Engine and transaxles. I have had very good experience with Kawasaki and Kohler engines. I've owned this 23 hp Kawasaki on my current mower (Toro MX 5060) for 11 years. Never had an issue, none. It also has transaxles made by Hydro-Gear. Very good experience on those too. 11 years, no problem. Hydro-Gear will also talk to you, the customer, and their technicians are very knowledgeable. There are other good brands of mowers but I've owned MTDs, John Deere, and Toro. My experience with Toro has been the best so far. Oh, and one other thing. I prefer the welded steel decks far more than the stamped decks, they last forever.
Make or break features on a zero-turn?
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Given that I am getting old and have worn out knees, a zero turn that is easy to climb onto would be the most important feature.
I can only vouch for the zero turn Toro I have. Its very easy to get on and off. I'd think the other brands would be too but I can only vouch for Toro. I'm 77 and this is probably the last mower I will own.
I have a Toro. I find it difficult to climb on, mostly due to needing something more to grab to help balance.
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They make an upright grab bar to bolt on the frame to easier mount & dismount your machine. My cousin is 82 & has put one on his Hustler Flip up deck. Game changer according to him. One could fab up something similar as well.
I want it to work. and work, and work. Parts should not break, or need replacing for 5 years. Parts should be reasonably priced and common, and not needed as it does not break down.
I expect to do good reliable maintenance. I want to be able to LUBRICATE everything that moves, including pulleys and spindles.
I expect factory fuel filter and oil filter showing manufacture gives a crap about machines they make.
OH, NO ELECTRONICS but for coil. no computer, no phone app. none of that crap.
I expect to do good reliable maintenance. I want to be able to LUBRICATE everything that moves, including pulleys and spindles.
I expect factory fuel filter and oil filter showing manufacture gives a crap about machines they make.
OH, NO ELECTRONICS but for coil. no computer, no phone app. none of that crap.
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When you do your own maintenance & servicing, does that usually void your warranty?
I want to be able to release the hydro bypass valves without climbing under the machine when it breaks down in the middle of the yard.
I want to be able to reach under the machine to replace the hydro pump drive belt without jacking up the machine.
LED headlights from the factory. All mowers should have them now as standard, they are cheap now.
I want to be able to reach under the machine to replace the hydro pump drive belt without jacking up the machine.
LED headlights from the factory. All mowers should have them now as standard, they are cheap now.
No.
If you didn't service/maintain your equipment it would be cause to void warranties.