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I am looking to buy a 42 inch zero turn in the next few days. My yard is mostly flat except for a short hill that is about a 25 % grade. I have to go up and down it to access the lower part of yard. Will I have any issues with one having 2200 hydros or should I look at the 2800 ones?

The ZT2800 hydros are serviceable. The ZT2200s are not.

I’m a newbie here but I’ve been reading many posts here for awhile. I have to have a 42 inch or smaller due to my gate and 42 inch with 2800’s is difficult to find. We have a Bobcat and a John Deere dealer here otherwise except for the box stores I have to travel a distance. Just seeing what options I should lean towards. Thanks for any help you can give…

FWIW: For 7 years I mowed with my 42" Toro which had 2100's.. Never any issue. And I pulled the aerator, roller & yard wagon (loaded).

But because of the mower shortage @ Dealers, & used market being red hot, I sold it for almost what I paid for it new ( - $300.). I had 18 people lined up online to buy it the following day I listed it.. And already had my 2021 Liberty 48" purchased & here. .

Bobcat offers a ZT2000 with a 42” deck. However, the total outside width is about 43.5”. It has the ZT2800 hydros.
Buying from a servicing dealer is going to be your best bet. When you purchase from a big box store, you will have to take your mower to an authorized repair shop.

ZT2200 should be fine I watched a hydro gear video on the and it looked good for what it is made for. Go for it

I currently use a Troybilt 42 inch rider and it barely fits thru the gate.. I think the measurement on the deck without discharge chute is around 45-46 inches so the bobcat is something I will look at.. The bobcat dealer used to have a long line of zero turns out front but now there are none, but I am finding there is a shortage of them even in the box stores.

rpowell7223 said:

I currently use a Troybilt 42 inch rider and it barely fits thru the gate.. I think the measurement on the deck without discharge chute is around 45-46 inches so the bobcat is something I will look at.. The bobcat dealer used to have a long line of zero turns out front but now there are none, but I am finding there is a shortage of them even in the box stores.

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That doesn’t mean he doesn’t have one in stock. Stop in and talk to the folks.
Same thing with your local John Deere dealer.
Take your tape measure with you. Look the mowers over. Ask questions. Have a notepad with your questions ready beforehand. Jot down their answers.

If you are mowing around an acre a week the 2200 ez is all you need, they are good for a minimum of 400 + hours of hard use and it would take most home owners over 16 years to just reach 400 hours at 25 hours per season. I have a 42 inch badboy MZ that goes easily through my 48 inch gate. Has a Low center of gravity and built like a tank and not a minutes trouble. Paid under 3k for it last year brand new from tractor supply.

a 2200 hydro is probably fine if all you are going to do is mowing and light duty yard maintenance. But consider moving up from the entry level models. The build quality and serviceability is better and will serve you well for a longer time frame. You might have to consider going out of your area to look at additional units ( if any inventory remains) or wait until Spring when dealers restock. Don't panic and make a leap into a unit and regret it later. The more you look around, the more confusing it can get, but the more your learn, the wiser you become. Most important is the deck...not the Hydro. The look of your finished lawn is determined by the cut quality. How is the deck mounted and supported? A flimsy deck will not maintain level and produce a uneven cut. If the deck tilts on turns or that hill, you will forever be disappointed. If the deck is shallow it will not lift the grass and poor air flow will keep it from discharging well. It's all about the deck!

My house is in the city, yard is around half acre and is St. Augustine with a large upper section and small lower section connected by a small, fairly steep hill. I would need to climb and mow this short section of hill, this is why I questioned the need for the 2800’s. I didn’t want to burn up the 2200’s or find out it would have issues with this hill. I have to go up and down this hill around five times with my current riding mower so it’s not a lot of mowing just steep.

With out seeing the hill or knowing the steepness it's hard to say. Most ZT's have a 15 Degree Max warning. You may find that the smaller units will fit thru you gate but they also have smaller tires and are lighter weight. Traction on wet or damp turf may be a hidden issue.

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There is talk of Scag coming out w/ a 42" Liberty, with 2800's on it.

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There is talk of Scag coming out w/ a 42" Liberty, with 2800's on it.

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Scag has a 36” Liberty Z with the 2800s. That would definitely work for a yard his size.

True, they do indeed.,& 5 year warranty....... One thing I like about Scag Liberty's are like my 48" cutter, has overall width of only 49"...............

