Don't buy a Zero Turn Mower until You've Seen This!
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- Опубліковано 22 бер 2021
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How did the grass smell? I can't wait to cut mine for the first time. Love this time of year. Take care, Jason
Does it mulch?
Smells like shredded dawg shit
I went to lowes and got a troy bilt distroyed it less then two yrs then went to greenway equipment and got a deere now going on 5 yrs mowes awesome one blade change
I like the look of that mower. It also appears someone was thinking when they built it keeping not only comfort in mind but ease of servicing. 🚜-Woooo!!
That’s an amazingly engineered mower,ergonomics are everything!!
Have you thought about utilizing the grass areas for planting crops?
I’ve had a 2018 titan hd 2000 series for a few years now, the machine has been reliable and easy to maintain. You are spot on with everything! The sound is awesome too!
I've got the Toro Titan HD2000 and got rid of the turf tires and went to bar tires. Makes a big difference and you won't get stuck in slightly damp grass. In fact that mower in the video looks almost identical to the one I have that I bought in 2017.
Just shared this with my Dad to show him how to use a zero turn mower. I got a RedMax but very similar. Great learning video thanks Josh. Wooo.
I've had an old John Deere Steering wheel lawn mower for a VERY long time. It broke a belt yesterday morning and I went to town to buy a belt. While in town I started looking at zero turn mowers and after about 20 minutes the salesman had me talked into it. I bought a new Hustler Raptor XDX, Ran home and got my trailer and went back and picked it up. I got home and did my first mowing job with a Zero turn and had a smile on my face the whole time. I'm just not sure how I made it all those years without a Zero turn. you are right when you said once you use one you won't go back. My old steering wheel mower is now in the shed(still with a broke belt) It is now retired. Good video wish i would have found it sooner but only started searching Zero turn video's after buying one so I did it backwards. God Bless.
You got a great mower in the Hustler.
I did the same thing with the belt coming off of my old mower and ended up with a Hustler 60 inch XD. I had been looking for about 4 or five years but being disabled was scared of going back in debt.
As far as name brands go I just went with who has the best service reputation in my area as most zero turn mowers use the same parts. Serviceable hydros and Kawasaki engine was my criteria.
Buy once cry once.
I bought my bad boy because I was tired of working on my xt1 cub cadet every season just to get the first mow in. So, I removed the cub cadet deck, replaced the drive belt, and gave it to my 11 year old for his first “tractor”. He pulls the trailer and picks up the limbs and trash out of the yard and hauls it to the burn pile. And after I get done mowing, he pulls the sweeper and picks up the clippings. And I bought a linear actuator and fabricated some mounts, so that he can dump the trailer and the sweeper bag from the tractor. He loves it, and I get some help in the yard!
I love watching my neighbor try to back up his little garden trailer with his zero turn. Always good for a laugh. Can't wait for the video of the snow blower attachment install.
Cut mine yesterday. Last year had a misfire sound after about 10 minutes of cutting. 23 HP Kohler. Bought a head gasket kit and took apart. Thought I might have a blown head gasket but it came to a bad valve. Replaced both valves and sleeves along with the head gasket. Improved power and nice sound. Bought a new battery yesterday and it fired right up. New gas and drained tanks.
Excellent and complete video! Never used a no turn before and feel confident I can now.
Thanks for the review, love tool Tuesday! God Bless you and your family!
That’s pretty nice! I have had a little toro 50 in. Timecutter! Works well! Finally had to replace starter after 5 years!
That little LCD indicator is nice. It lets you know which stupid safety switch is malfunctioning and preventing the mower from starting!
Just bought new zero turn, this one was a strong contender. I ended up purchasing a john deere z515e 60". Great review.
I bought a Husqvarna 42", 22HP a couple months ago. I love the zero turn mowers for its speed and zero turn maneuverability. However, zero turn mowers have few cons - you cannot attach accessories such as de-thatcher, aerator, etc. It's not steady on a hill. Keeping the Zero Turn mower's cons in mind, I went in for a residential tractor with hydrostatic transmission. With my Husqvarna tractor mower, I attached a Brinly-Hardy Lawn aerator and aerated my lawn comfortably.
Great video, nice mower. In the hunt for one right now, minimum of 5-7 acres to cut. Your flag pole needs a topper. The farm is coming along. As always, thanks for all the great videos and information.
