What Is The BEST Mower Deck Size? ► I've Completely Changed My Mind!
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- Another FAQ from you guys, this one about what is the best mower deck size! There are a ton of options out there when choosing a new lawn mower, and now there are more options than ever before with deck sizes. Which ones make the most sense, which one's don't: we tried to answer this one for you guys today.
The biggest thing I'd like to suggest when trying to purchase a new mower, and deciding on what size deck to get, is what is your core clientele type. The spectrum is usually wide open lawns to a majority of gated back yards, and of course properties in between.
I've found over the last 6-12 months that the smaller size mowers are becoming much more popular, due to their nimble size and ability to fit into gated back yards, while still providing the productivity we need to make money. I used to be a "zero turn or bust" kind of guy, but the last 6 months I've really changed my attitude on that thought.
I like the fact that you can always start with a good 32-36" mower, whether zero turn or stand on, and upgrade to the big dog mower afterwards. There's nothing wrong with getting started that way, and adding a big zero turn mower to your fleet as the business grows. But what you can't do, is take a zero turn mower in to a gated back yard. SEEMS NO BRAINER, until you look around and see how most guys build their businesses. Everyone's first goal is a zero turn, the reality is that you may want to do it the opposite.
What's your guys thoughts on the best mower deck size? What did you get started with first? Did you go out and buy the big dog zero turn mower, or did you take a more tactical approach and start with a smaller mower first, and upgrade a second mower after?
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What size deck do you guys feel is optimal to cut with? Did you guys start with a smaller unit and upgrade as your business grew? Let me know down below, hope this one helped you out if you’re debating which size to get!
the kubota f series has 48''52'',54'',60'' 72''and a 100'' kubota decks
I mow mostly large commercial properties. I started out mowing residential at 16, had a 50 inch zero turn cub cadet. At about 20 I gave up 30 residential properties and started large commercial properties. Bought a 72" john deere 997. Running a couple of those now and last year I added a 60" kubota 1211.
We find out 48" the most versatile. But I don't think we'd be as productive without our 52" or 36"! In short....we need them all...but if we could only have one....it's be the 48".
@@ACMEMowing our zd326 can handle 48'',54'',60'' 72''and 100'' mower decks sizes and F series handles 52'' 60''72''100''
@@mowfast7463 how you like the deeres
Started with a 36” and focused on all smaller properties. Added the 52” the second year to keep larger yards in house. This yea building out another route with... you guessed it... 36” stander. Copy and paste just like the first setup.
Nice man!
Thank you I really appreciate this. I have a small business and really thinking hard about opening a lawn care business too. I love to work. Thinking of starting with a 36” so I can stay in the riding mower as much as possible. What’s a good size push mower as a back up? I want to start with a smaller trailer.
It's all about production and how much production abilities you have on your trailer. We use 72", 48", 36 on a16' trailer. Everything we need is on the trailer. On thing we offer is a cheaper monthly service price it they put in a 78" gate and customers jump at the lower price. Even if it takes them months to install a big gate we make more money till it is installed. We are a very high production company, this is how we have run our rigs for 25yrs.
Look at your situation and build it to you needs you can always adjust. Build it for as much profit you can.
As a riding mower non-commercial home owner, I suggest having a deck right about the size of your wheel base in width. It makes it easier to get the mower close to fence or bush borders. You do not need to drop your gaze to the deck, since it follows the natural line of sight to your front tires.
I agree , I would get a 36" stander if I was just starting out but, once I was established ,I would trade the 36" for 52" or keep it as a backup mower. My 52" almost fits anywhere and its big enough to cover some ground efficiently. Once established , I would not do any yard where my 52" won't fit anymore.
For the area i service in central Texas. There are tons of gated back yards especially the area im in. I had a 52in and push mowed the backs, but quickly realized the time i was wasting. I now have the scag v-ride 36in and the tiger cat 52 and its perfect for me. Even when we get to our bigger acreage lots the vride is still extremely fast and powerful and gets a ton done while im on the 52. That's what has worked for me. When i out grow the one setup i have i will probably buy a 2nd one just the same with a 36 and possibly 61 instead of the 52.
