Bad Boy, Scag, Wright, ExMark, Hustler, Ferris? YAKTA!
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- The Zero Turn Lawnmower game has changed! Yakta looks like an awesome machine and they have the best warranty in the industry, but how are they built? Come along to get a closer look at the Yatka brand of zero turn lawn mower as Rachel and I go on a Road trip to Ohio to check them out!. They boast a true bumper to bumper 5 year or 2,000 hour warranty that covers everything except the blades, battery, and tires! Built like a tank, with technology to boot, with easy maintenance in mind, Yakta is legit and may be our next mower! We looked in to the Yakta brand and liked what we found. Their parent company Arrowquip and they have a great track record in quality and customer support. But how much are they? We share some current pricing too. We also take a Quick Look at the Wright ZXT mower.
#zeroturnmower
Visit: www.yakta.com to learn more.
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There are folks who buy per brand because they think JD or scag is king. For me it's the engine, the hydros, and the chassis and materials...that there seems top notch especially for the price. And a great warranty.
My only fear is the company honoring the warranty, some big company buying them out.
Good luck, great video
Thank you, I have no doubt Yakta will stand behind their product. The issue of getting bought out is one that always worries me.
Great video. I have been looking into Yakta for several weeks. You covered most of it except for the cut. I hope some UA-camrs can give some real cut tests soon.
I like Yakta’s great warranty, heavy builds and innovations, incorporating some of the best features of existing models. The only upgrade I would want would be more proper suspension, even if the seat does a nice job.
I agree, I will say when you see it in person the build quality is even more impressive than I expected.
We've seen a few videos pop up with people working on real nice lawns. Not high enough quality to show off the cut quality though.
I like the integrated parking brake. My john deere Z760r has it I have to say I don't miss the foot operation parking brake. Makes getting on and off to move stuff or whatever really easy. Also another thing I really like it the pto switch is a rocker switch not a pull on push off. Yall are second people I've seen talking about this new mower
We really like the integrated parking brake as well. I’m not sure what style pro switch I prefer to be honest. I like the rocker for turning it on but like the push pull for turning it off in a hurry if needed.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors Hustler has the integrated parking brake on all their zero turns. They also have the smoothest steering system. You need to do yourself a favor and test drive one!
@@nathantaylor860 I will when I get a chance. I will say though the Yakta is pretty smooth!
The Yakta competition isn’t going to like this video. Very impressive machine.
They definitely did their homework, and that warranty! When you look at it you just think tank!
They may not like it, but they definitely will watch it
As a lawn care service, the warranty alone is worth a purchase
7,000 🦌 for the entry model that’s more than my cars worth. I spent 5,000 for the Deere at Lowe’s, motor chance at 15 hours last year. No problem now.
I got a mower made back in the 60's still working 60 inch cut the first commercial zero turn mowers
Sweet!
There will also be a YXR 910 model which promises to be able to split the whole deck away from the drive module so you and interchange other systems such as snow blowers, sweepers etc. pretty cool.
Yes, the brush hog feature of that model really has me intrigued as well.
I own a 2007 Bad Boy Pup 52 with a Vanguard 23hp and real hydro pumps and separate drive motors. I have an upgraded suspension seat. It is totally awesome to this day. Over 1200 hrs. I can’t even say anything bad this mower. Parts are available on line to this day. I Mulch everything with the factory mulch kit. My only regret is maybe more power. Support is everything! PS I would probably re-power this unit if the engine should give up! They still make that engine.
Bad Boy definitely makes some nice mowers!!
@@nolanedwards3563 I love my bad boy mz magnum except for one thing, the parking brake. When it broke it was a PITA to replace. I couldn’t even find the right cable. Parts list had me order one for my year model and it wasn’t the same, it was longer. I used the number on the old cable and managed to get the right cable in the end. They make it so you have to take it to a repair shop but I got it done myself. Royal PITA!
Wow! I learned a lot. Especially about component specific certified dealers. My current ride is an cub cadet 60in tank lz commercial mower. Has the Kohler 727cc motor. Bought it in 2014. Runs flawlessly. Still on original belts!! But has zero suspension! It's killing me! I finish mow 5 acres here In eastern ky. What sold me on this mower was grease points. There are zurk fittings absolutely everywhere. Even the little deck wheels in the front . But im ready for suspension! Your review on the bad boy rogue was impressive. I will go look at that one. Thanks for all the info sir!