My previous Toro 42" (SS-4260) Timecutter was a whopping width of 45.3" on stamped deck. was great mower, but too much width for the size.

You can see the drop off at the top in front of shed and it ends at the bottom right in front of shed… not the best pic I’ll try to get better tommorrow

I am going to talk to the bobcat dealer next week, I emailed them but got no reply so I’ll go by. I really like the scag 36 inch also, was looking at toro but not sure about the toro brand motor, prefer the Kawasaki. Perfect set up would be 42 inch fabricated deck, Kawasaki motor, and 2800’s.

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I am going to talk to the bobcat dealer next week, I emailed them but got no reply so I’ll go by. I really like the scag 36 inch also, was looking at toro but not sure about the toro brand motor, prefer the Kawasaki. Perfect set up would be 42 inch fabricated deck, Kawasaki motor, and 2800’s.

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I had a Toro Timecutter with a fabricated deck (MX5000). I DO NOT recommend their entry level zero turn mowers. I never had a problem with their branded 708cc Chinese engines. The main problem is their cheap safety switches and the 2 point deck adjustment.
Don’t exclude a Kohler powered unit. They can be had a little cheaper than the Kawasaki equipped units.

rpowell7223 said:

I am looking to buy a 42 inch zero turn in the next few days. My yard is mostly flat except for a short hill that is about a 25 % grade. I have to go up and down it to access the lower part of yard. Will I have any issues with one having 2200 hydros or should I look at the 2800 ones?

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You will be glad you went with the 2800 hydro vs the 2200. I used to have a Husqvarna tractor style with the K-46 trans. It had a whine when you stepped on the pedal. I sold it and got their top of the line with the K-66. ALL the difference in the world! No whine in the much stronger trans. The stronger one is the way to go if you plan on keeping it for a long time. That Bobcat ZT2000 with the 2800 hydro transaxles looks nice.

bkeller500 said:

a 2200 hydro is probably fine if all you are going to do is mowing and light duty yard maintenance. But consider moving up from the entry level models. The build quality and serviceability is better and will serve you well for a longer time frame. You might have to consider going out of your area to look at additional units ( if any inventory remains) or wait until Spring when dealers restock. Don't panic and make a leap into a unit and regret it later. The more you look around, the more confusing it can get, but the more your learn, the wiser you become. Most important is the deck...not the Hydro. The look of your finished lawn is determined by the cut quality. How is the deck mounted and supported? A flimsy deck will not maintain level and produce a uneven cut. If the deck tilts on turns or that hill, you will forever be disappointed. If the deck is shallow it will not lift the grass and poor air flow will keep it from discharging well. It's all about the deck!

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rpowell7223 said:

I am looking to buy a 42 inch zero turn in the next few days. My yard is mostly flat except for a short hill that is about a 25 % grade. I have to go up and down it to access the lower part of yard. Will I have any issues with one having 2200 hydros or should I look at the 2800 ones?

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My 42” Hustler Raptor is 8 yrs old, over 200 hrs, and no problems. Just put a new battery in it last yr. and tires. I installed the Multch kit, which removed the side discharge chute. I believe that truly makes it 42”wide. I’m sure I could have spent more, but I don’t think I could have done better.

rpowell7223 said:

I am looking to buy a 42 inch zero turn in the next few days. My yard is mostly flat except for a short hill that is about a 25 % grade. I have to go up and down it to access the lower part of yard. Will I have any issues with one having 2200 hydros or should I look at the 2800 ones?

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I've got the Cub ZT 42 purchased last May right at 100hours I use it also part time commercial, it has served me well with basic maintenance.

I have 2 cub RZT L54 both have the 2200. The 2015 has a shade over 500 hours and the 2017 My Wifes has a shade under 250 hours knock on wood but have not had any problems with either units hydros. Mine the one with over 500 hours I mow some pretty steep hills with it, that I will not let the Wife mow. We are both old and mow between 5 to 7 acres. But we do mow slow.

I would rather spend 3k for what I need than 5k for what I want. The guy is only mowing a 1/2 acre. Lol!

25% grade is quite steep. You should try one out on wet grass to be sure you can climb it with the new model.

I have to make a run at the hill with my troybilt riding mower, back tires are pretty worn though. Luckily to mow the hill I only need to go up and down it like 4 or 5 times. And I try not to mow at all when grass is wet.

