lift just adjusts the height of the blades up and down Must be something new. Never heard of that before. My bad!

Keep in mind, the reason for the dragging is one of the reasons you would consider a Regent. That rear deck roller is supposed to follow the ground and raise and lower the deck as needed. That is also is the mechanism for striping your lawn. The Broadmoor has the electric lift but because of...

It would seem logical from that pic that the deck took a huge hit from a root or curb. It's hard to imagine that the crack near the spindle or the gap at the rear of the deck happened due to a faulty weld or manufacturing defect.

That same machine on a dealers lot might also have a delivery charge and sales tax! Show your neighbors wife a couple of print outs from comparable units you find on the internet and let her come back with a price. If she is liquidating......you are helping her. She probably would get less...

It's hard to say without photos and more info but just googling I found a couple others in that same price range. It's a well built machine and if it was maintained properly it still has a lot of life left in it. If you were looking at new $ 5-6K would get you a mid-range model with warranty...

That last statement was a shocker to me. I wonder what other equipment has he same restraints in California. Landfills full of old worn out metal parts cannot be a better idea!

Congratulations on your purchase of the Liberty Z. It looks like a beast ( good choice). I took a good look at one last summer and almost pulled the trigger. I'm sure it will serve you well.

You are correct the 48" Fabricated deck is a beast. Very difficult to remove and slide around. I purchased a MoJack lift so I could Clean the deck, lubricate and change the blades without taking the deck off.

it sounds like a dry bearing to me from your brief description.

Before you pull the trigger ask your dealer about the Broadmoor 23/48". The 44" deck is a stamped deck and the 48" is the fabricated deck. The 44" may still be mounted the old way and the 48" Fabricated the new way.. I cannot tell from the web site. Not that they will mow your lawn much...

What we are talking about is a microcosm of what has been going on in our country. We are worried about getting well built, reliable, mower equipment and mower parts at a reasonable price. Bring back American ingenuity, engineering and American manufacturing would solve a lot of our lawn forum...

I have owned a Simplicity Conquest, a Simplicity Courier and now a Simplicity Courier XT.....all of them had 4-wheel suspension. In between the Conquest and the Courier XT I had a John Deere X590 with no suspension. From my experience the suspension systems are a valuable addition and can help...

I have owned a Simplicity, Broadmoor, Conquest, Courier and now a Courier XT, all of them had the deck rollers for striping. Never once has any of them had a issue with collecting buildup on those rollers that eventually caused the rollers to skid or slide instead of rolling. Yes it can build up...

The smell of fresh cut grass on a Saturday evening as you finish and are sitting on the deck with a beverage and a moment to relax.

The Broadmoor is better built than the Regent and will serve you longer. The price difference over the life of 10-years is minimal when divided by 120. Best thing about the Simplicity is the DECK. A Simplicity deck will give you a great finished look and if set properly will stripe better...

Caution.......if it is making a screech, or squeal, then something could be about to snap! Broken parts could go flying.

I took a good look at the eXmark Radius ZT's last summer and frankly, I was quite impressed. I avoided the Quest as it looked a little weak and I was steered away by a dealer that advised against it for my1.5 acres. The quest is probably fine for smaller yards but just didn't feel it was a...

Good lesson learned. We have all been there. Just imagine the horror if one slipped as he leaned closer to a moving belt and got a shirt or jacket sleeve caught or even a hand or fingers pinched. I'm sure there are Pro's on this forum that have enough experience to run the machine and...

That's one awesome machine you are choosing. Typically a larger, beefier machine will disappoint you far less often than a cheaper entry level style machine. The added benefits of dealer support makes it very attractive if you can agree on a price. From what I am seeing in my...

For What it's worth............I have a 25hp Briggs on a Simplicity 52" ZT and I mow 1.3 acres of Kentucky blue. 30 % hills and ditches and I average about 2-gallons of gas each time.

