Zero Turn - Hotty Totty Mower

[clam up]

I'm in the market for a new zero-turn mower. I stopped by my local Cub Cadet dealer last night and took a peak at the RZT42. Anyone have any insight on this or another brand? I'm also looking into the Toro Timecutter Z4200. They are both about the same price but the Toro has an additional 2hp (both Kohler engines w/ full pressure lube sys.) and a 3 yr warranty (vs. 2yr on the Cub). Turns out the Toro would be about $100 cheaper.

[bottomdweller]

Clam if you get a chance, check out swisher zero turns.

They are one built mower. My friend has a hustler 60 inch with a 25 horse honda. 14 mph and built like a tank. I am so jealous, but I cant even come close to the tag price.

They make some smaller ones also. Ohhhhhhh some day.

[clam up]

Cost is definately an issue here. I guy can get a darn nice tractor for under $2k. It took some doing to get my wife to buy into this proposal anyway. But it did help that she was operating our rider when we developed "piston/crankshaft separation" syndrome. When I offered up this new mower idea, the initial response was "Zero what? It doesn't turn?"

[iffy]

Hey, sheep would be cheaper. Seriously though, mowing is expensive no matter how you cut it. Over the years I find that you get what you pay for. I used to try saving a buck, by buying the cheaper and or used stuff. Turned out it took me longer to mow, and wore out faster, and needed repairs often. I saved money short term, but spent it more often. I didn't really come out ahead. Now, I have a kubota zero turn deisel, and thats the best mower out there period.(imho). But not everyone has a few acres to mow or wants to spend 12 grand on a mower. As far as your original comparison, I'd get the toro. They build a decent unit. The IH sure isnt worth more. And, once you go zero turn, you won't ever go back to a tractor style. Good luck.

[Shack]

I have had good luck with my simplicity citation. Shop around and you will shave off almost $400-$500 like I did.

I sure like the full susp. and way it stripes lawn.

[MNice]

If you don't need a rider, look into a commercial walk behind. I have a little over an acre of lawn and just picked up a like-new used toro pro-line for under $1000. It was used by a business for their lawn only, but owner got tired of mowing and got a service. Way quicker than a rider and I can zip around all my tree's pretty nicely. built like a tank too!!

[slotlimit]

When it comes to a zero turn mower Woods builds the best machine out there. It also comes with a nice price tag. Talk to a dealer in your area and you will see why they are the cream of the crop.

[Shack]

I spent a little over 5,000 and got a thriple bagger and turbo blower for deck. Also talked sales rep into an extra set of blades fo this year. Tried for more, but was shot down. I felt good, after dealer in ER would not drop a penny and came back home and local dealer beet price. Also under warr. if you need service and if you order acc. and it is not in stock, they will pick up and deliver you tractor. Try for the extra's