Have you considered widening your gate just a bit. I know it can be a pia but it would expand your search to include 48" mowers which may be more readily available both new and used. But to answer your question, I would prefer the larger hydros and as mentioned above, a quality fabricated deck. It will cut better, quicker and retain better resale should you decide to sell.

My whole life my wife has bought top of the line furniture, best appliances, expensive vacuum and drives the better vehicle while I penny pinch on the equipment for the yard work. I kinda want to have what I want this one time, just not too far overboard lol.

The ground here is so hard most people need a jack hammer to dig the holes. It’s possible being that it’s just one hole to dig. But that’s why I’ve stalled on that idea.

rpowell7223 said:

My whole life my wife has bought top of the line furniture, best appliances, expensive vacuum and drives the better vehicle while I penny pinch on the equipment for the yard work. I kinda want to have what I want this one time, just not too far overboard lol.

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I am married to your sister-in-law........ same situation. My wife ALWAYS picks nicer more expensive things and justify's it. And she is right most of the time. I have gone the cheap route on tools, lawn equipment, snow blowers...you name it. Now in my later years, I do not do that anymore. You get what you pay for. On a short term use or need you can go cheap and enjoy the savings, but on a long term use, the performance is usually better on the more expensive tools and equipment. Yes you can convince yourself you got a great deal and you saved some $$$ but answer this.....Have you ever regretted purchasing the more expensive tool? The cost difference spread out over the life expectancy is usually not much. Buy once cry once!

You could get into trouble making a run at a hill on a zero turn lol!

I have a gravely 42” zt xl with serviceable hydros and it’s cut is amazing along with the ariens version of this same mower So if you can find either one especially with a Kawasaki engine I believe you’ll be thrilled

rpowell7223 said:

I am looking to buy a 42 inch zero turn in the next few days. My yard is mostly flat except for a short hill that is about a 25 % grade. I have to go up and down it to access the lower part of yard. Will I have any issues with one having 2200 hydros or should I look at the 2800 ones?

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I have 500 hours on my 54" Husqvarna with 2200 hyrdos and no problems. I had a way to pump old fluid out, and put in Mobil 1 15-50 oil about 350 hours. They are smooth as new.

I have the Toro SS4235 Timecutter with a 42" deck. I don't think they make that specific model anymore for whatever reason. I got it with the 2 cyl Kohler and a mulching deck. It's at least 4 years old. I mow about 2 acres of slopes and flat spots. I went with 42" so I could get between many of the trees I have. I have had no mechanical problems. Some flat tires but that is my fault. Does a nice cut. I have had some traction issues but that might be an issue between me and zero turns in general. I tow a 4' x 6' car trailer full of fire wood and a 8' car trailer when picking up fallen branches with no power issues.

rpowell7223 said:

I’m a newbie here but I’ve been reading many posts here for awhile. I have to have a 42 inch or smaller due to my gate and 42 inch with 2800’s is difficult to find. We have a Bobcat and a John Deere dealer here otherwise except for the box stores I have to travel a distance. Just seeing what options I should lean towards. Thanks for any help you can give…

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Why don't you just widen your gate, then you can get whatever size mower deck you want. A simple solution.

Widening the gate is possible just not as simple here due to the hard ground. Need a jack hammer here to dig a hole and with all the trees and flower beds a smaller deck would be easier to navigate.. I’m still considering widening it though..

Might try a Snapper 360Z they make it in a 42", the new ones have Brigg's cause they bought out Snapper and a few others, I own a 42, bought the mulch kit, removed the discharge chute, measures right at 42", bought last year's model it had a 21.5 HP Kawasaki, does good on a small hill as long as it's not wet outside.

The Snapper 360Z comes with 2800's they also make a XT with 3100's, I run 8lbs in my tires, helps with traction on a hill

My vote is for hustler raptor. Bit pricey but great machine. I have a mowing business. Have over 200hrs on it. Drives are serviceable and fairly easy job. Just my two cents worth but Zero turns are death traps on hills. Will mow ok going up a hill but going down or across is a no go. I’ve had heaps of near misses And have rolled it not even doing anything stupid. If you have clay dont bother if it’s wet. If you are just doing bulk lawn with no obstacles, consider just a normal ride on. They are cheaper and steer better on slopes.

billypumper said:

The Snapper 360Z comes with 2800's they also make a XT with 3100's, I run 8lbs in my tires, helps with traction on a hill

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I thought that only the 52 inch 360z has the 2800s ,smaller ones (36, 42 and 48)has EZT 2200

See what @Mad_mat222 said above.? If you don’t have a lot of obstacles, a lawn tractor would be a good choice. There may be a little extra work with the weed whacker. John Deere or Husqvarna would be solid choices.