Agreed Brian !! I use
30 " Toro Turfmaster
36" Toro Walk Behind
60" Toro Zero Turn
Can handle just about anything. I do all residential.
My main mower is 48 ferriz z1 with 700+ hours bought it new last year. I have 6 appartments and 90+ residentials. I have a exmark 36 belt driven hardly used last year. 1 push mower.
Very insightful. Thanks Brian. Being a new lawn guy, at 40 years young starting my business, your videos have been so helpful. I can now confidently make an offer on a 36" Scag for my very first fleet mower after watching this video. My clientele will be more of the gated residential type. Keep up the fantastic job sir!
I started with 30 inch push exmark, next i got a 36 inch wright, now i got a 48 wright and 60 toro. 48 is the most versatile in my opinion and handles the clippings better.
I started with a 36 Scag that fit right in the back of a cargo van. Getting in gates is a must and it will be the first mower I upgrade to a stander. I've picked up so many customers who were tired of rider zero turn mowers on small yards. 1/4 acre lots.
Nice!
Started with a 42" simplicity. After 1.5 years of hell, I finally saved up enough to buy a used 52" wright stander; best purchase ever. I fix push mowers from the side of the road and use them for the 2 small gated back yards, otherwise the rest are 1-3 acre lots. Buying a 52" zero turn with collection system this week, but if I had smaller properties I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 36 stander, and will if need be.
One of my favorite mower sizes is the 30", such a Time saver on small lawns, inclines etc. We use 36, 48, 52, and 60's daily. Haven't used a 21"er in years as the 30" is preferred. I will be adding another 30" this week and for the first time in years, I will be scooping up a 21"er this season. Good stuff Brian.
The most important detail no matter what size machine is to have sharp blades. Every 8-12 hours no questions about it.
IMO a 48" is the best all around deck size it provides a great cut and alot of newer fences come with 50" gates. Sometimes you will run into a small 36" gate but those lawns are few and far between. As you increase the deck size the cut quality declines a 48" will cut much better than a 60"
If you side discharge it will cut better because there's a shorter distance for the grass blade to travel before ejecting out the side.
agreed i got a 36 wright, 48 wright and 60 toro. the 48 and 60 both have 23.5 hp engine but the 48 launches the clippings and feathers them out really well. its way more versatile can do small properties and even hills. i mainly mow midsize 8,000 -10,000sq foot properties and the 48 is just perfect. however, its always good to have a 60 just in case you're behind. lol
@@rhettvaughan1937 23.5 hp is 10hp too little for a 60 inch... I have a 37 and 35 on mine
Great video. Started off with a 48 walk behind bought a 60 ztrack and have a 30 and 22 push. retiring the 48 this year and bought at the end of last year a 52 stand on. love my 48 just going to use it as back up and round my house.
We started with a 33" snapper mower, and 2 21" push mowers. Now we have all those and a 46" Zero turn
After several years in the business I would suggest someone just starting out to go with a nice hydro 48" walk behind. Surprising how much grass you can get through with a 48" and the walk-behind is so versatile and easy on turf it will take you a long way plus you can get them cheap-cheap used with pretty low hours.
36 Walk Behind, fits through most gates, yet still a good size for bigger properties
Gabriel Galarza Agreed!
I just started my business this year. I was hard headed and didn't put a whole lot of stock into what these videos told me. I went and bought a cheap spartan entry level mower with a 42" deck and now my mower is sitting on the trailer half of the time. This video is spot on. If I could redo it, I would by a 36" walk behind with sulke and a grass catcher. Everyone of my properties are gated and at least 50% of the customers in my area want their lawns bagged. While i have a zero turn mower with only a 42" deck, it's still too big for half my back yards. Next year I will hopefully have a 36"wright velke and a grass catcher and build up to a bigger stander like a zk with a 52" deck. Take it from me and my learning experience. Ed Wright was "wright" when he said you can't cut a backyard with 52 inch deck when the gate is 40 inches wide. Push mowing requires time and time is money! Look at your potential properties and existing properties, take notice of the features in each property (gates, hills, land lines, and bedding areas), decide what will be your best option. I wish I would've seen this video last year. Keep putting out these videos Brian, it helps more than you realize.
