Does anyone know anything about commercial mowers?

[Steelrat]

Meh, I'll probably end up with a ferris or toro. I appreciate the advice.

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

Not a problem glad I could help.

[Steelrat]

Once SCAG's have a problem they will have multiple problems with the engine in the near future. We get rid of them as soon as those signs start showing there is no sense of throwing money at a machine that will break again down the road later in its life. They are beefy so they can take the punishment that the user throws on them and sends it right back at you. I'd personally wouldn't like riding on a SCAG.

How much did the dealer tell you for the Ferris?

I've seen people run these into trees and ended up walking away with whiplash at the end of the day.

What's your price per yard? I only use hemlock from Iron Mountain, MI at a $17/yard for 200 yards (YEAH i PlAy WITH SKID STEER) and of course the colored stuff on requests.

I'm getting a colored somethingorother for $26/yard, which is lower than the average of $30/yard I found around here.

And for the ferris 1500Z 48/21 Kaw, it was $5600.

[soccer4minimags]

A park that I used to work at that had 8 acres of sports/recreation fields had hustler super z's. very similar to the mini z's but its the next step up. I don't remember the cuttin deck width. They worked very well. We were all very happy with them.

[REDRT]

Alot of people are using grasshoppers hear. My folks have one for their lawn. They are well built. The folks machine is a (20-25hp?) diesel. Dad does 4 acres in about an hour and a half. Lots of trees and landscaping to mow around also. I personally use my trusty John Deere. My restored 1972 140H1 is just fine for me. It will go for another 30+ years.

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

older John Deere's rock but they have been putting out a lot of crap lately. I just makes me mad because I use mine some freaking much.

My Deere is a home owner's wet dream.

sry not my pic I don't have a 3 point on mine.
True 4wd drive with a locking rear Dif.
22hp Diesel
makes you want to scream.

Attachment/Acceroires for mine
60in snow blower (lets launch some snow.)
62in belly mount mower deck
my custom vac system trailer powered by a 6.5 honda (hold about 2 yards of clippings)
Lesco 60in airator
Yard master 15 gal. fertiziler spreader
150 gal. multi boom spray tank (its to old for repair and just use it for Round Up now)

[Mango]

Home Depot had a nice sale on mowers, I recently aquired one of these bad boys. We have about 1.5 acres also. I love this thing. Got it for $1,800 after rebates.

http://www.cubcadet.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_14101_10227_33810_-1

Turns so tight and with the triple blade deck, it cuts VERY nicely.

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

Bah to small.

Was looking through union farm equipment and found this a 2004 with only 98 hours on it and pretty cheap only 28k


besides any riders deck that is under 60in is a waste of time IMO.

[Mango]

Bah to small.

...

besides any riders deck that is under 60in is a waste of time IMO.

Well thanks for taking a dump on something that I was proud to have and spent some hard earned money on. It's perfect for my needs.

[Steelrat]

Home Depot had a nice sale on mowers, I recently aquired one of these bad boys. We have about 1.5 acres also. I love this thing. Got it for $1,800 after rebates.

http://www.cubcadet.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_14101_10227_33810_-1

Turns so tight and with the triple blade deck, it cuts VERY nicely.

Nice tractor! Kohler makes a good engine, and the 50" deck is a nice size.

Believe me, I looked long and hard at home depot and lowes, especially at those cubs. I don't mind paying a bit extra for something that is built to last a bit longer. The other biggie is that a commercial ZTR will not only cut a lot faster, it'll trim a lot closer on the landscaping I have. The tractors are really supposed to be driven pretty slowly while cutting, but my neighbors all cut at top speed, which they are really not designed to do. Commercial ZTRs (not the residential ones like a HD) can cut at twice the speed of the tractors, if not more.

That being said, if I were smart, I'd buy the exact same thing as you. Frankly, it's probably all that I need.

[billybob_81067]

You're telling him that his mower is too small and then you post up a pic of a kubota backhoe??? For 28K you could buy an actual backhoe (CAT, John Deere, etc.) though it'll probably have a few more hours on it.

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

You're telling him that his mower is too small and then you post up a pic of a kubota backhoe??? For 28K you could buy an actual backhoe (CAT, John Deere, etc.) though it'll probably have a few more hours on it.

First I'm not making fun of you just saying if you have a 60in you'd get it done in less time. Yes every landscape company still has and will always have small mowers I have about 4 19-21 push mowers and are still my backbone. I'm sry if I offended you in anyway.

CAT's haven't really taken them into account yet. Wasn't to impressed about their new skid steer. I like Kubota's engines and Transmissions they are tough and hard to beat the only complaints I've heard about Kubota Tractors is a shifter linkage.

Deere tractors are nice (Mowers are not their stock and trade) but I don't see spending about 40K on one and besides more hours on it and the older it is someelse probably beat the snot out of it and personally equipment makes money not repair bills.

[PyRo]

I'd go with a walk behind before going with a tractor 1.5 acres isn't really that bad to cut and a 52in walk behind will outmow a 52in tractor four out of five times.

My father made that mistake. He went out and bought a non-commercial lawn tractor. He was excited that it only took 45 minutes to cut his lawn as opposed to about two hours with a push mower. I did his lawn with a 36in Husqvarna walk behind in about 20 minutes. I was trying to push the walk behind on him because the trees and curvature of the landscape really make the manuverability a huge advantage.

[slateman]

Commercial mowers are quite pricey. I did landscaping for four years. We bought a Bob Cat with a 48" deck and I was kind of suprised how much it cost.

There was also a Toro that looked a lot like the yellow one in the first post. Was like $6,500

[Steelrat]

I'd go with a walk behind before going with a tractor 1.5 acres isn't really that bad to cut and a 52in walk behind will outmow a 52in tractor four out of five times.

My father made that mistake. He went out and bought a non-commercial lawn tractor. He was excited that it only took 45 minutes to cut his lawn as opposed to about two hours with a push mower. I did his lawn with a 36in Husqvarna walk behind in about 20 minutes. I was trying to push the walk behind on him because the trees and curvature of the landscape really make the manuverability a huge advantage.

Yeah, I looked at the walk behinds, and I like them. They are also quite fast, especially with a skulky, and more manueverable than even a ZTR. However, they essentially cost just as much as a ZTR. I did like the quick 36 at www.betteroutdoorproducts.com, but the single hydro and lack of dealer network bother me. I can just imagine the level of service I'd get at the local power equipment store if I brought one of these in

SLATEMAN-Yeah, they are pricey, no doubt. But you really do get what you pay for.