Today I got my first ever brand new mower and my first ever Zero Turn. I will give you a brief walk around and hope to get you some more videos in the days ahead.
The hydros are serviceable. Couple filters and some 20w/50. Good idea to change it at the start of the season and mid season plus the engine oil / filter as well as grease. Silicone spray the tires often to protect them. Change the valve stem cores yearly also. As winter can make them leak. just advice to help keep it going .
Good advice. Another great reason to have this stuff on YT - not only do I get good advice, but it is somewhere I can find it later. Thanks for watching!
I’m trying to get more information on bobcats as well. I feel like just looking at them they are more superior in build and quality. Good info. Thanks.
Every mower I’ve ever owned was used but I needed something I could cut more grass with bc we have a large property. I just bought the ZT2000 as my 1st new mower to lol.
@@b.d.4229 I like it so far. I had a little trouble learning how to control it. I have a food forest and I hit a couple of trees, a blue berry bush, and the grape trellis lol. I practiced cutting around my cedar trees before I went around my fruit trees. I also drove it around for about 20 minutes or so to get the feel of it before I ever I engaged the blades. It runs good and cuts fast. I even cut one of my trails with it in the woods. I hit a small branch that I missed when I walked through to pick up any mess that I didn’t want to run over. It chewed that stick up and spit it out like it was nothing. I have nerve damage and vibrations lite my nerves up. Most mowers bother me pretty bad so my wife has to do most of the mowing but the vibrations weren’t to bad on this mower. I had a little discomfort but I was able to finish cutting. Hopefully it doesn’t start vibrating more as it gets older bc I don’t want my wife to have to start cutting the grass again. So far I like it and hopefully it lasts a long time.
I like it and would buy it again. It is a real beast for the tall, unruly grass! Thanks for watching and I am hoping to make some more ZT specific videos soon.
I’m in Alabama and I too have been frugal with my purchases. This will be the first mower new for me and I can not believe how expensive they are now. I feel they will only go up in price.
So far so good. I have only got about 4 hrs on it. The guy below apparently doesn't like them, but the reviews and warranty were good. Thanks for stopping by!
@@covecityboys bobcat is owned by doosan. If you know anything about doosan..huge company with a history of building construction equipment. This is built by doosan, not a rebranding
I bought the same model...and also my first mower...was very excited to get it...only problem right now is after my second fill up of gas..my gas gauge got stuck to full..try tappin it..n nothin🤔🤦♂️..thinkin of takin back for service..to see if they can replace it..other than man it works great!!
The unit would shutoff. I finally got it working. I had to rotate the blades and move the belts around. I’m guessing the mower had been setting for a while and the belts were stuck which tripped or shutdown the unit when red button was pulled. Either way it’s working now. Right before I was going take in to the spot in the morning. lol. Thanks for your reply.
i'm surprised they let you drive it off the showroom, i'm interested in one but the local dealer won't call me back. story of my life - i'm about to cancel a scag order because my dealer won't call me back.
I called the two nearest dealers every week for 6 weeks and they promised to call me back "That day!" and they never have called me back. This one finally came in and I went immediately before they sold it to someone else. I went out to my shop yesterday and it was sitting down with a flat tire. I guess I ran over a nail or something. SO Frustrating! thanks for watching!
@@KingsOutdoorLife oh man i hate flats, you think these expensive lawnmowers would have run flat tires, you have to pay around $10 for that haha. put some slime in it and see if it holds air. i made a few videos while waiting on my scag, i've been getting the run around and enough is enough haha.
I called 7 dealers around me, some out 3.5 hours away and nobody has em in stock. Everyone was very helpful and at least answered the phone haha. I ended up ordering one but its 60 to 90 days out.
Small World! It's funny to see people all over teh world find these videos and then folks close to home stop by as well. Thanks for watching and hopefully more to come.
I have ordered one of these mower, 48" though. Curious on your 52", what is the real deck width? Trying to find a cover for mine, when it arrives. Based on your "true width", I should be able to apply the same additional inches to mine.
