7 Best Commercial Zero Turn Mowers in 2024

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  • @andrewvincent1166
    @andrewvincent1166 8 місяців тому +32

    Ran my SCAG turf tiger 2, with heavy use for 11 years. Sold it for 1/2 price and it is still going today (15years)

    • @tigergreg8
      @tigergreg8 7 місяців тому

      I almost bought a 2020 TT 2 with 37 Vanguard 61" D for 6900 It has 1200 hours on it. The hours made me nervous, so I cancelled it last Tues. I still want the mower for the Farm though. Which engine have you found to be the best with Scag?

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  5 місяців тому

      That's great!

    • @chuckgilbert2035
      @chuckgilbert2035 3 місяці тому

      I agree. I have a 1997 Scag Tiger Cub with 21hp Kawasaki that I really don't know how many hours are on it. Bought used and did $1500 worth of updates on it like spindles. bearings and seals, oil leaks, tires/wheels. Even though I have a Cheetah now I can't bring myself to get ride of the TC.

  • @davechevalier8428
    @davechevalier8428 9 місяців тому +7

    I had a few of these brands in the past and switched to country clipper with 1 joystick control and flip up deck. This thing is amazing.

    • @dguiley
      @dguiley 8 місяців тому +1

      I had a Snapper with the single joystick years ago. I has advantages like being able to operate one-handed. But there were disadvantages like being harder to keep both wheels moving while making turns. It was good for the time I had it but wouldn't go back to that now. The flip up deck concept definitely seems like an advantage tho.

  • @scotttabor4936
    @scotttabor4936 8 місяців тому +19

    Have had my kabota almost 15 yrs still going strong

    • @marvinmcconoughey3547
      @marvinmcconoughey3547 8 місяців тому +3

      I've had my ZD21 for nearly 24 years and it still runs great. I only have just over a thousand hours on it, so the engine has been trouble-free. If a tree should fall on it, I would buy a new current version.

    • @michaelmactavish4445
      @michaelmactavish4445 8 місяців тому

      @@marvinmcconoughey3547 yeah im looking at buying a kubota gl 11000 diesel generator

    • @brettmakoviney7120
      @brettmakoviney7120 8 місяців тому +1

      Hmmmm what the heck John Deere with a Kawasaki engine lol nothing runs like my Kawasaki

    • @spyder000069
      @spyder000069 8 місяців тому

      My kubota has been a tank. Mowed 5 acres for last 12 years. Kohler 27hp still runs great.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  5 місяців тому

      Love to hear it!

  • @KC-sr1fi
    @KC-sr1fi 8 місяців тому +7

    Bought a new Ferris IS3000 in 2004, been using for residential mowing for past 20 years, it’s been and still is an awesome machine………

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  5 місяців тому +1

      Dang, nice!

    • @leonardomigot-yn1ti
      @leonardomigot-yn1ti 3 місяці тому +1

      @@lawngrowth sorry you are in wrong the best mower in top is the grasshopper diesel 400d with the deck optional 4rxd

  • @donjohnsonca
    @donjohnsonca 9 місяців тому +25

    Definitely need to include kubota - my zero turn diesel with 60 inch deck is a true workhorse that just “goes -goes-goes” . I use it on my farm cutting 6 acres of grass plus lot of rough fence line edges that I should use a tractor bush hog for - I added trailer hitch and it pulls a light trailer which often gets way to much weight for its rating but the kubota doesn’t seem to even notice. Service at dealer is top notch and they will send service truck out if requested - best of all when I sold the first kubota I owned I got more in resale than what I paid for it from a landscaper who was thrilled to get it - my replacement which is just a larger unit is 7 years, 3500 hours of trouble free operation, and still no hydraulic /engine or oil issues. I do change fluids more often than manual recommendation but so I spent an extra couple hundred dollars over the years - a small price compared to savings in trouble free operation.
    You definitely should add Kubota to your lists and also show prices for all the different machines

    • @OfficialHankIII
      @OfficialHankIII 9 місяців тому +2

      We just got a Kubota dealer in our town and Im on farmland etc. Is your Kubota Diesel or Gas? What model are you running now days? I'm thinking I will finally be a Kubota owner if they are offering a 7 year 3500 hour warranty. Ive been running a 1999 New Holland mc-35 AWD Front mower with a 74 inch deck.

    • @mikerossman9863
      @mikerossman9863 8 місяців тому

      I have a ZD 21 and the only problem was the deck ram seal went out and leaked fluid pretty bad. It wasn’t a cheep fix b/c the dealer said it wasn’t “resealable” so I had to get a entire new ram that lifts the deck. Other than like you said changing fluids is about the only thing I’ve done along with greasing spindles and the drive shaft. Still on the original deck belt too. I use it, don’t abuse it, but it’s been no garage Queen either she will take way more than I can give it that’s for sure.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  5 місяців тому

      I would agree... I have them in the "best diesels" video.

  • @davidsuttle7033
    @davidsuttle7033 8 місяців тому +8

    I have a 2016 Dixie Chopper Silver Eagle with a 27 horse Kohler EFI and 60” deck that I bought new. In 7 years it has had nothing done to it except routine maintenance and still runs as good as the day I bought it. It’s a tank.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому

      That's great! Glad to hear it

  • @dennybeard3451
    @dennybeard3451 7 місяців тому +2

    My ZD21 Kubota is 20 years old with only having the starter replaced and normal maintenance. I’m definitely very pleased with its reliability and performance.

  • @johndenver8574
    @johndenver8574 10 місяців тому +29

    Kubota definitely should have been on this list. I love their shaft mower deck. They have alot of great features to.

