Is anyone out there mowing with a 42 inch Deck? Have a chance to buy Scag Z cat, enclosed trailer 16 foot,blower, trimmers(2) and a power rake for $9900. I'm concerned that 42 inches is too small.
Thanks
#2
xp14629
What will you be mowing? Only your yard, how big? Commercially, how big are the yards you have lined up? A 42" deck works great for either someone with a medium sized yard who loves to mow and has the time, or some one with one or two city lots and/or a gate that anything bigger cannot get through. Always keep in mind about possible yard upgrades or bringing on more yards as a professional.
At this point most are between 1/2 and 3/4 acre, the biggest is 1 acre. I am just starting up and do the lawn care on the side. I mow Mon. Wed. Fri. and Sat. I plan to put 20 hrs into the business for the first year.I was originally looking at a 60" Gravely for $8500 and then still needing to buy a trailer(open 7x16) for $2500. This deal would be less start up but I don't want to kick myself later for going to small. I currently have 7 accounts signed.
#4
Carscw
I use a 42in It takes me around a 1/2 hour to cut a acre that's cut trim edge and blow. I have a 48in not to much faster and I like how the 42 cuts. I know Some ppl like the three blades on the big deck. I just think a two blade deck cuts and makes the grass look better
Is anyone out there mowing with a 42 inch Deck? Have a chance to buy Scag Z cat, enclosed trailer 16 foot,blower, trimmers(2) and a power rake for $9900. I'm concerned that 42 inches is too small.
Thanks
With the lawns you'll be cutting the 42" deck should do everything you want to do without any problems. A 42" decks rated time is 1 acre per hour, if you move up to a 46 you would be about 10% faster than the 42 a 50" deck 17% a 54" 24% faster. Remember if you move to a 50 through 60" deck you have a gate problem and you'll be using a push mower or small walk behind so any time gain would be lost. If you can get all the above for the price quoted and it's all in good shape that's not a real bad deal.:thumbsup:
The seat on the z has one tear in it, but the rest seems good. Regular maitenence was done. 300 hrs on mower, it's a 2007 model. The trailer is new, only 2 months old.
#7
reynoldston
with only 300 hr its just getting broken in
#8
Ric
What type of motor does the mower have? Honda, Kawasaki , Kohler and what HP?
19 hp kawasaki, 3 blade deck. Trailer is a us cargo trail n sport series
#10
Ric
Well Like I said the $9900 isn't a real bad deal but it's not a great deal by know means. Now depending on how much of a fanatic you are on equipment you could put together your own package new and come out some cheaper than the price he quoted.
You can buy a 44"ZTR, 36" WB an open trailer, 2 trimmers, 1 edger and a backpack blower all new for around 8K all with at least a 2 and 3 yr warranty and when you start buying used warranty something that you don't have and it can be something that can save you tons of money.
The other i'm looking at is a left over 2011 Ferris is2000 26hp kawasaki motor with a 61" deck, a 16' sure trac open trailer and echo trimmers, blower, and edger for 12,500 all brand new, with warranty.i like the idea of an enclosed though because i dont have a garage at this time, my dear wife took it over!!
#12
reynoldston
Looks like they both have the Kawasaki engine. That sure wouldn't be my choice for a engine. Parts are very expensive and in my small shop I have seen the most major problems on the Kawasaki engines then any other engine. I have seen where on this forum where a lot of people loves the Kawasaki for some reason. I also see where Ferris has dropped the Kohler engine from there line up.
I have a couple of atv's both of which have kawasaki motors and they have been great, all the dealers and shops like them too. Ferris dropped kohler and went to briggs, must be they got a better deal.
#14
Ric
I have a Question? You say you have seven clients, how much are you charging them to cut there lawns?
Ranges from $35 to $110. I'm am just starting up and hope to add more accounts over the next two months. I just put out my adds for the coming month and will be hanging knockers in march. With it being only 5 degrees up here in VT this morning people don't start thinking about cutting the grass till march. I'm just starting to tap my maples!
