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Post by Tooln on Aug 3, 2020 6:41:16 GMT -6
I want to get into zero turns but they are so freaking expensive. Even used ones are. So what is a good bang for the buck zero turn? I have about an acre to cut with lots of turning required. What should I be looking for? features? brands? size motor? Size of cut. Etc. I'm cheap so I want something decent but don't want to spend 4-5 grand either. I don't know what my budget should really be as i don't want junk. I thought you wanted a zero turn. Did the cab and AC change your mind?
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Post by badbrad on Aug 3, 2020 6:42:04 GMT -6
I want to get into zero turns but they are so freaking expensive. Even used ones are. So what is a good bang for the buck zero turn? I have about an acre to cut with lots of turning required. What should I be looking for? features? brands? size motor? Size of cut. Etc. I'm cheap so I want something decent but don't want to spend 4-5 grand either. I don't know what my budget should really be as i don't want junk. I thought you wanted a zero turn. Did the cab and AC change your mind? That looks more like jps than bad brad
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Post by terrifictom on Aug 3, 2020 9:57:23 GMT -6
Brad I don't know if you know but Ariens owns and makes Gravely mowers. Lot of the features in Gravely are in the Airens and vice versa. They are made in Brillion, WI, about 20 miles from where I live.
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Post by badbrad on Aug 5, 2020 7:40:19 GMT -6
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Post by Tooln on Aug 5, 2020 7:52:35 GMT -6
How does the online price compare to a local dealer? You'll more than likely get a better price closer to fall closeouts if they have any in stock.
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Post by badbrad on Aug 5, 2020 7:54:47 GMT -6
How does the online price compare to a local dealer? You'll more than likely get a better price closer to fall closeouts if they have any in stock. Its a couple hundred higher in person. But online you have to un-crate and assemble and shit. In person you usually get free delivery and it is all set up and ready to go. Plus it is nice to support the local place too. I would have bought it this fall if I could of got a good deal but nobody has what I want in stock and I don't want to settle.
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Post by Tooln on Aug 5, 2020 11:09:39 GMT -6
How does the online price compare to a local dealer? You'll more than likely get a better price closer to fall closeouts if they have any in stock. Its a couple hundred higher in person. But online you have to un-crate and assemble and shit. In person you usually get free delivery and it is all set up and ready to go. Plus it is nice to support the local place too. I would have bought it this fall if I could of got a good deal but nobody has what I want in stock and I don't want to settle. Buying local and supporting local businesses I'm all for that. It also helps if you ever need service as you'll get better service from the dealer you purchased it from. IMO.
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Post by smallchunk on Mar 15, 2021 20:52:57 GMT -6
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Post by Catscratch on Mar 15, 2021 21:01:15 GMT -6
When I was landscaping we used a Toro push mower and a Woods diesel zero turn. Both were amazingly durable machines. Lasted longer than any mower probably should have.
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Post by smallchunk on Mar 15, 2021 21:07:38 GMT -6
This dealer is "lawnmower driveable" distance from our house and I grew up with the owner. Figured I should support him and this looks like a decent machine. Now to choose between the 50", 54" and 60". Our yard is less than an acre with not a terrible amount to go around. I might just roll with the 50, which would be better than the shitty 42" lawn tractor I have.
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Post by Catscratch on Mar 15, 2021 21:12:05 GMT -6
This dealer is "lawnmower driveable" distance from our house and I grew up with the owner. Figured I should support him and this looks like a decent machine. Now to choose between the 50", 54" and 60". Our yard is less than an acre with not a terrible amount to go around. I might just roll with the 50, which would be better than the shitty 42" lawn tractor I have. Sounds like a great reason to buy one! When I bought my big zero turn I found out that having a deck that sticks out beyond the wheelbase is really nice when taking corners. The machine wraps around corners of the house and trees really well. If you test drive a few of them pay attention and see if it's worth the extra to you.
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Post by sd51555 on Mar 16, 2021 9:45:39 GMT -6
This dealer is "lawnmower driveable" distance from our house and I grew up with the owner. Figured I should support him and this looks like a decent machine. Now to choose between the 50", 54" and 60". Our yard is less than an acre with not a terrible amount to go around. I might just roll with the 50, which would be better than the shitty 42" lawn tractor I have. What's the price tag on one of those things now?
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Post by smallchunk on Mar 26, 2021 9:33:18 GMT -6
This dealer is "lawnmower driveable" distance from our house and I grew up with the owner. Figured I should support him and this looks like a decent machine. Now to choose between the 50", 54" and 60". Our yard is less than an acre with not a terrible amount to go around. I might just roll with the 50, which would be better than the shitty 42" lawn tractor I have. What's the price tag on one of those things now? $3,799 is their price
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