    • @fasterpastor4383
      @fasterpastor4383 10 місяців тому +10

      Zd1211 is a better mower than any of them.

    • @Efffshams
      @Efffshams 9 місяців тому +4

      Z781i is still impressing me after 250 hours. Love it

    • @georgfloydvictims
      @georgfloydvictims 9 місяців тому +2

      Shaft cost a ton when they need to be replaced

    • @michaelmactavish4445
      @michaelmactavish4445 9 місяців тому +8

      kubotas are my #1 best

    • @marvinmcconoughey3547
      @marvinmcconoughey3547 8 місяців тому +4

      Love my ZD21 and so does the operator.

  • @HaddonHenderson
    @HaddonHenderson 10 місяців тому +4

    Loving these videos! Keep them coming!

  • @crazydaze1050
    @crazydaze1050 8 місяців тому +3

    Many years ago, one of the chief engineers of scag left,so I heard and started his own company called great dane. Bought one back in 2006 still using it today. 18 years. Not bad

    • @mwalter4560
      @mwalter4560 6 місяців тому

      Dane Scag sold the company he started and started Great Dane. That is why they are great mowers.

  • @steveashworth6707
    @steveashworth6707 8 місяців тому +4

    We love our bobcat commercial zero turn, never had any problems, the bobcat skid steer co bought them out and paint them white now.

    • @mikerossman9863
      @mikerossman9863 8 місяців тому +1

      Yes, deff a tough machine. I’m impressed esp coming from a Kubota. Cut quality is great too.

    • @jamesorth1521
      @jamesorth1521 8 місяців тому

      What were they before?

  • @ctfan1486
    @ctfan1486 8 місяців тому +3

    I bought a Kioti last year. Been very happy with it so far. I looked at Spartan but Kioti had the suspension seat which also had a higher back which is more comfortable.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому +1

      Not a huge fan, but they aren’t bad. Glad yours is doing well!

  • @gobigorgohomeproductions458
    @gobigorgohomeproductions458 9 місяців тому +5

    Warranty is the most important to me and you can’t beat Exmark in that category! I’ve broke parts around peak season and since it was a warranty repair I got to cut everyone and everything was free! I was back to making money quick!

    • @martianshoes
      @martianshoes 9 місяців тому +3

      I used to sell Exmark and no, Toro does not make them; Toro owns them but as a separate division. It would be hard to find a better built machine than Exmark but their distributors are killing off many satellite dealers.

    • @FliGuyRyan
      @FliGuyRyan 8 місяців тому +2

      Psssssh... surviving off of reputation and not innovation.

    • @Technotranceism
      @Technotranceism 6 місяців тому

      I've had good success with ex Mark, Toro, and wright. Will stick with them for awhile.

  • @dewaynegarrett8382
    @dewaynegarrett8382 8 місяців тому +2

    I ran a kubota for years and it was a great mower but moved to a Scag and it is even better! Really curious on a grasshopper next time possibly.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому +1

      Right on. All are great mowers

  • @t.daniel5003
    @t.daniel5003 8 місяців тому +17

    Round up has worked the best for my grass care needs.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому +2

      Best lawn mower around!

    • @moltenmetal5645
      @moltenmetal5645 5 місяців тому +1

      After pricing mowers yesterday. I agree on round up being the best option. Man mowers are way too much money if one is not making money with them.

  • @oldschoolways4661
    @oldschoolways4661 9 місяців тому +12

    Had a Scag and tested a new Scag while waiting for parts, machine overheated twice. Looked at Scag, Farris, Wright, Toro, JD and Bobcat. My local Scag dealer sucks. Bought a Bobcat ZT7000 and am very happy. Toro was a little bit of a let down for the price. Wright surprised me with an excellent machine but was being sold by the same scrappy Scag dealership. The dealership made the difference followed by quality of the machine, then price.

  • @eddiemarrett3056
    @eddiemarrett3056 8 місяців тому +2

    My 04 toro z master 52 inch with 27 hp kholer engine still going strong.Bullet proof.

  • @davidjudd951
    @davidjudd951 8 місяців тому +24

    Since everyone is chiming in and boasting about their mowers
    I love my 21" MTD Pro push mower.

    • @mech0143
      @mech0143 7 місяців тому +2

      😂😂❤❤❤

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  5 місяців тому +1

      Hahah love it

  • @stevenmclaen768
    @stevenmclaen768 6 місяців тому +1

    I have owned 2 front deck Kubotas and now a zero turn Kubota. All commercial models, diesel, extremely well built and dependable. Plus they are a lot cheaper than some of the other bigs brands. If you put them next to any of the others it’s a no brainer. I also own a John Deere 1600 Turbo wide area mower. Good mower but if Kubota made one comparable in cutting width to it I would buy it.

  • @Al-hf3iz
    @Al-hf3iz 6 місяців тому +2

    One man’s opinion and wouldn’t find anyone else that would match your choices. Interesting video and thanks for sharing. I wish I had one of each.

  • @LLJohnsondistributing
    @LLJohnsondistributing 6 місяців тому +1

    The Scag Turf Tiger II and the Wright ZXT are both excellent mowers!

  • @gordonclark7632
    @gordonclark7632 9 місяців тому +6

    The thing that I noticed was that the John Deere left uncut grass whereas all the other mowers seemed to cut all the stalks.

