Well gave up on my troy bilt lawn mower going to go with a zt now. Looking to stay under 2800. What should I look for in a new mower only cutting 2 acres about 3 times a month
Well gave up on my troy bilt lawn mower going to go with a zt now. Looking to stay under 2800. What should I look for in a new mower only cutting 2 acres about 3 times a month
I was looking at the hustler raptor but seems like they have a few issues like uneven decks. Was at Home Depot and seen the toro time cutter 5000ss. I know it's still a big store brand but it looked legit. Also had the cub 50" looked good too but it was 2900
I was looking at the hustler raptor but seems like they have a few issues like uneven decks. Was at Home Depot and seen the toro time cutter 5000ss. I know it's still a big store brand but it looked legit. Also had the cub 50" looked good too but it was 2900
Probably the best choice would be Hustler Raptor w/ Kawasaki engine & welded deck.
I just brought one for my father, and he loves it.
Strong engine and good deck compare to other stamped deck.
Only drawback is it doesn't have anti-scalping wheels at front of the deck and sometime peel off our grass on uneven surface.
Very sensitive steering... might be plus or neg to some... my father loves it because he doesn't have to move his arm much.
We had Cub Cadet ZTR 50" but it has a hydro gear failing issue if you wash your mower repeatedly.
Stay w/ Hustler if you want the new mower at your price range.
Personally I would buy a clean used commercial zero-turn w/ serviceable hydro gear.
The Raptor is a great choice in your price range, I'm not aware of another brand that offers a fabricated deck in that range. The Raptor blade tip speed is matched to the top end speed of the mower, so you get a great cut even at top speed. Kawasaki power is the way to go. I suggest your local Independent dealer for purchasing, they maybe able to give you some kind of trade value for that Troy Bilt (MTD) that a box store can't. Plus, these are the guys that will keep your Raptor performing at it's peak. One thing I would also strongly consider is moving up to the Raptor SD, about a grand more but has soooooo much more to offer, ZT-2800 servicable trans, the deck is mounted much better than the Raptor and the construction is commercial quality. With 0% for 48 months you can spread the cost out a bit, and there is no penalty if you pay it off early. hustlerturf.com to find your closest dealer.:thumbsup:
I think the msrp on the alpha is 3299. Just got back from the local dealer and they list it for 2999 cash or 3105 financed. Looks identical to the raptor except a better seat hour meter and a better warranty. It also looks better than the raptor. I think I'm gonna go with the bigdog