Had to watch your video. In my garage sits a brand new Toro Timecutter Model 75747- a 42" zero turn with "My Ride" suspension system. I don't have a farm, just 2 acres, about .75 of it I mow- the rest is "woods". This replaces my old Toro Z4200. It had a stamped steel deck, which I blew a hole in after running over a fallen tree branch. That won't happen with the new one... I made sure that the next machine I bought had a fabricated steel deck, and I'm so glad Toro started making them for the homeowner models. It has a twin cylinder 22 HP 7000 series Kohler, and the seat suspension is quite incredible- you just "float" while you mow. And of course a cup holder for my mint julep. You are 100% right. Once you own a Z-mower, you'll never go back. Thanks again for the fun video, I so look forward to mowing the first time with mine, which will probably be tomorrow. Oh... by the way, Toro does not put hour meters on my class of machine. I had to buy one a install it "aftermarket". Shows RPM, hours, and when to service (all programable) I really don't understand why Toro doesn't put a meter on a $3600 machine. Anyway... take care and happy mowing on the farm!
Toro makes a great price of equipment.ive allways liked toro mowers .great vid bud godbless and stay safe.
Thank you for this video. I'm looking to replace my mower and just looked at a couple today. Doing research.
I'm actually shopping for a zero turn so appreciate the information Josh! The tractor and finish mower are great for wide open spaces but I really need something for smaller hilly areas and next to the house, about like you have. Thanks again, Wooooo!
Sounds like you'd like my 42" Toro Timecutter with MyRide suspension. Go with the fabricated deck rather than stamped steel deck.
Blessings to your farm🤗 and thank you for such great content & energy!
Great thing about a zero turn is manueverability. If you have a lot of landscaping - trees, bushes, flower beds, etc. You can do loops much faster than with a lawn tractor. Plus, they're just plain fun.
I use the Toro Timecutter 42" with MyRide system. Love it!
I bought a Gravely new in 2004 and it’s still going strong. I take very good care of it too.
My zero turn is a lot smaller than this and 17 years old, but it still runs great! I love zero turns!
This is one of my favorite youtube channels, it's just awesome!
My dad got a titan with 54 in deck in July and he loves it. He got it at same place too. I tried telling him to get 60 inch.
New subscriber here and I like what I see! You do a very nice job, that Toro looks like a nice machine. And yes, once you use a good ZTR you never go back to a tractor to cut. A 61” 37 hp fuel injected Scag is my mower of choice. Had same mower prior with a 26 hp injected motor, it struggled in heavy grass. Got the good seat too, gotta have it.
I bought a new toro my ride last year and love it
Just bought the titan max havoc edition running that with my 2005 z master 72” to cut my 17 acre driving range.. it’s my 4th year in and built this place up from scratch so money was the big issue for buying a $30k new mower .. I must say it’s actually a beast and I run it prollly hr to two per day and love it
Looks like a nice piece of equipment.
Thanks for taking the time to put the video together and share with us Josh. I'm in the market for a zero turn so real interesting to see the Toro in action.
Looking forward to seeing some more farm action soon. Thanks again 👍 Wooo 😉
yeah kubota zds has ac cab optional on theres
@@michaelmactavish4445 ended up going with a RedMax CZT60x. Owned by Husqvarna and mine is a beast 💪
@@littlemogocreek im not sure if red max has kubota diesel engine option with hydrulic deck lift because i kinda rather have diesel engine
@@michaelmactavish4445 no they don't, they have Kawasaki petrol across the range and unfortunately no hydraulic deck lift..I'd really like that feature.
@@littlemogocreek no and yeah id go with kubotas zds or f series at least they have hydrulic lift on them plus kubotas has build in jack on zd to change blades or something happends in middle of mowing and front mounts just pull pins and deck flips up in the front wich kubotas are pretty well smart design plus comes with heated and ac cabs optional with radio
Currently sitting on my local tidy towns hustler sdx 54" zero turn, serious piece of kit.
That Titan Max looks great!! 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥
I can understand why agri folks reach out to you for a demo, you are a natural.
I run a Hustler. Love it. Great company as well.
Same here. Fastrak SD. 500 hrs and still blowing the doors off everything in my neighborhood.
If that is your first time operating a ZTM you are a natural. Nice looking mower, lots of nice features. And good advice on buying at a dealer, not TSC, lowes, etc.
