I've had an old John Deere Steering wheel lawn mower for a VERY long time. It broke a belt yesterday morning and I went to town to buy a belt. While in town I started looking at zero turn mowers and after about 20 minutes the salesman had me talked into it. I bought a new Hustler Raptor XDX, Ran home and got my trailer and went back and picked it up. I got home and did my first mowing job with a Zero turn and had a smile on my face the whole time. I'm just not sure how I made it all those years without a Zero turn. you are right when you said once you use one you won't go back. My old steering wheel mower is now in the shed(still with a broke belt) It is now retired. Good video wish i would have found it sooner but only started searching Zero turn video's after buying one so I did it backwards. God Bless.
You got a great mower in the Hustler. I did the same thing with the belt coming off of my old mower and ended up with a Hustler 60 inch XD. I had been looking for about 4 or five years but being disabled was scared of going back in debt. As far as name brands go I just went with who has the best service reputation in my area as most zero turn mowers use the same parts. Serviceable hydros and Kawasaki engine was my criteria. Buy once cry once.
I bought my bad boy because I was tired of working on my xt1 cub cadet every season just to get the first mow in. So, I removed the cub cadet deck, replaced the drive belt, and gave it to my 11 year old for his first “tractor”. He pulls the trailer and picks up the limbs and trash out of the yard and hauls it to the burn pile. And after I get done mowing, he pulls the sweeper and picks up the clippings. And I bought a linear actuator and fabricated some mounts, so that he can dump the trailer and the sweeper bag from the tractor. He loves it, and I get some help in the yard!
Had to watch your video. In my garage sits a brand new Toro Timecutter Model 75747- a 42" zero turn with "My Ride" suspension system. I don't have a farm, just 2 acres, about .75 of it I mow- the rest is "woods". This replaces my old Toro Z4200. It had a stamped steel deck, which I blew a hole in after running over a fallen tree branch. That won't happen with the new one... I made sure that the next machine I bought had a fabricated steel deck, and I'm so glad Toro started making them for the homeowner models. It has a twin cylinder 22 HP 7000 series Kohler, and the seat suspension is quite incredible- you just "float" while you mow. And of course a cup holder for my mint julep. You are 100% right. Once you own a Z-mower, you'll never go back. Thanks again for the fun video, I so look forward to mowing the first time with mine, which will probably be tomorrow. Oh... by the way, Toro does not put hour meters on my class of machine. I had to buy one a install it "aftermarket". Shows RPM, hours, and when to service (all programable) I really don't understand why Toro doesn't put a meter on a $3600 machine. Anyway... take care and happy mowing on the farm!
Cut mine yesterday. Last year had a misfire sound after about 10 minutes of cutting. 23 HP Kohler. Bought a head gasket kit and took apart. Thought I might have a blown head gasket but it came to a bad valve. Replaced both valves and sleeves along with the head gasket. Improved power and nice sound. Bought a new battery yesterday and it fired right up. New gas and drained tanks.
I went to lowes and got a troy bilt distroyed it less then two yrs then went to greenway equipment and got a deere now going on 5 yrs mowes awesome one blade change
If that is your first time operating a ZTM you are a natural. Nice looking mower, lots of nice features. And good advice on buying at a dealer, not TSC, lowes, etc.
I agree Toro is the best! After 11 years on Golf Course maintenance, Toro is the besr all around machines! We tried them all Toro always out of the park THE BEST!
Great thing about a zero turn is manueverability. If you have a lot of landscaping - trees, bushes, flower beds, etc. You can do loops much faster than with a lawn tractor. Plus, they're just plain fun.
I bought a Husqvarna 42", 22HP a couple months ago. I love the zero turn mowers for its speed and zero turn maneuverability. However, zero turn mowers have few cons - you cannot attach accessories such as de-thatcher, aerator, etc. It's not steady on a hill. Keeping the Zero Turn mower's cons in mind, I went in for a residential tractor with hydrostatic transmission. With my Husqvarna tractor mower, I attached a Brinly-Hardy Lawn aerator and aerated my lawn comfortably.
If you keep doing circles around a tree or a bush like Josh did at 1:00 you will leave a dirt circle In about 6 weeks. Wiggle about half way around the bush go down turn and on the way bock wiggle around the other side. Every week mow a different direction so you don’t turn on the same spot each time. Looks like a great mower, also looks like a bunch of money! I removed the rubber chute and mad a flip over flap out of a heavy duty mud flap I operate ti with a handle on a rod with a 3/8 drive socket universal joint. I flip it when I don’t want to discharge anything and open when I’m cutting in open areas. The factory chute leaves windrows when it’s down.
I love watching my neighbor try to back up his little garden trailer with his zero turn. Always good for a laugh. Can't wait for the video of the snow blower attachment install.
BB is such a great company. I have one of their Box Blades I use on my channel. I want to get more of their equipment over the next few years. I hear they are in development for a sub compact tractor as well.
Same here and it has the same kohler engine this mower being presented. The feature I do appreciate on this mower is the oil plug connector allowing a tidier change. Other than that I will be faithfull to the bulldog of mowers.
I bought a kubota z231 42" back in Dec. We only have a 1/3 acre so it meets our needs. I picked it up brand new for $4300 after tax and I just happen to look them up again today and they are retailing for $4,799 now. I bought it at the right time.
