I been in the business for 3 years and I have a commercial snapper 48" and an encore 48" walkbehind. I'm looking to buy another zero turn but wanted to know you guys opinion on what's the best brand and size to buy.
I been in the business for 3 years and I have a commercial snapper 48" and an encore 48" walkbehind. I'm looking to buy another zero turn but wanted to know you guys opinion on what's the best brand and size to buy.
I been in the business for 3 years and I have a commercial snapper 48" and an encore 48" walkbehind. I'm looking to buy another zero turn but wanted to know you guys opinion on what's the best brand and size to buy.
I see, well I sell Kubotas, Husqvarna, Dixie Chopper, Scag, and Gravely but my heart is with the Kubotas in a commercial application. I just like how smooth they are but I don't do a lot of cutting so my opinion on cuts isn't valid compared to most landscaping guys on the forum.
Ok. I been looking at Bad Boy, Scag and Kabota. I seen where Kabota came out with a new model this year. But I hear the parts are expensive and can only be purchased through Kabota.
Ok. I been looking at Bad Boy, Scag and Kabota. I seen where Kabota came out with a new model this year. But I hear the parts are expensive and can only be purchased through Kabota.
Which one? the ZG332 is a new gasoline model, but the ZD's are pretty much the same. Kubota did come out with a 100 series withthe Kommander, but it isn't for commercial applications.
Well, it has a belt driven deck instead of the a drive shaft like most commercial mowers... The idea behind it was to give customers a Z turn at a residential mower price. Depending on the model, right now they range from 4500-6200 which is nice for someone who only mows a few acres every week or two. It's hard for a customer who only mows their own yard to justify spending 7-15k on a mower sometimes.
I been in the business for 3 years and I have a commercial snapper 48" and an encore 48" walkbehind. I'm looking to buy another zero turn but wanted to know you guys opinion on what's the best brand and size to buy.
As far as brand goes it's what ever you feel comfortable with. I think size wise the 48" Snapper is is probably the best size to have for residential work. The switch I would make would be the WB size, I'd come down to a 36" cut for getting through gates. You may want to consider Stander like the Toro or the Exmark Vantage with the flip up platform, it would give you the best of both worlds a ZTR and A WB in one unit.
Toro Titan is a very popular model around here. Yes, the Kubota can be a little more pricey, but you get what your pay for and in the long run they are not any more expensive to run and retain their trade in value when you want to upgrade in the future. Most of our large commercial users like the Kubota 300 series over the 200 series, why I can't tell you.
I see what you are saying. In my case I do lawn care part time, three days a week. My customers are mostly residential so this Kubota may be something up my alley.
I see what you are saying. In my case I do lawn care part time, three days a week. My customers are mostly residential so this Kubota may be something up my alley.
Well if the Kommander is up your alley check it out now because I don't know about your area but here in Northeast Florida, we have some promo prices that are about $500 less than the list price since it is a new machine. Also, it has a 4 year 300 hour warranty on the power train.
Good luck, any questions don't be afraid to PM me. I will be glad to help.
If you go there, tell Futch's Tractor Depot in Hastings, Fl. Sent you :thumbsup::thumbsup:
I always try to go with a brand that is easy to get parts for, and if possible a dealer that is local. Some of them can be a pain to get parts for, and warranty repair work if they are not local.