  • @clevelandbrowns3325
    @clevelandbrowns3325 8 місяців тому +15

    For sure Kubota and Gravely need to be added. I own a Ferris.Why? Suspension period.They all use the same hydraulics, engine and tire manufacturers. To me it came down to comfort. What I couldn't compare was the cutting ability. Speed is nice but you had better have razor sharp blades or the cut will look shaggy. I like ease of access to grease spindles etc.Choose your color, make sure you have dealer support for parts and maintain the unit. Every spring I inspect belts, change oil, change fuel filter, change air filters, clean battery terminals, change hydro oil and filters every 100 hours and grease everything that has a zerk fitting. Maintenance is the key regardless of make.

    • @scottjenkins3210
      @scottjenkins3210 6 місяців тому

      I second this - where is Gravely??
      I've mowed my farm with a Gravely Pro Turn for 10 years. Built like a tank, fast, mowed great. I can’t imagine there is much better out there.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  5 місяців тому

      Kubota is on the best diesel video. Gravely, I'm not a fan of the suspension platform on the PT600... otherwise they make great mowers.

  • @1jeffheck
    @1jeffheck 8 місяців тому +25

    I’ve mowed commercially since 1992 and I’ve never found a better mower then grasshoppers I run 725D with 61” power fold decks

    • @FliGuyRyan
      @FliGuyRyan 8 місяців тому +5

      Might as well just go up one level and get the Ventrac 4520. Solves lots of problems...

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому +2

      I do love Grasshopper!

    • @steveashworth6707
      @steveashworth6707 8 місяців тому +2

      They are the best in my opinion!.

    • @boydjobe1324
      @boydjobe1324 8 місяців тому +1

      Amen, Grasshoppers are the Cadillac and the Mack rolled into one.

    • @seansullivan1439
      @seansullivan1439 8 місяців тому +1

      Another Grasshopper fan here. Ran a 322D for 5 years, sold to a friend and bought a 325D with suspension seat. Stylin !!

  • @jimsandyrobinson3446
    @jimsandyrobinson3446 8 місяців тому +2

    I have used the Grasshopper front cut and they have been great.

  • @tj-597
    @tj-597 8 місяців тому +2

    Cut a lot of grass for two municipalities in Louisiana,we ran Kabota and John Deer,I prefer the Kabota,as long as you did general maintenance on it you could run the crap out of it!Never overheated like the Deer, and down there that was a plus.

    • @KevinRogers-c4r
      @KevinRogers-c4r 8 місяців тому +1

      I’m a Kubota guy too.

    • @benniebarrow348
      @benniebarrow348 8 місяців тому

      @@KevinRogers-c4r me too for years........can't believe their not on the list

  • @Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator
    @Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator 8 місяців тому

    My 5yr old ExMark 52" has been a great mower. Zero issues & I cut over 5 acres twice a month..
    I could use a larger deck but this one does the job very well for $6k
    Kohler, not the Kawasaki which I wanted but they didn't have.

  • @MarkWeinberger-b7d
    @MarkWeinberger-b7d 9 місяців тому +8

    Exmark lazer z x series 60 inch fx801v with tractus wheels and bobcat zt7000 fx1000v is my choice👍

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  9 місяців тому +2

      Agreed! And the zt 7000 has been growing on me. It’s a sweet mower

    • @sethparker4012
      @sethparker4012 9 місяців тому +1

      Does the bobcat cut as good/ clean as the exmark?

    • @MarkWeinberger-b7d
      @MarkWeinberger-b7d 9 місяців тому +1

      @@sethparker4012 pretty close, but not quite as good. Exmark cut is hard to beat and stripes well. The air fx deck on the bobcat is a bullnose similar to scag. You can’t go wrong with either one!

  • @Willy12927
    @Willy12927 8 місяців тому

    Have had my JD 997 for 11 years and it has proven to be a great asset. It is used to not only mow 6 acres of grass but it is used to clip our pasture fields. The Yanmar Diesel engine has proved to be quite a workhorse and with regular upkeep has proven to be quite trouble free. Also since it is a diesel it fits right in with all of the other farm equipment drawing fuel from just one bulk tank.

  • @MrWildwilly48
    @MrWildwilly48 8 місяців тому +2

    I had a hustler zero turn with front suspension i found that if i was in a hurry and stopped too fast or turned too hard the suspension would give and that made the deck scalp the lawn
    i put solid front spindles back on and problem was gone.

    • @FliGuyRyan
      @FliGuyRyan 8 місяців тому +2

      Look into Country Clipper's articulating front axle. Joystick drive, and a deck that can lift to near-vertical.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому

      Yeah, I've seen that problem before. Ferris mowers used to do the same thing but their new ISX suspension is MUCH better. Maybe check them out. Or Wright ZXT rides really good and won't have this problem. Hustler also has a new X-Ride that has a suspension platform, it's nice as well.

  • @justinparks3312
    @justinparks3312 9 місяців тому +18

    Love my Scags!

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  9 місяців тому +3

      They’re great

    • @normanrogers826
      @normanrogers826 9 місяців тому +3

      Scag is the best period. They can junk the rest.

    • @dw5743
      @dw5743 9 місяців тому +5

      @@normanrogers826 Scag is good, but I prefer my Ferris. Fast, smoother ride and great cut quality.

    • @davidjudd951
      @davidjudd951 8 місяців тому

      ​@@dw5743
      Do you need to go to a carnival to get your Ferris Wheels?

  • @ronstopfer2315
    @ronstopfer2315 10 місяців тому +6

    What about the Stihl 972i? It’s basically a Ferris 3300 (?). Vanguard 40hp, lights, weight adjustable seats, major suspension system for comfort, etc. Same as the big Ferris, but with a few more standard bells and whistles. It’s even made in the same plant as the Ferris.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  10 місяців тому +2

      Yes, they are the same. I’ll be making a video about them.
      Not really any point in having two of the same mowers on this list… also found that stihl is usually more expensive and dealer support (on the mower side, not handheld) isn’t very good.