Did you ever add the gun rack ? That sounds awesome never would have thought about adding them to hold weed eater but that sounds like a good ideal I’m curious if it would work
Can I trouble you to measure the distance between the front castor arms? I found a front mount dethatcher but I can't order the mount without the dimension and im still waiting for my 2000 to be delivered. If you're interested in doing this take an inside measurement from the tightest point and the largest point (cause they are angled) Thanks in advance and if you're too busy thats cool too haha.
Sorry, working out of town a couple days. You might ought to wait or put your hands on one before you order, but it’s 17.5” where the deck bolts on 26.5” where the castor arms meet the square tubing that goes across the front and then 33” at their widest point.
@@KingsOutdoorLife why would you suggest waiting? Because of the long wait for the mower, I'm trying to get my ducks in a row for fall detaching and overseed. I could rent a machine again but I feel like thats a waste of money when I could just throw it towards buying a dethatcher. I'm curious about your concerns though. Maybe I'm missing something.
@@sterlinggentry146 that's great, thanks for letting me know. I keep going back and forth with the bad boy, gravely, and bobcat. My brother-in-law just bought a bobcat but I'm not sure which model. Maybe I'll have to take his out for a test ride.
If possible could you measure the bolt spacing on the back where you add a hitch? I ordered a 42inch and I wanna be able to tow around my dethatcher. I'd like to order a hitch plate and wanna make sure I get the correct bolt spacing even though most are universal. Dealer couldn't find a factory plate so aftermarket it is I guess
Sorry for the delayed response.....it’s 3” Let me know when you get yours and what you think. I’m at 11 hrs now and time to take it in for the first service. It’s working great so far! Thanks for watching!
@@b.d.4229 FYI - in case I forget to mention it in the next video......the dealer said there was a baffle to remove on the discharge that reduces the discharge. Why I don't know. I will do a video on it if possible.
I really liked it for fast speed and handling. It is super strong in the extra deep thick stuff too. Not the perfect cut on perfect grass, fuel gauge quit at 14 hrs, and seat is not air ride comfort. I feel like it is a true in between commercial and residential mower. Thanks for watching. Hopefully more videos coming soon.
Bearings are to small in the spindles which cause them to fail never buy one again still under warranty and still waiting for parts for the second time
Ouch, I hate to hear that. Warranty was my biggest selling feature, but I always hope not to use it. Thanks for coming by and I hope to do some new videos with the ZT soon. be sure to subscribe.
Super nice quality, solid & well built!!
Thanks for watching. Hopefully more videos coming soon.
👏👍💪Wow! That’s pretty! Very nice! Congratulations!!!! Love it!!!🚜🇺🇸🍺
Thanks man! It rained all day yesterday so I didn't get to put it through its paces. Hopefully some Bobcat videos coming soon!
The hydros are serviceable. Couple filters and some 20w/50. Good idea to change it at the start of the season and mid season plus the engine oil / filter as well as grease. Silicone spray the tires often to protect them. Change the valve stem cores yearly also. As winter can make them leak. just advice to help keep it going .
Good advice. Another great reason to have this stuff on YT - not only do I get good advice, but it is somewhere I can find it later. Thanks for watching!
Got one last week!! Awesome machine 👏
Sorry, missed this comment. What do you think two months later? Thanks for watching. Please subscribe......trying to get to 1,000.
I’m trying to get more information on bobcats as well. I feel like just looking at them they are more superior in build and quality. Good info. Thanks.
I'm two years in and would go buy another one today. Thanks for watching!
Every mower I’ve ever owned was used but I needed something I could cut more grass with bc we have a large property. I just bought the ZT2000 as my 1st new mower to lol.
Let me know how it does. I hope to post more videos along the way. The house remodel & moving has my time very limited right now. Thanks for watching!
how you like it so far? I ordered one but the wait is killing me.