I started with a proturn 48 two years ago to be most versatile. I now have around 60 monthly accounts and have had to turn down some back gated yards and had downtime for my helper on acre propertys. I upgraded to a proturn160 and a compact pro 34 this season. So far i have incresed productivity on large propertys and have picked up a few accounts i couldent have gotten last year.
I run Walker 42" and 48" (mulch or catch), Scag 61. Always carry a 21.
Thank you. Thats what I did 2 yrs ago with a 36 Ferris stander. I now feel confident adding a 52- or 60. I'll wait for your advice lol
I did not take on any properties which had fences. I did that from the beginning. That worked for me. I never used push mowers. If I was just starting out I would go with 48 inch walk behinds and use a set of sulkies to cut faster.
Went from a 50” to a 60” this season. Zero fenced back yards. Most of the properties in my area are 1/3 acre and up. Wide open cutting all day. So I’m excited about the larger deck and added more speed. Should cut my time way done per property now. The 60” gives me more options for even large properties as well. Currently bidding on a just built town home complex. 💪🏼
Nice!
Exactly how I started. I had a 36" Exmark Viking with sulky. 2nd year upgraded to a 52WB, 61WB the following year, and after that running a 60" Lazer Z ever since.
48 Is perfect. It fits thru most fences and is efficient enough for open areas. You can go bigger from there but that’s the smallest I’d go with. Unless you mostly do small cookie cutter type lawns. Like Long Island type is a good example. Then a 32 is fine.
With myself having a side, solo operation, I can be selective on my clientele as I do not need a large # as someone doing lawn care full time. Thus, I can have a 50" deck and if I can't get into their backyard, they are not for me. Time is money, a larger mower gets more accomplished in a shorter amount of time, thus more revenue on an hourly perspective. Deck size depends on what your business model/plan is all about.---For me, a middle-sized deck gets me enough clientele and brings in a greater return then say just a 36" deck.
Its crazy, but I'm eliminating most of my mowing this year to accommodate landscape work. Found myself turning down scape jobs due to mowing commitments. Still love mowing, but I'm redirecting a bit. We'll see how it goes🤞I like this info on deck size relating to account type👍
I have only used a 36 and it does the job just fine.My next mower will be a 48inch deck for sure
id tryed 100'' kubota mower its a monster with the 39hp front mower
My 60" Z-turn is nearly 3x faster
than my 36" walk-behind. 》Go 60"《
@@stepside2839 lol i have a 36 walk behind i would love a 60
I’ve got a 36” push and a 21” push that I fit in my 4x7 trailer 🤷♂️ ya gotta do what you can do when you can do it. Thank you for the tips B! 🤙
You bet pal!
Great video Brian, The mower sizes I use is 36, 52, 60. I have a Gravely pro stance 36" (gated backyards). Then I have a Gravely pro stance 52". And then Toro grandstand multi-force. Then I also have a Toro 3000 Series MyRide suspension 60" (I only use for my city contract parks)
I've said it before my 32 Exmark Metro made me tons of money for 3 years. I got the Vantage this year and still stayed with a 36 because all my customers like the striping. Even though I can do pretty much all of them with a 48, it would not leave as many stripes as they would want. So for me and my area of Jersey all you pretty much see are 32's and 36's!! Until the next one, Dirty Jersey out!!
Nice man! 36” stand on can be a game changer for new people getting in business, amen!
My experience and preferences
70 small residential (2500-5000sq ft)
62 commercial / large estates ( 0.5 - 25 acres )
3 parks ( 1.5- 4 acres)
We own four 72" zero turns
Two 48" hydro walk behind
One 36" belt drive walk behind
One 32" stand on
6 $400-600 department store pushmowers.