    • @martianshoes
      @martianshoes 9 місяців тому +4

      I worked at a Stihl dealer - the zero turn roll out was not well planned. Word inside the industry is that Briggs & Stratton who owns Ferris, Simplicity, Snapper and the Murray name (since 2005) may end up being partially or wholly owned by Stihl soon. B&S was bought in 2020 by an investment group that reorganized the company into separate divisions one of which is turf. Also we hear that Snapper and Simplicity are going away.
      Husqvarna had been building Snapper units sold by retailers like Walmart. Seeing new Murray units in box stores; not informed who is building them.

  • @dmustakasjr
    @dmustakasjr 8 місяців тому +4

    A spreadsheet or table breaking down the scoring criteria by model would be quite useful.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому +1

      I’ll work on making this.

    • @brilliantwi
      @brilliantwi 7 місяців тому

      I agree on this!

  • @EuroYardService
    @EuroYardService 9 місяців тому +6

    Dealer support is the most important factor! Got a Toro 6000 and it’s a tank.

  • @TinMan0555
    @TinMan0555 8 місяців тому +2

    Bad Boy Outlaw XP bought in 2016 to keep my 3 acres under control. I regularly mow 3 of my neighbors places also. Only thing I added was a bunch of lights so I can mow after dark during the hottest part of the summer months. Just routine maintenance, zero problems. 🫡

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому

      Nice! Thanks for sharing

  • @allenusry3176
    @allenusry3176 6 місяців тому

    Just saw this, they didn't even mention an Encore mower. They are monsters. I have had 1 for the past 22 years and with just regular maintenance hasn't been down ever. I retired 2 years ago and started helping a few people in my neighborhood that can't take care of their lawns anymore. I cut five yards a week for the last 2 years and it still hasn't let me down.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  5 місяців тому

      Great to hear it’s done well for you!

  • @Reed.Foley07
    @Reed.Foley07 10 місяців тому +13

    John Deere also has hydraulic lift deck and cross porting hydros. Also very easy to service and get parts.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  10 місяців тому +1

      True. Hydraulic lift deck I’ve never really found useful, but I see how it could be for some.

    • @martianshoes
      @martianshoes 9 місяців тому +1

      Maybe service and parts are good in YOUR region….but Deere uses a host of proprietary parts; where aftermarket supplies are far more common in my region and many others.

  • @olandlee8540
    @olandlee8540 7 місяців тому +1

    I run a 62 inch gravey and u can have all of them u talking plus the 35 hp is something to reckon with

  • @terrencefrazier6025
    @terrencefrazier6025 9 місяців тому +7

    Love SCAG

  • @1gbayfisher
    @1gbayfisher 7 місяців тому +2

    Exmark for the win. Hands down the best mower on the planet.

  • @benniebarrow348
    @benniebarrow348 8 місяців тому

    I have a Kubota ZD331 and a newer ZD1211 with 60" decks. They are beast and are built like tanks with lots of diesel torque . They get used and abused and never fail to deliver . Good dealer service ( in my area anyway )
    While all these are fine I'm sure . Can't believe the Kubota ZD's aren't at least on the list.

  • @paulbernat2150
    @paulbernat2150 3 місяці тому

    I think you might have for got Gravely . The most mower for your money hands down. Tons of commercial mower choices.

  • @outdoorswithlarryrobin
    @outdoorswithlarryrobin 8 місяців тому +3

    We have the Spartan pro, and love it🇺🇸

  • @perrybrantley6188
    @perrybrantley6188 9 місяців тому +10

    Grasshopper. Excellent mower, with excellent dealer network in my area.

    • @grantwells3180
      @grantwells3180 9 місяців тому +1

      Terrible striping and cut

    • @1bullsprig
      @1bullsprig 9 місяців тому +3

      Yep. I bought a new Grasshopper in 2006 for my personal 3-acre lawn. I also haul it to another state 5-10 times a year to mow 10 very rough acres. Has over 1400 hours and never been in the shop. Belts, oil/filters, grease, batteries, blades replaced as needed.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  9 місяців тому +1

      I’d agree with all of this. Grasshopper is extremely reliable, they last forever. Not a fan of the deck design and cut though. Just depends what matters to you the most

    • @FliGuyRyan
      @FliGuyRyan 8 місяців тому

      Just get a Ventrac 4520 and it can do the job of multiple machines.

  • @greggdarbygregg9760
    @greggdarbygregg9760 9 місяців тому +8

    Whats everyone opinions on Bad Boy riders? Love to know before i buy one

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  9 місяців тому +2

      They’re pretty good! And their dealer network has grown a lot

    • @darrenbock4953
      @darrenbock4953 9 місяців тому +3

      I run a 2024 Bad BOY Rogue mower. It is a beast ! Quater inch decking , the seat suspension and the puck suspension makes for a very nice ride. Would highly recommend, I have the Kawasaki motor believe its 38 hp.

    • @gjpatterson1
      @gjpatterson1 9 місяців тому +4

      I’ve owned a Bad Boy now for 2 years. I went with them because they have the thickest deck in the industry. They are USA made. Bad Boy will outperform all of these mowers hands down. You will not regret this purchase.

    • @woodwerkir
      @woodwerkir 9 місяців тому +3

      Love Mine! Build quality 2nd to none, super easy maintenance!