You are welcome, and I couldn’t believe how nice the full suspension mowers ride!!
FWIW Clint , You can buy a suspension seat for your mower. Last I checked they are around $500 but worth it to me. I mow commercial . I run Scags. I tell people I bought the seat and they just threw the mower in with it ! LOL. My 1st mower was residential JD Z445 , still have it but don't use because it doesn't have the suspension seat. Those bumpy yards are tough without it ! Anyways , unless you are just ready to change mowers , look into putting a new seat on that Cub !
@@wh8085 adding a suspension seat is a huge upgrade!
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors --- I mow all day most days . You won't get no arguement from me about how big an upgrade they are ! LOL !
I commented on your other video as well. I am commerical mower here in michigan. We started the company with snapper pros. Switched to exmarks lazer zs. We found the decks are too small and clumped very easily. It dosent make sense to have your employees to start and noon when the dew dries up. We finally switched to scag cheetahs. We now have over 40 Cheetah and cheetah 2s. They range from low hours to over 4000 hours. The one with 4000 hours has not been rebuilt. Neither the kawasaki engine or the hydrogear 5400. There are grease zerks everywhere. And serviceable filters. The 5400 is the biggest and beat transaxle used on a zero turn and they are 2 speed. Pair it up to your favorite engine. We use vangaurds and kawasaki. It will last you decades
Thank you for the info! We are still keeping our eye out for a Scag to get and compare. I really liked the Cheetah but Rachel loved the ride of the Rogue.
Very nice machine!! With the warranty it is something to be really considered!! Most mower companies only give a limited amount of warranty. Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
I agree, thanks David.
8 discovered yakta a week ago. I think I want one, just need to have dealers local to me
@@grungemunkey what State are you in?
Great video, very informative about the machine and yes, that warranty is amazing. Some downsides are that it's very new, which means the dealers are not as close as you would like or an actual shop that deals directly with repairing that brand that's just down the road from where you live. And as I stated before with it being so new, there is no actual usage reviews. For myself, I need to witness actual long-term use on a brand before I can actually accept proof that it's reliable. Sure, it has a great warranty, but for all anyone knows, you have to have that machine in the shop all the time every year because of issues that no one has even mentioned because of it being so new. But on the flip side, it might end up being the best mower you have ever seen or used, it's the unknown that would keep me from buying a newer brand mower like that.
I agree 100%. The mower looks well built, the company appears to be well run with good values and customer support. The parent company does have a great track record as well which is nice. But I’m sure there will be some adjustments that need to be made and the dealer network grown. Time will tell but I wouldn’t be sure if they end up being quite successful from what I’ve learned so far.
What you all are not realizing is that warranty says 5years or two thousand hours those hours will come way before 5 years and he said the deck is a 7gauge deck which is perfectly fine but the lowest price badboy has a 7gauge deck and you can get any of them with kawasaki Kohler or Briggs engines and there frames are the same thickness as yakta but less expensive
Thanks for looking into our mowers! Glad to see our attention to every detail was appreciated.
You guys definitely did your homework producing a quality machine! Warranty and customer service seem to be second to none.
This looks like a really good machine. From what I can tell other than not seeing it cut, It looks like they thought of a lot of things and covered everything reasonable in their warranty. Get 1? Chip
Thanks Chip, yeah I wish we could have cut with it but I can tell you it is well built.
Good video 👍 Nice new (relatively) product review 😊
Thanks 🙂
Never heard of Yakta but it's nice
They are brand new to the mower game but looks like they did their homework! We had to go to Ohio to see one in person as they do t even have a dealer in Michigan yet.
Missed the main feature of the Yakta mower in review. The mower slipts in two sections so it can except different attachments. Thats their main selling point
Not yet! We want to perfect that feature before we release it. We’ll have a final version at Equip this year 👀
That is an awesome feature for sure! However as me too Ed those models aren’t out yet. The ability to add a brush hog, different size cutting decks, snow blowers etc. is an awesome feature!
That mower is very nice. I think you should buy 1. My Mzt52 is 12 years old I may look in to this. Thanks for the info !!
I can say it’s much better built and will have much better product support that the Husky!
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors Probably right. I do still say you got a bad one is all. Maybe they were better 12 years ago too.
That is a tank looking machine though.
