We use a 36" Toro grandstand it gets in most gates and leaves a great cut
#3
Ric
Yeah The Toro Grandstand 36" is the way to go. I use it on about all my property's it's a great cut, very maneuverable and faster than most ZTR mowers. Another alternative would be the Toro Turfmaster 30" or Exmark 30" if you want to use a self propelled mower both of those have an excellent cut.
#4
jekjr
As I said we have a cheapo Snapper walk behind. The self propel on it is so stinking slow though.
This type of lawn service is new to me. We cut larger properties with zero turns and weedeaters. Many times it is rough and many times it is very rough.... Therefore it will take a learning curve for me to do it right.
The self propelled mowers are going to run 3.5 to 4 mph tops, if you want faster than that start looking at wide area walk behind. The nice thing about the Toro Grandstand is you have the best of both worlds, a ZTR and a walk-Behind.
Yes its very fast for a push mower. You'll get tired chasing after it lol
#9
jekjr
I went in our Kubota Dealer this AM. The sales guy there says they are going to take on part of the Toro line of mowers. Another local business has the line and sells zero turns. Because they do not sell the other mowers then his dealership is going to be able to sell them.
The dealership just changed hands. Since it has they have added Echo and now Toro. I will probably buy one when they get some in. I am just not sure what I want/need.
I think for my business the Grandstand is going to be a little much. I would like the 30". I will have to look at space and see how I could haul it. We have a 16' cargo trailer but we haul two zero turns in it. Definately interested on a Toro though for sure.
#10
exotion
For small yards the 21 might be better. Leaves better lines lmho and doesn't take long at all all of my properties are 1/3 acre or less and I can weedeat, edge, mow, blow in about 20-25 mins I use the commercial 21
For small yards the 21 might be better. Leaves better lines lmho and doesn't take long at all all of my properties are 1/3 acre or less and I can weedeat, edge, mow, blow in about 20-25 mins I use the commercial 21
I am going to look closely at the 30" and the 21". One of my issues with the 30 will be finding a place in the trailer for it.
We have room to sit a 21" beside the 48" zero turn. From what I have seen advertised I really like the 30".
Does the 21" have the feature of stopping the blade without stopping the engine?
That would be great. One think I hate on what we are using now is every time you need to take both hands off the mower it shuts down and has to be restarted.
#12
exotion
The 21" proline is really toro's masterpiece. Yes blade brake, an engine with power forever, servicable pivot arms and transmission, 3 piece semineumatic ball bearing wheels, an engine with an oil filter, brush guards. If you mulch they offer an atomic blade which does a fantastic job. Also every part is easy to order and replace.
