Velvet
by CeeHawk37. 04/29/24 07:55 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
159 registered members (CeeHawk37, GoldenEagle, top cat, cuztoshaw, RidgeRanger, deepwoods44, Reaper, catdoctor, 3bailey3, specialk, Scdoghunter667, 4Him146, HoofNSpur, HURRICANE, gobbler, eclipse829, auman, Troutgreen, Kang, crenshawco, Ben2, outdoorguy88, reeve025, JD_Bowhunter1976, Hunting-231, blade, turfarmer, COOTER, rwh1, NorthFork, BCLC, ImThere, Cuz-Pat, Rainbowstew, Big Al, chevydude2015, Chancetribe, CNC, Beulahboy, Shane99, TexasHuntress, 25-20, ts1979flh, Atoler, gatorbait154, antlerhunter, curt99rsv, Pwyse, lpman, AustinC, Jotjackson, Tree Hanger, Marengo hunter, Droptine-13, ridgestalker, russellb, Tall Dog, pvillehunter, Red Fox, JRigs10, Hester, Birdman83, jprice, RSF, Mbrock, jwalker77, AU338MAG, Big Bore, Geeb, Austin1, AWT6, Stacey, montoyafan, goodman_hunter, bug54, beRAD, sw1002, Paint Rock 00, Whild_Bill, Cynical, sj22, square, FreeStateHunter, jdfarm23, Peach, techtony, Parker243, MoeBuck, Young20, globe, Daniel4191, Big AL 76, MikeP, cbs, crocker, Bronco 74, Ridge Life, IMISSALDEER, quailman, Madmax0818, Rudy, Jmfire722, HollerHunter, Bruno, Justice, cartervj, WC82, TwoRs, SEWoodsWhitetail, roll_tide_hunts, 2walnuts, treemydog, AU coonhunter, HDS64, Remington270, jlbuc10, C3SEAST, CTMS, Mdees, Bustinbeards, Turkeyneck78, bowkl, scrape, ALDawg, Showout, RareBreed, lectrode, IDOT, beeline08, Bmyers142, leroyb, Ron Brown, Gunner211, auburn17, AL18, scrubbuck, capehorn24, brianr, BAR1225, Ron A., ColeT, GMR, brett.smith, Safetyman, Floorman1, 14 invisible),
942
guests, and 0
spiders. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Re: Residential Zero Turn
[Re: Madmax0818]
#2808835
05/16/19 08:10 PM
05/16/19 08:10 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 601
AL
Cummins
4 point
|
4 point
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 601
AL
|
So I’ve been researching and looking at residential Zero Turns. I cut roughly 2 acres of grass. I’ve read and seen them all but wanted to get some input from ones who own them here. I went with a commercial grade mower but I cut more than 2 acres. Went through the same thing researching them for a few months. I really liked the SCAG & Deere 7 Iron but the dealer was too far to keep me interested. I checked to see who could service me local, and it turned out to be Ferris, Toro, & Exmark. I liked the Toro, and Ferris with suspension system BUT with all that said I ended up going with a Exmark Laser Z commercial grade, 60" cut, suspension seat, carb Kawasaki couple months ago. I cut almost 5 acres, and have NO regrets. Good luck !
|
|
|
Re: Residential Zero Turn
[Re: stkshtr]
#2808842
05/16/19 08:16 PM
05/16/19 08:16 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 2,070
Alabama
strikeu
8 point
|
8 point
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 2,070
Alabama
|
Id recommend upgrading to a exmark radius. It's the lower end of commercial but it would be well worth it. You can get one around $5000 but it will last longer and worth the money. this. exmark
|
|
|
Re: Residential Zero Turn
[Re: JCL]
#2808919
05/16/19 09:23 PM
05/16/19 09:23 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,420
NE AL
duxlayer
8 point
|
8 point
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,420
NE AL
|
Got a gravely pro 148 with Kawasaki 22 hp, 416 hours, 48" deck for$3700 if your interested. U need a bigger deck!
|
|
|
Re: Residential Zero Turn
[Re: Madmax0818]
#2809034
05/17/19 06:25 AM
05/17/19 06:25 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 6,057
AL
BamaGuitarDude
12 point
|
12 point
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 6,057
AL
|
I cut 2 acres & got the higher end E-180 JD lawn tractor 54” cut & its a beast; much better turn radius than my old LA-150 .... for only 2 acres IMO the expense of a zero turn isnt worth it
ALDeer physics: for every opinion, there's an equal & opposite opinion
A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.
|
|
|
Re: Residential Zero Turn
[Re: BamaGuitarDude]
#2810359
05/18/19 09:30 PM
05/18/19 09:30 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 44,211
North Alabama
Wiley Coyote
Freak of Nature
|
Freak of Nature
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 44,211
North Alabama
|
I cut 2 acres & got the higher end E-180 JD lawn tractor 54” cut & its a beast; much better turn radius than my old LA-150 .... for only 2 acres IMO the expense of a zero turn isnt worth it It all depends on what your time is worth to you. A zero turn with the same cutting width will cut your mowing time in half.
