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Unit looks good. If you can figure out the tracking you may have a winner. The other stuff is easily fixed. You could take it to a Walker dealer for a inspection / tune-up and yo will be good to go and happy with your decision... Coming off a ZT to my Walker was worthy jump for me. NO regrets.

That's about 80 hours per year usage.......if not for commercial use, I would give it a go. As long as it starts up easily and there is no bad rust or corrosion taking place. Without photo's or anything else to go on it's hard to tell from here.

Multiple passes, sometimes on different days, highest setting at first then lower settings. Homemade chute blocker is fine. The idea is to grind them up and disperse them across the turf. Mine tend to fall gradually rather than all at once so it takes a couple of weeks to get them all. Late...

thanks for your review......I was leaning but now more cautious. I need to do more homework now.

I had the same concern with my Conquest while I had it. I ended up carefully leveling the deck side to side and adjusting the front to back with the back 1/4" higher. Then I mowed on the highest setting and progressively lowered the deck noting the # of bars until I got the cut I wanted. There...

Now you have. 👍🏻

I had a 2014 Broadmoor and it also took me awhile to dial it in to my mowing style and property. It cut extremely well and the stripes were pretty good most of the time. Pulling the deck off for cleaning was fairly EZ but a mower lift ( MoJack) made it even easier to scrape. Only issue I had...

Moving the production to Mexico will save JD Millions........but it will not lower the selling prices a penny.

I don’t think Toro sells those in the US any longer.

On flat ground a larger deck will require fewer passes. You might also have an easier time trimming with the extra deck space. Since JD suspends their decks you will get more deck tilting on the uneven areas.

Depending on the slope even a 4-wheel drive GT has limits. I would encourage a visit by a couple dealers and seek their advice on a local level.

Definition......Grass mulching or circular grass managementIt is a specific mowing technique that finely shreds the grass into small particles. These small particles are then blown back over the lawn and evenly distributed between the grass. In a perfect situation I would agree. In real...

I agree. And if you are only taking off an inch at a time how could any of the 1” clippings ever get recut?

I find it difficult to fully understand how mulching works. How can a grass blade be cut and recut while it is spinning in the same direction as the mower blade tip is pushing it? How can a mower deck that is designed to lift the cut grass and keep it in suspension also distribute the final...

I’m glad you have a great experience with your Cub unit. Might be a better choice than I thought on your model. My experience is quite different.

Good point GearHead36.....and why do ZT's not have a reverse safety switch at all?? Probably some out there but I have never seen one. It's certainly a less observed safety from most ZT manufacturers. Not sure what the new Electric Battery Powered units are doing.

The idea of differential lock is for the added traction when you need it. ZT's tend to tear up the turf when turning. Unfortunately the only steering wheel ZT that I am aware of is made by Cub, and they have a horrible build quality. I'd stick with a tractor .

Consider a used tractor with limited slip or tractor control features that engage both rear drive wheels for added traction and tractor stability. JD 500 series, Simplicity Conquest. A ZT on slopes can be dangerous and frankly much more difficult for the operator. Have a dealer bring one out...

Do not remove safety devices. Very little to gain and so much to loose.

I have tried fluid Film on a couple of occasions in the past but it never seems to last very long. I have scraped the deck spotless, applied multiple coats giving it overnight to dry before applying additional coats and it still comes off after 2 or 3 mowings. MowDeck had the same results. The...

You could rent a plugger. You also might be exposing weed seed imbedded and dormant as you aerate ( just a thought). The Agri-Fab pluggers are cheaper and if you wait and do your aeration on a wet lawn you will get good penetration, possibly adequate enough.

A thick growth may also be a concern as a tall growth. Thick grass will slow blade speed and may be clogging the deck due to the additional amount of cuttings. I would also test a normal set of cutting blades vs hi-lift blades. I realize hi-lift blades will cause the grass to lift better but I...

I have seen too many bad reviews on Cub units. Even looking at them in a showroom I see weaknesses that turn me away. With simplicity exiting the game, that leaves JD as a better option. Anything less than the 300X series from JD is subject to wear issues but then again depending on your use on...

You got 10 years out of the bushings......I'd really consider just doing bushings again.

UPDATE......dealer installed the R21 deck belt tension kit and off we go mowing Sept to Nov. Getting ready for spring 24 I notice deck belt wear ( cut). Messaging directly with Walker Service dept revealed the Tensioner was not installed properly by dealer. I was given some photo's and...

Now that Simplicity is stopping production that leaves us with Cub, MTD, JD, Husqvarna & Kubota tractors. In the $3K range I would most likely lean toward JD but not because of the motor but because of the rest of the machine and the mowing deck. $3K spread out over 4 seasons is $750 per season...

Rereading the post….. if your spinning tires only occurred when backing up, ease off the controls a bit.