We use to own a 60" ferris front mount rider
54" belt driven walk behind
30" commercial walkbehind.
I've pretty much tried everything.
If i was just doing a mix of commercial and residential myself. Had $50,000 budget of credit or cash to start for buying mowers.
I would run a 72" zero turn and a 48 " stand on with a cheap push mower for really tight spaces. If i did just residential it would be a 48" stand on and the push mower.
My personal choices would be :
Riders
1. 72" scag turf tiger
2. 72" exmark lazer z
3. 72" Kubota ZD1211
Stand on's
1. 48" Scag vride 2
2. 48" wright zk
3. 48" bobcat quick cat
Push mowers
1. Anything with a honda engine
2. Cheaper model toro
My advice : don't buy gear driven. Its a workout to operate and productivity drops big time. Buy a stand on over a hydro you won't be as sore by the end of the day.
Don't waste 3k on a commercial push mower such as the time master or metro. They're a workout and you barely save anytime over a day because turning takes much longer than a 21" so that extra 30% of cutting width really isn't worth it.
Great tips!! Thank you for sharing
I have a one 36 and one 48 mostly residential 1 commercial property I almost bought a 52 but I only have one commercial property the 52 leave a big foot print for the residential properties. I agree with you Rian it all depends on your clients property size
I think whether you bag or mulch/side discharge can play a factor. I decided to go with a 30 inch walk behind over a subcompact stander because of the inline rear bagger. I exclusively bag my gated yards. Having an accelerator bag hanging off the side turns that 32 inch stander into more like a 42 to 48 inch. If I didn’t bag the stander is the easy choice.
I have a 54" zero turn and looking at a 60" this year since I only have two yards with small back gates and I use a push mower for them since the 54" won't fit. I have more wide open yards that range from half an acre to 6 acres here in South Georgia. Great videos
Kirk Jackson just my opinion to move from a 54 to a 60 won't really ad to your overall production. A 72" ztr will cut your cutting time on your six acre property tremendously. In south Ga. the only thing that you have to worry about is the roll of the hills and scalping. With purchasing a 72" you would need one with little to no trim deck. Our 72" exmark has almost one ft. of trim on the left. On a couple of properties I have to remember to cut certain ways but it works out. Good luck
Another great video, Brian...For me, a 30 walk behind, and 48 stander work perfect...I target smaller lawns up to about 15,000 sq. ft.
When i was in business i had a 21, 48 walk behind and a 52 rider. I now have a 61 but just for home
Thanks for the info 👍 Since I already have an older 48" GD/WB, I will proceed with the purchase of a "36 stand - on to get into those smaller gates.
I run a 32 SCAG. It's built like a tank(which may be the biggest drawback in wet conditions with small tires), and it out cuts anything else I've tried in MY conditions. I mow 97%, quarter acre or less, 20-30 lawns a day. Most are gated/fenced. But, this is my target market. I lift the chute, open the gate and don't even slow down. The 32" fit my mold, and I ran with it.
Trey , you still liking the 32 ? I just bought one and honestly I didn't know anything about it . I domt gave a lawn care business but I'd like to in the future
@@fivestring4653 I love it. It's all I run, aside from a few 25 inch walk behind mowers that are used on incredibly small lawns or strips. The deck is not on par with the airflow from the velocity plus deck, but it's not nearly the issue for me with the smaller deck size. It's not well suited for steeper grades in wet conditions either. But my primary has over 450 hours on it since September with no issues. You made a good purchase.
@@BeeDedicated thank you Trey . Man honestly I saw it for sale in a parking lot at a live bait shop . I knew scags were good and this guy was needing money so I bought it . Started researching after that and saw where people were talking about ruts and stuff but I've practiced on it for a few days now and found that if I'm careful and don't do doughnuts, it doesn't show any bad signs of rutting . I know I can't go on saturated turf but that would be with a lot of other equipment as well . Man thanks for the reassurance and I wish you well with many prosperous years to come .
