Topic: Z turn mowers

[dhall57]

Well my Craftsman 42" riding mower has been a good one, but after about 12 years or so its showing its age. I mow about a acre and would like to get a good  zero turn mower. Anybody have any experience with this type of mower and if so what brand would you recommend for home use. Don't want to spend a fortune but do want a well built dependable mower that will last me for years.

[Damfino]

My uncle had a Grasshopper brand mower. Awesome but pricey! I actually would volunteer to mow when he'd bring it around to my moms place.

http://www.grasshoppermower.com/


(I'm sure this would be overkill for 1 acre.)

Now that he's gone, she bought a Husqvarna from Sear's that set her back about three G's and personally, I think it sucks!

http://www.sears.com/husqvarna-54-in-kohler-24hp-gas-powered-riding/p-07128982000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

[jamesb]

i've got a grasshopper 928 with a 72" deck it used to take me 2 1/2 hours to mow my lawn now i can do it in about 40 minutes and their built here in kansas

[Stev-o]

Here's a nice Grasshopper for sale, only $9K...

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/grd/3010221118.html

[70CB750]

I looked into those and test drove few.  One thing for me was that you sit very close the rear axle and it makes your spine to eat all the bumps.  I know many guys who run 0s and are very happy with it, but I got off one and swore never again.

Me?  I have Kubota 20hp tractor with mid mount mower and love it.

[Jeff.Saunders]

Much depends on your budget.  I think the Ferris zero turn mowers are the best out there.

Unlike most, they have suspension and are built like a tank.

http://www.ferrisindustries.com/

We already have a walk behind from Ferris, and may buy an IS 2000Z in the near future.  They have a lot of ease of maintenance features.