@@b.d.4229 I like it so far. I had a little trouble learning how to control it. I have a food forest and I hit a couple of trees, a blue berry bush, and the grape trellis lol. I practiced cutting around my cedar trees before I went around my fruit trees. I also drove it around for about 20 minutes or so to get the feel of it before I ever I engaged the blades. It runs good and cuts fast. I even cut one of my trails with it in the woods. I hit a small branch that I missed when I walked through to pick up any mess that I didn’t want to run over. It chewed that stick up and spit it out like it was nothing. I have nerve damage and vibrations lite my nerves up. Most mowers bother me pretty bad so my wife has to do most of the mowing but the vibrations weren’t to bad on this mower. I had a little discomfort but I was able to finish cutting. Hopefully it doesn’t start vibrating more as it gets older bc I don’t want my wife to have to start cutting the grass again. So far I like it and hopefully it lasts a long time.
@@KingsOutdoorLife I cut my grass with it and it did pretty good. It was a lot faster then the old mowers.
@@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291 awesome glad its working out!
Going to buy this mower,ZT 2000 nice mower!
I like it and would buy it again. It is a real beast for the tall, unruly grass! Thanks for watching and I am hoping to make some more ZT specific videos soon.
I’m in Alabama and I too have been frugal with my purchases. This will be the first mower new for me and I can not believe how expensive they are now. I feel they will only go up in price.
They will only keep going up. You need the beast mode for our thick Alabama grass! Roll Tide!
Nice unit! Also, you got a mind like an elephant, remembering model numbers from twenty years ago😳
I'm not just a pretty face Fire Medic. Thanks for watching and let me know if you want to enter the Bobcat Mow Off. You got Jake in the first round.
@@KingsOutdoorLife I see that I landed a high seed
Nice Bobcat zero turn! I didn't even know they offered zero turn mowers.
So far so good. I have only got about 4 hrs on it. The guy below apparently doesn't like them, but the reviews and warranty were good. Thanks for stopping by!
They bought another zero turn company out and threw their name on them.
@@covecityboys bobcat is owned by doosan. If you know anything about doosan..huge company with a history of building construction equipment. This is built by doosan, not a rebranding
I bought the same model...and also my first mower...was very excited to get it...only problem right now is after my second fill up of gas..my gas gauge got stuck to full..try tappin it..n nothin🤔🤦♂️..thinkin of takin back for service..to see if they can replace it..other than man it works great!!
Yeah mine did the same thing at 15 hrs. Dealer should replace under warranty. Thanks for watching. Pls sub
Yes, Gun rack on everything!!!
I commented on 1 of your videos but just joined and bought a ZT2000 4.9 hours but I have Questions that I like to ask or ask the viewers
I just bought a 48 inch deck. I can’t get the mower to engage. What are the steps get the mower to engage?
What happens when you pull up on the little red knob on the right?
The unit would shutoff. I finally got it working. I had to rotate the blades and move the belts around. I’m guessing the mower had been setting for a while and the belts were stuck which tripped or shutdown the unit when red button was pulled. Either way it’s working now. Right before I was going take in to the spot in the morning. lol. Thanks for your reply.
That is so weird! I Am glad you got it working, Thanks for stopping by!@@djames10th
Dealer in Lancaster, Ohio has bunch of Bobcats
i'm surprised they let you drive it off the showroom, i'm interested in one but the local dealer won't call me back. story of my life - i'm about to cancel a scag order because my dealer won't call me back.
I called the two nearest dealers every week for 6 weeks and they promised to call me back "That day!" and they never have called me back. This one finally came in and I went immediately before they sold it to someone else. I went out to my shop yesterday and it was sitting down with a flat tire. I guess I ran over a nail or something. SO Frustrating! thanks for watching!
@@KingsOutdoorLife oh man i hate flats, you think these expensive lawnmowers would have run flat tires, you have to pay around $10 for that haha. put some slime in it and see if it holds air. i made a few videos while waiting on my scag, i've been getting the run around and enough is enough haha.
I called 7 dealers around me, some out 3.5 hours away and nobody has em in stock. Everyone was very helpful and at least answered the phone haha. I ended up ordering one but its 60 to 90 days out.
@@b.d.4229 wow! At least they answered lol
Hey I’m not far away, in Muscle Shoals
Small World! It's funny to see people all over teh world find these videos and then folks close to home stop by as well. Thanks for watching and hopefully more to come.