This video shows a guy that is very experienced in using a Z/T mower. If you buy one of these machines it will take you 3 to 4 hours to get a bit of a handle to use it anywhere near an obstacle such as a fence or a garden border. This Toro machine is a good mower but is an entry level commercial unit used by contractors. I have recently bought a Husqavana Z/T which has a a first class Kawasaki 21hp engine and would easily handle the needs of Stoney's grass. I have 15 acres to manage with a small tractor slasher and a good mower. Yes go to a proper mower shop and push for a good deal because they cannot get big stock on hand at the moment. Freedom from Australia. ilia
takes a little bit to get used to a zero turn...lol "a guy"....well that's simply me.....and I agree...start out in an open area and learn the mower. Some folks jump right on and get it...others take alot longer. Some never get it...I've tried to give one of these to my parents...they simply won't have it! Takes them hours to mow their lawn when it could take minutes....so fun and maneuverable ...once you go zero turn it's hard to ride a lawn tractor and not be frustrated at the time it consumes
Just bought the titan max havoc edition running that with my 2005 z master 72” to cut my 17 acre driving range.. it’s my 4th year in and built this place up from scratch so money was the big issue for buying a $30k new mower .. I must say it’s actually a beast and I run it prollly hr to two per day and love it
Josh....Good video, I have been using a Zero turn for over about 25 years, they are the only way to go. I started out with a Yazoo, then Woods, Toro, Hasqvarna, Kubota, and finally Ferris. I have had 3 major back surgeries and purchased the Ferris because of the front shocks and the smooth ride. I've had my 61" Ferris for about 4 years and love it. We mow 4 plus acres and the machine does an incredible job, check it out before you buy.
I’ve had a 2018 titan hd 2000 series for a few years now, the machine has been reliable and easy to maintain. You are spot on with everything! The sound is awesome too!
I have a titan max myself and I've used it for normal yards and mowing fields on a 14 acre hobby farm. It's a tank! I don't think I've ever heard the engine bog, it just eats!
5 to 6 years!!??? Is that all!?? If you take care of it then it should last you 15 years easy. I have a Hustler and mow 6 acres with it and l have had it 6 years now and it keeps on going strong BECAUSE I take care of it. I personally wouldn't have chosen a Toro but it does look like a great machine. Glad that it's doing well for you! Remember to clean out under the deck EVERYTIME you use it. 🙂
I like my FJ Dynamics autosteering mower. I don't need to spend my time on lawn mowing because my mower can do it for me automatically. Really well done
No. Just very rural and being prepared is good for the soul. I could be living in a rough neighborhood but it seems if one is carrying arma there is a lot of peacefulness and no conflict.
I have a Toro Titan 50" cut zero turn that is 11 years old. It has over 1200 hours on it and runs like a top. never uses oil. Only mechanical issue I have had is to change a solenoid one time which was a piece of cake. you are correct, once you get a zero turn you will throw rocks a your tractor lawnmower.
Altoz has a Front Suspension and a Bright Color scheme, and can mow wide open on tall grass and dual Fuel tanks. Altoz is the only Mower in the Industry with a Tracked Zero Turn
Got a DUI in the USAF and they made me mow the sides of the road and runway pads for a while on a Toro. LOL I loved the punishment's. It was a blast driving the thing. Like a tank they are. Crazy things can haul butt.
Ugh....hard labor is rough...I knew a Master Sgt in the USAF that got hard labor as his sentence ...he was forced to pound railroad ties out on the tracks on base....not cool and a horrible punishment for a very nice man. I knew him personally.
I use the Gravely ZT-42. First bought a ZT-40 {15 HP Kohler} which lasted 11+ years, then went to the ZT-42 {22HP Kohler) which has lasted for 6 years so far and no problems. Neither of mine had the ROPS bar and I was glad of it. Kubota made me buy the ROPS and it is useless down here in Texas. Your mower is impressive (except for the ROPS)
Never shut off an engine without letting it ide to cool down! I was lucky and got an older Husky zero turn a few years ago for less than $700. Works great for me.
I’ve had two Zero Turn Mowers. One is a Kubota 54 inch and the other was a Gravely. Unfortunately both had Koehler motors. Things I like best about zero turns is they are very maneuverable, fast cuttings, driving and cut nicely with great power. What I hate is that where I live in Florida and our grass sits on sand. I have several acres to cut and sod is only around the house. The rest is mixed we’d,grass and sand. When cutting the mower blows debris everywhere not jut out the side discharge. By the time I’ve finished I need a shower because of the dirt and grit. I wear classes but I need goggles on mowing day. I like a zero turn but just know what you’re getting. I also have a small Kubota BX tractor with a finish mower behind it. I love that cause it’s much cleaner but slower cutting.
I also live in Florida and I have 5 acres. Here are the things I don't like about the Toro zero turn I bought. It does a terrible job of cutting Bahiagrass and it's so much heavier than my husquavarna that it leaves deep tire tracks during the rainy season. Also, having a belt breaking situation right now that we can't figure out. $57 a pop is getting old. Honestly, I regret the purchase.
Once you have used a zero turn you can't go back to a lawn tractor. On my rural property I use mine to trim up the areas that are awkward to mow with the tractor. I paid a premium to get the fuel injected Yamaha engine on my Bad Boy. I've tried to buy all equipment with fuel injection to avoid the problems with carburetors, particularly at the beginning of mowing season.
I've got the Toro Titan HD2000 and got rid of the turf tires and went to bar tires. Makes a big difference and you won't get stuck in slightly damp grass. In fact that mower in the video looks almost identical to the one I have that I bought in 2017.
I'm actually shopping for a zero turn so appreciate the information Josh! The tractor and finish mower are great for wide open spaces but I really need something for smaller hilly areas and next to the house, about like you have. Thanks again, Wooooo!
