ZTR for slope?
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Creekpaddler
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Thanks for that info. That's pretty pricey $$ - and a lot more than I paid for my used JD 5225 diesel tractor, which I can't do without. So I'll just keep looking for a good value.
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The Cub Cadet S models are rated the same as the other ZTR (lap bar) 15 degree grade or slope.
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Hello all,
I've never posted on this site but was an avid reader for a couple of years along with some other mower sites before I finally bit the bullet . I want to reply to the original poster. First, I'm far from an expert in any field, but I had bought a rough farm in 1997 and had spent so much money on old John Deere riders and Cub Cadets, even a big box TroyBuilt that I trashed less than 2 years, at a $2500 lick, and having a yard that never looked good, because something I bought and tried to mow with had always seen its better days, and the area was just too big for anything other than a commercal ZTR or an upper end John Deere rider. The area I was trying to mow was anywhere from rolling land to steep, I'd estimate up to 6 acres. Nothing flat other than a very small area in the front. After I finally sold the CFO of the household on a $5000 mower, I debated on the ZTR's, or maybe something with a finish mower in the used department, Kubuto type, or a newer John Deere or possible brand new Cub Cadet rider. The new JD's, while very nice, were no match for the old early 400 series mowers, a lot of pretty green plastic, and a price that was totally out of my range. I visted and talked to a Cub Cadet dealer, who was working on my 1863 at the time, and he advised he couldn't even match what I was having worked on as far as toughness, and a 48 inch maxium deck on the commercial side. I wasn't interested in the Cub Cadet ZTR's because of dependability issues. I ended up buying a Ferris IS2000 with the Kawaski FX engine, It has the 26 HP engine and the 61 inch deck. It blew my budget to shreds, but I have a mower that will safely mow the 6 acres in less than two hours with an awesome ride. Ferris and Simplicity have the full suspension systems that make them hard to compete with in the comfort department. I'm not sure about the grade, but if you know rural Kentucky, not the pretty bluegrass region, it's quite hilly. It gives a beautiful cut, has the row bar with seat belt if your worried about tip over, and have never spun out so bad I couldn't manuver a little back and forth and keep going. I could have gotten a decent tractor and finish mower what I have in the Ferris, but I wanted my yard to look superior, after dealing with all the worn out equipment for all those years. Other than the finanical hit, I couldn't be happier. I have a Swisher BrushCutter that I continue to clear additional land with, so I could easily be up to a 10 acres per week this coming summer. So my personal advise on buying a mower for a hilly property. Go buy you at a minimum IS 2000 Ferris and your mowing issues will be resolved. Stay away from the IS700's, bite the bullet, and you won't regret it. The Ferris Dealer had some left over 500's that he said was more than adequate for what I needed, but for once, I wanted overkill. Also, after reading back thru all the responders that have posted replies, I have tried to mow only when it's dry. I'm sure traction could become an issue if I was forced to mow earlier in the morning when it's still damp or before its dried real well after its rained.
I've never posted on this site but was an avid reader for a couple of years along with some other mower sites before I finally bit the bullet . I want to reply to the original poster. First, I'm far from an expert in any field, but I had bought a rough farm in 1997 and had spent so much money on old John Deere riders and Cub Cadets, even a big box TroyBuilt that I trashed less than 2 years, at a $2500 lick, and having a yard that never looked good, because something I bought and tried to mow with had always seen its better days, and the area was just too big for anything other than a commercal ZTR or an upper end John Deere rider. The area I was trying to mow was anywhere from rolling land to steep, I'd estimate up to 6 acres. Nothing flat other than a very small area in the front. After I finally sold the CFO of the household on a $5000 mower, I debated on the ZTR's, or maybe something with a finish mower in the used department, Kubuto type, or a newer John Deere or possible brand new Cub Cadet rider. The new JD's, while very nice, were no match for the old early 400 series mowers, a lot of pretty green plastic, and a price that was totally out of my range. I visted and talked to a Cub Cadet dealer, who was working on my 1863 at the time, and he advised he couldn't even match what I was having worked on as far as toughness, and a 48 inch maxium deck on the commercial side. I wasn't interested in the Cub Cadet ZTR's because of dependability issues. I ended up buying a Ferris IS2000 with the Kawaski FX engine, It has the 26 HP engine and the 61 inch deck. It blew my budget to shreds, but I have a mower that will safely mow the 6 acres in less than two hours with an awesome ride. Ferris and Simplicity have the full suspension systems that make them hard to compete with in the comfort department. I'm not sure about the grade, but if you know rural Kentucky, not the pretty bluegrass region, it's quite hilly. It gives a beautiful cut, has the row bar with seat belt if your worried about tip over, and have never spun out so bad I couldn't manuver a little back and forth and keep going. I could have gotten a decent tractor and finish mower what I have in the Ferris, but I wanted my yard to look superior, after dealing with all the worn out equipment for all those years. Other than the finanical hit, I couldn't be happier. I have a Swisher BrushCutter that I continue to clear additional land with, so I could easily be up to a 10 acres per week this coming summer. So my personal advise on buying a mower for a hilly property. Go buy you at a minimum IS 2000 Ferris and your mowing issues will be resolved. Stay away from the IS700's, bite the bullet, and you won't regret it. The Ferris Dealer had some left over 500's that he said was more than adequate for what I needed, but for once, I wanted overkill. Also, after reading back thru all the responders that have posted replies, I have tried to mow only when it's dry. I'm sure traction could become an issue if I was forced to mow earlier in the morning when it's still damp or before its dried real well after its rained.