Great video. I have to say I sold my JD tractor to buy a zero turn then went back to the tractor. Those front wheels were tearing up the lawn. It was fun to use though
Like you I thought I would never go back to a standard mower from a zero turn, then I bought a sears 26 HP tight turn 54 inch deck yard tractor. I find that I mow faster with this unit than I did with my zero turn.
I got one, used, cut my mowing time from 1 1/2 hour with the tractor to 30 minutes with the zero turn.
I use the Gravely ZT-42. First bought a ZT-40 {15 HP Kohler} which lasted 11+ years, then went to the ZT-42 {22HP Kohler) which has lasted for 6 years so far and no problems. Neither of mine had the ROPS bar and I was glad of it. Kubota made me buy the ROPS and it is useless down here in Texas. Your mower is impressive (except for the ROPS)
Great tool Tuesday Josh 🇺🇲 WOOOOOO!
Have a great day and stay safe.
I just bought a Spartan KG XD with Michelin Tweel wheels and full suspension. Vanguard 37 efi engine, Stand on with a seat, it's so cool. I looked at a Titan but wanted a more commercial machine. Great video!
lol...get ready to regret the yard ripping teeth jarring tweal. Have you been happy with it so far? I hear "not so good" things about the tweals....since they have no sidewall....they're quite stiff. If you've got a suspension it may not be an issue. You liking it? You're talking about a $20k mower right? Nice!
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I'm loving it so far. That Vanguard 37efi is no joke! Most power I've ever had in a mower. The Spartan KG-XD lists for 11,600.00 with the Tweels. After tax etc.... it was about 12,600.00 or about twice my last mower! lol... It's surprisingly good on gas for a big motor too, a pleasant surprise. Have a good one friend.
Love my zero turn. I have mounted gun racks for my gun and yard tools and a carry basket for fuel and small tools.
Sounds like a tough neighborhood. 😎
No. Just very rural and being prepared is good for the soul. I could be living in a rough neighborhood but it seems if one is carrying arma there is a lot of peacefulness and no conflict.
I love my bad boy lawnmower I had about four or five years now
BB is such a great company. I have one of their Box Blades I use on my channel. I want to get more of their equipment over the next few years. I hear they are in development for a sub compact tractor as well.
Same here and it has the same kohler engine this mower being presented. The feature I do appreciate on this mower is the oil plug connector allowing a tidier change. Other than that I will be faithfull to the bulldog of mowers.
me too!
This toro will last longer then your bad boy if you just got a lower model bad boy like the maverick.
@@rogers3142 toro accully partnered with kubota because it uses diesel engine opton too wich i love the diesel units
That intro was real cool!
Loving your videos I just bought a new John Deere 930M I am a green guy and a new 865R is arriving in August your videos make me smile and your farm is beautiful thanks for sharing lets do 930M review :) whooooo :) btw loved your 865R review so much fun.
I have a titan max myself and I've used it for normal yards and mowing fields on a 14 acre hobby farm. It's a tank! I don't think I've ever heard the engine bog, it just eats!
Hey Josh. I've owned many battery charger I know about cheap trickle charger just burn the lead core. Third time buddy, try the ChumacherSC1280 runs about $54-60. You won't be disappointed.
About time Toro came out with easy access to the spindles. I currently have a Timecutter that doesn’t have that.
I believe 10th generation farmer UA-cam channel got one delivered to him as well , but he has to wait a little longer for his grass to grow befor he can do his trial with an review as well .. nice looking machines they have for sure !!
In the ealy years i operate a toro zero turn, I love toro 😎 Toro to the world,
Great look at an amazing machine!
Yes it is!
Just bought a scag patriot 61 inch cut about 5 minutes before this video went up. Cant wait to mow!!
Scag is the way!!!!
I have never tried the Toro and I know you mentioned 26hp and as far as I. Concerned that's fine for small acreage but after running lots of zero turn mowers I would not go under 30 hp on any of them, it looks ok for a homeowner but for real mowing and possibly price I would just go into a quality commercial mower and you won't be disappointed, I have a badboy 30 hp with 3300 hours I use weekly, other then sharpen blades, a new belt and oil changes it's been trouble free since new and is now 15 years old ,so going with a heavy duty mower and spending more up front will actually save you money down the road so the Toro looks ok and time will tell how it holds up and if it's worth the money
Toro makes a product that will run for years!!!! Nice choice brother. Be blessed!
MTD builds a lot of toro mowers
My cup of T,s...Tool Time Tuesday with the Toro Titan...nice
You make very fun and informative videos thanks I like Toro products.