Are you sure your not related to Pete Kanaris founder of Green Dreams because the passion you displayed in laying out a potential Dream Scape is out of this world. Ironically the reason I stumbled onto your estate is because I am looking into buying Toro Z Master 6K Series. This machine is definitely a game changer in the Lawn Maintenance business. I especially love the reviews you gave this machine, the enthusiasm you depicted speaks volumes. Thank you for shining light on a splendid mower that gives the owner pride.
lol...well ....that's fantastic...not sure why folks wanna dislike a zero turn..but I'll never go back to a lawn tractor unless something changes in the lawn tractor world...I'll run circles around a lawn tractor with this machine
Hey neighbor. I’m just up the road from you. In Franklin county. Awesome Machine you have. Invest in some good radio head set and have John Boy and Billy in your ears lol . Take care and enjoyed the video.
I have a 42'' Toro Time Cutter 465cc i bout second hand here in Australia . i own it for about 5 years now and it 28 years old i also build a trailer for it ,, Best mower ever it a Awesome machine i do my own services and look after it .. What surprise me it has not have a hour meter on it ,, O well still Awesome , Cheers for sharing yours ..
Like you I thought I would never go back to a standard mower from a zero turn, then I bought a sears 26 HP tight turn 54 inch deck yard tractor. I find that I mow faster with this unit than I did with my zero turn.
I wasn’t given mine and it’s currently sitting at about 7.9k hours. Never had any issues outside of basic maintenance. Go buy one. Feel better now Karen?
I just bought a Spartan KG XD with Michelin Tweel wheels and full suspension. Vanguard 37 efi engine, Stand on with a seat, it's so cool. I looked at a Titan but wanted a more commercial machine. Great video!
lol...get ready to regret the yard ripping teeth jarring tweal. Have you been happy with it so far? I hear "not so good" things about the tweals....since they have no sidewall....they're quite stiff. If you've got a suspension it may not be an issue. You liking it? You're talking about a $20k mower right? Nice!
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I'm loving it so far. That Vanguard 37efi is no joke! Most power I've ever had in a mower. The Spartan KG-XD lists for 11,600.00 with the Tweels. After tax etc.... it was about 12,600.00 or about twice my last mower! lol... It's surprisingly good on gas for a big motor too, a pleasant surprise. Have a good one friend.
That's a nice mower for smaller yards like you said. 3-5 acres. However if you do any kind of commercial mowing where your seat time is all day, that mower will beat you up since it has no suspension system. All the wheels are rigidly mounted to the frame. I opted for an independent suspension and it makes a world of difference on uneven or rougher terrain. With a shock at each wheel it makes for a much smoother ride.
I know a Zero Turns that are better than most of today's: -2012 Cub Cadet RZT 50" / 25hp Kohler Courage -1997 Scag Turf Tiger 61 / 29hp Kohler EFI -2006 Exmark Lazer Z HP 52 / 24-26hp Kohler (no label) I've run all of these mowers in the past and they are fantastic riders!
I really like it but there's a lot to go wrong and the expense I'll probably get one next but my Airens yard tractor 22 Briggs is gonna have to bite the dust bought in 13 it's showing no signs of giving up but it will eventually but it's simple to work on , these zero turns are pretty complex
I'd say a zero turn is much easier to work on than a lawn tractor.....basically all it is is an engine and 2 pumps v/s a transmission, rear end and all that internal gearing in a lawn tractor. You'll flip out when you see how much easier and how much time it saves ya running a zero turn!
1st - I have the same Seiko watch you have...good choice...my good old "army" service watch! but 7 k new? the competitors never sleeps, Husqvarna, John Deere..
Man, I wish you were closer. I’d let you take my Ferris for a spin. A suspension seat, as well as front and rear suspension make for a nice smooth ride.
I have never tried the Toro and I know you mentioned 26hp and as far as I. Concerned that's fine for small acreage but after running lots of zero turn mowers I would not go under 30 hp on any of them, it looks ok for a homeowner but for real mowing and possibly price I would just go into a quality commercial mower and you won't be disappointed, I have a badboy 30 hp with 3300 hours I use weekly, other then sharpen blades, a new belt and oil changes it's been trouble free since new and is now 15 years old ,so going with a heavy duty mower and spending more up front will actually save you money down the road so the Toro looks ok and time will tell how it holds up and if it's worth the money
I have the Toro Timecutter with easy ride seat now starting 4th season with 1000hr on the clock I have made one mod , Put grease a nipple on each blade spindle , doubles the life of the bottom bearings i all so use Gator G6 blades based in UK
Another thing that is a pain is when switching to a bagger you have to take a bunch of stuff off and add some other stuff and then you can’t use the side chute because there is nothing to attach it to.
bagger: Bag up your grass clippings (nitrogen and carbon rich) and spread petroleum based fertilizer.....I don't bag my clippings because they feed my lawn my brotha
Great video. I have to say I sold my JD tractor to buy a zero turn then went back to the tractor. Those front wheels were tearing up the lawn. It was fun to use though
I'm not sold on the Kohler engine. I've just seen too many issues. But I'm leaning more of the zero turns with the Kawasaki engine. And most use that 2200 drive system. Just saying. And I currently have two John Deere's.