    • @TinMan0555
      @TinMan0555 8 місяців тому

      Bought a Bad Boy Outlaw Xp in 2016. Heavy built frame, good suspension, Kawasaki power and a great seat. I added lights all around so I can mow at night when it’s too hot during the day. I mow 3 other neighbors yards plus mine totaling about 3 acres. Zero issues just doing routine maintenance. I recommend them highly.🫡

  • @randyharris-sj5jb
    @randyharris-sj5jb 8 місяців тому +3

    Got 1991 725 John deere front 54 in deck and 90 model 265 54 in deck. Strong 🚜

  • @Mega747400
    @Mega747400 7 місяців тому

    my employer runs a fleet of JD 950R ztracs there great machines if maintenance is kept up on. i run a tweel version everyday mowing utility right of ways and it hardly bogs down at all.

  • @keithHarmon2057
    @keithHarmon2057 8 місяців тому +14

    Kubota, badboy, and grasshopper should be one list.

    • @mrhuntmasterable
      @mrhuntmasterable 7 місяців тому +2

      I agree Kubota should definitely be on the list.
      Another mower I use to own but the company is no longer in business is the Everride Warrior that thing was built like a tank and went through high grass better than any mower I've ever seen. I've been told that Gravely makes a similar machine nowadays..

    • @Walkermowerman
      @Walkermowerman 5 місяців тому +1

      Not bad boy

    • @keithHarmon2057
      @keithHarmon2057 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@Walkermowerman what's wrong with badboy ?

    • @Walkermowerman
      @Walkermowerman 5 місяців тому +1

      @@keithHarmon2057 well that is in my opinion because I have had some bad experiences with badboy there was a wire going to the carburetor and it always caught fire so……..I got rid of it

    • @keithHarmon2057
      @keithHarmon2057 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@Walkermowerman thanks I was only asking. I have a badboy. Have used it for 10 years. Cut 30 Acres a week. It now has a bad main bearing. Looking at buying a new one. Not sure witch Brand yet.

  • @tennesseesawmillguy1590
    @tennesseesawmillguy1590 9 місяців тому +2

    We love our Turf Tigers.
    They’re heavy, so use accordingly.
    Get out of that seat and get behind a walk behind when you need to.
    Just because we can mow a steep bank with a zero, doesn't mean we should. I see all those ruts out there.

  • @jayrobert5917
    @jayrobert5917 9 місяців тому +5

    All good mowers, i have 5 exmark lazer z,s 4 60” 1 52”, great mowers, Kubota diesel might be in my future, wish I bought the the exmarks with diesel engines, ☹️

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому

      Good choice! Kubota diesels are incredible

  • @JosephLamonte
    @JosephLamonte 8 місяців тому

    I started with hustler fast trak - fast little machine cut good a lot of mower for the money…then scag tiger cub tough durable trouble free but rode like a bucking bull and cut like bailing hay- then lazer z e ; good cut quality and well built…. Last year Deere 950m ahhhhh smooth operation and riding The best cut quality period

  • @musclesmurf8528
    @musclesmurf8528 9 місяців тому +2

    The newer fuel injected Hustler has a lot of problems such as, trottle body sensor, after a few hours or beginner use has air intake and gas sucking issues. If bought outaide of the states have problems finding parts or sourcing parts from dealers or even being able to contacting dealers. I know this for a fact because i have used both the fuel injected and the choke version in my dsily work literally evwry day at present. The choke version which is the older model is superior working choice and doesnt break down as easily and takes a licking. I have used it in very harsh conditions like on a sugarcane field tuened lawn, it is a beast.

  • @ericbillingsley7885
    @ericbillingsley7885 6 місяців тому

    remember that Cub Cadet steering wheel zero turns are also good, with the idea of having 4 wheel steering and can go on hillsides easier and are easier to operate, knowing that there is no lap bars, and doesnt have such a tank like feeling and everyone knows how to use a steering wheel.

  • @donjohnsonca
    @donjohnsonca 9 місяців тому +2

    Hi - I have a zd326 with 60 inch deck - Kubota has a good number of selections and have a 72 inch deck size ( likely on the next size up) sorry re warranty it wasn’t 3500 hr - I was trying to say it has been bulletproof with no issues -just the scheduled normal maintenance - we have a good dealer but Im in SW Ontario so I suggest you talk directly with your local dealer - he can give you guidance for what is best for your needs -

  • @davehaggerty3405
    @davehaggerty3405 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for leaving the homeowner look-alike’s off the list.
    Husquvarna, Bad Boy, Cub Cadet, Kubota, Kountry Klipper and the like.
    I would point out that Scag and Toro are the only ZTR’s with roller bearing spindles in a cast steel housing.
    But it’s surprising how long sealed roller bearing spindles will last. If you don’t hit stuff.
    Grasshopper and Walker are good mowers too. They’re just not in this category.
    Neither are the wide area mowers. Like Toro Groundsmaster, Howard Price, Rainsomes Bobcat. etc.

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому +2

      No problem, and thanks for your input! That’s good info

    • @boydjobe1324
      @boydjobe1324 8 місяців тому +1

      You are right about Grasshopper not being in that category. They are way beyond it.

    • @benniebarrow348
      @benniebarrow348 8 місяців тому

      Kubota is far from a "home owner look alike" ........I'll put my Kubota's up against anything you have in all the categories.