3-point turns area best for a ZT same as a tractor. Any tight turns will most likely scar the turf eventually. Bar tires will certainly give you more traction going up a hill but will do very little if you travel sideways to stop any breakaways with a ZT. There are some more aggressive tire...

I normally would recommend a Simplicity tractor because their decks have a rear roller that floats along the turf and raises and lowers the deck according to the terrain but with Simplicity halting production recently that may be a big gamble. A tractor will be best for hills where a ZT will...

my guess is your ground is rough and at higher speeds the deck is bouncing up and down more than you realize. You say at half speed the cut is better which means the set-up may be OK.

Is it as simple as the seat switch? Going downhill operator weight shifts forward and possibly realizing the seat safety. Just a thought!

not arguing here.....and I know the photo shows how it's marketed to us.......in reality it has to overcome blades that lift and cut, grass volume, an enclosed deck speed, gravity, blow out and moisture. I'm all in if it would work every time.

I think the issue is as you stated the blades are spinning and lifting the grass ….. how are the clippings going to drop if the blades are lifting?

it's difficult to understand how a mulching set-up actually can work properly. If you stick to the 1/3 rule and cut your grass when it's dry, would a mulched clipping decompose any quicker? How can a mulch deck be expected to lift the grass and cut it and recut it and distribute it evenly as it...

check the owners manual if you have one but normally the front should be 1/4"-3/8" lower thena the rear. Measure at the blades not at the deck frame. Mowing at the highest setting may be fine.....as long as you are cutting grass that isn't too long and chocking the air flow. It doesn't...

are you mowing wet or damp grass? Is your grass very tall when you mow? Are you following the 1/3rd rule? Are you blades sharp? Level? pitched correctly? are yo mowing at full throttle? You can try to scrape the deck then apply a coating of ceramic wax....it won't last very long but it will...

I've given some thought to a more aggressive tire for my Walker mower to replace the Turf-Saver style it came with because of a couple spots on my berm where they tend to slip. But reading post like this one I noticed some guys reported the gains by a tire with bar-type or a more aggressive...

If you are cutting tall grass down to normal height....mulching may not be the way to go. If you are cutting by the 1/3 rule then mulching is a option. Then the question is.... will mulched grass decompose any faster than side discharged grass. As far as Fall leaf cleanup goes mulching is...

I suppose your HOC could make a difference on the blowout of the leaves as well. My leaves are starting to fall and it's time to think about the chute blocker. I made one from some sheet aluminum I bought at HD. Two wing nuts and it's on/off!... You are right about the 3-chambers . Still I...

I happened to be at Harbot Freight the other day and caught a sale on Maguires ceramic wax after seeing your post. I have tried most of the other suggestions like fluid film and none impressed me but the ceramic wax actually did work......that is there was very little build up, very little...

I created a chute blocker for mulching leaves. No mulching blades just the OEM Simplicity blades. Mulching grass just seems a waste of effort. Most often the decks get clogged and you have to scrape them out thus the benefit of mulching is compromised. Mulching leaves is a bit more effective...

If you want the inner wheel to reverse then pull the right control back slightly. A lot of guys made the same error and regretted making the move to a ZT. …. Me included. I can manage it but a ZT is not for everyone.

You probably have this figured out by now but I would download the owners manual and look at the electrical chart. Take it back to factory settings.........reconnect all the safety switches and connectors to factory design. Do not bypass anything. And go from there.

I bought a MoJack hydraulic lift for my Simplicity Courier XT Zero Turn. It works quite well and allows me to scoot under to scrape the deck and change blades safely. The MoJack lift has built in safety notches that click in just in case the valve leaks or is not tightened fully. When I looked...

Which wheel is skidding? Are you turning too fast? Are you doing a 3-point turn? In general ZT's will create a lawn scar if you don't slow down and make a wide or 3-point turn. Spinning quickly on a 180 degree turn is going to leave a twist scar from the inside tire. Especially if the grass is...

ON my 2020 Simplicity courier XT. 52"....my discharge chute is rubber. Perhaps there are options from other models for the 48" decks. Could be difference from stamped deck vs fabricated deck. I was not able to find a chute blocker for my unit so I made one from a piece of aluminum from Home...

This is very disappointing ( but somewhat expected) news for all of us Simplicity owners. One by one each of us will need to consider making a new investment as parts become unavailable. The stability of Ferris is now suspect also as a Go-To and the new relationship with Stihl is probably...

are you sure you are looking at th win-line filter? Could it a vent?

Has anyone replaced the deck belt tensioner on a Walker R21? New unit broke deck belt 15 hours.. Walker support recommended a new style deck belt tensioner ( under warranty) but photos included on instructions are not the greatest and I need photos or a video of a unit that has the new style...

I have a Simplicity Courier XT which is a clone of the Ferris 500 or 600 ( not exactly sure) and it is a beast. The mower runs well, is solid and EZ to maintain. The deck is EZ to level and rarely needs adjustment. Traction is good on my berm and on my culvert. I only maintain 1-acre but I...