@@fivestring4653 the things that you would expect a 32 to fall short on, it does. It's strengths are also it's weaknesses. But, the same can be said for the bigger machines. It can generate a list of so many things that most others can't, that's just as long as the lists of "pro's" from the bigger machines. Everything else is relative. It can cut the same amount of grass relative to deck size, as a 60 inch on a tank of gas. Pound for pound, it's tough. So, it really depends on your intent. It's a great machine and it will serve you well.
Johnson's lawn care and services here in South Alabama. I have a 60" big dog Diablo with bagger unit and 2500 lb winch on the front . I also have a 52" Hustler raptor with a bagger and a Cub cadet cc30h with a bagger for the gates. It's not too fast but it gets the job done. I bagged 35 bags of leaves in 2 hrs with that cc30 yesterday.
Nice!
facebook.com/Johnsons-lawn-care-and-services-2270698986542617/. if you ever get some free time Brian check out my page man I'm a one-man band down here in South Alabama I get it done. you was the inspiration for me to leave my job for about 3 months ago and kick this in full-time and man I haven't stopped every since.
I started with a 48" walk behind and a 21" push mower. Where i live we have open yards where you can use a 52" or a 60" mower and smaller gated yards for smaller mowers .
I'm going with 60 inch and a cheap small 36 inch zero turn where I live medium to large yards and some small yard depends on where you go
36 and 52. same blade size. you're welcome fellas. I personally run this set up for .5 acreage residential mowing. Both exmark turf tracers( we are in the foothills of Georgia). Edit: with nearly 50% of our backyards being gated.
Umm, 36" & 54" should be 18" blades
@@stepside2839 you know they measure the width of the cutting deck right, not the actual blades. maybe a 61 will cut a true 60 inch cut but a 60 will cut a 59. something.
@@outerspaceslandscapellc
So, what is the length of the blades on your 52" deck.
Mfgs usually will round off size for marketing purposes & sales.
@@stepside2839 17.33 ish. same with the 36. both exmark mowers. no lie Eric you had me run out in my garage real quick to make sure I was right. I have a lil 21 toro commercial push and the blade measured 20 and 3/4. Wishing you the best of luck this mowing season.
@@outerspaceslandscapellc
Thanks much! This is great info to know👍
Im really digging both the V-ride 2 in a 36 in deck and the cheetah in a 52 inch deck. Both are excellent mowers but you are essentially losing out on certain things with both. My thing is, while a stand on 36 will allow you squeeze into tighter spaces and overall help you finish quicker in metro suburban areas, you wont be able to attach a leaf bagger like you would on a zero turn for when fall season comes around. I have been having a little trouble in choosing between the two for those reasons, but Scag is currently having a March special on the V-ride 2 so I am leaning towards that one.
Definitely 36 and 48 or 52 perfect size and extremely efficient
We have a lot of fenced yards in our community so having a small mower is a must. We started our business with a Gravely 40 inch ztr and bought a 44 inch exmark our second year. The 44 fits through most gates. Sold the Gravely 2 years ago and bought a Scag 52 inch ztr and a barely used bagger system for about 1/3 of the new price. Been thinking about adding a 36 inch stander to our business.
Just purchased my very first mower! I went for the Gravely Pro Stance 36”. I refuse to push mow!
I have a 30" #SnapperPro & I plan on buying a 52" Ferris Stand on for my business. The 30 fits into most gated back yards & the 52 does the rest.
You're the man bro. love watching and listening to your videos, very influential. Thank you for your time and knowledge!
Most of my mowers are 60 in. Exmark standards. Also operate 36 in exmark vantage for the smaller backyards. Most clients look at the stand-on mowers as being a lot smaller than the ztr. and if you think about it a 52 compared to a 60in is only 4 inches on each side it's hard to really tell the difference. That way with us we're able to move right along with larger properties and use a 60 in.
Right now i am starting out new solo operation with 42" snapper zero turn and 22" push mower. Gotta start somewhere. As long as i can get through a gate with 42, im good. I will figure it out as I grow along. Ha.