Try a Ferris if you get a chance. I cut a 6 acre field with mine three days ago, with far more cedars, white pines, and small white oaks than you just cut with your Maschio flail. And I did it in just over 2 hours. It's a beast, and it's not the top of their line. IS2100Z. Weighs 1,300 lbs, and has power to spare. I call it my riding brush hog. Sprung suspension on all four corners with shocks too. Super nice ride, but the best part, is that it sips gas. I couldn't believe how little fuel it uses. Try one. You'll be hooked.
Loving your videos I just bought a new John Deere 930M I am a green guy and a new 865R is arriving in August your videos make me smile and your farm is beautiful thanks for sharing lets do 930M review :) whooooo :) btw loved your 865R review so much fun.
I just bought a Country Clipper Challenger prosumer zero turn with a single joystick steering, left hand is free to move tree limbs out of the way, 52" deck, 60 is available, 25hp Kawasaki that sounds like a jet engine. One feature I like is that the deck folds down at 90° for servicing and cleaning deck, removing blades. Very heavy. Pivoting front axle that follows terrain . And it's made in Iowa all American steel, no plastic, except fuel tank. Very fast! Atwoods sells the Toro in my area. But I wasn't impressed by Toro. My neighbor has a Grasshopper with a Kohler and I'm working on his mower every year and pulling him out, not enough ground clearance. And electrical problems constantly. But it's 14 years old.
Great video, nice mower. In the hunt for one right now, minimum of 5-7 acres to cut. Your flag pole needs a topper. The farm is coming along. As always, thanks for all the great videos and information.
I like the look of that mower. It also appears someone was thinking when they built it keeping not only comfort in mind but ease of servicing. 🚜-Woooo!!
This is the third Zero turn mower you've shown in about a year. It would be interesting to hear how these compare. Are they comparable in capability and performance? How about price? Do you still have any of the others or were they demo units, and if you still have any of them how have they aged?
Hey Josh. I've owned many battery charger I know about cheap trickle charger just burn the lead core. Third time buddy, try the ChumacherSC1280 runs about $54-60. You won't be disappointed.
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How did the grass smell? I can't wait to cut mine for the first time. Love this time of year. Take care, Jason
Does it mulch?
Smells like shredded dawg shit
I've had an old John Deere Steering wheel lawn mower for a VERY long time. It broke a belt yesterday morning and I went to town to buy a belt. While in town I started looking at zero turn mowers and after about 20 minutes the salesman had me talked into it. I bought a new Hustler Raptor XDX, Ran home and got my trailer and went back and picked it up. I got home and did my first mowing job with a Zero turn and had a smile on my face the whole time. I'm just not sure how I made it all those years without a Zero turn. you are right when you said once you use one you won't go back. My old steering wheel mower is now in the shed(still with a broke belt) It is now retired. Good video wish i would have found it sooner but only started searching Zero turn video's after buying one so I did it backwards. God Bless.
You got a great mower in the Hustler.
I did the same thing with the belt coming off of my old mower and ended up with a Hustler 60 inch XD. I had been looking for about 4 or five years but being disabled was scared of going back in debt.
As far as name brands go I just went with who has the best service reputation in my area as most zero turn mowers use the same parts. Serviceable hydros and Kawasaki engine was my criteria.
Buy once cry once.
I bought my bad boy because I was tired of working on my xt1 cub cadet every season just to get the first mow in. So, I removed the cub cadet deck, replaced the drive belt, and gave it to my 11 year old for his first “tractor”. He pulls the trailer and picks up the limbs and trash out of the yard and hauls it to the burn pile. And after I get done mowing, he pulls the sweeper and picks up the clippings. And I bought a linear actuator and fabricated some mounts, so that he can dump the trailer and the sweeper bag from the tractor. He loves it, and I get some help in the yard!
Had to watch your video. In my garage sits a brand new Toro Timecutter Model 75747- a 42" zero turn with "My Ride" suspension system. I don't have a farm, just 2 acres, about .75 of it I mow- the rest is "woods". This replaces my old Toro Z4200. It had a stamped steel deck, which I blew a hole in after running over a fallen tree branch. That won't happen with the new one... I made sure that the next machine I bought had a fabricated steel deck, and I'm so glad Toro started making them for the homeowner models. It has a twin cylinder 22 HP 7000 series Kohler, and the seat suspension is quite incredible- you just "float" while you mow. And of course a cup holder for my mint julep. You are 100% right. Once you own a Z-mower, you'll never go back. Thanks again for the fun video, I so look forward to mowing the first time with mine, which will probably be tomorrow. Oh... by the way, Toro does not put hour meters on my class of machine. I had to buy one a install it "aftermarket". Shows RPM, hours, and when to service (all programable) I really don't understand why Toro doesn't put a meter on a $3600 machine. Anyway... take care and happy mowing on the farm!
Cut mine yesterday. Last year had a misfire sound after about 10 minutes of cutting. 23 HP Kohler. Bought a head gasket kit and took apart. Thought I might have a blown head gasket but it came to a bad valve. Replaced both valves and sleeves along with the head gasket. Improved power and nice sound. Bought a new battery yesterday and it fired right up. New gas and drained tanks.
I went to lowes and got a troy bilt distroyed it less then two yrs then went to greenway equipment and got a deere now going on 5 yrs mowes awesome one blade change
I have a 25hp Kohler on mine and I'm happy. Doesn't bog down in high grass.
If that is your first time operating a ZTM you are a natural. Nice looking mower, lots of nice features. And good advice on buying at a dealer, not TSC, lowes, etc.
That little LCD indicator is nice. It lets you know which stupid safety switch is malfunctioning and preventing the mower from starting!
