Help Needed - Looking to buy my 1st ZTR

[Carscw]

Dealers always have something out back for there VIP customers.

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))

 

[Old Goat]

Well, this one is a bit different then your R754. Behold the the R Power Bar, KW FR691/ZT3100/8mph. This is a left over they had buried in their pole barn I spied when I asked to look at the "sequestered" fleet, and my wife likes it better than the lap bar model. So just for giggles, we are going to testdrive it on my yard tomorrow.

I sure want to hear about that. Wondering about the T bar and how it works in the comfort area. My wife didn't even want to sit on one.
She did most of the cutting before, but I think I like to cut grass again with this ZTR, we'll see.

 

[djdicetn]

Thank you all for all your informative replies!
Budget....can't beleive i'm even considering financing for a mower!
I really don't want to go over $5,000......and we go that much - I really want it to last.
Is there any place on the internet that compares a lot of them?...like the warranties, engines, etc.
I'm trying to take notes on paper from all that I've learned on this forum.....and it's been alot for just a few days!
I see a dealer close by is important - what do i punch in to see what dealers are close by?
We are in farm country - so i know we have JD dealers close.
In your all "expert" opinions, it sounds like I don't want to buy from Menards, HomeDepot, Lowes, or Rural King - am i correct?
My husband doesn't want to buy used - even tho I've seen quite a few on craigslist.
Thank you all again for all your help!:smile:

fry/imamolder,
If a 12" rear wheel is important to you, you would need to step up to the Pro-Turn in the Gravely line(new this year and different from my Pro-Turn XDZ 100). The Gravely ZT HD series has 10" wheels(but both fine machines). Price-wise the Pro-Turn will run you $5999 MSRP for a 48" and $6199 MSRP for a 52". Remember now, this mower is a "Commercial", not a "Residential". The ZT HD will run you $4999 MSRP for a 48" and $5099 for a 52" and is the high-end Residential model with some Commercial components(even though "Residential" it has a 1 Year Commercial Warranty, which for any "Residential" ZTR is a good indicator of quality). Make sure when you compare different brands that it is an apple-to-apple comparison of deck gauge and chain-hung(commercial method), engine make/series(Kawasaki most recommended...FR=Residential, FS=Heavy Duty, FX=Commercial), trannies(series ZT-2800 minimum, 3100-5400 upgrade to better, best and commercial-3400 recognized as truly commercial), spindle(cast iron better than aluminum) etc. or you will wonder why one is so much more expensive than the other:0( Below is a link to the Pro-Turn on the Gravely website which will give descriptions and warranty info, and by clicking on "Downloads" you can get full specs, then by clicking on "Find A Dealer" you can locate a nearby Gravely Dealer and then click on "Online Pricing" there to go to the dealer's website for complete "MSRP" pricing. I believe user Old Goat has already given a link in this thread for the Big Dogs and a Google of "Bad Boy" and other brands can assist with locating the mfg websites(but as pointed out...some won't have pricing, although Bad Boy does). Other users(or myself) will assist with links to brands as you inquire. User imamolder seems to have developed a good approach to retaining info for comparisons and other users like Ratracer have eluded to methods as well. Welcome to the wonderful world of ZTR shopping(been there, done that:0)

Don't let info overwhelm you, take your time and determine the important things you are looking for(dealer you trust and warranty coverage are top considerations outside of the tech specs)!!! Here's that link:

Pro-Turn Zero Turn Mower

 

[hotrod60]

Has anyone compared the toro 42" built up deck to the Dixon speedster 48SE?

 

[PVHIII]

WOW.....i'm in the market for our 1st ZTR too .....and I didn't realize it was going to be so much work!!!!!
We have about a total of 4 acres. I'd like to stay with a 48 - 54 cut. My husband said something about a 60 cut in order to get bigger wheels.
Wonder if we can get bigger wheels on any model we buy???
My husband wants a BAD BOY, but i'm trying to research as many as I can.....and I had no idea there were so many.
I would love to hear more comments, what mowers people would buy and would NOT buy and why.
p.s....I LOVE cutting grass. I had a Snapper push mower for years that I LOVED...but that was years ago and I heard that the company may not be the same.

Take a look at a HUSTLER FASTRAK SUPER DUTY...it's built like an ABRAHMS TANK...with enough power from the KAWASAKI FX COMMERCIAL ENGINE...to MOW A CORN FIELD... and it has a 4 YR 800 HR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY & A 2 YR 400 HR COMMERCIAL WARRANTY.... the best in the industry... at a price range of $5700-$6500...you won't be dissapointed with this mower and no other ZTR manufacturer stands behind their mowers as well as HUSTLER

 

[djdicetn]

Take a look at a HUSTLER FASTRAK SUPER DUTY...it's built like an ABRAHMS TANK...with enough power from the KAWASAKI FX COMMERCIAL ENGINE...to MOW A CORN FIELD... and it has a 4 YR 800 HR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY & A 2 YR 400 HR COMMERCIAL WARRANTY.... the best in the industry... at a price range of $5700-$6500...you won't be dissapointed with this mower and no other ZTR manufacturer stands behind their mowers as well as HUSTLER

You do realize that the post by user fry that you responded to is quite old...right??? She and the hubby have already purchased a Gravely Pro Turn 48. I notice you are relatively new to the forums, so some constructive advice would be that if the post is several months old...click on the user's profile and then view some of their more recent posts(sometimes in other threads). No big deal since if user fry is still participating on the forums and she gets an email of your post she will bring you up to date.

 

[PVHIII]

You do realize that the post by user fry that you responded to is quite old...right??? She and the hubby have already purchased a Gravely Pro Turn 48. I notice you are relatively new to the forums, so some constructive advice would be that if the post is several months old...click on the user's profile and then view some of their more recent posts(sometimes in other threads). No big deal since if user fry is still participating on the forums and she gets an email of your post she will bring you up to date.

Yeah I knew it was old thread...and I figured they had already made a purchase...but quiet frankly I didn't really care.. so thanks for your input but I already knew everything you just informed me of and yes I'm knew to the forum but I'm pretty sure I had it figured out in about 10 minutes

 

[djdicetn]

Yeah I knew it was old thread...and I figured they had already made a purchase...but quiet frankly I didn't really care.. so thanks for your input but I already knew everything you just informed me of and yes I'm knew to the forum but I'm pretty sure I had it figured out in about 10 minutes

Not a problem, glad you are participating and sharing your experience with the Hustler. I won't dispute any of your recommendations of the Fastrak SD which is a high quality machine!!