I just joined this site b/c I'm losing my mind trying to choose a mower.
We just bought a new home in November so this is the first time mowing this lawn. It's 3.7 acres but I'm estimating the grass to be a little over 2 acres, mostly flat with little obstacles to deal with. I was going to hire a landscaper who charge $115/cut to mow, trim, and blow grass clippings.
I got a demo unit from a local dealer to time myself to see what I'm getting myself into. It took me about a little over 2 hrs the first time but this was my first time ever working one of these. I'm sure I could shave a lot of time off once I get better operating. This was also a monster Exmark Lazer Z E series with 60" deck (it's all they had to demo.) This machine cost about 9k so I'm not even considering that.
What I need help is the level of zero turn I need; I'm considering the category below this demo unit. Here are the following I'm reviewing but need help to see which ones are overkill vs. just about right for the property. My number one goal is speed. I don't mind doing it, but I want to get done as fast as possible and I'm willing to pay extra for it. I'm looking at the following:
-SCAG Freedom Z Pro, 60" $6699
-SCAG Freedom Z, 52" $5365
-ExMark Pioneer 60" used (not too excited about a used model) around $5000
-Kubota Z125 E 54" Briggs engine $5469
-Kubota Z125 S 54" Kohler engine, suspension seat (i think), and LED lights $5919
A few other questions:
-what engines do you stay away from?
-how important is deck size (54 vs 60 a big deal?)
We just bought a new home in November so this is the first time mowing this lawn. It's 3.7 acres but I'm estimating the grass to be a little over 2 acres, mostly flat with little obstacles to deal with. I was going to hire a landscaper who charge $115/cut to mow, trim, and blow grass clippings.
I got a demo unit from a local dealer to time myself to see what I'm getting myself into. It took me about a little over 2 hrs the first time but this was my first time ever working one of these. I'm sure I could shave a lot of time off once I get better operating. This was also a monster Exmark Lazer Z E series with 60" deck (it's all they had to demo.) This machine cost about 9k so I'm not even considering that.
What I need help is the level of zero turn I need; I'm considering the category below this demo unit. Here are the following I'm reviewing but need help to see which ones are overkill vs. just about right for the property. My number one goal is speed. I don't mind doing it, but I want to get done as fast as possible and I'm willing to pay extra for it. I'm looking at the following:
-SCAG Freedom Z Pro, 60" $6699
-SCAG Freedom Z, 52" $5365
-ExMark Pioneer 60" used (not too excited about a used model) around $5000
-Kubota Z125 E 54" Briggs engine $5469
-Kubota Z125 S 54" Kohler engine, suspension seat (i think), and LED lights $5919
A few other questions:
-what engines do you stay away from?
-how important is deck size (54 vs 60 a big deal?)
Rookie needs help choosing a zero turn!! HELP!
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