zero turn mowers

Nash Skater · 04-22-2006, 05:11 AM

I have visited several dealers looking at mowers. I might sell my belt driven walk behind. I am looking at the zero turn mowers. The price difference is a major turn off. Can I justify buying a zero turn mower?

Harry · 04-22-2006, 05:43 AM

I was useing my WB friday, and i wish it was my Z.If you want to reduce the ammount of debris flying in your face a Z is the way to go.Your sinus will thank you to.A Z will not keep you in shape,thats the only down fall i can find.

Nash Skater · 05-04-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nash Skater

I have visited several dealers looking at mowers. I might sell my belt driven walk behind. I am looking at the zero turn mowers. The price difference is a major turn off. Can I justify buying a zero turn mower?

Anyone else?

daren_r · 05-04-2006, 01:19 PM

Only you can decide if you can justify the expense of ZTR. I decided to buy one because the lawn tractor I had been using was not efficient enough for the larger properties. Now I don't have properties as large and walk behind and sulky would probably work just as good. If you have large properties and need to be done quicker look at a Z. If you have smaller properties I would stay with the walk behind.

DaveScaper · 05-26-2006, 04:04 PM

Zero turn mowers have come a long way in design. I love mine!

jmow55 · 06-26-2006, 02:14 PM

Demo one. You will see the difference and know whether it is worth it or not.

Grimmy · 06-26-2006, 05:27 PM

I think once you try the Z you'll want nothing else. Efficient, productive, install a striper roller on it and view your good works. The investment is high, however in the long run I don't think you'll be sorry. Besides you can take on more accounts. I agree with jmow.
As they say to Mikey, try it you'll like it.

lcbob · 09-21-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Grimmy

I think once you try the Z you'll want nothing else. Efficient, productive, install a striper roller on it and view your good works. The investment is high, however in the long run I don't think you'll be sorry. Besides you can take on more accounts. I agree with jmow.
As they say to Mikey, try it you'll like it.

I agree. Walking and even sulkies don't compare to a zero turn rider.

jmow55 · 10-03-2006, 06:40 PM

nothing like sitting on your @@@!!!! lol

MSB · 10-03-2006, 08:45 PM

But I speak for the WB--I have both wb's and ZTR's. The best answer is that it depends on the properties you cut. I find I am almost as fast or faster on the WB w/sulky on smaller properties or in areas with a lot of obstacles, particularly in tight areas where the ZTR can't go. It depends-how many accounts do you have and if you can save enough time to increase your profitablity enough to cover the difference in cost. If you are starting out, will this increase the number of accounts you can do or the speed you can do those same properties. You have to increase yout production SIGNIFICANTLY to cover the cost differential in my opinion. DO the math so that this is not just an expensive toy. A ZTR is a tool to help you make money--find out if it will help you BEFORE you lay out the cash

04-22-2006, 05:11 AM	#1
Nash Skater New Decaf Drinker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Along Lake Michigan iTrader: (0) Posts: 5	zero turn mowers I have visited several dealers looking at mowers. I might sell my belt driven walk behind. I am looking at the zero turn mowers. The price difference is a major turn off. Can I justify buying a zero turn mower?

05-04-2006, 01:19 PM	#4
daren_r Chuck N. makes onions cry Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fishersville, VA Age: 31 iTrader: (3) Posts: 6,761	Only you can decide if you can justify the expense of ZTR. I decided to buy one because the lawn tractor I had been using was not efficient enough for the larger properties. Now I don't have properties as large and walk behind and sulky would probably work just as good. If you have large properties and need to be done quicker look at a Z. If you have smaller properties I would stay with the walk behind. __________________ Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

06-26-2006, 05:27 PM	#7
Grimmy Daily Half-caf Drinker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Poconos Age: 61 iTrader: (0) Posts: 65	I think once you try the Z you'll want nothing else. Efficient, productive, install a striper roller on it and view your good works. The investment is high, however in the long run I don't think you'll be sorry. Besides you can take on more accounts. I agree with jmow. As they say to Mikey, try it you'll like it. __________________ No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth: GRIMMY

04-22-2006, 05:43 AM	#2
Harry Java beaner Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cape Cod iTrader: (0) Posts: 979	I was useing my WB friday, and i wish it was my Z.If you want to reduce the ammount of debris flying in your face a Z is the way to go.Your sinus will thank you to.A Z will not keep you in shape,thats the only down fall i can find.

05-26-2006, 04:04 PM	#5
DaveScaper Decaf Drinker Join Date: May 2006 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Posts: 10	Zero turn mowers have come a long way in design. I love mine!

06-26-2006, 02:14 PM	#6
jmow55 Senior Drinker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: iowa Age: 37 iTrader: (0) Posts: 101	Demo one. You will see the difference and know whether it is worth it or not.

10-03-2006, 06:40 PM	#9
jmow55 Senior Drinker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: iowa Age: 37 iTrader: (0) Posts: 101	nothing like sitting on your @@@!!!! lol

10-03-2006, 08:45 PM	#10
MSB Senior Drinker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 203	But I speak for the WB--I have both wb's and ZTR's. The best answer is that it depends on the properties you cut. I find I am almost as fast or faster on the WB w/sulky on smaller properties or in areas with a lot of obstacles, particularly in tight areas where the ZTR can't go. It depends-how many accounts do you have and if you can save enough time to increase your profitablity enough to cover the difference in cost. If you are starting out, will this increase the number of accounts you can do or the speed you can do those same properties. You have to increase yout production SIGNIFICANTLY to cover the cost differential in my opinion. DO the math so that this is not just an expensive toy. A ZTR is a tool to help you make money--find out if it will help you BEFORE you lay out the cash