Best commercial mower under 8500

[Shughes717]

Most I see around here are sold at tractor supply. You say that like that's a bad thing.

No, just no dealer support in case there is a mechanical problem. I have never seen a mechanic shop in the back of tractor supply.

 

[zmister11]

Thanks everyone for the replys so far. I would like to demo the Z Master sometime, and possibly the exmark. I have a Ferris dealer as well but I don't think I've ever seen a lawn company use them... I wonder why.

 

[Ric]

Thanks everyone for the replys so far. I would like to demo the Z Master sometime, and possibly the exmark. I have a Ferris dealer as well but I don't think I've ever seen a lawn company use them... I wonder why.

The Toro and Exmark are basically the same mower, there both owned and made by Toro. The Z master and the Lazer Z are basically the same. The Exmark will run you more money though.

 

[Ric]

No, just no dealer support in case there is a mechanical problem. I have never seen a mechanic shop in the back of tractor supply.

I don't think you would have an issue with getting one worked on. Any dealer should be able to work on them, the dealer I use works on them and he doesn't seem to have problems with parts that I know of.

 

[zmister11]

I don't think you would have an issue with getting one worked on. Any dealer should be able to work on them, the dealer I use works on them and he doesn't seem to have problems with parts that I know of.

Ok cool. Thank you!

 

[reynoldston]

Thanks everyone for the replys so far. I would like to demo the Z Master sometime, and possibly the exmark. I have a Ferris dealer as well but I don't think I've ever seen a lawn company use them... I wonder why.

I see a lot of Ferris PRO 60's used by lawn company's around here, but they are over 10,000 dollars.

 

[Mad Mackie]

May I suggest a Scag Tiger Cat with a Kawasaki FX engine. I also suggest a Hustler X-ONE, fine machine.

 

[Shughes717]

Thanks everyone for the replys so far. I would like to demo the Z Master sometime, and possibly the exmark. I have a Ferris dealer as well but I don't think I've ever seen a lawn company use them... I wonder why.

Lawn companies use ferris and snapper pro mowers here. The is2100 has the best ride I have ever been on. The icd deck cuts great as well. That's what is on my s150xt. Very good mowers. For 6k you can get a snapper pro s150xt with 48" icd deck, fx series engine, zt5400 hydros, 10 gallon fuel capacity, flat free front tires, and 23x9.5x12 rear tires. Can't get all that on a z master for anywhere near that price unless you own horses. The is2100 52" will cost close to the top of your budget, but has everything plus the independent suspension.

 

[Ric]

Lawn companies use ferris and snapper pro mowers here. The is2100 has the best ride I have ever been on. The icd deck cuts great as well. That's what is on my s150xt. Very good mowers. For 6k you can get a snapper pro s150xt with 48" icd deck, fx series engine, zt5400 hydros, 10 gallon fuel capacity, flat free front tires, and 23x9.5x12 rear tires. Can't get all that on a z master for anywhere near that price unless you own horses. The is2100 52" will cost close to the top of your budget, but has everything plus the independent suspension.

I think it depends on or your the location as to what make mower is being used. In the 8 going on 9 years I've had the business I don't think I've ever seen but maybe two Ferris and a couple of JD and I've never seen a Snapper being used commercially or other wise. The big knock on those type units is there weight. And I don't understand why people put such an emphasis on the size of drives when in reality it doesn't mean all that much.

 

[zmister11]

I think it depends on or your the location as to what make mower is being used. In the 8 going on 9 years I've had the business I don't think I've ever seen but maybe two Ferris and a couple of JD and I've never seen a Snapper being used commercially or other wise. The big knock on those type units is there weight. And I don't understand why people put such an emphasis on the size of drives when in reality it doesn't mean all that much.

Ric, u live in Florida right? How far away do you live from brandon florida? Lol