  • @markohara6209
    @markohara6209 9 місяців тому +6

    I’ve own a lot of these my favorite is my jd 997. Easy maintenance, large hydraulic reserve. My wife loves her Scag turf tigers, Toro is nice for the price of replacement parts, seem to lack traction on hills. Hustle was a pain to work on.Ferris
    was a tank but hard to work on and part were pricey. Kubota was the worst, failed drives, ridiculous prices for everything! Would never go near one again. I’m not a landscaper mower , just a homeowner with alot of land that hates mowing so I only buy commercial mowers

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  9 місяців тому +1

      Great insights! Thanks for sharing

    • @Press1for
      @Press1for 9 місяців тому +1

      Awesome info

    • @Press1for
      @Press1for 9 місяців тому +1

      Hustler Hyperdrive 72 is a beast and quick and cuts well. Or the John Deere 960M

  • @lakebuster
    @lakebuster 5 місяців тому

    I am still using my 2009 Kubota ZD331 72" cut and the wife uses a LX with 60" belly mower. We can cut our 11 acre yard in 3 hours. The ZD runs circles around the compact tractor, but I would not want to deal with gasoline storage as we also have other Kubota diesel equipment and have a 500 gallon diesel skid tank.
    How would you store the gasoline if you are. cutting 11 acres every 5-7 days?
    Also the ZD sips the fuel. So can only be diesel for me!
    On a side note just found out they can no longer sell anything over 25 HP without needing to have the EPA mandated DPF emissions crap, I need to keep mine going!

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  5 місяців тому

      Nice! Those kubota diesels are solid. And yes, that is true about the tier 4 emission restrictions.

  • @mustang635
    @mustang635 9 місяців тому +3

    Love my Z master!

  • @ScottCarmichael-xl5ur
    @ScottCarmichael-xl5ur 8 місяців тому +6

    Spartan mowers hands down the best

  • @Cummins6720
    @Cummins6720 9 місяців тому +9

    My kubota zd326s outperforms all of these. Diesel is way more efficent. And with the wet clutch and pto shaft out of transmission to run deck. Its unbeatable. Has 1 belt that is double the width of all these standard mowers. Your buying a zero turn tractor at that point. Maintance is effortless. You cant kill those 26hp kubota diesels.

    • @toxic1venom
      @toxic1venom 9 місяців тому +1

      Amen, i have a grasshopper with a 28 horsepower kubota 3 cylinder diesel, you are correct

    • @dguiley
      @dguiley 8 місяців тому +1

      I had a Toro ZMaster diesel and wish I hadn't sold it. Did great on fuel but it was definitely a heavy beast on soft lawns.

    • @nickanto
      @nickanto 5 місяців тому

      They are the cream of the crop but out of the budget for a lot of people. Even though a worthy investment.

  • @gailjohnson6670
    @gailjohnson6670 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

  • @BrianNeblett
    @BrianNeblett 9 місяців тому +1

    Are the stand up mowers easiest on the spine ? Or is a suspension platform zero turn batter ?

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  9 місяців тому

      Yes, standing in general is better on the spine. Suspension/suspension platform are just better than fixed frame ZTRs

    • @richscott2952
      @richscott2952 9 місяців тому

      Get Ferris 3300 ,toro with my ride suspension , stand on will hurt knees,neck , also harder on hands , I’ve been mowing 45 years , if customer has roots,ruts,rocks,kids toys,dog poop,chain link fence,dangerous parking, slippery hill,big wet area all the time,tons of weeding, do not take the job ! There is always another one ,if they demand Friday cut 15%extra on regular cut price if they ask why you say if it rains I’ll have cut on my day off

  • @patrickcostello9923
    @patrickcostello9923 8 місяців тому

    I have a 26 year old Bobcat/Skycat, simple, easy-to-use, and very heavy duty

  • @tonysmith238
    @tonysmith238 8 місяців тому

    I'm partial to Scag, I've seen the 1st gen Turf Tiger go about 4K hours and still climbing. But I don't know they are putting the same level quality out now that they did 5-10 years ago.

  • @DEVILDOG1964
    @DEVILDOG1964 8 місяців тому

    FERRIS TUFF AS NAILS, SUPER SPRING SUSPENSION NICE TO RIDE, FLOATING DECK AVAILABLE!! LOVE MINE!!!

  • @GMCTIM
    @GMCTIM 8 місяців тому +2

    Love JD ! Hadn't been in business 100 years for NO Reason ! 😁👍

  • @jonathancarver1547
    @jonathancarver1547 9 місяців тому +3

    How do you not have a Grasshopper 329B on here I'll never know!!

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  9 місяців тому

      Not a fan of the deck, cut, and striping. But they do last forever

    • @jonathancarver1547
      @jonathancarver1547 7 місяців тому

      @lawngrowth I've had the Grasshopper and now have a Graveley Pro Turn 660. The Grasshopper is hands down a better mower than the Gravely, I can't tell the difference in the cut, deck, or striping. But the mechanicals on the 329 were night and day better. In fact the Gravely tried to kill me apparently the parking brake became mal- adjusted and engaged the left control stick into reverse. When I throttled up and thought to turn the brake off it started spinning backward violently.

  • @jayoachs8609
    @jayoachs8609 9 місяців тому +4

    I'll take my bad boy rogue over any of them. Great mower and great Suspension

  • @makenchips
    @makenchips 7 місяців тому

    Well done video what's there was a matrix chart of the end of the video as comparison sheet

  • @dustinb2258
    @dustinb2258 2 місяці тому

    What about bobcat? They have to be great if they’re anything like their skid loaders

  • @edeancozzens3833
    @edeancozzens3833 9 місяців тому +3

    What about Walker from Fort Collins, CO?

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому

      Great mowers! Just a bit more of a speciality mower.

  • @rodneybray3245
    @rodneybray3245 7 місяців тому

    I prefer the country clipper. Thanks

  • @tompease6996
    @tompease6996 5 місяців тому

    Wright 40 hp ZXT is a beast!