I started with a 48" walk behind and a 21" for what I couldn't fit. I tell all new guys start with whatever your standard gate size is. Around here most are 48 Gates and the 48 walk will mow almost anything. Maybe a tad slower but it will do anything! Slopes, ditches and a 3 acres field. Now we run a 36 and 48 walk behind and a 52 stand on. Perfect storm. Second truck will eventually have 36, 48 and a 61 stand on. I will say my 52 Ferris z2 is my money maker however I feel I need the others to be efficient. Just my .02. keep up the good work Brian. Love the channel
i used to have a 32 scag belt drive it could mow anything just like you say... not the fastest but if you average all your jobs its still fast... i think a 36 or 42 or 48 walk behind would be very good for average sized lawns for sure.
I bought 60 because I use it to mow my parents property(3-4 acers) (first client) . I'm looking at getting a 36 stander or walk behind. To round out my arsenal.
I've got a 52 ZT. Got 3 yards I'm pushing. Quoting 2 more small gate yard today. Now looking at 36 stand on. May have found a nitch.
Get you a good standard or zero-turn 55 to 60 inch cut and good are 32 in walk behind or stand-on for the small backyards I just use a small 32in belt driven walk behind
I started with a 60 inch and around here everyone with a fence seams to have atleast a 5ft gate that I can barely squeeze through. If I was doing it again I'd probably go with a 52.
No bagging no fences 72”
With bagger 60” so fits on trailer with vac on, dont take on small areas just take on jobs that fit the tools i have
I find that a 42" zero turn works best for me. Not to big to get in most backyard gates & it's not too small for wide open areas.
48 by far the best followed by 36 than 54 or 60.
I personally use a 22 and a 54 gets it all done!!!
I live around the mountains of north Georgia in real close residential area, just 25 minutes north of Atlanta. So you can’t really get away with using something bigger than a 36’ because the gates and because of scalping. I love exmark, I purchased a used 2014 turftracer with about 150 hours on late September and it’s fantastic. But I recently purchased a 2018 walker model B23i from a buddy of mine. I had no intentions of getting a walker any time soon because of the price tag and I didn’t really need one. But I have the opportunity to buy one for a good price from a friend and it has been fantastic so far. It’s 42 and I can use it in all of my yards. But still have a heavy need for my exmark
I can use a 61 Scag on almost all of my properties, is a like big for some of them but none of them are gated so it can fit. I just got a 52 v ride for this season. I also have a 21 push mower which I try and use as little as possible
I have a 36 inch ZTR. But I have gotten a couple of big yards and am looking into a 48 or 52 inch.
So I started yrs ago with a 36 inch walk behind. Cause I needed to cut gated back yards. Then I picked up commercial properties that were bigger but had inclines . I bought a 48 inch walk behind i used those for 3 yrs.. then i realized I was losing time and I had more man power. So I got rid of the walk behinds and got a 36 inch stand on and a 54 inch zero turn.. now I have used a 48 inch stand on and the time is comparable due to the speed of the stand on unit. But time is money more lawns in one day makes $$$.. so my next purchase will prob be a 61 or 72. But if your not doing steep hills I think stand on units are the best also, they take up less room in or on trailer. But it all depends on application. I dont catch grass so I haven't bought one but I like walker decks. Seems they n a walk behind give best cut quality.. then again they all cut grass but depends do you cut only weekly or do you do biweekly lawns.. lol I should start a channel I have alot to say but. Just my experience.. but starting out yes buy a 36 inch stand on if doing small fenced yards..
I own a construction business and have to maintain some pretty rough lots during construction, I also maintain several 1/2 acre existing homes. No one uses fences in our area. What would you look at getting? I use to have a 48” zero turn commercial mower when I had a 1 acre lot/home. I regretted not getting the 60” for that home but it was a perfect yard for a large 60”. I’m thinking the 60” may be too big for rough lots??