I'm all in for purchasing from a dealer and supporting a local business if I can. I'd give that dealer an opportunity to earn your business. But I was also just looking at a couple of Home Depot emails and was wondering if their promotions can be applied to the purchase of a mower. I...

After you remove the gas............can you attach a smaller plastic hose to your shop vac and fish the end of the hose into the tank and locate the gum?

using a heavy weight in the seat is no different then tampering with a safety switch.......very bad advice. Pull the deck off the mower and spin the pulleys by hand to see if any of them are binding, need lubrication or replacement. Follow the path of the deck belts and look for wear spots...

I have a 10HP version of that same engine on my Cub snowblower. I found a replacement carburetor on Amazon for about $20.00 which took all of an hour to install. Solved the RPM surge and a occasional backfire..

Nice response bertsmobile and a great explanation. I wonder also now that the secret is out, if suppliers and dealers are seeing an increased profit margin due to the shortages. Discounts are gone and due to lack of inventory, shoppers take what they can get and there is no haggling due to the...

They might not cross reference the exact part number for your machine ( their data base might not show your part number) but if you can figure out your belt length and width, you may be able to locate a match. I had to do that and found one with same width and within 1/2" in length ( shorter)...

Very similar to my Cub snow blower last year.......Fortunately I had dug it out in October before the cold came in and did a test run. Noticed the problem and got the tools out. A couple hours of work but that beast works pretty good now.

take a look at https://www.vbelts4less.com and. https://www.vbeltsupply.com I have used both and their belts were great replacements for factory belts and much less expensive.

I'm sure it varies by brand, but I have read that a ZT with 3100 transaxles or above can tow a weight equal to 1/2 of the combined weight of the machine and the operator. I would check with a dealer for clarification if I was going to purchase a new unit, but you might be OK as is.

Over the past few years I have seen incentives to purchase from several manufacturers but the most popular incentive is 0% financing...but that usually has a $150 processing fee so it's not a super deal unless you plan to finance a lot and for a longer period of time. I do not recall seeing a...

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I would lean toward the Broadmoor due to the better build and stronger deck. If you have a lot of obstacles to mow around ( flower beds landscape and trees) you might want to take a good look at the a Courier ZT. I would go to the top of the line models like the XT model because it is built off...

Simplicity Courier XT.........stripes well.........fairly fast..........3100 trans pumps.......large tires...........shock absorbers............Clone of Ferris commercial unit. Worth a look?!

I had the same model for my 1.5 acres and it worked very well for me for several years. I traded it in on a Conquest to get the added traction control for my hills as the Broadmoor slipped in a few spots. The Broadmoor is a great machine and quite capable otherwise. Very little plastic in the...

I think you are correct on the fools paradise statement........we are going to see our cost on everything climb rapidly as we transition away from foreign supply. Your also probably correct about the pay situation. Perhaps now manufactures will realize their employees are worth more and the...

The tractor pricing is likely to climb as well in the used market. When the cost of new takes a big jump, the value of used increases as well. I have had 4-different Simplicity models and enjoyed each one. I rarely see a used one that is in good shape but I am sure they are out there. It's...

Just happened to glance at the Simplicity Mfg web site and noticed My Simplicity Courier XT rose from $ 5199 in August 2021 to $6299 in December 2021. Looks like the other Simplicity Equipment took a big hit too. Then I took a look at John Deere and pretty much the same thing. I guess the...

What does a air filter cost?

OEM belts........They tend to last longer and you are always at factory specs. More expensive but worth it.

You model # 1694454. is for a Zero turn Simplicity...........I would take another look at that seat switch. Simplicity does their seat switches differently. If you jump the two wires it won't start. The factory switch has a small spring action that makes connection as you sit in the seat. It...

If you lower the deck all the way down is it resting on the anti-scalp wheels? Wouldn't that be enough?

Had several mower decks with a wash-out port.....tried a few times and it was just a mess and not very productive. Get a Mow-Jack lift and scrape.......very easy