First zero turn recommendation

[Jwgauss]

Well I decided to go with the Hustler. Got it home and have cut three times with it already and I really like it (I don't think I would have gone wrong with any I looked at). I do have a question on mulch kits. I live in a pretty wooded area and like to use my mower to grind up leaves instead of raking. Does anyone have any experience with mulch kits on these machines and if so how do they do against leaves? I did put a set of mulch blades on but not the full blown kit. Is it worth putting the mulch kit on? Will it effect the overall performance of the machine?

I will try to post some pics tonight
Thanks!

 

[Ric]

Just to throw something into your mix and Gravely has one along with Toro and the Toro is kick azz and a little more money than the gravely which is a good machine but try looking at there Stand on mowers, There faster, lighter and more maneuverable than the ZTR's and less money to operate. The nice thing about the Toro Grandstand is you get two mowers in one, you get the benefits of the ZTR as well as a wide area walk behind.

 

[PVHIII]

Well I decided to go with the Hustler. Got it home and have cut three times with it already and I really like it (I don't think I would have gone wrong with any I looked at). I do have a question on mulch kits. I live in a pretty wooded area and like to use my mower to grind up leaves instead of raking. Does anyone have any experience with mulch kits on these machines and if so how do they do against leaves? I did put a set of mulch blades on but not the full blown kit. Is it worth putting the mulch kit on? Will it effect the overall performance of the machine?

I will try to post some pics tonight
Thanks!

I think you made a good choice.. but there are several good ZTR manufacturers...what sold you on the Hustler?

 

[RustyBoy]

Provided there are dealers nearby, give a look to the Gravely ZT HD series. The 48" deck retails for $5K with a Kawasaki engine and 3100 trannies and is well-built. Also, check out the Kubota Kommander (what I have) which retails for $4500 and up depending on model.

Happy shopping!

Since you've had your Kommander for a while now, how do you like it?