Right On Brian 👊🏻 💯% on the Advice ..... I Purchased My "WRIGHT" 36' INTENSITY First & Later I Purchased and Added My "WRIGHT" 52' ZK Once I Got Established and Got Bigger Yards like Acreage ETC. Take Care Brother & Be Safe Out Their 🇺🇸
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I do larger properties, so I’m starting with a 61” Wright Stander ZK for my first large mower. The properties have big gates, or aren’t fenced. I’m using a 48” Toro Z Master now, but I’m spending too much time on that mowing on my day off from my regular job. I spend about 6-7 hours just on the mower most of those days, almost non stop. I’m thinking the new Wright I’m getting will knock 2-3 hours per day off what I’m doing now.
I started with a WorldLawn 28". It lasted 3 years. I learned how to mow with this mower. Not as commercial as it was sold to me. And it is part specific. You must buy from the manufactor. and you can't find the tire size. I have a 36" Scag. I am looking at a Toro 30". I also have a Toro 22" for a few places
I started with a 60 inch, added a 52 inch and now getting a 48 inch.. Have a 30 push mower for those small small gates. In 6 years I've only had to turn down 2 yards because of gates.
I started with a 30 inch push mower. Then I got a 48 walk behind. I just upgraded to a 48 stander and kept the walk behing for a back up
Depends on your properties of course. If your doing smaller residential (what I do) even properties up to like 15, 000 square feet and would take a 48 inch about 10 minutes. I wouldn't ever change this set up, 32 inch, 36 and a 48 mower. Perfect in my opinion, double walker and a ferris hydro.
Scag made a 72 inch wall behind, belt drive. Fixed deck, kinda rare. It’s a cool looking machine. I’ve heard people call it an “aircraft carrier” you could prolly land a plane on the deck! Good video!
We will be running two 72s, two 60s, one 48, and one 36 inch this season. Spread out through two crews.
the f series zd's comes with 48''52''60''72''and 100'' deck sizes
@@michaelmactavish1728 we have a John Deere 36
@@edgriffith1428 yeah magine its probbly over pricey
@@michaelmactavish1728 I am not sure, it is for the company. But it is definitely a necessity on various properties
The answer is simple: It depends....
It depends on the property you are mowing.
I have a 60 inch zero turn. I also have a 5 ft brush hog. I may look at upgrading the 60 to a 72 and buying a used 36 for the tighter areas.
Totally left out the 42" which i find pretty ideal being that it mostly gets into new fenced backyards since gate sizes seem to be made bigger. I can use my 42" front and back for 90% of my yards. I have a 52" but its overkill for some residential and you dont want a big machine on
I use a 42 was thinking about getting a bigger one.
Great videos Brian, i really appreciate all of the help. I feel that my 60 inch fits my mowing purposes well. I just don’t do backyards.
42" Walker & 52" Scag Turf Tiger. 42 gets through small gates, bags leaves in winter, and works for clean ups.
Here in Chicago in our landscaping company we use 48 inch deck or 52 inch Wright stander or Toro.
I bought a prostance 36 in the beginning of July. Does amazing. Yet this past week I came accross a real good deal on a 52" exmark vantage s series. Picked it up for 3k. So I'm thin I'm pretty squared away. I've got a couple commercial accts. And mostly residential gated back yards.
Started my business with a 46” rider. Hopefully looking to add a 36 Wright stander here in the next couple months.
Started with a 48" Exmark and can cut 98% of my property's front and back with it. Here in North Alabama, people live and die by having fences. Some do bigger gates but 48" are almost standard. A few are a little smaller and I have to push mow but I'm down to like 2-3 of those. I'm closing in on a 60" as many of my lawns will benefit from it and save the 48 for the smaller gates. I am fighting getting a 36 at this point because one guy shouldn't have three mowers. But, you never know.
I started out with 60" mowers. Had a 61in button belt drive way back in the day. Also had a 54" hydro tractor before I could drive.
