ztrs with offset decks - trim capacity

[raldem7]

I am finding a hard time finding the trim capacity of different mowers. I would like to be able to cut most of the grass under my electric fence offset without using a second piece of equipment. The low electric fence offset wires are ~9" off the ground and 6" off the posts. The goats usually do a good job when I turn off the power to the lower offset, but they are not always available.

I can consider models below 7k (I have had zero luck finding used commercial models still under warranty in my area) and I would like it to fit on a 8'x5' trailer. I have 1600 ft of fence line. I am trying to consider all the multiple factors for a good investment and my head is spinning. My current favorite is the fastrak sd 54 with the flex forks, but I wanted to see if I could do better on the trim capacity w/o big compromises elsewhere. I would consider any riding mower with a decent turning radius. Thanks for any ideas.

 

[173abn]

have you looked at the front mount ZTRs? My Grasshopper with the front mount deck allows me to get under things that only a push mower could do in the past.I bought a good diesel unit for $5,000.00.Even though it doesn't have a warranty I can fix about any problem which have been miminal since I bought it...russ

 

[KennyV]

Like russ said... about any good front mount ZTR, should do the lob... the Hustler Fastrak Super Duty is alright... but a wider deck will give you more outside reach... BUT then you want to fit on a 5 foot wide trailer... Hmmmm, always has to be a compromise.. :smile:KennyV

 

[raldem7]

possible to get 5" trim on riding mower?

Thanks for pointing me to grasshopper and their front mounts. The 616T 48" looks like it should fit on my trailer. It lists as 61.5" wide, but I expect that the side discharge rotates up. It provides a 5" trim beyond the outer wheels, but it sells locally for $8000 - a stretch but still possible. I like the other grasshoppers with 9" trim but were talking extra for mower and new trailer.

8k is still more than I planned, is it possible to get ~5 inches of trim on a riding mower for under 7k?

 

[173abn]

Raldem7,if your talking $8,000.oo on a new one that is actually a very good price,a 2007 MSRP cost new then $8415.00,an 2009 model new cost $9205.oo even a used price on that 2009 in good condition cost $8493.oo and low would be $6370.oo.I get these prices from the Compact Tractor Guide vl. VIII that I bought today at T.S.C...russ