I agree Toro is the best! After 11 years on Golf Course maintenance, Toro is the besr all around machines! We tried them all Toro always out of the park THE BEST!
Take the BobKat challenge and I bet you'll have a new best all-around yard machine topping your list
Great thing about a zero turn is manueverability. If you have a lot of landscaping - trees, bushes, flower beds, etc. You can do loops much faster than with a lawn tractor. Plus, they're just plain fun.
I bought a Husqvarna 42", 22HP a couple months ago. I love the zero turn mowers for its speed and zero turn maneuverability. However, zero turn mowers have few cons - you cannot attach accessories such as de-thatcher, aerator, etc. It's not steady on a hill. Keeping the Zero Turn mower's cons in mind, I went in for a residential tractor with hydrostatic transmission. With my Husqvarna tractor mower, I attached a Brinly-Hardy Lawn aerator and aerated my lawn comfortably.
If you keep doing circles around a tree or a bush like Josh did at 1:00 you will leave a dirt circle In about 6 weeks. Wiggle about half way around the bush go down turn and on the way bock wiggle around the other side. Every week mow a different direction so you don’t turn on the same spot each time.
Looks like a great mower, also looks like a bunch of money!
I removed the rubber chute and mad a flip over flap out of a heavy duty mud flap I operate ti with a handle on a rod with a 3/8 drive socket universal joint. I flip it when I don’t want to discharge anything and open when I’m cutting in open areas. The factory chute leaves windrows when it’s down.
I love watching my neighbor try to back up his little garden trailer with his zero turn. Always good for a laugh. Can't wait for the video of the snow blower attachment install.
I've had bad luck with Toro. I have a 1993 Dixon and it's still going strong. I now around 4 acres. Love it and it has a 16 horse Kohler.
lol...well if ya are running a mower that's 30 years old and it works...go for it...
My zero turn is a lot smaller than this and 17 years old, but it still runs great! I love zero turns!
I bought a Gravely new in 2004 and it’s still going strong. I take very good care of it too.
My dad got a titan with 54 in deck in July and he loves it. He got it at same place too. I tried telling him to get 60 inch.
Excellent and complete video! Never used a no turn before and feel confident I can now.
In the ealy years i operate a toro zero turn, I love toro 😎 Toro to the world,
I love my bad boy lawnmower I had about four or five years now
BB is such a great company. I have one of their Box Blades I use on my channel. I want to get more of their equipment over the next few years. I hear they are in development for a sub compact tractor as well.
Same here and it has the same kohler engine this mower being presented. The feature I do appreciate on this mower is the oil plug connector allowing a tidier change. Other than that I will be faithfull to the bulldog of mowers.
me too!
This toro will last longer then your bad boy if you just got a lower model bad boy like the maverick.
@@rogers3142 toro accully partnered with kubota because it uses diesel engine opton too wich i love the diesel units
I bought a kubota z231 42" back in Dec. We only have a 1/3 acre so it meets our needs. I picked it up brand new for $4300 after tax and I just happen to look them up again today and they are retailing for $4,799 now. I bought it at the right time.
1/3 of an acre...you should be pushmowing that lol.....take ya about 45 mins
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer nah, I'd rather just get it done in 15 mins. Plus I live in Florida. I ain't using a push mower in 90° weather with 100% humidity.
@@Zaakro 4300 for 1/3 of an acre… just get a 42 riding mower from lowes
I can understand why agri folks reach out to you for a demo, you are a natural.
This video shows a guy that is very experienced in using a Z/T mower. If you buy one of these machines it will take you 3 to 4 hours to get a bit of a handle to use it anywhere near an obstacle such as a fence or a garden border. This Toro machine is a good mower but is an entry level commercial unit used by contractors. I have recently bought a Husqavana Z/T which has a a first class Kawasaki 21hp engine and would easily handle the needs of Stoney's grass. I have 15 acres to manage with a small tractor slasher and a good mower. Yes go to a proper mower shop and push for a good deal because they cannot get big stock on hand at the moment. Freedom from Australia.
ilia
takes a little bit to get used to a zero turn...lol "a guy"....well that's simply me.....and I agree...start out in an open area and learn the mower. Some folks jump right on and get it...others take alot longer. Some never get it...I've tried to give one of these to my parents...they simply won't have it! Takes them hours to mow their lawn when it could take minutes....so fun and maneuverable ...once you go zero turn it's hard to ride a lawn tractor and not be frustrated at the time it consumes
Just bought the titan max havoc edition running that with my 2005 z master 72” to cut my 17 acre driving range.. it’s my 4th year in and built this place up from scratch so money was the big issue for buying a $30k new mower .. I must say it’s actually a beast and I run it prollly hr to two per day and love it
Josh....Good video, I have been using a Zero turn for over about 25 years, they are the only way to go. I started out with a Yazoo, then Woods, Toro, Hasqvarna, Kubota, and finally Ferris. I have had 3 major back surgeries and purchased the Ferris because of the front shocks and the smooth ride. I've had my 61" Ferris for about 4 years and love it. We mow 4 plus acres and the machine does an incredible job, check it out before you buy.
Not worth the money and not as reliable..plus toro offers a more comfortable ride
Just commenting from my experience, I have owned and mowed with them both and I prefer the Ferris HANDS DOWN!!!!!!
I’ve had a 2018 titan hd 2000 series for a few years now, the machine has been reliable and easy to maintain. You are spot on with everything! The sound is awesome too!
I have a titan max myself and I've used it for normal yards and mowing fields on a 14 acre hobby farm. It's a tank! I don't think I've ever heard the engine bog, it just eats!