I started with a 36 small houses small mower huge profits than as I got more money bigger mower 52 (obviously both Wright’s) and bigger houses with better prices
In my area 60-61” are universal. They work well on 90% of our yards.
I’m solo so I stick to smaller lawns. I have a 36 turf tracer for small gates, and a toro z master 52 . I use my 36 3 times a week, and I mow 60 lawns a week.
60" diablo mp, 48" alpha mpx and a 28" snapper forest hump mobile. All with baggers
Good afternoon. Great advice. John doe home owner can learn from this as well. Thank you for responding to me the other day. My zero turn will be here in a couple weeks. Appreciate your time and thank you again.
Michael Baumgardner you bet buddy
We started with a Wright 36, and it’s still in the lineup. We have 1/2 acre lots some with gates and fences.
I started with a Lexmark radius x 60 now I have that, a 48 staris and just bought a 32 staris why? because I can and I fit it in a 12 foot trailer however the v front makes it a little over 13 ft Radius goes in head first, 48 and 32 sideways with 3 inch to spare. I love the smaller trailer. And since I have ego stuff I also have a small generator and I carry a gas air compressor in the back of the truck. I am 70 years old and not trying to become rich, but like to keep busy and be ready for any job. Why am I not retired? Well I have, a couple of times, it just doesn't work out. this I started last year and is my third business, or should I say hobby. love your videos. I am impressed with your skill set, your drive and best of all, the ability to take chances, put it on the line. I had an old boy tell me one time years ago when I was bitching about having to by an expensive sign for my business, he told me son, if business was easy every body would have one. that has always stuck with me. Continued success with you business
With our usage, we have a used 36” older walk behind Scaf for those small properties, and a bobcat 52” zero turn for 95% of our mowing. Looking to add a second 52” standy this year to cut alongside our zero turn now.
I have a couple 60" Exmarks and a 36" Exmark Turf tracer for fenced back yards
It sounds like common sense but but you have to look at what size yard you have available to you/and and if you decide that's what you want to do is backyards With a fence or if you want to just do the open acreage /commercial
Very well said, Brian! Keep up these FAQ's!
Have you ever tried the Bradley Mowers Brand? I just bought my first commercial hydro 36 inch walk behind it hasn't arrived yet .
Good brand but haven’t used them much!
Started with a 36 walk behind, and just added a 48 walk behind. 90% of my yards are suburban residential lawns
Good advice that your properties dictate on what makes sense. And there’s plenty of proof you can grow a very large and profitable business with only using push mowers. Many times the big fancy equipment is mainly an ego trip of the business owner. Yes, I’m guilty of that too
We’ve all been there!
36 Stander is a great place to start. Versatile, then go after higher production mowing with a larger machine.
I plan on starting with a 60" because well, the price is a steal and I don't mind pushing the backs for the time being. The 60" allows open opportunity for commercial work as well as knocking out the fronts in seconds for residentials. My cub cadet push 21 has been beast mode and paid $80 for it lol. I also have a Ryobi SP brushless 21". Really no wrong way to start, what gets done ... gets done. For ME, the 60 as the first choice is better from what i said above and also because when I need smaller, the price is smaller too so I don't have to work so durn much to work up lol. Especially with everything Covid priced these days. But for those doing strictly residential properties, yes the 36 would probably be the all-around option I myself would have gone with. Remember, your smaller level neighborhoods would only have a 38" opening. Most upper level neighborhoods like your rural areas and suburbs would have 40" plus but then again, I live in a "lower level" place and I have a 62 opening because I want to mow my back with the durn 60 lol. It's just a matter of your area and what you plan to work.
What hp is your 60? Was thinking about getting the cub cadet ztxs 6 60", that's 25.5 hp. Do you think that's too low?
I have a couple 33' troy bilt combination deck mowers that run like tops. Most of my properties are small hood-like properties. Some of them are horrible. I get paid well for it though. I use those more than anything. I don't even own a zero turn. I'm hoping to maybe start mowing these vacant city lots next year. Then I'll get a small zero turn
There you go, making sense again!