Great property you have. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve had two Zero Turn Mowers. One is a Kubota 54 inch and the other was a Gravely. Unfortunately both had Koehler motors. Things I like best about zero turns is they are very maneuverable, fast cuttings, driving and cut nicely with great power. What I hate is that where I live in Florida and our grass sits on sand. I have several acres to cut and sod is only around the house. The rest is mixed we’d,grass and sand. When cutting the mower blows debris everywhere not jut out the side discharge. By the time I’ve finished I need a shower because of the dirt and grit. I wear classes but I need goggles on mowing day. I like a zero turn but just know what you’re getting.
I also have a small Kubota BX tractor with a finish mower behind it. I love that cause it’s much cleaner but slower cutting.
Why Kohler engine is bad?
I also live in Florida and I have 5 acres. Here are the things I don't like about the Toro zero turn I bought. It does a terrible job of cutting Bahiagrass and it's so much heavier than my husquavarna that it leaves deep tire tracks during the rainy season. Also, having a belt breaking situation right now that we can't figure out. $57 a pop is getting old. Honestly, I regret the purchase.
i like the improvements of tires and seating from the titan model i have but mines built well too ands i have the kawasaki work horse
It's definitely a beast of a mower. I think Toro did well with it
I've had bad luck with Toro. I have a 1993 Dixon and it's still going strong. I now around 4 acres. Love it and it has a 16 horse Kohler.
lol...well if ya are running a mower that's 30 years old and it works...go for it...
We went to zero turn and we definitely won't go back. We got a toro 54" deck absolute beauty.
I like toros,had 5 or 6 of em. I still got the first 1st. I got 20 years ago give or take,2 decks(my negligence bcuz a tree fell on shed and never got another so it sits outside 😥)and 12,634.4 hours later,and I had milage unhooked for couple years so ad another 2 or 3 thousand or so.
Got my Little Orphan Annie decoder pen out, realized what was going on and heading out now to buy one.
Josh....Good video, I have been using a Zero turn for over about 25 years, they are the only way to go. I started out with a Yazoo, then Woods, Toro, Hasqvarna, Kubota, and finally Ferris. I have had 3 major back surgeries and purchased the Ferris because of the front shocks and the smooth ride. I've had my 61" Ferris for about 4 years and love it. We mow 4 plus acres and the machine does an incredible job, check it out before you buy.
Not worth the money and not as reliable..plus toro offers a more comfortable ride
Just commenting from my experience, I have owned and mowed with them both and I prefer the Ferris HANDS DOWN!!!!!!
That's a nice mower for smaller yards like you said. 3-5 acres. However if you do any kind of commercial mowing where your seat time is all day, that mower will beat you up since it has no suspension system. All the wheels are rigidly mounted to the frame. I opted for an independent suspension and it makes a world of difference on uneven or rougher terrain. With a shock at each wheel it makes for a much smoother ride.
Josh: 'Sounds like a big old harley, wub wub wub'
Also Josh: 'Purrs like a kitten'
yeah i looked at the same one and it even had a kubota diesel opton on the toro max
I like my FJ Dynamics autosteering mower. I don't need to spend my time on lawn mowing because my mower can do it for me automatically. Really well done
I'll bet you're using a $10k GPS system that has a steering wheel on a zero turn mower....sorry...I don't think you're being truthful
The 25hp kawasaki is a good engine too. Has a longer stroke and has torque. Both are great really.
I have a 13 year old cub cadet lawn tractor style with the 26 hp kohler and 54" deck. It's been a good mower but a zero turn definitely cuts down on mowing time. Found that out when mine finally had to go to the shop and I borrowed my brothers toro. Next mower purchase......zero turn!
Hey Josh thank you for another good video
I have a Toro Titan 50" cut zero turn that is 11 years old. It has over 1200 hours on it and runs like a top. never uses oil. Only mechanical issue I have had is to change a solenoid one time which was a piece of cake. you are correct, once you get a zero turn you will throw rocks a your tractor lawnmower.
Got a DUI in the USAF and they made me mow the sides of the road and runway pads for a while on a Toro. LOL I loved the punishment's. It was a blast driving the thing. Like a tank they are. Crazy things can haul butt.
Ugh....hard labor is rough...I knew a Master Sgt in the USAF that got hard labor as his sentence ...he was forced to pound railroad ties out on the tracks on base....not cool and a horrible punishment for a very nice man. I knew him personally.
