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Troy Built Riding Mower

#1

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tractor man

Hello,


I was wondering if someone could tell me about which riding mower I should buy.
I have 2 options, the Troy Built Bronco or the Troy Built Horse xp.


#2

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mechanic mark

Why when you have a Snapper?


#3

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possum

I am not going to get into the best mower thing. The two mowers you list are very little different from each other. Either one will mow a yard well enough.


#4

T

tractor man

This is for a lawn business and the mower will run constantly. I heard that the spindles break easily, is that true


#5

T

tractor man

Because I mow peoples yards who are about 4-6 acres but some are small as well.


#6

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mechanic mark

If mower will be running constantly, you need to shop for commercial grade mower at dealers, or a good used one. Make sure you try them out taking your time & researching online.


#7

T

tractor man

Well maybe Troy Bilt isn't the best mower. What about the Cub Cadet XT enduro series. I am looking at the XT1 42 inch cut. It is 1500.


#8

jekjr

jekjr

tractor man said:
Because I mow peoples yards who are about 4-6 acres but some are small as well.
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If you are cutting for business look at Scag or Gravely. I personally run Tiger Cat Scags with incredible results.


#9

exotion

exotion

Honestly just about every tractor you listed and in that price range is essentially the same thing and will do the same job.

Find one with a kawasaki, kohler command, or Briggs professional engine.

Take really good care of it change oil often every couple weeks, keep clean, put a fuel filter in line, clean the air filter weekly or more often if Dusty, keep blades sharp, inspect belt and pulleys for wear weekly


#10

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LoCo86

tractor man said:
Well maybe Troy Bilt isn't the best mower. What about the Cub Cadet XT enduro series. I am looking at the XT1 42 inch cut. It is 1500.
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You're going to use that commercially to cut lawns that are 4-6 acres. That will be almost a whole day's work with that mower. Like it's been stated before you should look for a true commercial mower. If anything look at Snapper Pro. They seem to be good mowers at a reasonable price.


#11

TaskForceLawnCare

TaskForceLawnCare

jekjr said:
If you are cutting for business look at Scag or Gravely. I personally run Tiger Cat Scags with incredible results.
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We run with tiger cat as well, i just started negotiating price with my dealer today to add a 4th one. If you're serious about doing commercial work you really need a commercial ZTR. Scag, Toro, dixie chopper, exmark ect. We'll argue which ones best on a different thread. They all do the same thing, cut gras, and cut a lot of it fairly fast, all day everyday.

Your trucks, trailers, and mowers are going to be your lively hood, make sure you get good stuff. Every minute of daylight is money, get the most of everyday by choosing a time efficient mower. I'm afraid you won't be able to get to a profitable day on a garden tractor. Maybe you will, maybe you don't have any bills or expenses but 4-6 acres yards will burn up a garden tractor pretty quick.


#12

jekjr

jekjr

TaskForceLawnCare said:
We run with tiger cat as well, i just started negotiating price with my dealer today to add a 4th one. If you're serious about doing commercial work you really need a commercial ZTR. Scag, Toro, dixie chopper, exmark ect. We'll argue which ones best on a different thread. They all do the same thing, cut gras, and cut a lot of it fairly fast, all day everyday. Your trucks, trailers, and mowers are going to be your lively hood, make sure you get good stuff. Every minute of daylight is money, get the most of everyday by choosing a time efficient mower. I'm afraid you won't be able to get to a profitable day on a garden tractor. Maybe you will, maybe you don't have any bills or expenses but 4-6 acres yards will burn up a garden tractor pretty quick.
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I 1000% agree with you. Cutting properties that size one good brand zero turn will out last a dozen of those tractor type home owner mowers. I know one commercial guy who has two tiger cats that are pushing 4000 hours and he says they have spent very little on them in that time.

All of the above listed are quality mowers. The quality of the nearest dealer should play into which you purchased.


Cutting 4 to 6 acres with a tractor type mower is going to take the bugger part of a day. We take two tiger cats and cut 4 acres in like an hour and a half or so.


#13

TaskForceLawnCare

TaskForceLawnCare

I'm not trying to be harsh, but just speak the truth. If he's trying to do yards that size with a garden tractor, whats he going to tell his customer when he's missing days from down time for repairs. Or when the neighbors are getting theirs done by the competition 4-5 times faster with better results. I don't want to scare the guy from the business but as we all know it's a dog eat dog cut throat business.


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