Finally decided to break down and get a new mower. This will be our first ZTR, completely skipping the lawn tractor thing. Finally decided on the Kommander based on the ease of use, solid build quality, warranty, and great design.
Will provide my first impressions as long as we have some dry weather that allows me to mow.
We had considered Toro Titan ZX4800, Husqvarna MZ52LE as well, but decided on the Kubota. Deck lift ergonomics and ease of use was the most deciding factor. While I didn't have any problems, my wife (5'2" and 100lbs soaking wet) struggled with the deck lift of other machines.
We spent more time deciding on the mower than we do on cars :confused2:. BTW, it's not that we view cars as a simple appliance and don't care - we just know exactly what we want in a car down to every detail.
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Ragnar4841
Congrats on the Kubota purchase! If you like it half as much as I like mine, you're golden.
Get yourself a good set of ear protection and watch that ROPS if you have any low-hanging branches.
Be patient and don't get frustrated, once in a while you will tare up a little grass when you turn. You will get the hang of it. If you are using it in flat areas...pull that ROP bar off, you will enjoy it more. Plus you can get a cover on it easier.
Keep us updated... we will all be happy to help you.
Did the first cut with the Kommander yesterday morning. Overall things went very well, other than forgetting to adjust the anti-scalp wheels. :ashamed: Cut ended up a little close where I crest a hill that's near a tree, due to the wrong level of the anti-scalp wheels. Other than that there were no incidents to speak of - no turfing, collisions, etc. Quality of cut looks very good - on par, if not better than the neighbors lawn, which is cut by a service using Exmark mowers.
Observations from first cut:
Low speed control is excellent
Powerful - you can really feel the power when engaging the deck
Great cut quality - Level deck - No uncut stragglers
Loud - must wear hearing protection
Easy to control - even when going across a grade
Very little accumulation of clippings under the deck
Cut time was reduced from several hours (using a walk behind) to about 30 minutes. I actually had no idea how long it took to mow until I checked the hour meter. I never hit top speed, and there's plenty of opportunity to optimize cut paths and further reduce cutting time.
Would anyone advise what's the true difference between the Kommander ZG127E vs. ZG127S with a 54" mower except for the lights that I do not care for. Just contracted for the E with grass catcher and the seat suspension kit for the total of (before tax) $6,249.00
Would anyone advise what's the true difference between the Kommander ZG127E vs. ZG127S with a 54" mower except for the lights that I do not care for. Just contracted for the E with grass catcher and the seat suspension kit for the total of (before tax) $6,249.00
The 127 is last years model. The S version comes with the LED lights and has the seat suspension kit installed .... I know the 2014 version of the E has B&S Professional Series and the S version has Kohler Courage Pro. I looked about 3 weeks ago in town and they the new 2014 models displayed. E version selling for 4499 and the S version 4999.
Ended up getting the Toro Titan ZX5400. I drove the Kommander and it sure seems like a nice machine. I know gal that has 3 of the diesel Kabota's and she seldom has any trouble with them and said she would never get anything else. Enjoy!!!
Duckman, the cold is a lot easier to handle that the heat and other weather problems you get down there. You can always add a layer, but with my body you don't dare to take off too much. Hit 70 this week and it's starting to get too hot for me.
Hi everyone! New member here and also a new Kommander 121S owner. Just picked it up 2 weeks ago. I did find out before I ordered it that the Kohler motor is now the Confidant ZT series on the 121S. Awesome mower with a great cut! Nice improvement over my old J.D. LA165.