I already have a riding mower was looking to upgrade because wife gave me the green light which is rare lol! 95% of my lawn is flat and if I have to I’ll use a push mower of current riding mower just for the lower part of lawn and small hill. I went to look at a scag dealer today, but they stopped selling scag and was trying to say there Encore Fusion 34 inch was better. Lots of good info from you guys so much appreciated!!

rpowell7223 said:

I already have a riding mower was looking to upgrade because wife gave me the green light which is rare lol! 95% of my lawn is flat and if I have to I’ll use a push mower of current riding mower just for the lower part of lawn and small hill. I went to look at a scag dealer today, but they stopped selling scag and was trying to say there Encore Fusion 34 inch was better. Lots of good info from you guys so much appreciated!!

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I don’t think Encore or World-lawn are better than Scag. I would think that they are of much lower quality than the Scag. That dealer just wants to sell you a mower.
@rpowell7223 Where are you located?

I no longer will repair World Lawn push mowers due to the bad design, poor construction & limiyed parts avaiability.
I will do a service on World Lawn ZTR;s but not any mower repairs due to very bad construction
Down here they are 1/2 the price of everything else for good reason, they are 1/3 the quality
I had 2 in my service run and told both of the owners to go some where else.
Sharp edges that I cut my hands on because they were not deburred , welds that are forever cracking and frames that twist in use so throw belts .
They are the only blades that consistently shatter in use .
And the same story goes for all of the rebranded World Lawn products sold under local brand names .
What really killed me was when I went to the importer to get spindle bearings and he told me to pop the seals out wash out the junk grease in there and replace it with quality grease .
An old engineering friend used to call stuff like this mudguards , Shinny on the top and S**T underneath .

MParr said:

I don’t think Encore or World-lawn are better than Scag. I would think that they are of much lower quality than the Scag. That dealer just wants to sell you a mower.
@rpowell7223 Where are you located?

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I am in Kerrville Texas, about an hour from San Antonio tx.. wasn’t impressed with the dealer at all. Trying to make a quick sell

rpowell7223 said:

I am in Kerrville Texas, about an hour from San Antonio tx.. wasn’t impressed with the dealer at all. Trying to make a quick sell

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Yeah, you don’t have a big selection close by. Ferris are nice mowers but, they are probably more than you are willing to pay. Secor is the local Ferris dealer. Ferris does make a 36” mower with ZT3100 hydros. Then there’s the local John Deere dealer. Then there’s your Bobcat dealer. So basically, you have three local options. About all you can do is stop by each, take notes, compare features and get some prices.

MParr said:

I don’t think Encore or World-lawn are better than Scag. I would think that they are of much lower quality than the Scag. That dealer just wants to sell you a mower.
@rpowell7223 Where are you located?

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They just BS'd you, Scag's are hard to get as well as many other brands since the new socialist (puppet) leader is there.

Bert- you said: An old engineering friend used to call stuff like this mudguards , Shinny on the top and S**T underneath .

Around here we call that "Lipstick on a pig"..

Dealers here have nothing that will work in stock and all pretty much say it will be late December to February at the earliest. Traveling to San Antonio this weekend to see if I get lucky. I may need to wait or just widen the gate and go bigger. Dealer in San Antonio has one scag liberty z I’m going to look at.

The reason most 42 inch zero turn mowers have EZT 2100 or 2200 is they are all you need for an acre or less and will last the life of the mower. Fact! most residential owners don’t need a commercial mower they just want one.

Ron3 said:

The reason most 42 inch zero turn mowers have EZT 2100 or 2200 is they are all you need for an acre or less and will last the life of the mower. Fact! most residential owners don’t need a commercial mower they just want one.

