Thoughts on ZTR lawn mower

#51
#51
Obsessed said:
More than likely a day at the longest. Let me know if you want more than one person looking at it.
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the bulldozer showed up yesterday...I got home about 7:30 last night and it looked like a bomb had gone off
but all the trees were down..
now it will be cleaning it up, leveling it and topsoiling it
 
#52
#52
How do I put stripes in my yard? A home in my neighborhood has stripes that are cool. The company mower diagonally one time and the opposite way the next time. Gives it a diamond pattern. Is that something that's added to a mower or just natural with deck mowers?
 
#53
#53
You can get a striping kit for most riding mowers, more or less a rubber flap that can be raised or lowered.

I'm sure you can do it without that, but it'll probably take some more effort.
 
#54
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Toujours Pret said:
You can get a striping kit for most riding mowers, more or less a rubber flap that can be raised or lowered.

I'm sure you can do it without that, but it'll probably take some more effort.
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Thanks. I'm going to look for a deck mower this winter. I've got a rider now, a huge pos cub cadet.
 
#56
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vol_in_ar said:
I thought you could get stripes by alternating directions
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Yes, stripes are made by alternating directions, but only certain deck designs put down good stripes on their own without the aid of rollers/chains/whatever. Mulching decks tend to stripe better than side discharge decks. Reel mower will make the best stripes, of course.

With residential decks, it may take a few mows before you begin to see the stripes clearly. The key is to not cut too high, and not let it get to high before you cut (especially with side discharge since your clippings will cover your work). Don't mow too fast either. Also depends on the type of turf. Cool season grasses, like fescue, will stripe better (and grow better) when cut high... around 4 inches.

If you're mowing good turf (that you care for regularly), alternate your stripe patterns to reduce compaction, especially with heavier mowers.

As to my mower preference.... Toro all the way. I'm a fan of Bad Boys as well. You really can't go wrong with most of the big names.
 
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#57
#57
You could hit up the turf maintenance center at your local golf course and see if the mechanic has any old rollers he'd be willing to get rid of if you're using a push mower. I've seen some DIY rollers made of sand/concrete filled PVC pipe and a bracket pulled behind the mower, which would work better for a riding mower since you can match it to your deck width.


My preferred mower
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#58
#58
first mow with the Toro
took a little getting used too, but it did a nice job,a nd was quick
 
#59
#59
So I'm looking for a zero turn, and I had all but decided on a cub cadet. Now that I've read this, doesn't sound as good of a decision.
 
#64
#64
TDTennessee said:
Anyone ever had a bad boy ztr?
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No but great commercials.

I've got the Dixie Chopper Silver Eagle 50" cut with the Generac power. Can't complain in the least, over 300 hours with zero trouble.


Knock on wood.
 
#67
#67
TDTennessee said:
So I'm looking for a zero turn, and I had all but decided on a cub cadet. Now that I've read this, doesn't sound as good of a decision.
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should have asked 2 months ago, I could have made you a good deal on a 50in Toro
but it's going with the house now

good luck
 
#68
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vol_in_ar said:
should have asked 2 months ago, I could have made you a good deal on a 50in Toro
but it's going with the house now

good luck
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Had that convo with your sister the other day.

Looked at a few toros today at Home Depot. Haven't seen any exmark yet.
 
#70
#70
TDTennessee said:
Had that convo with your sister the other day.

Looked at a few toros today at Home Depot. Haven't seen any exmark yet.
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Go to a dealer, you'll have more options abd they'll help you zero in on what you want/need.

Also it helps buying it from the guys who'll be servicing.
 
#74
#74
TDTennessee said:
How are Husqvarnas? Found what think is a pretty good deal on a 2013 54" with only 38 hours.
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My issue with the Husq z turns was that they always had something dicked up coming from the factory, either not greased, empty hydraulic reservoirs, little things like that rub me the wrong way. I'd recommend their tractors all day.

But, if the price is right, they really aren't bad machines, certainly better than the MTD line of things.
 
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