Picked up all new equipment this morning (pics)

[sirrobbins]

I needed a serious refresh on equipment since moving back to Florida this summer. I typically only do landscaping 2-3 days a week, mostly half days so I did not go all out on the mower. I'll publish prices for anyone curious since pricing is a factor in this section of the forum. On a side note, the PB770T is a BEAST... Low volume it blows rocks without throttle. haha wow

Here's my list of equipment:
Toro Z Master 2000 series 52" with suspension seat $8000.00 w/seat, $7499.00 without seat
Toro Heavy Duty Commercial 21" 22290 $999.00
Echo PB-770T $499.99
Echo SRM-266T $339.99
Echo PE-266 $359.99
Echo SHC-225S $359.99

 

[Lawnboy18]

Very nice equipment! You did seem to go all out on equipment lol. Do you plan on doing this full time?
What mowers and handhelds did you have before this?

 

[sirrobbins]

Well, I don't want to go the lowest route. The handheld is all solid stuff. The mower was the entry level to their commercial line. I had a Scag turf tiger and a 48" SW walk behind many years ago. Used Echo products then and still do now. I still do it part time but will be going full time come next spring.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Excellent equipment choices! That Toro 21 looks like a tank. I just got the PB-770T a month ago and love it as well. Can't wait to use it in the leaves. Again, fantastic equipment! :thumbsup:

 

[sirrobbins]

it pretty much is a tank. Comes in at 112 pounds. Monster at mulching as it should be. I LOVE my Z Master. Been goofing with it in the back yard all day. Can't wait till tomorrow to get it dirty :biggrin: just breaking everything in... All the old Echo stuff has been passed on.

 

[Ric]

Well, I don't want to go the lowest route. The handheld is all solid stuff. The mower was the entry level to their commercial line. I had a Scag turf tiger and a 48" SW walk behind many years ago. Used Echo products then and still do now. I still do it part time but will be going full time come next spring.

The mower maybe entry level but you'll find it to be more than you expect. I really like mine, it has a great cut with the standard blades but will do better with a set of G6 Gator blades. I can't say much about your choice in handheld stuff.

 

[sirrobbins]

when it comes time to sharpen them, I'll simply replace them with better blades. The factory ones are on the thin side. I presume you are a stihl guy with handhelds?

 

[Ric]

when it comes time to sharpen them, I'll simply replace them with better blades. The factory ones are on the thin side. I presume you are a stihl guy with handhelds?

When you replace the blades the G6 are they way to go, there commercial and will hold an edge longer without sharpening. You presume right, everything Stihl. I use a brand new Echo 500 and 775 both at a new job I just took on, they supplied Brand new mowers and all brand new echo hand held stuff and the echo stuff don't impress me in the least. If I were going to buy a blower now I'd go with the New Stihl BR 450 electric start.

 

[sirrobbins]

When you replace the blades the G6 are they way to go, there commercial and will hold an edge longer without sharpening. You presume right, everything Stihl. I use a brand new Echo 500 and 775 both at a new job I just took on, they supplied Brand new mowers and all new hand held stuff and they don't do impress me in the least. If I were going to buy a blower now I'd go with the New Stihl BR 450 electric start.

I'm skeptical of the electric start blowers Stihl is releasing. I think it's convenient but a pull string is cheaper and easier to replace than a switch I'm sure. If I went with Stihl (which I did contemplate), I'd get the BR600 as a blower. I went with echo due to having a long history using them and never having issues and of course, my dealer sells them and not stihl. I was close to getting fleet pricing but I did not forsee a chainsaw or pruner at this time being needed. I have a chainsaw that still works but didn't see the need to spend another $800 for 2 pieces of equipment I have no current use for so I missed out on fleet pricing. :frown:

 

[Ric]

I'm skeptical of the electric start blowers Stihl is releasing. I think it's convenient but a pull string is cheaper and easier to replace than a switch I'm sure. If I went with Stihl (which I did contemplate), I'd get the BR600 as a blower. I went with echo due to having a long history using them and never having issues and of course, my dealer sells them and not stihl. I was close to getting fleet pricing but I did not forsee a chainsaw or pruner at this time being needed. I have a chainsaw that still works but didn't see the need to spend another $800 for 2 pieces of equipment I have no current use for so I missed out on fleet pricing. :frown:

The Br 450 has both the electric start and the pull cord so it can be used both ways. I've got 2 Br 600 now that's the only reason a 450 is hanging on the trailer now. You should have gone with the fleet pricing :smile: I carry a chain saw and a pole saw with me all the time and you'll be surprised how handy those two are.