  • @dguiley
    @dguiley 8 місяців тому +1

    So my question is why there are so many big horsepower engine options. First of all, that's only half the equation because toque has a lot to do with how the mower will perform. I got out of the commercial mowing business years ago but still like to mow a few lawns and tinker with equipment. Currently I am "rehabbing" 2 Toro ZMaster 587L machines and one of its Laser Z cousins. The Toros have 27hp and the Exmark is 22hp but I see little difference in performance when it comes to mowing heavy grass. They all power through just fine. My one ZMaster has 12cc pumps and will move quite a bit faster than the Exmark with 10cc pumps, but there could be other variables I'm not considering, And honestly, you can only mow so fast on most yards due to size and terrain constraints. I can't wait to get my other ZMaster together to see how it compares to its brother and cousin. I got it with a broken wheel motor which I replaced and now am waiting on the rebuilt pump to be ready so I can get it all back together.

  • @mistamike83
    @mistamike83 8 місяців тому +1

    scag hands down ❤

  • @LAWNandORDERTexas
    @LAWNandORDERTexas 8 місяців тому +1

    Sorry, trying to help here. Your first bookmark says Stihl Turf Tiger 2. :) Thought that was a SCAG? You state the Hustler is one of the fastest zero-turns on the market, it only does 14mph. I know of many more mowers that easily surpass that, one Cheetah II does 16mph, Bobcat does 19mph... etc. but I agree with you on the JDs :)

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for letting me know! I fixed the bookmarks... didn't know I could do that lol.
      Regarding speed, true. I was talking about cutting speed. On the mowers you mentioned I think those speeds are in transport mode.

    • @LAWNandORDERTexas
      @LAWNandORDERTexas 8 місяців тому

      Welcome! Transport or mowing at 16mph is doable if you have flat ground. I have a suspension seat on mine so I can mow full speed if I wanted too :) don’t know if I would want too though :)

  • @KevinRogers-c4r
    @KevinRogers-c4r 8 місяців тому +46

    Kubota being left off this list is a joke. Ive been mowing commercially for 30 years. I’ve had Dixies, John Deere, Exmarks, Scags Grasshoppers and Kubotas. Kubota outperforms them all and for reliability and longevity they’re is no comparison. I have a 2008 ZD326 Diesel that has 4300 hours on it and other than normal maintenance and new tires it has been a great mower. I have a 2013 same mower with 3400 hours in it and the same goes for it. I just recently purchased 2 48 inch stand in’s and so far so good. I perform maintenance in regular intervals and they look brand new. Even the 2008. In a one man operation for the most part and I don’t abuse my equipment. These mowers have made me a lot of money. I do have 2 Dixie’s that I use during the rainy season because you can cut grass during a torrential downpour and the cut quality looks like you mowed it dry. They’re also lighter weight and won’t rut the yards when they’re wet. Bad thing about Dixie’s are they are built for speed so they’re lightweight but don’t hold up as well. Bad thing about my Kubota diesels are they are heavy as a tank and it’s hard to not leave a divot on wet grass or grass that doesn’t have a thick root system. My 48 inch stand ons are what I bought to replace my Dixie’s when they finally go to the scrap yard. Kubota should have been either number 1 or 2 on this list. Ferris is probably number 1 but you can’t afford them and they can’t cut wet grass or the chute and deck get clogged.

    • @benniebarrow348
      @benniebarrow348 8 місяців тому +2

      Truth !

    • @rossweaver2128
      @rossweaver2128 8 місяців тому +2

      The kubotas I’ve been around are better than all listed for sure. I do love my scag though it’s kinda like a glove at this point and for that reason I would stay with what I have. Kuboto is an absolute stud any of them actually

    • @benniebarrow348
      @benniebarrow348 8 місяців тому +1

      @@rossweaver2128 all the mowers listed are very good . Like most people when you’ve use to a brand for years you always lean towards it . For me it’s Kubota diesels . The suspension on the Ferris seems very cool . Scag and exmark have always peaked my interest too…..👍

    • @BBryker
      @BBryker 7 місяців тому +3

      Agreed. Kubota is my upmost favorite brand there a Japanese brand. And I drive a Toyota have had the best luck with Japanese 😂 so that’s probably why.

    • @dionoconnell8973
      @dionoconnell8973 7 місяців тому +1

      Original commenter cheers 4 that info bro ..u took time to write that and twas informative ..esspecially the weight /rut scenario i appreciate it as im going to buy my first zero turn ... looking at commercial kubota bobcat or toro ... not sure yet wanna spend about 6k .

  • @jeffcook3044
    @jeffcook3044 8 місяців тому

    I've got a WALKER and have owned it for 16 years. Here is what I have done to it other than wash/polish, annual oil changes, blade changeouts every three or four years and sharpening...NOTHING! Still on the original battery. The best element of my 48" Walker unit is the small control sticks between my legs that require only one hand (wrist control) Oops, forgot broke two shear pins.

  • @Jesus-vz4nt
    @Jesus-vz4nt Місяць тому

    What about the kubota 78i

  • @manz1397
    @manz1397 8 місяців тому +1

    Would like to see a Altoz review!

  • @dougk30
    @dougk30 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video know for my 2 sense. I was looking to replace my 2004 Ferris IS5000 with the Cat 33HP engine. I still cuts well, runs good, I guess I was just trying to upgrade, wanted something different. So my local Wright rep brought me a ZXT to demo. I have to say thing only thing it did better than my 20 year old mower was stripping, and that's because it was a side discharge and my Ferris is a rear discharge. As far as on concrete the Wright is a little faster, but even with their suspension platform it cannot mow at the same speed as the Ferris. Mostly because of the short wheel base of the Wright it is very bouncy and loses traction on hills at higher speeds. I am not saying it is not a great mower, just not any better than my Ferris.