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That might have some thing to do with the pathetic quality of residential mowers.
IT is not that they need a commercial, is they want one that will run for longer than the warranty period and when it does stop running it can be repaired .
The only residential ZTR's I would buy are either JD EZ or Toro Time Cutters .
Not sure about the Ariens, not seen one yet but if they are as well engineered as the old Zoom series they replaced then they would grt a nod as well.
Nothing residential out of the Husqvarna or MTD factories are worth spitting on and he rebadged stuff from China is disgusting.
Now I don't really blame the factories.
If no one bought junk then there would be no money in making junk but the sad fact is junk outsells quality 20 : 1
The they come running to me when the dealer gives them a repair quote that is 1/2 the new price or better on a 3 year old machine.

bertsmobile1 said:

That might have some thing to do with the pathetic quality of residential mowers.
IT is not that they need a commercial, is they want one that will run for longer than the warranty period and when it does stop running it can be repaired .
The only residential ZTR's I would buy are either JD EZ or Toro Time Cutters .
Not sure about the Ariens, not seen one yet but if they are as well engineered as the old Zoom series they replaced then they would grt a nod as well.
Nothing residential out of the Husqvarna or MTD factories are worth spitting on and he rebadged stuff from China is disgusting.
Now I don't really blame the factories.
If no one bought junk then there would be no money in making junk but the sad fact is junk outsells quality 20 : 1
The they come running to me when the dealer gives them a repair quote that is 1/2 the new price or better on a 3 year old machine.

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Ariens has the Edge series. They come in sizes as small as 34” and up to 52”. They are equipped with Kohler 6000 series engines and EZT2200 transaxles. The Edge has replaced the Zoom.
Gravely has a Compact Pro series. This thing is packed with features. They come in 34” and 44” decks. The big feature is the ZT3100 transaxles. Kawasaki Commercial Power. These are not cheap.

perhaps, but I never pass an opinion on a mower till I have been underneath it
Way too many mudguards on the market
Add to that high end parts poorly shot together
So the opinion stays the same
Run a mile for any residential Cub , two miles from a residential Husquvana and you don't want to be in the same state as any MTD

bertsmobile1 said:

perhaps, but I never pass an opinion on a mower till I have been underneath it
Way too many mudguards on the market
Add to that high end parts poorly shot together
So the opinion stays the same
Run a mile for any residential Cub , two miles from a residential Husquvana and you don't want to be in the same state as any MTD

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MParr said:

Ariens has the Edge series. They come in sizes as small as 34” and up to 52”. They are equipped with Kohler 6000 series engines and EZT2200 transaxles. The Edge has replaced the Zoom.
Gravely has a Compact Pro series. This thing is packed with features. They come in 34” and 44” decks. The big feature is the ZT3100 transaxles. Kawasaki Commercial Power. These are not cheap.

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You are painting with a very wide brush! there are a lot residential mower owners mowing about 25 to 30 hours a year and take care of there equipment and they will get several years of good service. I have a residential Badboy MZ 42 and have not had a minutes trouble and expect to have the mower many years. It cost $2995 new as opposed to a commercial mower costing nearly twice as much.My thinking is that you don’t have to pay 5 or 6k for a commercial mower to mow your subdivision sized lot.

Thing is Ron, way too many variables
The average home owner will see 4 or so different mowers in their life.
A repairman will get under 20 or so a week
So we see the difference between things like bushed / unbushed shafts
Components that are welded together after positioning so they can not be removed for repair or replacement
Self tappers directly into sheet metal without so much as a speed nut let alone a U nut to strengthen the fastening
This is why the JD's & Toros are worth the extra $$$$.
Then there are things like oil filters that can not be removed without spilling oil all over the belts , rocker covers that need 1/2 the mower to be pulled apart before you can get in to check the valve lash.
Ground leads that ground only to the frame & not to the engine ( have a look at your car ) to save $ 5 worth of copper cable
Then copper battery cables that are only just barely bit enough to handle a 1 minute crank without over heating
Battery connections with wing nuts so they are easy to remove .
Belts that are easy to replace
Tension arms with a square hole to take breaker bar to make belt changes easy
Then there is the cost of the belts themselves
On ZTR's drive belts you can get to
And of course grease points you can get a gun onto

stop and take a good look at the 10 best looking lawns in your area..........then look at how they are being cut............draw your own conclusion.

Well I was born at night but not last night and there is no way I would pay around $5000 to mow a 1/2 acre lot.

bkeller500 said:

stop and take a good look at the 10 best looking lawns in your area..........then look at how they are being cut............draw your own conclusion.