@@Me-iq9dz I definitely got a bad one, the disappointing thing was lack of support. Any mechanical item can fail and I’m fine with that as long as the company stands behind their product.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I agree 100% actually. I did not need to deal with them and honestly never had any issue other than battery, blades and belts in 12 years. I have had bad experiences with like Ford and Gm in my lifetime. Bad dealerships, so back then had to call and get put on hold. By contrast I have a 2022 Steiner 450, great dealer. The gas gauge messed up and the dealer repaired within a day. Told me they would deal with the higher ups and get me on my way. Instead of waiting for authorization. You got double hosed, dealership then the wait game from Husqvarna. Hope you find an awesome dealer this time, better yet a brand you won't need them for during warranty.
Looks well made, has a kawasaki engine, lots of nice options, priced right, and good warranty. If the company stands behind their machine then why not.
I agree, I believe they will do great as long as they deliver on what they plan on and I think they will.
hi there good looking mower . just got done 4 hrs mowing .
Thanks John. We need to get our mower and get caught up!
Never heard of Yakta but impressive, I wish my Bad Boy had the touch screen.
The touchscreen was pretty neat, that Mower had a lot of features and it built like a tank. Bad boy also makes awesome mowers as too many other brands.
I like the content of the video. I never heard of that brand before but it's interesting
Thank you, they are new to the mower industry but come from a very successful parent company.
Hope everything comes out okay, and you enjoyed your visit to "The Great State of Ohio"!
Thanks Brad, we did have fun going down to check out the Yakta Mowers. Our new mower is definitely better than what we replaced! Hopefully will have it out on the channel soon.
did you guys visit a Altoz mower dealership? i'm curious what you think?
We did not, I’d like to but I’m not sure where one is and they are a bit above what we are planning on spending.
I'm diggin the test drives!!!
It definitely shows the ride of the mowers well.
Is there a release lever for the hydros if you have to tow it
Yes there is!
Does this have a stripe kit ? Thanks for the review
I do not believe they offer a Yakta stripe kit yet.
Nice that thing will move Rachel looked better than you going fast lol 😂
Of for sure! Rachel always looks better than me!
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors 😂👍
First time of hearing of this brand. I'm down here in Gerogia. Is that brand coming south? Would love to hear about it.
I imagine they will be! I have heard they are potentially putting a plant in Tennessee but just what e heard I don’t have direct knowledge. They are building their dealer base though.
You never mentioned the price of the 710
And never mentioned the cut sizes and speed. Just saying it’s fast, is not enough.
Not sure how I left that out, I believe it was $12,800. I also did overlook the speed, I believe it is 14 mph. The mowers we looked at and mentioned pricing for were all 61” cut. I had the pricing of all 3 models written down but got distracted by the LCD screen lol. ADHD at its finest.
Never heard of it. But I do know the Aussie’s take their mowing seriously given their tough grasses.
They are new, but I can tell you it is HEAVY Duty!
The reason no one else has the automatic brake set with the lap bars out is because that feature is patented here in the states.
I was unaware of that, it’s definitely a nice feature.
Yeah it’s called a hustler mower and the feature is so nice! I have a bad boy mower and a hustler both are nice the finish cut is better on the hustler and the hydros are so much smoother too but both work for a home owner. I think hustlers hyperdrive series comes with a 3000hr hydro warranty
All Hustler zero turns have the integrated parking brake system.
The warranty alone would be enough to buy one if they stuck to their guns with it. You may have mentioned it in the video but what was the approximate weight of it. Looks kinda of heavy but that’s not necessarily a bad thing at times. Bruce in Wv.
They range from 1,500-1605 lbs or so. They are heavy duty!!
The only thing i don’t care for is the pin to change height of cut. I prefer a dial.
I’m still torn between which style I like better.
Have you officially transitioned from a firewood channel to lawn mowing channel?
Nope, I was actually out splitting at 3 am the other night. Just always tried to add to the firewood, outdoor cooking/grilling/maple syrup/ and now some lawn and landscape.
Thank you
You’re welcome.
I like the Venrac tractor on Stoney Ridge Farmer's You Tube Channel. That thing looks Bad to me! And you can get snow blower for it. Look at those double tires!
Those do look nice. Actually Yakta has two models that the front swaps out for snow blowers, plows, brush hogs etc. they aren’t released yet though.