LOL just one more part of life. I had a Good Life. lived in 5 countries and seen and done chit most folks would freak out doing.
Nice machine 👍👍
Have a good day ❄❄❄
Love the Toro Titan. This is a great mower for the price..
Amazing machine
Altoz has a Front Suspension and a Bright Color scheme, and can mow wide open on tall grass and dual Fuel tanks. Altoz is the only Mower in the Industry with a Tracked Zero Turn
We have a husqvarna MZ54 with the Kawasaki 24 hp engine and it’s more than enough power for us , we only have an acre though but it does have some 20-30 hills and the MZ does great on them as long as it’s 100% dry
In case you would like to know, I gave you my thumbs up as soon as I heard your Harley Davison impersonation 😊
You have a new mower every season!
I have the Toro Timecutter with easy ride seat now starting 4th season with 1000hr on the clock I have made one mod , Put grease a nipple on each blade spindle , doubles the life of the bottom bearings i all so use Gator G6 blades based in UK
I bought a kubota z231 42" back in Dec. We only have a 1/3 acre so it meets our needs. I picked it up brand new for $4300 after tax and I just happen to look them up again today and they are retailing for $4,799 now. I bought it at the right time.
1/3 of an acre...you should be pushmowing that lol.....take ya about 45 mins
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer nah, I'd rather just get it done in 15 mins. Plus I live in Florida. I ain't using a push mower in 90° weather with 100% humidity.
@@Zaakro 4300 for 1/3 of an acre… just get a 42 riding mower from lowes
Once you have used a zero turn you can't go back to a lawn tractor. On my rural property I use mine to trim up the areas that are awkward to mow with the tractor. I paid a premium to get the fuel injected Yamaha engine on my Bad Boy. I've tried to buy all equipment with fuel injection to avoid the problems with carburetors, particularly at the beginning of mowing season.
Eden N.C. have many of my roots GGGF etc buried up in there !
You mentioned a PTO. Does he mower have a shaft to the mower deck or a belt??.....Great videos from two great people....
I have a 42'' Toro Time Cutter 465cc i bout second hand here in Australia . i own it for about 5 years now and it 28 years old i also build a trailer for it ,, Best mower ever it a Awesome machine i do my own services and look after it .. What surprise me it has not have a hour meter on it ,, O well still Awesome , Cheers for sharing yours ..
Within the first 4 seconds you already perfectly described my 87 JD 12hp tractor
lol...well ....that's fantastic...not sure why folks wanna dislike a zero turn..but I'll never go back to a lawn tractor unless something changes in the lawn tractor world...I'll run circles around a lawn tractor with this machine
A great toy for Mrs. Stoney Ridge. She should enjoy mowing "Her" yard with this.
Always a colorful comment KDK lol...She works her job in town...and I typically take care of the place my brotha
I tried telling my dad 4 months ago the Ventrac he bought is going to take a lot longer to mow. Now he is keeping it :) many trees to mow around
Can Ventracs mow around trees? What is their turning circle like?
1st - I have the same Seiko watch you have...good choice...my good old "army" service watch!
but 7 k new? the competitors never sleeps, Husqvarna, John Deere..
I just got a pro sumer by spartan. The rz pro. Unbelievable mower.
Love to have a zero turn but my farm is a bit hilly. So I’m stuck with more expensive and less common 4wd mowers.
I bought a Toro TimeCutter zero turn where everything is really easily assessible like on your mower but smaller. And there is plenty of air circulation around the battery with a heavy duty bungee holding it in place. So do I need to take it out in order to put a trickle charger on it? I know I will have to put a trickle charger on it since I won't be using my mower for a while yet. I see that yours is well built and well designed. Great video. I want to learn as much as I can about these mowers. Yep, it looks like I will have to do some more reading in my manual.
I love my 60-in Dixie Chopper!! It cut my mowing time way down. I'll not go back.
I’m convinced 👍👍👍
Are you sure your not related to Pete Kanaris founder of Green Dreams because the passion you displayed in laying out a potential Dream Scape is out of this world. Ironically the reason I stumbled onto your estate is because I am looking into buying Toro Z Master 6K Series. This machine is definitely a game changer in the Lawn Maintenance business. I especially love the reviews you gave this machine, the enthusiasm you depicted speaks volumes. Thank you for shining light on a splendid mower that gives the owner pride.