Need help on ZTR Mower Purchase

[abovepar]

Not sure if this is the right forum to post this in but looking for opinions on a zero turn purchase. I’ve looked at several brands including scag, gravely, Exmark, Bad Boy, Bobcat. I’ve narrowed it down either the Gravely ZTHD 52 or the Exmark Radius E 48. Both seem pretty comparable and both heavy duty. Only mowing 2.2 acres so not looking for a full commercial but something that will last. Any experience with either of these?

Thanks

[wickll]

I don't have experience with either, but did just look at the Gravely. We bought a Hustler Raptor SD. I wanted one with a Kawasaki engine . I believe most Gravely's have Kawasaki and look pretty similar to the Hustler.
Due to some recent bad experiences, I wanted to stay away from Brigg's and Stratton engines.

[cbrown]

I have a 3 year old Gravely ZTHD 60. I have zero complaints with it. My only recommendation is to buy the biggest one you can get away with. It's amazing how much faster you can mow.

[Scubasteveo]

Buying a Bobcat today. Getting the XRZ 48". After research they have the best warranty by far, and he heaviest transmission for a light commercial mower.

[abovepar]

Yes the Gracely ZTHD I’m looking at had the Kawasaki. The same dealer has the bobcat as well. They looked very nice. I did like the warranty on them. I don’t remember if they had the Kohler or Kawasaki engines. I did like that the ZTHD comes with 3100 hydros which most in that “class” have the 2800 hydros. Not sure on the bobcat though

[sailor]

I have a John Deer, 42" cut.....
And I'm really happy with it....

[mjeter]

I have a Bobcat XRZ 52” and l believe it has the 3100 hydros with a Kawasaki engine. I mow my own place about two acres and have had zero issues. I bought it new and have had it for three years and just normal maintenance.

[Bowtech38]

Hustler raptor sd, and not from lowes or a box store go to a dealer

[Tracy moss]

I have a 48 “ bad boy pup series since 2010 mowing 3.5 acres haven’t missed a beat and over 2 acres is Bahaia grass

[Snowflake Killa]

I have a Dixie chopper that is 12year old 1 belt and 2 batteries. But if I was to buy a new one I would buy a Scag. I mow about 5 acres a week.

[HunterU]

Hustler raptor sd, and not from lowes or a box store go to a dealer

Why is that? I'm new to buying a mower as well. I'm looking at a bad boy mower and was told to buy from a dealer like you have mentioned but I cant remember the reason why. Thanks

[Mex. Bowhunter]

Why is that? I'm new to buying a mower as well. I'm looking at a bad boy mower and was told to buy from a dealer like you have mentioned but I cant remember the reason why. Thanks

You will get a better Built Heavier Deck from the Dealer...

[Bowtech38]

Why is that? I'm new to buying a mower as well. I'm looking at a bad boy mower and was told to buy from a dealer like you have mentioned but I cant remember the reason why. Thanks

Place i work at sells hustler mowers, we set the mower up right, register it for warrenty, are a full service dealer also. Box store wont check fluid levels, show you how to use it properly and wont register the warrenty and youll have to bring it to a dealer for service parts.

[xman59]

Not sure if this is the right forum to post this in but looking for opinions on a zero turn purchase. I’ve looked at several brands including scag, gravely, Exmark, Bad Boy, Bobcat. I’ve narrowed it down either the Gravely ZTHD 52 or the Exmark Radius E 48. Both seem pretty comparable and both heavy duty. Only mowing 2.2 acres so not looking for a full commercial but something that will last. Any experience with either of these?

Thanks

i also looked at several and talked to a lot of people who had them,, then i narrowed it down to gravely and hustler,,,, the gravely dealer did not come very highly recommended the hustler dear did,,,, i am super happy with my hustler
and it has the same motor the gravely did,,,, dealer is closer and user friendly,,, was looking for a 48" bought a 54" ,, it was on sale for less than the 48,,, sooooo,,, it followed me home

[PappaJ]

I bought a Gravely ZTHD 52 a year ago and it has been great. My son bought one a few months before me and it has been great.