ddevito
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I’ve narrowed down my mower search down to a Scag Liberty Z. I have 2.5 manicured acres plus another 0.5 or so of rough to cut on average, so I need something tough and reliable. I’ve been scouring the area looking for used commercial grade mowers - Scag Cheethas, Kubota Diesels, etc and while I always appreciate the brute strength of commercial mowers the wear and tear exhausted on them gives me pause (it’s how I found up in this situation again after 6 years from buying a used beaten up John Deere front mounted F932).
So after doing homework I purchased a Liberty Z 52, gets delivered 4/21. Someone online in a different forum recommended the 52 over the 61 because the frame was the same size and it cut slightly better since there is a bigger chance of scalping some areas with the 61.
The only thing that is giving me pause in thinking I made a potential mistake (or get a better value) is the 52’s ZT2800 vs the 61’s 3100. For 2.5 acres of relatively flat (I have one small hill and not many obstacles, my lot is a giant rectangle) will the ZT2800 last me a long time? I can get the 61 for $500 more, not sure if it’s worth it. I’ll add that I do have some a couple tight spots in my front lawn at my house that I always like keeping looking great - I would imagine a 61” deck there may be a small issue. Just wondering.
Anyone with a Scag Liberty that would like to share their experience with owning one? Just want to make sure I get reliable and awesome performance from the 52.
So after doing homework I purchased a Liberty Z 52, gets delivered 4/21. Someone online in a different forum recommended the 52 over the 61 because the frame was the same size and it cut slightly better since there is a bigger chance of scalping some areas with the 61.
The only thing that is giving me pause in thinking I made a potential mistake (or get a better value) is the 52’s ZT2800 vs the 61’s 3100. For 2.5 acres of relatively flat (I have one small hill and not many obstacles, my lot is a giant rectangle) will the ZT2800 last me a long time? I can get the 61 for $500 more, not sure if it’s worth it. I’ll add that I do have some a couple tight spots in my front lawn at my house that I always like keeping looking great - I would imagine a 61” deck there may be a small issue. Just wondering.
Anyone with a Scag Liberty that would like to share their experience with owning one? Just want to make sure I get reliable and awesome performance from the 52.
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