Yes
Need a dealer in Wisconsin!
I know they are currently growing their dealer network.
cool dealership.That means everything
Yes, it’s a huge asset!
New to me in the arklatex
They are brand new but look solid!
Never heard of them....hard to find a dealer in Wisconsin looking at their website...not sure about the extra electronics; seem unnecessary....really would depend on availability of belts and blades. Very interesting...thank you for sharing the new company.
Thats the only downside I see too. I'm in North east Ohio and the closest dealer to me is the 1 Heath was at in Northwest Ohio. So across the state. That would make warranty work interesting. 150 miles away. Hopefully dealers will start adding this to their shops that are selling multiple brands.
They are growing their dealer network as we speak. I’m thinking they’ll end up being quite successful.
Nice mower!👍👍
Thanks Jeremiah, we were impressed by it.
Hi Heath and Rachel 😊.
A high back seat would have been nice
Not sure how I feel about a high back. I sweat a lot so more airflow is better for me. Rachel on the other hand would probably love it.
I'll stay with my renegade bad boy
We have a Bad Boy Rogue too and love it as well.
Cool. I could use a new mower
I never realized how nice some of these mowers are.
Bro, you should change the name to Hard Working Wife, she has quickly became the star.
Rachel came up with the Hard Working Man name and likes it but she’s definitely become a fixture on the channel.
That build quality looks good but I don’t think it’s even. In the same league as the Rogue
The Rogue did have a smoother ride but the Yakta is very nice, and very heavy duty built with some cool features and an amazing warranty!
Well hell. You were only 20 minutes from me!
That was only a 3 hour drive for us. Not bad at all.
Get remote lapel mics.
We have them but had a few issues with our last set.
If your current career doesn’t work out you could be a lawnmower salesman 😂. Makes me want to go buy a house with a huge lawn so I can get a zero turn mower! 😂😂😂
Thanks Jason, if o do I’ll help sell your amsoil. In fact I’d like to get some grease, oil etc if you are still doing that!
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I can help with that
I noticed your wife bounced around, what do you think about a person with a bad back. Good or buy something with a better suspension . It looks like my back might pay the price in a couple of hours.
Larry, with this one you do bounce but it’s a smooth bounce. You don’t jar like the seats with just springs or rubber dampeners. We were also going pretty fast over some not great ground. In the end especially if you have a bad back I’d say suspension would benefit you, but I don’t think this would be too bad if it was the route you went. Hopefully Yakta will come up with some type of suspension eventually to make their mowers even more impressive.
Is this now a shopping channel
Nah, it’s a what are we up to now and how can we help others as we learn channel. Still going to be doing what we’ve always done but adding some lawn and landscape as we’ve learned a ton lately from my mower experience.
Bad ass
Yeah it is.
🐄cheapest solution👍
Most likely, but no fun to ride.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors it's hard to find a good saddle.🤠
Yakta is supposed to be a real good company and a hard working company for you.
I can tell you that from my dealings with them I am impressed. They seem to share a lot of the same values we do, and they definitely make a nice machine.
She was bouncing a little bit 😅😊😊😊
A little bit but it was a smooth bounce not a spine jarring bounce. The good kind 😂.
Nice mower. Too bad its not American.
It is a nice mower for sure. It is heavy duty!!
Your microphone is in the wrong place Your audio socks, Your microphone probably needs to be on you
We had a bad mic I think we have it figured out now in our newer videos.
I love your guy's chemistry, but ya lost me at the $30,000 zero turn, no one watching youtube is in the market for what you are pitching
Definitely not $30k it’s about $12k which is a lot but most commercial mowers are in that price range. I bought the Bad Boy Rogue myself which was a little bit more and I’m definitely not a rich man.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors If it's actually 12k it's a steal, the only price I found was $10k for the much worse 410
So the company is based out of Australia and manufactured in The Woodlands of Manitoba Canada. Why have a name that sounds like Chinese Crap???? SMH...... should have come up with a better name☹
Did you watch the video and hear the reasoning behind the name? It’s actually pretty thoughtful. It means Thank You Hard Workers.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoorswhoa.....easy there big fella..... yes I watched the video and I'm still wondering why they didn't come up with a better name. Most people probably can't even say Yakta...lol.