5 to 6 years!!??? Is that all!??
If you take care of it then it should last you 15 years easy. I have a Hustler and mow 6 acres with it and l have had it 6 years now and it keeps on going strong BECAUSE I take care of it. I personally wouldn't have chosen a Toro but it does look like a great machine. Glad that it's doing well for you! Remember to clean out under the deck EVERYTIME you use it. 🙂
Cleaning under deck every time isnt reasonably. Clean under your deck is good to do on regular basis but not every time
I like my FJ Dynamics autosteering mower. I don't need to spend my time on lawn mowing because my mower can do it for me automatically. Really well done
I'll bet you're using a $10k GPS system that has a steering wheel on a zero turn mower....sorry...I don't think you're being truthful
Love my zero turn. I have mounted gun racks for my gun and yard tools and a carry basket for fuel and small tools.
Sounds like a tough neighborhood. 😎
No. Just very rural and being prepared is good for the soul. I could be living in a rough neighborhood but it seems if one is carrying arma there is a lot of peacefulness and no conflict.
I run a Hustler. Love it. Great company as well.
Same here. Fastrak SD. 500 hrs and still blowing the doors off everything in my neighborhood.
I have a Toro Titan 50" cut zero turn that is 11 years old. It has over 1200 hours on it and runs like a top. never uses oil. Only mechanical issue I have had is to change a solenoid one time which was a piece of cake. you are correct, once you get a zero turn you will throw rocks a your tractor lawnmower.
Altoz has a Front Suspension and a Bright Color scheme, and can mow wide open on tall grass and dual Fuel tanks. Altoz is the only Mower in the Industry with a Tracked Zero Turn
Got a DUI in the USAF and they made me mow the sides of the road and runway pads for a while on a Toro. LOL I loved the punishment's. It was a blast driving the thing. Like a tank they are. Crazy things can haul butt.
Ugh....hard labor is rough...I knew a Master Sgt in the USAF that got hard labor as his sentence ...he was forced to pound railroad ties out on the tracks on base....not cool and a horrible punishment for a very nice man. I knew him personally.
LOL just one more part of life. I had a Good Life. lived in 5 countries and seen and done chit most folks would freak out doing.
I use the Gravely ZT-42. First bought a ZT-40 {15 HP Kohler} which lasted 11+ years, then went to the ZT-42 {22HP Kohler) which has lasted for 6 years so far and no problems. Neither of mine had the ROPS bar and I was glad of it. Kubota made me buy the ROPS and it is useless down here in Texas. Your mower is impressive (except for the ROPS)
Just shared this with my Dad to show him how to use a zero turn mower. I got a RedMax but very similar. Great learning video thanks Josh. Wooo.
Never shut off an engine without letting it ide to cool down! I was lucky and got an older Husky zero turn a few years ago for less than $700. Works great for me.
It's actually recommended to shut down the engine at full throttle...believe it or not
Love the Toro Titan. This is a great mower for the price..
I got one, used, cut my mowing time from 1 1/2 hour with the tractor to 30 minutes with the zero turn.
Just bought a scag patriot 61 inch cut about 5 minutes before this video went up. Cant wait to mow!!
Scag is the way!!!!
I’ve had two Zero Turn Mowers. One is a Kubota 54 inch and the other was a Gravely. Unfortunately both had Koehler motors. Things I like best about zero turns is they are very maneuverable, fast cuttings, driving and cut nicely with great power. What I hate is that where I live in Florida and our grass sits on sand. I have several acres to cut and sod is only around the house. The rest is mixed we’d,grass and sand. When cutting the mower blows debris everywhere not jut out the side discharge. By the time I’ve finished I need a shower because of the dirt and grit. I wear classes but I need goggles on mowing day. I like a zero turn but just know what you’re getting.
I also have a small Kubota BX tractor with a finish mower behind it. I love that cause it’s much cleaner but slower cutting.
Why Kohler engine is bad?
I also live in Florida and I have 5 acres. Here are the things I don't like about the Toro zero turn I bought. It does a terrible job of cutting Bahiagrass and it's so much heavier than my husquavarna that it leaves deep tire tracks during the rainy season. Also, having a belt breaking situation right now that we can't figure out. $57 a pop is getting old. Honestly, I regret the purchase.
She has put a smile on your face and song in your heart. Good to see you feeling so happy. God Bless my friend.
Once you have used a zero turn you can't go back to a lawn tractor. On my rural property I use mine to trim up the areas that are awkward to mow with the tractor. I paid a premium to get the fuel injected Yamaha engine on my Bad Boy. I've tried to buy all equipment with fuel injection to avoid the problems with carburetors, particularly at the beginning of mowing season.
About time Toro came out with easy access to the spindles. I currently have a Timecutter that doesn’t have that.
Just bought new zero turn, this one was a strong contender. I ended up purchasing a john deere z515e 60". Great review.
I've got the Toro Titan HD2000 and got rid of the turf tires and went to bar tires. Makes a big difference and you won't get stuck in slightly damp grass. In fact that mower in the video looks almost identical to the one I have that I bought in 2017.
This is one of my favorite youtube channels, it's just awesome!
In case you would like to know, I gave you my thumbs up as soon as I heard your Harley Davison impersonation 😊
Currently sitting on my local tidy towns hustler sdx 54" zero turn, serious piece of kit.
I'm actually shopping for a zero turn so appreciate the information Josh! The tractor and finish mower are great for wide open spaces but I really need something for smaller hilly areas and next to the house, about like you have. Thanks again, Wooooo!
