Exmark LazerZ E Series 52in OR Scag Freedom Z 52in

[JCarmack]

My budget is $7500. I am torn between the two. The scag offers the FS730 engine while the Exmark has the FX691 engine. I know the FX is the higher grade engine. Im not sure which has the better deck and overall durability between the two so im looking for thoughts on that. Both use the zt3100 transmissions which I assume to be sufficient for my application (3-4 acres per week). I have went to the dealer and they have 2013 leftovers of both.
The Exmark LazerZ E series 2013 model is $7649 if financing and $7399 if cash.
The Scag Freedom Z 2013 model is $6799 If financing and $6599 if cash.

THOUGHTS?

 

[edd]

scag would be just as much mower for less money......roll bar dont fold.....fastrack super duty is comparable in same or lower price range.......

 

[wjjones]

Scag is just a good of a mower as Exmark.

 

[JCarmack]

Only thing that scares me with scag a little is ive read poor customer service on warranty claims. That is searching these forums. But I am big on both. Do you see a major dropoff in goimg with the scag kawa motor? Are both spindles on scag and exmark cast iron?

 

[JCarmack]

Add Hustler Fastrak Sd to the mix...? Thoughts between these three mowers. I likethe engine that hustler offers (fx730). Is hustler as reliable and durable as the other two listed? Ive read one of hustlers decks have clogging issues...not sure which but probably an older model deck.

 

[JCarmack]

Just left Hustler dealer. I can get the Fastrak SD 54" 2014 model w kawasaki engine for $6499. Best price I foumd on Scag Freedom Z is $6799 and thats a 2013. Best price on Exmark lazerz e series is $7649 and thats a 2013.

Thoughts?