@kevinspahr6632 no worries to each their own. I wondered the same thing when I initially saw the name but then when I heard the reasoning behind it it made sense.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors from what I seen they look like they're a great mower. 5 Year 3000 hour bumper to bumper warranty I mean that sounds like the best in the business. I live probably about 30 mi from Sidney in a small city called Lima. I may have to go check them out myself😊
Maybe there was a better name, but this one just felt right. It's what our company stands for, and a nod to our roots in Australia.
I own a Ferris 400s, great mower. Stop fooling around and buy this: (You may recall, the Ferris scored 100%) ISX™800, Kawasaki® FT730V, Dual commercial Hydro-Gear® ZT-3400® transaxles with 7" cooling fans, 4-Year limited warranty (48 months) or 500 hours, whichever occurs first. Unlimited hours during the first 2 years (24 months). Coil-over-shocks and all suspension related components are covered for 5 years (60 months) unlimited hours. Coverage on other components varies. $11,699.00. Rides great and won;t break your wife's bra straps!!
Ferris is a nice mower for sure and are comfortable! One thing that makes me a little nervous is the potential maintenance/wear to the suspension over the years as I have talked to a few people who have them and say they get softer by year 3 and you have to be careful to not scalp the yard. I don’t have any expert with this myself though.
I don’t really have anything to add to this conversation as I don’t have much experience with these brands, but I can say no matter what, your gonna come out better than you did with husqvarna lol. I personally would Rock with either the wright or the Ferris monster sitdown, but I got rid of my exmark sitdown now and only run standers now cause sitdowns Jack my neck up. Congrats on a cool new brand mower
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@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I have both a Wright ZXT 72 and a Ferris ISX 2200 52. I own these as much for their mowing and dependability as IK do the suspension systems. I have two broken vertebrae in my back and can't take the beating of most mowers. I am also 75 YO so doing the job the first time and comfort are foremost.
@@rma537608 comfort is key!
Never heard of Yakta but looks like an awesome machine! No jarring of your body!! I will be upgrading my entry level Badboy someday for that very reason! Nice informative video Heath! Happy Father’s Day👊🏻🇺🇸
They are brand new to the mower game but I think you’ll be hearing more about them soon!
Very impressive machine , and a great warranty as well. Thinking it would be worth considering it over other brands.
I’d definitely say it’s worth a look from what I’ve learned so far.
Girl , You make Mowing look good .
Yes, she does!
I'm just here for the sundress!😇
Would you like me to mow on a sundress as well? Lol.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors uhhhh, hehehe 😅😅
I think you got a keeper there my friend it sounds like an awesome deal
I can see you with one for sure ❤❤❤
It’s definitely a nice mower and the warranty and customer support seem to be the best we’ve found.
The YAKTA looks impressive.
Believe me, it is even more impressive in person.
Heath I’m thinking you picked a winner. Rachel likes it that counts for a lot. Happy Father’s Day
Thanks Brian, happy Father’s Day to you too!
Damm Rachel, good thing you had them twins strapped in lol.
For sure, that’d be aweful lol.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoorsno it wouldn’t lol
im not a fan of the throttle. I like my lever. I change the throttle speed a lot when commercial mowing. i feel like its a far reach and I feel a knob is harder to use if you want to change throttle.
I can see that. I like it but I also do t mow all day every day. I know with the lever style sometimes I get clothing snagged on them.
Looks and sounds good. Great warranty. Don’t let excitement over rule your judgement when buying. I really don’t think you’d be mowing at the speeds you two were testing it at. Rachel may not want to be wearing a dress at those high speeds, could be woo hoo time when the dress blows up going into wind. 🤭🤭😂😂🤣
Great advice and I agree we most likely will not mow at those speeds!
Looks good but let's be honest, you are paying for the warranty up front rather than pay as you go given they are FAR more expensive than a bad boy......................a good mower but not sure it is a good financial value......
I wouldn’t say that, I am a big fan of Bad Boy, but when you look at these machines next to each other you don’t get a lot more for your $$ with one over the other. That’s saying something too because in my opinion Bad Boy appears to be one of the best bangs for your buck.
If their build quality comes close to Skaggs, then I'm interested.
As far as materials I’d say it’s quite a bit heavier. Scag has a lot of experimental the industry but from what I saw I think Yakta is on to something.