Sounds like you'd like my 42" Toro Timecutter with MyRide suspension. Go with the fabricated deck rather than stamped steel deck.
Are you sure your not related to Pete Kanaris founder of Green Dreams because the passion you displayed in laying out a potential Dream Scape is out of this world. Ironically the reason I stumbled onto your estate is because I am looking into buying Toro Z Master 6K Series. This machine is definitely a game changer in the Lawn Maintenance business. I especially love the reviews you gave this machine, the enthusiasm you depicted speaks volumes. Thank you for shining light on a splendid mower that gives the owner pride.
Scag is the best . I have driven them all. Currently riding a 40 hp scag
dude...a 40hp scag and a 26hp prosumer grade mower are in 2 different worlds
Within the first 4 seconds you already perfectly described my 87 JD 12hp tractor
lol...well ....that's fantastic...not sure why folks wanna dislike a zero turn..but I'll never go back to a lawn tractor unless something changes in the lawn tractor world...I'll run circles around a lawn tractor with this machine
Hey neighbor. I’m just up the road from you. In Franklin county. Awesome Machine you have. Invest in some good radio head set and have John Boy and Billy in your ears lol . Take care and enjoyed the video.
I have a 42'' Toro Time Cutter 465cc i bout second hand here in Australia . i own it for about 5 years now and it 28 years old i also build a trailer for it ,, Best mower ever it a Awesome machine i do my own services and look after it .. What surprise me it has not have a hour meter on it ,, O well still Awesome , Cheers for sharing yours ..
We went to zero turn and we definitely won't go back. We got a toro 54" deck absolute beauty.
Like you I thought I would never go back to a standard mower from a zero turn, then I bought a sears 26 HP tight turn 54 inch deck yard tractor. I find that I mow faster with this unit than I did with my zero turn.
Not a fan of channels where they push products given to them. Ugh. Later!
This isn’t an airport, you don’t need to announce your departure
John Deere
I wasn’t given mine and it’s currently sitting at about 7.9k hours. Never had any issues outside of basic maintenance. Go buy one. Feel better now Karen?
Agree, next time match the title to the content. Paid Toro infomercial..
I’ve got to agree. I can’t afford one mower…this guy gets a new one every few weeks.
I just bought a Spartan KG XD with Michelin Tweel wheels and full suspension. Vanguard 37 efi engine, Stand on with a seat, it's so cool. I looked at a Titan but wanted a more commercial machine. Great video!
lol...get ready to regret the yard ripping teeth jarring tweal. Have you been happy with it so far? I hear "not so good" things about the tweals....since they have no sidewall....they're quite stiff. If you've got a suspension it may not be an issue. You liking it? You're talking about a $20k mower right? Nice!
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I'm loving it so far. That Vanguard 37efi is no joke! Most power I've ever had in a mower. The Spartan KG-XD lists for 11,600.00 with the Tweels. After tax etc.... it was about 12,600.00 or about twice my last mower! lol... It's surprisingly good on gas for a big motor too, a pleasant surprise. Have a good one friend.
That's a nice mower for smaller yards like you said. 3-5 acres. However if you do any kind of commercial mowing where your seat time is all day, that mower will beat you up since it has no suspension system. All the wheels are rigidly mounted to the frame. I opted for an independent suspension and it makes a world of difference on uneven or rougher terrain. With a shock at each wheel it makes for a much smoother ride.
I know a Zero Turns that are better than most of today's:
-2012 Cub Cadet RZT 50" / 25hp Kohler Courage
-1997 Scag Turf Tiger 61 / 29hp Kohler EFI
-2006 Exmark Lazer Z HP 52 / 24-26hp Kohler (no label)
I've run all of these mowers in the past and they are fantastic riders!
I really like it but there's a lot to go wrong and the expense I'll probably get one next but my Airens yard tractor 22 Briggs is gonna have to bite the dust bought in 13 it's showing no signs of giving up but it will eventually but it's simple to work on , these zero turns are pretty complex
I'd say a zero turn is much easier to work on than a lawn tractor.....basically all it is is an engine and 2 pumps v/s a transmission, rear end and all that internal gearing in a lawn tractor. You'll flip out when you see how much easier and how much time it saves ya running a zero turn!
A great toy for Mrs. Stoney Ridge. She should enjoy mowing "Her" yard with this.
Always a colorful comment KDK lol...She works her job in town...and I typically take care of the place my brotha
1st - I have the same Seiko watch you have...good choice...my good old "army" service watch!
but 7 k new? the competitors never sleeps, Husqvarna, John Deere..
My toro Z is 17 years old and still looks like new. Take care of anything and it will last!
Man, I wish you were closer. I’d let you take my Ferris for a spin. A suspension seat, as well as front and rear suspension make for a nice smooth ride.
Love my zero turn but a bit bouncy.
I’m not convinced.....looks like I need to borrow that zero turn for about a month and I’ll let you know what I think. 😂
Granny wants to test it for July and August! 23 acres here.
And he never saw the mower again a truly great villain origin story
I have never tried the Toro and I know you mentioned 26hp and as far as I. Concerned that's fine for small acreage but after running lots of zero turn mowers I would not go under 30 hp on any of them, it looks ok for a homeowner but for real mowing and possibly price I would just go into a quality commercial mower and you won't be disappointed, I have a badboy 30 hp with 3300 hours I use weekly, other then sharpen blades, a new belt and oil changes it's been trouble free since new and is now 15 years old ,so going with a heavy duty mower and spending more up front will actually save you money down the road so the Toro looks ok and time will tell how it holds up and if it's worth the money
My commercial walker has a 23hp kohler like most do and there top of the line commercial mower. Has plenty of power.