I firmly believe that a double gallows should be constructed on the East Lawn of The White House. Politicians who willfully and shamelessly violate their oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America should be swiftly tried and, upon conviction, publicly hanged at sunup the day after conviction. If multiple convicts are to be hanged they can choose with whom to share the gallows or names shall be drawn from the hangman's hat to be hanged 2 at a time.
NRA Life Member
|
|
|
Re: Residential Zero Turn
[Re: Wiley Coyote]
#2810369
05/18/19 09:36 PM
05/18/19 09:36 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 16,830
Banana Republic
jb20
Old Mossy Horns
|
Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 16,830
Banana Republic
|
I cut 2 acres & got the higher end E-180 JD lawn tractor 54” cut & its a beast; much better turn radius than my old LA-150 .... for only 2 acres IMO the expense of a zero turn isnt worth it It all depends on what your time is worth to you. A zero turn with the same cutting width will cut your mowing time in half. Only if lots of trees or turns... a square yard prob not..bit I spent 9 hrs today on a 54inch kubota and wished it was a 72inch 4x4 zero turns can't handle wet ground
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Ben Franklin
|
|
|
Re: Residential Zero Turn
[Re: Wiley Coyote]
#2810427
05/18/19 10:31 PM
05/18/19 10:31 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,659
Opelika Al
Madmax0818
OP
8 point
|
OP
8 point
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,659
Opelika Al
|
I cut 2 acres & got the higher end E-180 JD lawn tractor 54” cut & its a beast; much better turn radius than my old LA-150 .... for only 2 acres IMO the expense of a zero turn isnt worth it It all depends on what your time is worth to you. A zero turn with the same cutting width will cut your mowing time in half. You hit the nail on the head...time is money and limited. I need to manage this property on top of my current home until we remodel & move out here which will be a while. Anything to save a few minutes will help.
|
|
|
Re: Residential Zero Turn
[Re: Bulls eye]
#2810530
05/19/19 09:07 AM
05/19/19 09:07 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 44,211
North Alabama
Wiley Coyote
Freak of Nature
|
Freak of Nature
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 44,211
North Alabama
|
I’ve been in the lawn maintenance, landscaping business for over 20years. I’ve always used Exmark of Toro for my commercial zero turns. If I were you I would buy a commercial mower with a Kawasaki engine. In my opinion they are the best z engine hands down. I won’t consider buying a Z unless it has a Kawasaki engine. If you do that and your only cutting your own personal property and you do the regular maintenance on it, odds are you will never have to buy another one. Good luck. I have a Hustler Super Duty 48" with the Kawasaki engine that I bought 9 years ago. It has 205 hours on it now and I'm convinced that it is going to outlast me.
I firmly believe that a double gallows should be constructed on the East Lawn of The White House. Politicians who willfully and shamelessly violate their oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America should be swiftly tried and, upon conviction, publicly hanged at sunup the day after conviction. If multiple convicts are to be hanged they can choose with whom to share the gallows or names shall be drawn from the hangman's hat to be hanged 2 at a time.
NRA Life Member
|
|
|
Re: Residential Zero Turn
[Re: Wiley Coyote]
#2810573
05/19/19 10:05 AM
05/19/19 10:05 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 7,531
Boaz,AL
CarbonClimber1
14 point
|
14 point
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 7,531
Boaz,AL
|
I’ve been in the lawn maintenance, landscaping business for over 20years. I’ve always used Exmark of Toro for my commercial zero turns. If I were you I would buy a commercial mower with a Kawasaki engine. In my opinion they are the best z engine hands down. I won’t consider buying a Z unless it has a Kawasaki engine. If you do that and your only cutting your own personal property and you do the regular maintenance on it, odds are you will never have to buy another one. Good luck. I have a Hustler Super Duty 48" with the Kawasaki engine that I bought 9 years ago. It has 205 hours on it now and I'm convinced that it is going to outlast me. Im sold on the hustler raptor sd 60in zt...probly be purchasing one when i get the funds
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
|
|
|
Re: Residential Zero Turn
[Re: Out back]
#2810686
05/19/19 02:31 PM
05/19/19 02:31 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 16,830
Banana Republic
jb20
Old Mossy Horns
|
Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 16,830
Banana Republic
|
![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/bw1R6Mcz/20190519-084850.jpg) This is a new toy I'm playing with this weekend. The Michelin Twheels make a world of difference. Traction is way better than turf tires and the ride is unbelievable, it's like riding a cloud. Do they make mud tire version? do those flex out and gain more traction?
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Ben Franklin
|
|
|
Re: Residential Zero Turn
[Re: Out back]
#2810689
05/19/19 02:36 PM
05/19/19 02:36 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 13,909
AL
hunterbuck
Booner
|
Booner
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 13,909
AL
|
This is a new toy I'm playing with this weekend. The Michelin Twheels make a world of difference. Traction is way better than turf tires and the ride is unbelievable, it's like riding a cloud. Looks ghetto.
"You think I care? Roll Damn Tide"
Have you tried Google?
|
|
|
|