That looks like a well built mower and with the service after sale, it should make for a great mower. Now if you really want to go green$$$27,000 get yourself an electric Stihl zero turn. Now for a smooth ride, that starts with how flat you keep your yard. I'm saying I think there is an 80% chance this is what you will get. This will be perfect for you since you know how to work on stuff. Even on the Stihl electric, with electric motors turning the blades, they were noisy just like this mower.
I saw that electric Stihl mower, no thanks lol. Our yard is a bit bumpy right now but I picked up a roller and we plan to whip our yard into shape over the next few years.
Im on my 5th season with my Spartan 61 inch zero turn. It has the 26 hp Vanguard B&S , Parker pumps. No major issues. Third set of blades. I keep 8 of my 12 acres mowed weekly. Mostly hillside mowing which is why I chose a Spartan.
My brother really likes his Spartan too.
Completely missing the boat on actual suspension tech is a major hit to their marketing campaign. It may last like a WWII Sherman tank, but, if it's killing the rider and bouncing them into outer space, then all the other features are moot.
I wouldn’t say that as a lot of the top commercial manufacturers only use suspension seats still. The seat on the Yakta is pretty impressive! I’d have to guess they’ll figure out a full suspension system soon and take their mowers to the next level.
After what you showed me about your Husky, I think that anything is fair to try! I run Hustler's & occasionally I get off with a Back ache, they don't run that smoothly over the unseen sinkholes that are in the yard❗
The full suspension machines are a game changer.
I grew up in Florida and most of the pro landscapers used Dixie Choppers but I don't hear that much about them when it comes to comparing lawn mowers.
I’m not sure we have a Dixie Chopper dealer near us.
I love my Ferris ISX 800, with my suspension.But if I ever need new?, Yakta will get a look from me! Dealer network in US?
They are building the network now. We had to go to Ohio to check it out but they are working on adding some dealers in Michigan and I’m sure other states as well.
I've used Zero Turns with digital displays before and the one pet peeve that I have with those are you can't read anything out in the sun. I absolutely hate them!!
I will say we used this one in bright sun and I was surprised it was easy to see. At least under the conditions we had that day. I expected it to be tough to see as well.
Out with the old and in with the new. That looks like a well built machine. And it sounds like they take care of the customers. That means a lot.
Yes it does! We’ve been impressed talking with them. I think they’ll do quite well.
Dang Skippy I might have to sell mine and get this one just for the warranty on it
The warranty is definitely impressive, and after talking with a few people at the company I think the product support will be even more impressive.
Interesting mower. I would like to check one out in person.
We were impressed. It is built like a tank with some nice features I didn’t expect.
Great job on the video. Yakta should give you a mower for doing this video.
Thank you, I wish we had better audio quality but we’re working on it! It is a nice mower for sure. The company has impressed us as well.
I’ve been doing some reading on these and they do sound impressive
It looks every bit as impressive as I thought it would, probably even more.
Thanks for the video.
Looks like a nice machine but John Deere also has many of the same features like the parking brake, I wonder if other zero turn makers do too. I've had the deck raising lock up but I like the ones where they can be lifted but don't lock up so you can raise it over obstacles, again, I like the Deere system more - maybe just me.
My concern is that, while this may be a great company, they may not be in business in five years or may get out of the zero turn business.
Deere definitely makes nice equipment. There’s always a concern with longevity with newer companies but the parent company has been around since 1988. I think Yakta will do just fine.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors Thanks for the reply. I did some research on Yakta, did you see the YT review someone did? My thinking is that it is overbuilt, it's stronger than it has to be and other parameters suffer, they always do.
When engineers get a blank sheet they list parameters ant their importance, putting one higher on the list means another one is lower. For instance the extra weight means it uses more gas and overall cost is higher than it needs to be. I suspect the ride might not be as good as other machines also and that extra weight precludes it from some mower trailers filled with other equipment. There were also problems with grass expelling when doing high dense grass but in fairness to Yankta they say they're working on it. That's the difference in a company like Toro that has been building decks for decades, they don't make many of those mistakes.
I'm not as concerned about getting parts but as you saw in my last post I did check Deere's parts on the zero I just ordered to make sure there weren't problems. I can understand, you got burnt, but maybe you overcompensated due to it and place it higher on the importance list than it needs to be?
Will Yankta decide in a few years that there are too many players in the ztrak field and bow out, especially if sales don't go well? There are a lot of very good machines out there.
