Its in the driveway, but i havent bought it yet, any reason not to?

[Goddahavit]

New Airens Max zoom, 52 with ocdc from airens.



it feels a bit more stable on my hills and swales but it is a beast, the xl zoom was a bit smoother, slower, but i hope this will last a whole lot longer..

Any thoughts?

 

[djdicetn]

New Airens Max zoom, 52 with ocdc from airens.

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it feels a bit more stable on my hills and swales but it is a beast, the xl zoom was a bit smoother, slower, but i hope this will last a whole lot longer..

Any thoughts?

You understand that the Max Zoom and the Gravely ZT HD are basically the same machines, right? Does the dealer you are working with on the Ariens also carry the Gravely line? The Gravely ZT HD 52 has a Kawasaki engine versus the Arien's Kohler Courage. I would lean towads the Kawa engine, but of course the MSRP on the Gravely will be about $100-$200 more. Again, not saying the Max Zoom is any less quality than the Gravely, but I would recommend the Kawa over the Kohler.

 

[Goddahavit]

You understand that the Max Zoom and the Gravely ZT HD are basically the same machines, right? Does the dealer you are working with on the Ariens also carry the Gravely line? The Gravely ZT HD 52 has a Kawasaki engine versus the Arien's Kohler Courage. I would lean towads the Kawa engine, but of course the MSRP on the Gravely will be about $100-$200 more. Again, not saying the Max Zoom is any less quality than the Gravely, but I would recommend the Kawa over the Kohler.

He could order it, but im not spending any more money. its 200 more.

I know the weak link is the kohler, but you have to stop the bleeding someplace. i chose 5k, the gravely is over it the max zoom is under it.

Frankly the xl zoom drove nicer, smoother, and cut fine. but i am hoping this will be the last mower i have to buy.

this deck is a beast, not sure on the cut yet, my grass was way tall from not mowing for a month, so i was all over the yard 2x

this mower will actually spin the tires rather easily, and i am still not even close to good doing turn around.
I am sure im the only one it took longer to mow with a zero turn as opposed to a standard tractor.

I am deciding between this mower the kubota in 48 brigs and the m-zt52.

i can get a better deal on the m-zt52, but i hear bad things about getting parts and such. I can not trest it i would have to order it blind.

the max zoom is more stable on my hills and swales than the kubota otherwise id probably go that route and save some cash.

 

[djdicetn]

He could order it, but im not spending any more money. its 200 more.

I know the weak link is the kohler, but you have to stop the bleeding someplace. i chose 5k, the gravely is over it the max zoom is under it.

Frankly the xl zoom drove nicer, smoother, and cut fine. but i am hoping this will be the last mower i have to buy.

this deck is a beast, not sure on the cut yet, my grass was way tall from not mowing for a month, so i was all over the yard 2x

this mower will actually spin the tires rather easily, and i am still not even close to good doing turn around.
I am sure im the only one it took longer to mow with a zero turn as opposed to a standard tractor.

I am deciding between this mower the kubota in 48 brigs and the m-zt52.

i can get a better deal on the m-zt52, but i hear bad things about getting parts and such. I can not trest it i would have to order it blind.

the max zoom is more stable on my hills and swales than the kubota otherwise id probably go that route and save some cash.

The Kubota and Husqvarna are both fine machines, but I think you will be VERY happy with the Ariens(btw, I have a next door neighbor who has been making his yard look like a golf course for 15+ years with a 42" Ariens Zoom-the base model). That and the fact that Gravely is now owned by Ariens swayed me after I took the first look at my Pro Turn. Congrats on your choice!!!

 

[GeorgePatriot]

You understand that the Max Zoom and the Gravely ZT HD are basically the same machines, right? Does the dealer you are working with on the Ariens also carry the Gravely line? The Gravely ZT HD 52 has a Kawasaki engine versus the Arien's Kohler Courage. I would lean towads the Kawa engine, but of course the MSRP on the Gravely will be about $100-$200 more. Again, not saying the Max Zoom is any less quality than the Gravely, but I would recommend the Kawa over the Kohler.

The Fast Track 48 w 23 kawa motor is the way to go. I just bought one for my company and it is awesome. I am cutting 20 to 25 good size houses with it and it is perfect.

 

[GeorgePatriot]

I have had gravelys, scags and john deeres. I bought a exmark pioneer last year. It has 700 hours on it and only had one pully break on me so far. The new FT SD 48 seems even better. The exmark rides a little to high for hills. But the FT SD 48 is awesome.

 

[Goddahavit]

I would love a ft 48 but its 800 more than this, so no go....

 

[djdicetn]

I would love a ft 48 but its 800 more than this, so no go....

I hear ya...there's a LOT of quality ZTR's to be had, but I too looked at the Fastrak SD(still considered a high-end Residential unit by Hustler) and got a Gravely entry level commercial for about the same difference as you($800 less otd). IMHO, Hustler, Ex-Mark, Scag, Grasshopper and some others could become a lot more competitive(especially for homeowners) if they could come down a bit on their pricing. The quality is not "that much better" than a lot of others $500-$1K cheaper.