Just got the same mower. The service manager at the Spartan plant called me and talked me out of the rear shock absorber when I tried to order one, according to him the benefit was really negligible. He said the better option was the Tecs Pack Kit that mounts under the front of the seat. It is actually cheaper and easy to install and really makes a difference.
An update on my RZ 54. Added the Tec Pacs (175.00, free shipping) for suspension and the deck height peddle extender (37.00, 10.00 shipping). Definitely needed for me on this mower, I recommend both. Also I have the B&S 2500 CXi engine, can't believe how clean the air filter stays compared to others I have seen.
How does it handle with the tuff torq tz 400 hydros? I am used to Hydro Gear hydros. I would appreciate any information you or others could offer on this. We had a 2016 RT Pro with Parker hydros and loved it. We sold it and bought an Ariens ; they don't handle as well.
@RanchinOnMission Thanks for the quick reply!. I just read they are discontinuing that model and replacing it with the Defender. The RZ Pro is still in the lineup, and it uses the Tuff Torq tz450.
Looking to get that exact mower and i seen that model has the tuff torq 400 transmissions. Does yours have drain plugs to do fluid chamges on you're model i get find anything on the manual just says serviceable
Sir, I really like your content and your views. Please tell me where this dealer is located. Hard to find Godly businesses that is willing to profess the LORD.
@RanchinOnMission they are built less than a mile from each other. They both use 7ga decks, motors and hydros. The guy that started spartan also started bad boy with a partner. Bb was sold and then spartan sold to toro
@@edwardbuhler1568 yes, I know the whole story. I’ve also compared them side by side and bad boy and this mower are not even close. At the time that I bought, hydros were not the same. The main part of the deck may be both 7gauge but supports and reinforcements on the Spartan are heavier. He came up with a complete new design. Bad boy was my second choice because of they make good mowers but not in the class with Spartan. I had to look at commercial mowers to find better and that was only drives and motors that were better.
I've got the same mower you have. I purchased it 11/23 and so far only put 10 hours on it. Mine has the same red or orange numbers on the height control knob and they are faded also. I think mine sat out side at the dealer in the direct sunlight for while before I purchased it because the plastic fuel tank shows signs of sun damage. One other thing I wish they would have given us would be a decent sized tray/cup holder on the left side. I need a place for small tools, pruners and a bigger cup. I found a good price on the lights and added the light bar. Next will be the hitch, I moved some huge plastic trash bags and had to put them on the foot rest. They blocked the parking brake pedals so I had to kick the bags off and come back later to stack them up for the trash men. So far I'm happy with mine.
Just got the same mower. The service manager at the Spartan plant called me and talked me out of the rear shock absorber when I tried to order one, according to him the benefit was really negligible. He said the better option was the Tecs Pack Kit that mounts under the front of the seat. It is actually cheaper and easy to install and really makes a difference.
Thanks for the info.
Thank u for the review. Im looking to pick the same one up this week
I moved 10 acres today all on hillsides. I love it!
An update on my RZ 54. Added the Tec Pacs (175.00, free shipping) for suspension and the deck height peddle extender (37.00, 10.00 shipping). Definitely needed for me on this mower, I recommend both. Also I have the B&S 2500 CXi engine, can't believe how clean the air filter stays compared to others I have seen.
@@thomasm9139 I ran ours today for 8 hrs and really wanted the Tec Pacs. Glad they are worth it.
How does it handle with the tuff torq tz 400 hydros? I am used to Hydro Gear hydros. I would appreciate any information you or others could offer on this. We had a 2016 RT Pro with Parker hydros and loved it. We sold it and bought an Ariens ; they don't handle as well.
@@mikeross2577 they are a tad noisy, but performed well so far.
@RanchinOnMission Thanks for the quick reply!. I just read they are discontinuing that model and replacing it with the Defender. The RZ Pro is still in the lineup, and it uses the Tuff Torq tz450.
Looking to get that exact mower and i seen that model has the tuff torq 400 transmissions. Does yours have drain plugs to do fluid chamges on you're model i get find anything on the manual just says serviceable
This unit has the plug to change the fluid if needed but there is no filter that you can change
Sir, I really like your content and your views. Please tell me where this dealer is located. Hard to find Godly businesses that is willing to profess the LORD.
@@VABSunrise Hartselle, AL
Thank you and sorry for another question. What's the business name
@@VABSunrise Ryan Equipment Center.
Is the better than the zt hd stealth® 60 kawasaki
I haven’t compared the the two so I can’t say.
Same as a bad boy in design. And now it's own by Toro
I looked at bad boy side by side with this one and it’s not even close. Bad boy uses lighter gauge and inferior parts.
@RanchinOnMission they are built less than a mile from each other. They both use 7ga decks, motors and hydros. The guy that started spartan also started bad boy with a partner. Bb was sold and then spartan sold to toro
@@edwardbuhler1568 yes, I know the whole story. I’ve also compared them side by side and bad boy and this mower are not even close. At the time that I bought, hydros were not the same. The main part of the deck may be both 7gauge but supports and reinforcements on the Spartan are heavier. He came up with a complete new design. Bad boy was my second choice because of they make good mowers but not in the class with Spartan. I had to look at commercial mowers to find better and that was only drives and motors that were better.
I've got the same mower you have. I purchased it 11/23 and so far only put 10 hours on it. Mine has the same red or orange numbers on the height control knob and they are faded also. I think mine sat out side at the dealer in the direct sunlight for while before I purchased it because the plastic fuel tank shows signs of sun damage. One other thing I wish they would have given us would be a decent sized tray/cup holder on the left side. I need a place for small tools, pruners and a bigger cup. I found a good price on the lights and added the light bar. Next will be the hitch, I moved some huge plastic trash bags and had to put them on the foot rest. They blocked the parking brake pedals so I had to kick the bags off and come back later to stack them up for the trash men. So far I'm happy with mine.
Got the same one and sounds like from the same place. Got to say the shock is a joke. Little effect.
Sounds like the shock is a waste of money. Thanks.