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Joined: Aug 2014
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Im in the market for a new mower and Ive narrowed it dowm to these two. Anybody have experience with either of these or both?
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I've never used those specific models, but I've used enough commercial mowers to know that they are all pretty well built.
I'd base my decision on which brand had the better dealer backing it. A good dealer can make or break your experience with a mower.
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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Depends what type of area you will be cutting. Manicured turf that you want to look good then I would go exmark, rough cut with a lot of Bahia mixed in I would go scag. Exmark leaves much fiber clippings because of baffle system. Scag cuts it and spits it out.
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I have owned an Exmark and my son has owned a Scag for a commercial lawn business. With that said, the best I have ever owned is a Kubota z. It is shaft driven. I haven't made any repairs on it other than regular service. One other note, the seat on these mowers are back killers. You sit right over the engine and back wheels. I just installed a new seat from Northern tools that has lumbar, shock absorption, arm adjustments etc. I was going to the chiropractor once a week from just riding a mower. They will beat you to death without that upgrade. Maybe they have started putting better seats on the newer ones.
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I have owned an Exmark and my son has owned a Scag for a commercial lawn business. With that said, the best I have ever owned is a Kubota z. It is shaft driven. I haven't made any repairs on it other than regular service. One other note, the seat on these mowers are back killers. You sit right over the engine and back wheels. I just installed a new seat from Northern tools that has lumbar, shock absorption, arm adjustments etc. I was going to the chiropractor once a week from just riding a mower. They will beat you to death without that upgrade. Maybe they have started putting better seats on the newer ones. If you haven't ridden the new Exmark suspension seat with rubber isolator mounts then you don't know what you're missing. World of difference
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Where is best place in Bama to buy one of these??
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I buy all of my stuff from 3M Karts in Pelham. Super good folks to deal with and service after the sale is second to none
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I cut with a Cheeta two days ago and was impressed. For the record I've never been Scag fan.
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X mark is a very hard mower to beat. That is the commercial mower of choice here in North Alabama.
I can't stand a thief.
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Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!
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Exmark. Built very good and comfortable ride.
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My bro in law has a Bush Hog 61" cut with the 25 hp kawasaki engine,it is a beast,my yard is around 2.5 acres of Bahai grass and I can cut it in an hour and it will scalp it.I don't know how fast it will run but I'm guessing 12-14 mph,it was a demo model with around 50 hours on it when he bought it,sticker price was around 12k and he got it for 6k, it has 600+ hours on it now and is just as tight as it was the day he bought it,I'd buy one without thinking twice about it
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Thanks for all the replies. I had decided to go with the exmark since it seems most are having good service from them. Then I stopped at the Kubota dealership today for a set of filters for a tractor and now Im considering a Kubota diesel ztr.
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Thanks for all the replies. I had decided to go with the exmark since it seems most are having good service from them. Then I stopped at the Kubota dealership today for a set of filters for a tractor and now Im considering a Kubota diesel ztr. Love the kubota. It is a very comfortable ride and the diesel motor that comes with it has a ton of power behind it. Scag is still my favorite mower to be on due to the fact that the one I've been on has lasted forever without any major problems. Not the most comfortable ride in the world but it can cut the hell out of some bahia.
"If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride - and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards." -Paul "Bear" Bryant
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Exmark x2 but I will be trying a scag next time so I will know for myself
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Exmark 
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I've ran a kubota 72" diesel and i will say if price isnt and issue then that is the way to go. They have so much torque that they hardly ever bogg down.
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