Is that a zero turn? Commercial with 23hp? Or is that an upright mower?
Question.. If you have a tractor why not get a tow behind PTO mower ? instead of a stand alone mower
It's definitely a beast of a mower. I think Toro did well with it
You make very fun and informative videos thanks I like Toro products.
Toro makes a product that will run for years!!!! Nice choice brother. Be blessed!
MTD builds a lot of toro mowers
I have the Toro Timecutter with easy ride seat now starting 4th season with 1000hr on the clock I have made one mod , Put grease a nipple on each blade spindle , doubles the life of the bottom bearings i all so use Gator G6 blades based in UK
Another thing that is a pain is when switching to a bagger you have to take a bunch of stuff off and add some other stuff and then you can’t use the side chute because there is nothing to attach it to.
bagger: Bag up your grass clippings (nitrogen and carbon rich) and spread petroleum based fertilizer.....I don't bag my clippings because they feed my lawn my brotha
Great video. I have to say I sold my JD tractor to buy a zero turn then went back to the tractor. Those front wheels were tearing up the lawn. It was fun to use though
Just wondering how robust the driver motors are and the spindles??
That’s pretty nice! I have had a little toro 50 in. Timecutter! Works well! Finally had to replace starter after 5 years!
I'm not sold on the Kohler engine. I've just seen too many issues. But I'm leaning more of the zero turns with the Kawasaki engine. And most use that 2200 drive system. Just saying. And I currently have two John Deere's.
Try a Ferris if you get a chance. I cut a 6 acre field with mine three days ago, with far more cedars, white pines, and small white oaks than you just cut with your Maschio flail. And I did it in just over 2 hours. It's a beast, and it's not the top of their line. IS2100Z. Weighs 1,300 lbs, and has power to spare. I call it my riding brush hog. Sprung suspension on all four corners with shocks too. Super nice ride, but the best part, is that it sips gas. I couldn't believe how little fuel it uses. Try one. You'll be hooked.
Most importantly, how do you service the Mower Deck and Blades?
Loving your videos I just bought a new John Deere 930M I am a green guy and a new 865R is arriving in August your videos make me smile and your farm is beautiful thanks for sharing lets do 930M review :) whooooo :) btw loved your 865R review so much fun.
I am very happy with my 42 inch cut Bad Boy zero turn mower
42 inch cut? I'm not sure I'd buy a mower less than 54 inch for our size yard my brotha
I just bought a Country Clipper Challenger prosumer zero turn with a single joystick steering, left hand is free to move tree limbs out of the way, 52" deck, 60 is available, 25hp Kawasaki that sounds like a jet engine. One feature I like is that the deck folds down at 90° for servicing and cleaning deck, removing blades. Very heavy. Pivoting front axle that follows terrain . And it's made in Iowa all American steel, no plastic, except fuel tank. Very fast! Atwoods sells the Toro in my area. But I wasn't impressed by Toro. My neighbor has a Grasshopper with a Kohler and I'm working on his mower every year and pulling him out, not enough ground clearance. And electrical problems constantly. But it's 14 years old.
You mentioned a PTO. Does he mower have a shaft to the mower deck or a belt??.....Great videos from two great people....
Hmm, I just picked up a Husqvarna Z254F with the 23hp Kawasaki engine and although not 26hp is does a great job on my 3 acre lawn.
The kamotsue 10.000 bull dozer 25 foot blade is what you need.
It has a 1200 HP engine.
Great video, nice mower. In the hunt for one right now, minimum of 5-7 acres to cut. Your flag pole needs a topper. The farm is coming along. As always, thanks for all the great videos and information.
I like the look of that mower. It also appears someone was thinking when they built it keeping not only comfort in mind but ease of servicing. 🚜-Woooo!!
This is the third Zero turn mower you've shown in about a year. It would be interesting to hear how these compare. Are they comparable in capability and performance? How about price? Do you still have any of the others or were they demo units, and if you still have any of them how have they aged?
@stoneyridegefarmer This is a awesome question. Would be even awesome if you would answer.
Love to have a zero turn but my farm is a bit hilly. So I’m stuck with more expensive and less common 4wd mowers.
I just got a pro sumer by spartan. The rz pro. Unbelievable mower.
Hey Josh. I've owned many battery charger I know about cheap trickle charger just burn the lead core. Third time buddy, try the ChumacherSC1280 runs about $54-60. You won't be disappointed.
Super nice the only thing is the motor a kohler not a Briggs kohler breaks rods
Man....I've never heard that....I do believe that Kohler is an American Company
I’ve not heard that either - reviews I’ve seen are very positive on Kohlers.
I tried telling my dad 4 months ago the Ventrac he bought is going to take a lot longer to mow. Now he is keeping it :) many trees to mow around
Can Ventracs mow around trees? What is their turning circle like?
Josh: 'Sounds like a big old harley, wub wub wub'
Also Josh: 'Purrs like a kitten'
yeah i looked at the same one and it even had a kubota diesel opton on the toro max
I love mine
That is the mower my friend!
BADBOY BABY ALL THE WAY AND NOTHING ELSE BUT A BADBOY
The Toro has done well for me for sure
Bad boy elite with a kawasaki 24hp or this I picked the bad boy and glad I did built 2x better ..glad you like it brother hope it lasts you many years