How's this John Deere Z655 stack up (gravely,ferris,Snapper Pro)

[djdicetn]

Well, I decided on the Gravely pro turn, but neither dealer in the area was willing to deal at all. Guess I'll just let them sit for a while or maybe consider the scag.

You wouldn't regret getting the Pro-Turn. Like user Jehelam said the X-Factor deck on the Gravely is definitely commercial duty!! If you want to "get a deal" you will probably have to do what I did. I started looking and making offers in September, 2012(just before dealers begin placing orders for the new year models). My dealer had a 2012 Pro-Turn XDZ 152(they didn't have the "base Pro-Turn" until the 2013 models). The ZTR was already discounted for year-end clearance and I made a counter offer of several hundred less than that cash price out-the-door. The dealer didn't even hesitate and I saved a total of around $1K off the MSRP plus tax. But this time of year, like others have said, a dealer doesn't have any incentive to make a deal, but they want to get rid of any inventory left in the fall and will be receptive of a fair offer.

 

[Jehelam]

I just demoed the Gravely Pro-Turn this morning and now I'm totally disillusioned. My lawn is quite lush and the side discharge was no better than my current Hustler Sport. Left just as big wind rows that I had to go over again with the deck raised and chute off to disperse.

He also brought the powered bagger. I was very impressed with the performance of that. He warned me that with how thick and wet my lawn was that I would have to go slow with the bagger or it would clog. I started off slow, but then went faster and faster. It just kept gobbling everything up no problem and left a beautiful clean finish. This seems like the way to go for best appearance, but the problem is my whole point for getting a new mower was to get the job done faster, and having to dump bags would take longer, not to mention other issues like finding enough space to dump clippings and maneuverability in tight places. I would also have to stick with the 48" deck in order to fit through my shed door with the bagger. It's also about an extra $1800.

If I decide to bag then I might go with the Hustler FasTrak because the bagger has a vertical blower that saves 6", so I can go to a 54" deck. Also, I like the maneuverability and control of my Hustler much more than the Gravely. I'm not sure what the difference is, perhaps mostly a weight difference, also Hustler as more travel in the arms, but it's like driving a sports car vs a large truck.

I still want to demo the JD, though too. That 7-iron deck is very highly regarded.

 

[gravelyman]

The gravely is a good machine you might wont to consider the gravely 100 series gust for the fact it has the suspension seat and x factor deck , wider tires and you can cut wet grass also 3 yr warranty. And just to ad on any 4 yr 500 hr warranty if your professional it don't take long to put 500 hrs on and that brings your warranty to 1.5 yr. Well thats my 2 cents.
Hope this helps u make your decision.

 

[woc710]

I would stay away from the jd z655 , I have one many issues also the warranty isn’t that good. Don’t pay for a name they are better machines available at a cheaper price. I recommend to anybody who ask to check out the bad boy mowers made in Arkansas but buy one from a dealer,many people who listened are very happy with the purchase