    • @keemez
      @keemez 7 місяців тому

      spelling. it matters.

    • @dougk30
      @dougk30 7 місяців тому

      👍😂

  • @sandyhubbard5174
    @sandyhubbard5174 7 місяців тому

    Have a snapper , 52 in cut paid 800 for it seven yrs ago,has a Kohler command and 4230 hrs and cuts just fine. Not the best but,does the job. It joystick steering!!! Don h

  • @chadb6273
    @chadb6273 8 місяців тому

    When I worked for commercial company they tried out John Deere but their leaf vac’s were terrible and they had a lot more problems after the 2nd and 3rd year of use as opposed to the exmarks. Granted this was 5 yrs ago so they could have easily improved since then. Hands down the worst thing about was the leaf vac, everybody would get pissed if they got sent out with a John Deere for leaf removals.

  • @jimmy_widebody_si5490
    @jimmy_widebody_si5490 9 місяців тому +4

    What bout Grasshopper?

  • @CARLOSJIMENEZ-kr4gm
    @CARLOSJIMENEZ-kr4gm 9 місяців тому +9

    Check out the BadBoy

  • @robertspeakman8107
    @robertspeakman8107 8 місяців тому

    Great break down video

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому

      Thank you!! I appreciate you

  • @LockedLoadedandGoated
    @LockedLoadedandGoated 8 місяців тому

    Still rocking the grasshopper

  • @christeague4520
    @christeague4520 9 місяців тому

    My Hustler is now 10 years old, and is as good as it was the day I purchased. If you want a tank that does not break down - get yourself a Hustler.

  • @frederickstill5102
    @frederickstill5102 7 місяців тому +1

    Where is the grasshopper brand of mowers

  • @kenbo80
    @kenbo80 8 місяців тому

    How do these compare to Kubota’s mowers?

  • @waxhawwonder8366
    @waxhawwonder8366 8 місяців тому +1

    What about a Kubota ZD1211

  • @dangit4341
    @dangit4341 10 місяців тому +7

    I don’t worry, cause I drive a Murray.

  • @MrSteve8511
    @MrSteve8511 8 місяців тому +1

    I think you got the engines wrong on the Skag too....

  • @BillGill-v8n
    @BillGill-v8n 8 місяців тому +4

    Where's kobota on the list the best zero turn built

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому

      Great mowers. I tend to like them for their diesel mowers though. I have them on the list in my best diesel video

  • @dalewiley9208
    @dalewiley9208 7 місяців тому

    Excellent review. Thanks.

  • @tommorgan1291
    @tommorgan1291 6 місяців тому

    Notice all reviews fail to mention Scan diesel engines. Have they stopped Diesel engines?

  • @ronray420
    @ronray420 9 місяців тому +5

    Well... you left out the Cub Cadet, ;)

    • @ArnoldStafford
      @ArnoldStafford 8 місяців тому +1

      Have the cub cadet with steering wheel can't be beet with hill side mowing

    • @KevinRogers-c4r
      @KevinRogers-c4r 8 місяців тому +1

      For a very good reason.

  • @SithLordmatthew
    @SithLordmatthew 8 місяців тому +2

    I have over 10000 hours xp on Exmark. I do have a few hundred hours on scag from a tiny one that I think was 42 inches to the 61 inch turf tiger and cheetah. My opinion of the scag is mixed I'm in CT we have very thick lush lawns that can grow 6-12 inches a week in May. The scag power was excellent. Speed was excellent the cheetah could do 16 mph that was insane you couldn't cut that speed but on a street getting back to the trailer omg was that fun. The controls are extremely tight and responsive. Fuel consumption was abysmal over 2 gallons an hour. (I get a little over an 1.1 gallons an hour with my 38 hp kohler red tech exmarks with 60 and 72 inch decks) Last time I had an extended scag demo some 2 weeks I had one that had 2 tanks 7.5 gallons a side. It would kill an entire tank in 4 hours or less I was use to getting 5 gallons for the entire day from exmark so that was a serious issue. The other issue I do not agree with is the so called quality of cut. Scag leaves a mediocre finish cut that your be going over 3-4 times here to make it presentable. The massive 2 foot wide discharge sides are doing it no favors and the grass lengths are way to long to disperse.

  • @OutlawyerX
    @OutlawyerX 9 місяців тому +26

    Where is Bad Boy ? Crazy

    • @ericpigg2689
      @ericpigg2689 8 місяців тому +4

      These are commercial mowers. You do not see bad boys on trailers where men are using them to earn a living for good reason.

    • @matthewfort3740
      @matthewfort3740 8 місяців тому +4

      Really paul.i use them in my fleet. Never had a problem with them

    • @OutlawyerX
      @OutlawyerX 8 місяців тому

      @@ericpigg2689
      Eric, I’ve been completely abusing my 61 rebel in 6 foot high up here in North Georgia. Thousand cc Kawasaki 4400 gears completely commercial.

    • @FliGuyRyan
      @FliGuyRyan 8 місяців тому +4

      You ride a Harley-Davidson and probably drive a Dodge truck, don't you?

    • @diegaspumper8501
      @diegaspumper8501 8 місяців тому

      @@ericpigg2689bad boy makes commercial mowers.

  • @MikeTalbot-f7n
    @MikeTalbot-f7n 8 місяців тому

    What about STIHL zero turn mowers. Hard to beat

    • @lawngrowth
      @lawngrowth  8 місяців тому

      They’re the same as Ferris