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Actually the best looking lot in my subdivision is being mowed with a 21 inch Honda self propelled mower.

Ron3 said:

Actually the best looking lot in my subdivision is being mowed with a 21 inch Honda self propelled mower.

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There are no short cuts to perfection it is always hard work .

bertsmobile1 said:

There are no short cuts to perfection it is always hard work .

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I agree!

Ron3 said:

Actually the best looking lot in my subdivision is being mowed with a 21 inch Honda self propelled mower.

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I have been told more than once...the smaller the better, when it comes to getting a good looking lawn...........
I tend to agree but I often see some 50" & 60" just that look darn good. It take more than just a great mowing machine. Fertilizer, weed control & water have a lot to do with how a yard grows and looks. The only thing else I can use to add to it as a great mowing deck.

bkeller500 said:

I have been told more than once...the smaller the better, when it comes to getting a good looking lawn...........
I tend to agree but I often see some 50" & 60" just that look darn good. It take more than just a great mowing machine. Fertilizer, weed control & water have a lot to do with how a yard grows and looks. The only thing else I can use to add to it as a great mowing deck.

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But the trick is getting the right deck for your particular lawn and there is no such thing as a magic "best deck" for every lawn.
I love the cut of the articulated mowers & the Rider Pro series is the only Husqvarna I would ever advice some one buying
But it won't cut any more than 2" off the top and scalps badly at the bottom of even slight hills .
Big decks scalp because they are basically an upside down see-saw
The ones with the front links on the actual front cross member rather than the frame are less prone to this because the decks tilt with the front axels

When we first moved in to this house I used a walk behind mower and got a great looking cut but now I am 74 years old with a heart problem and have to used a zero turn since I cannot walk far with out getting weak. I enjoy mowing and my little 42 inch zero turn and my small weed eater make that possible.I don’t get a bad cut but not as good as with my walk behind and I am still able to do my own mowing and for that I am thankful to God.

Update: My brother who has been spending time looking at zero turns with me surprised me by buying a new toro timekeeper zeroturn for my birthday. I had to widen the gate which was no big deal. My choice was made for me but I’m not complaining because it’s free…

Yea you should get many years service from the Toro. Congradulations.

Time cutters are good mowers but like all good mowers require maintenance.
As dad did the right thing by you, do the right thing by the mower & get a few sets of different types of blades to see which suits you & your grass .
Go to Torro's web page and download the parts & service manual for your mower and get familiar with them.
The only reoccuring problem with them is the brake module which is prone to failure and that renders the mower inoperable.
I have 3 contractors who use their timecutters commercially without any problems.
The other big thing to get into the habit of doing is checking the oil EVERY time you go to mow.
The Loncin engine has a very small sump & oil capacity and running even with a slightly low oil level can lead to engine failure .
Too much & you will never have a mosquito problem.

bertsmobile1 said:

Time cutters are good mowers but like all good mowers require maintenance.
As dad did the right thing by you, do the right thing by the mower & get a few sets of different types of blades to see which suits you & your grass .
Go to Torro's web page and download the parts & service manual for your mower and get familiar with them.
The only reoccuring problem with them is the brake module which is prone to failure and that renders the mower inoperable.
I have 3 contractors who use their timecutters commercially without any problems.
The other big thing to get into the habit of doing is checking the oil EVERY time you go to mow.
The Loncin engine has a very small sump & oil capacity and running even with a slightly low oil level can lead to engine failure .
Too much & you will never have a mosquito problem

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bertsmobile1 said:

Time cutters are good mowers but like all good mowers require maintenance.
As dad did the right thing by you, do the right thing by the mower & get a few sets of different types of blades to see which suits you & your grass .
Go to Torro's web page and download the parts & service manual for your mower and get familiar with them.
The only reoccuring problem with them is the brake module which is prone to failure and that renders the mower inoperable.
I have 3 contractors who use their timecutters commercially without any problems.
The other big thing to get into the habit of doing is checking the oil EVERY time you go to mow.
The Loncin engine has a very small sump & oil capacity and running even with a slightly low oil level can lead to engine failure .
Too much & you will never have a mosquito problem.

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It is a toro timecutter 75750 with the Kawasaki. Maintenance is always high on my list and I’ll look into the brake module.