Hello everyone my name is Scott and I am new to this forum,
I am looking for advice. I am looking to get a ZT Gravely I need a commercial grade ZT. I have a Gravely dealer near me where I am looking at 2 options and not sure which to go with because of the different engines. I am not sure which way to go. I need low maintenance and longevity.
Here is the dilemma
I can get a 2012 Gravely ZT Pro-160 with a Kawasaki Engine with 23.5 HP with a carburetor or I can get a 2011 Gravely ZT Pro-260 with a Kohler Command Engine that is fuel injected. the dealer will sell them at same price around $7600
I am not sure which way to go because I have not heard great things about the Kohler engines but I am also going to need to store this outside for a season before I can get a garage for it.
Hello Scott... & WELCOME to LMF.
The Gasoline Fuel injected system 'should' be a great & efficient fuel system, its been around for decades, but fewer folks have actually worked on them...
The carburetor system 'should' be dependable, its been around for a century, most everyone knows how they work...
Kohler has had some bad press on their cheaper engines, but Kawasaki has had some problems also...
If there is a serviceability difference between the two you have listed... especially the with transmissions, I would go with the best & most serviceable... :smile:KennyV
While outside storage is not ideal, Many mowers are outdoors their entire life, especially larger mowing systems...
Provide protection from the elements when/where you can... :smile:KennyV