Lotta people promise all this new stuff like the shop priority and shipping times and all that jazz, of course a brand new company can promise all that. Just sayin. I’ve not even seen that in practice in wright, exmark, Ferris, or toro or bobcat
I agree, there’s already been one person in this comment section who has called and had a new belt within 24 hours and a representative at his house for a few hours addressing a few things with his new mower that they wanted to take care of that he didn’t even ask about. Time will tell if they continue to deliver but I think they’ll do pretty good.
Lots of features are same as on a Toro Time cutter
Toro makes a nice unit as well.
Interesting!!
This mower was absolutely built!
5 year warranty gravely
Sort of, some of their mowers have a 5 year limited hour warranty but it does not cover engine and hydros which are two of the main components. Those two things are covered by the manufacturer of said components and it is not 5 years. Yakta cover EVERYTHING except for the battery, tires, and blades for 5 years or 2,000 hours. Gravely does offer excellent product support and a good warranty but not what Yakta is offering.
Geez, you are a Real Hand Talker !!
Yes yes I am. They say all geniuses talk with their hands. 🤚 🖐️ ✋. Okay so maybe I made that up.
Nice looking mower and well spec'd but for how much? The 710 sounds pricey! Also, my nearest dealer is 60 miles away and the next one, 157 miles. Therefore, I have no dealer. That offsets the 24hr parts turnaround. Caterpillar has the same goal of 24 hours yet there's a dealer almost every block!
That's the issue with a) a new startup brand and b) a manufacturer on the other side of the globe; distribution. That is always the key to support. That was the issue with JCB when I worked for them 30 years ago in the UK. Few US distributors, compounded by odd BSP hydraulic fittings.
Also, the extended warranty is a known marketing strategy to try to persuade buyers and negate any worries over electronics and unknown reliability. Wirtgen did that. That may well change as experience builds.
It'll be interesting to see how Yakta progress over the next 5 years with sales. The market is pretty saturated from what I see and they have to distinguish themselves with tech and support to be especially attractive against the established brands.
I do like the tool-less approach to service, though access looked tight under the seat. I still prefer my Ferris from that aspect.
The 710 was around $12k which seems about right for that quality of mower. I believe they operate out of Canada as well. I believe their focus on customer support will go a long way in helping them succeed if done right.
If I was a dealer I’d be jumping on this in a heartbeat! First thing I’d ask is, do they guarantee dealership territories.
In this day of throwaway mentality and warrantees not honored this is finally a step back to a better time. Takta - well done and good on ya, mate! 👍
Never seen this brand . It is a very nice mower . Can’t wait to see which one y’all pick .👍🏻🇺🇸
Del, they are brand new, but I have to believe once the word gets out if they mow well they’ll be pretty popular.
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Looks like a very good option, for sure. The warranty would be hard to ignore. Have not heard of Yakta before your vid. Good to see you and the wife are having fun together after your Husqvarna experience. Good luck on you guys search for the ultimate mowing machine. 😂
Thank you, we have definitely put our time in and will be debuting our new Mower soon it is awesome. We’ve learned a lot been helped by a lot of people and been able to help a lot of people through this experience and plan to continue bringing everyone along in our journey.
Great video, you definitely have my curiosity. One thing I will say, though is that you definitely need to work on your audio. I would suggest a wireless personal microphone. It will definitely improve the quality of your videos. as for the mowers, I will definitely be researching them further. Thank you.👍🏻
Thank you, we have had a fit with our audio. We have used Kamika boom personal microphones, DJI Mic 2 personal microphones, a wired, boom mic, comica boom Mic, hopefully we are onto something with the Kika boom Mic and Lapelle Mic combination. Some of this video had that audio and it was much better in my opinion.
Never heard of Yakta mowers before. Seems well built and good warranty for sure. If you got to do maintainence or work on it, it seems alot simpler than other mowers which you showed. I think you should take a chance and go with it. It looks great. You done your homework so you no what to buy now ha,ha.
This has been a lot of fun, but there are also so many tough choices so many great mowers out there. But I think we ended up with an awesome mower and should be getting it out on the channel soon.
Nice mower good warranty. But my John Deere has the same features and accessories and accessibility plus a 4 year 500 hour warranty.
There’s definitely other good options out there. I just think this company will end up being successful as it seems they make a nice Mower have the right attitude and a great warranty.