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Ive been looking to buy a zero turn lawn mower but unsure if one is capable of riding 8ft ramps into the back of an 04' f150 without tipping over backwards.
They look like there isnt any weight on the front end and look like they are back heavy since the motor and the driver sit in the rear.
Anyone attempted this before?And if so will a zero turn 42" cut mower even fit width wise in the back of a pickup truck anyway?Thanks.
Thanks for all the help people.Since everyone tried to help.This will go for a vote!!
they sure can...they have a very low center of gravity
I have a little over/under 3,000 dollar budget. I would like a deck width of atleast 34'' and up to 42''. I know the toro at home depot is a good buy and is ranked high by consumer reports. Is there any dixon, exmark, hustlers, etc for under 3,000? Also does anyone know a website for used zero turn lawn mowers besides craigslist and ebay?
I've seen John deere zero turns for 2999 at Lowes. I personally would never buy a John Deere but for a small budget they are a good buy.
Toro - 19 horse power Koedler engine
Cub Cadet - 19 horse power Koedler engine
Troy - 18.5 horse power Koedler engine
John Deer - 19 horse power Straggs engine
Lawn Boy - 19 horse power Honda engine
All lawn mowers are 42 inch cut zero turn radius and come from a major retailer like Lowe's and Home Depot. Is it better to purchase a lawn mower directly from the company dealer (ex. buy a John Deer from a John Deer dealer) and which one of these lawn mowers will be the most durable?
From my personal experience, I find the Briggs & Stratton and Honda the most reliable, with the Koedler doing well in third. Durability wise, nothing beats a John Deere.
Home Cheapo or Lower's are probably you best bet, unless you can get it direct cheaper from the manufacturer or dealer. It would take some comparison shopping. Usually around Father's day (upcoming) they offer some great deals on these in any of these places - check your newspaper circular for the best deal.
Also don't rule out "refurbed" if you are looking for a bargain - that is how I got my last mower for about 1/2 of what it retailed for normally...
I am looking at a few different zero turn mowers. The Toro TimecuttterZ2400, timecutterZ2500, Cub Cade RZT 42 or the John Deere Z225. They start at $2500 up to $2900. Which one will be the best value money, quality and durability wise.
The question you need to ask, where can I get it serviced if I need repair work. It sounds like you are looking at Home Depot. Check around and see which brand has a dealer in your location.
I've been mowing some grass today that was almost up to my head while sitting on the mower. Too much for my 20hp 42" Dixie chopper zero turn, but it was the only thing I had to mow with. It mowed it pretty good but twice I blew a 30 amp fuse under some extremely tough spots. Is it normal for a fuse to blow under extreme load like that? I wouldn't think the electrical load would increase or decrease at all. I could see it slipping, or not turning at all, but not drawing more amps (unless the stalled-but-engaged clutch draws more amps?) If the clutch can actually draw that many amps, that explains why this mower ends up with a dead battery after several hours of mowing. This engine is not the original engine and has only a 3amp charging circuit.
You answered your own question. When it slips it builds more heat and that damages the winding of the clutch which makes it pull more amps. As for charging, could be a weak stator or simply not large enough.
Best Zero-turn Riding Lawn Mower | Riding Mowers amp; Lawn Tractors
The big advantage of the iSeries ZTT 42 is that it can turn on a dime -- so it leaves no circle of uncut grass at the end of turns (which means less trimming later). Unlike other zero-turn lawn mowers, the Cub Cadettractor is easier to learn to use since it has a regular steering wheel instead of two levers. It also slips less on sloping lawns – a problem with typical zero-turn lawn mowers. Tests show the 42-inch ZTT 42 doesn't mulch clippings as well as the John Deere X304 above, but bags them as well and side-discharges better. The main drawback is that Cub Cadet lawn tractors have a spottier repair record and a much shorter warranty of three years or 120 hours.
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