Best commercial mower under 8500

[sandersgary]

Next year I will probably be buying another zero turn. But I want it to be full commercial with a 48 inch deck. The dealer that I like sells gravely Dixie's and exmarks. I liked the way the pro turn 148 looks and feels but haven't demoed it. But if yall have any other suggestions I also have scag, ferris, and toro dealers as well. But I definitely don't want to go over 8500. It will be financed and I'll want to wait till next year and hope to get a end of the year sale. Just trying to figure out which mower I should be saving up for

Don't have a quote for you, but I would have nothing but a scag. I have my second turf tiger. Great mower and you can get 0 % financing through Sheffield Financial

 

[Shughes717]

Always been a Hustler guy myself. I think I picked up the new 60'' X-One for about 8200. Love that thing.

I have a friend who has an x one. Great mower.

 

[RajunCajun]

My deep hatred for b&s is know different than most peoples hatred for mtd. As far as I'm concerned b&s is the same thing. Seeing how ferris, simplicity and snapper are all owned by b&s pretty much says it all.

As another member stated
"Ferris, snapper pro, and simplicity are all still made at the same factories by the same people who were making them before b&s purchased them. The parent company has nothing to do with the quality of those mowers."

I hold this to be true. B&S owns the above companies. Ironic that they allow Kawasaki engines to be installed on "their" B&S owned/built products. So that is my point in proving that the parent company has not changed the quality control structure of Ferris, Snapper Pro, or Simplicity. If fact it appears B&S has allowed the collaboration between these companies as they now have the same mowing decks. Basically, with the three different brands, You have the choice of a suspension frame (Ferris), a lesser suspension frame (Simplicity), or a no suspension frame (Snapper Pro). This really let's you buy according to your budget without sacrificing quality.
After much research, I purchased a Snapper Pro S150XT 52" Kawasaki Fx730 24 hp. Which includes Flat free front tires, HG5400 transaxles, ICd deck, stripping kit, nice seat, roll bar, (2) five gallon fuel tanks, a fuel tank selector valve. Large flexible rubber grass deflector. 23x10.5x12 rear tires. ($5699 last years' model)
It cuts great. Runs great. Never felt it strain under high grass or going up a steep grade. It's a beast. Pictures borrowed from SLE website.

Just my 2 cents,
RajunCajun

 

[Shughes717]

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As another member stated
"Ferris, snapper pro, and simplicity are all still made at the same factories by the same people who were making them before b&s purchased them. The parent company has nothing to do with the quality of those mowers."

I hold this to be true. B&S owns the above companies. Ironic that they allow Kawasaki engines to be installed on "their" B&S owned/built products. So that is my point in proving that the parent company has not changed the quality control structure of Ferris, Snapper Pro, or Simplicity. If fact it appears B&S has allowed the collaboration between these companies as they now have the same mowing decks. Basically, with the three different brands, You have the choice of a suspension frame (Ferris), a lesser suspension frame (Simplicity), or a no suspension frame (Snapper Pro). This really let's you buy according to your budget without sacrificing quality.
After much research, I purchased a Snapper Pro S150XT 52" Kawasaki Fx730 24 hp. Which includes Flat free front tires, HG5400 transaxles, ICP deck, stripping kit, nice seat, roll bar, (2) five gallon fuel tanks, a fuel tank selector valve. Large flexible rubber grass deflector. 23x10.5x12 rear tires. ($5699 last years' model)
It cuts great. Runs great. Never felt it strain under high grass or going up a steep grade. Pictures attached.

Just my 2 cents,
RajunCajun

Very good mowers. Mine has been great. My dad's s200xt is an awesome mower as well. I'm sure it's a typo and I know some on here may want to make a correction. The s150xt has zt5400 hydros made by hydrogear and an icd deck. You are right on with the rest of your comments though. You got a great deal on that mower. I would suggest either purchasing the suspension insert, or a suspension seat. My dad has the insert and it greatly improved the ride of the machine.

 

[zmister11]

<img src="http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/attachments/mower-equipment-buying-pricing/23781-best-commercial-mower-under-8500-a-image-jpg"/><img src="http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/attachments/mower-equipment-buying-pricing/23782-best-commercial-mower-under-8500-a-image-jpg"/><img src="http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/attachments/mower-equipment-buying-pricing/23783-best-commercial-mower-under-8500-a-image-jpg"/>
As another member stated
"Ferris, snapper pro, and simplicity are all still made at the same factories by the same people who were making them before b&s purchased them. The parent company has nothing to do with the quality of those mowers."

I hold this to be true. B&S owns the above companies. Ironic that they allow Kawasaki engines to be installed on "their" B&S owned/built products. So that is my point in proving that the parent company has not changed the quality control structure of Ferris, Snapper Pro, or Simplicity. If fact it appears B&S has allowed the collaboration between these companies as they now have the same mowing decks. Basically, with the three different brands, You have the choice of a suspension frame (Ferris), a lesser suspension frame (Simplicity), or a no suspension frame (Snapper Pro). This really let's you buy according to your budget without sacrificing quality.
After much research, I purchased a Snapper Pro S150XT 52" Kawasaki Fx730 24 hp. Which includes Flat free front tires, HG5400 transaxles, ICP deck, stripping kit, nice seat, roll bar, (2) five gallon fuel tanks, a fuel tank selector valve. Large flexible rubber grass deflector. 23x10.5x12 rear tires. ($5699 last years' model)
It cuts great. Runs great. Never felt it strain under high grass or going up a steep grade. It's a beast. Pictures attached.

Just my 2 cents,
RajunCajun

Do you use ur mower for commercial?

 

[RajunCajun]

Do you use ur mower for commercial?

No I dont. My property, my elderly parents and inlaws. Total about 5.5 acres weekly.
I installed ITP AllTrail tires for more grip in wet areas.

 

[zmister11]

No I dont. My property, my elderly parents and inlaws. Total about 5.5 acres weekly.
I installed ITP AllTrail tires for more grip in wet areas.<img src="http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/attachments/mower-equipment-buying-pricing/23785-best-commercial-mower-under-8500-a-image-jpg"/>

Oh okay thanks

 

[RaulMcCai]

Just trying to figure out which mower I should be saving up for

Well some things to consider might include whether you have hilly terrain or boggy to deal with. Lots of hills can trash the drive units on faster mowers and bogs are always fun.

I got a Ferris IS1500Z with the suspension and I gotta say I love the thing. Runs like a top, cut is great, and it smooths out the bumps so sweetly.

If my mower was being run by other people I'd prolly have gotten a Scag because they are tough as nails.

 

[zmister11]

Well some things to consider might include whether you have hilly terrain or boggy to deal with. Lots of hills can trash the drive units on faster mowers and bogs are always fun.

I got a Ferris IS1500Z with the suspension and I gotta say I love the thing. Runs like a top, cut is great, and it smooths out the bumps so sweetly.

If my mower was being run by other people I'd prolly have gotten a Scag because they are tough as nails.

Okay thanks. I live in Florida so not too hilly lol just always wet

 

[RajunCajun]

Very good mowers. Mine has been great. My dad's s200xt is an awesome mower as well. I'm sure it's a typo and I know some on here may want to make a correction. The s150xt has zt5400 hydros made by hydrogear and an icd deck. You are right on with the rest of your comments though. You got a great deal on that mower. I would suggest either purchasing the suspension insert, or a suspension seat. My dad has the insert and it greatly improved the ride of the machine.

I'm looking at a couple of airbag setups. Pretty good reviews on these.
RajunCajun