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Which would you buy?

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TigerFanatic1

I've narrowed to 3 with prices, all are priced with the 60" deck and Kawasaki FX engine.
Gravely Pro-turn 100 $7,999
Hustler Fastrak SDX $7,799
ExMark Pioneer $7,499

I will be mowing 4.25 acres.
A quick search of my posts would indicate that I asked a similar question last year. However, being the end of the year I decided not to buy and plenty has changed since then; gravely now has a local dealer, Fastrak sd was redesigned, etc.


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Rivets

As we are not there or will be using the unit, I suggest you purchase the one which your gut says will work the best for you. When it comes to purchasing new equipment on this forum, no one agrees which is best. We all have our favorites and can tell you why they are the best. You will also get replies about other units you should look at. Looks like you have done your research, trust what you have found.


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supertech

TigerFanatic1 said:
I've narrowed to 3 with prices, all are priced with the 60" deck and Kawasaki FX engine.
Gravely Pro-turn 100 $7,999
Hustler Fastrak SDX $7,799
ExMark Pioneer $7,499

I will be mowing 4.25 acres.
A quick search of my posts would indicate that I asked a similar question last year. However, being the end of the year I decided not to buy and plenty has changed since then; gravely now has a local dealer, Fastrak sd was redesigned, etc.
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PROTURN, nice mower with 3 year parts warranty.


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Shughes717

Rivets said:
As we are not there or will be using the unit, I suggest you purchase the one which your gut says will work the best for you. When it comes to purchasing new equipment on this forum, no one agrees which is best. We all have our favorites and can tell you why they are the best. You will also get replies about other units you should look at. Looks like you have done your research, trust what you have found.
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I totally agree. The op should go with the one that he likes the best. All are good mowers.


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TigerFanatic1

Gravely it is


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Shughes717

TigerFanatic1 said:
Gravely it is
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Gravely gets great reviews from several on this site. I don't have any experience with them, because the nearest dealer is over an hour away. They have good specs and appear to be just as well made as the rest of the commercial brands on the market. I am interested to hear your first impressions.


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TigerFanatic1

Shughes717 said:
Gravely gets great reviews from several on this site. I don't have any experience with them, because the nearest dealer is over an hour away. They have good specs and appear to be just as well made as the rest of the commercial brands on the market. I am interested to hear your first impressions.
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Last year when I was looking, the nearest dealer was an hour away. This year a local shop began selling them. They definitely look more beefed up than others in the price range, hope all goes as it looks.


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1striper1

TigerFanatic1 said:
Last year when I was looking, the nearest dealer was an hour away. This year a local shop began selling them. They definitely look more beefed up than others in the price range, hope all goes as it looks.
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What did/does the "local shop" sell other than Gravely? Why did they pick up Gravely?


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Vanousb

If the exmark pioneer is the s series then I would highly recommend. Gravely would be my second. All three are great mowers and have their selling points. Dealer would be my deciding factor. Service reliability and trust are important to me.


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TigerFanatic1

1striper1 said:
What did/does the "local shop" sell other than Gravely? Why did they pick up Gravely?
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This particular one only sells Gravely. However, locally I could buy John Deere, Kubota, Hustler, Exmark or Gravely. The guy that picked up Gravely already had a small engine and auto shop; I'm not sure if he contacted Gravely or vise-versa, but I assume he just sees and opportunity to make more money.


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TigerFanatic1

Vanousb said:
If the exmark pioneer is the s series then I would highly recommend. Gravely would be my second. All three are great mowers and have their selling points. Dealer would be my deciding factor. Service reliability and trust are important to me.
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I did take this in account; all three dealers are pretty good with service, the Gravely got a higher grade because he currently offers a 'loaner' if your mower is in the shop.


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