How much will I have to pay for one of those?
Sorry just saw this. Between $5-6K. I paid $4,500. Thanks for watching!
I have ordered one of these mower, 48" though. Curious on your 52", what is the real deck width? Trying to find a cover for mine, when it arrives. Based on your "true width", I should be able to apply the same additional inches to mine.
I just went and measured it. It’s just over 53” outside to outside so I believe it’s a true 52” cut. Let me know how it goes and hit that sub button.
Did you ever add the gun rack ? That sounds awesome never would have thought about adding them to hold weed eater but that sounds like a good ideal I’m curious if it would work
Can I trouble you to measure the distance between the front castor arms? I found a front mount dethatcher but I can't order the mount without the dimension and im still waiting for my 2000 to be delivered. If you're interested in doing this take an inside measurement from the tightest point and the largest point (cause they are angled) Thanks in advance and if you're too busy thats cool too haha.
Sorry, working out of town a couple days. You might ought to wait or put your hands on one before you order, but it’s 17.5” where the deck bolts on 26.5” where the castor arms meet the square tubing that goes across the front and then 33” at their widest point.
@@KingsOutdoorLife why would you suggest waiting? Because of the long wait for the mower, I'm trying to get my ducks in a row for fall detaching and overseed. I could rent a machine again but I feel like thats a waste of money when I could just throw it towards buying a dethatcher. I'm curious about your concerns though. Maybe I'm missing something.
@@b.d.4229 I just don't trust my measurements since I don't know where the dethatcher would attach.
Just bought the 2022 model,,hope it last me years
Come back around with any questions and comments. Thanks for watching!
How is that doing over the summer? I'm going to wait until winter but I'm thinking 2022 bad boy zt elite 54" but I don't know
So far doing great,cut yard 5 times and no problems,had a nut on parking brake got loose under seat but tightened it up and doing good…
@@sterlinggentry146 that's great, thanks for letting me know. I keep going back and forth with the bad boy, gravely, and bobcat. My brother-in-law just bought a bobcat but I'm not sure which model. Maybe I'll have to take his out for a test ride.
@@brettb4452 i got the zt 2000,its a commercial grade with reinforced box,,cost was 6,051 $ ,has 3 year warranty
If possible could you measure the bolt spacing on the back where you add a hitch? I ordered a 42inch and I wanna be able to tow around my dethatcher. I'd like to order a hitch plate and wanna make sure I get the correct bolt spacing even though most are universal. Dealer couldn't find a factory plate so aftermarket it is I guess
Sorry for the delayed response.....it’s 3” Let me know when you get yours and what you think. I’m at 11 hrs now and time to take it in for the first service. It’s working great so far! Thanks for watching!
@@KingsOutdoorLife thanks for getting back to me! dealer told me its 60 to 90 days out on delivery haha. just in time for fall cleanup I guess.......
@@b.d.4229 FYI - in case I forget to mention it in the next video......the dealer said there was a baffle to remove on the discharge that reduces the discharge. Why I don't know. I will do a video on it if possible.
@@KingsOutdoorLife not sure what that means until I see it. I bought the mulching kit as well so I'm gonna be underneath as soon as it arrives.
This is awesome video, do you still like your mower? I’m looking at getting one next week
I really liked it for fast speed and handling. It is super strong in the extra deep thick stuff too.
Not the perfect cut on perfect grass, fuel gauge quit at 14 hrs, and seat is not air ride comfort. I feel like it is a true in between commercial and residential mower. Thanks for watching. Hopefully more videos coming soon.
@@KingsOutdoorLife would you buy it again? Maybe replace the seat for an air ride?
@@Stanzybear Ys I would, but I don't know if air ide is an option without going up to the commercial models. I wouldn't do that.
Bearings are to small in the spindles which cause them to fail never buy one again still under warranty and still waiting for parts for the second time
Ouch, I hate to hear that. Warranty was my biggest selling feature, but I always hope not to use it. Thanks for coming by and I hope to do some new videos with the ZT soon. be sure to subscribe.
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do you research a little better spartan makes bobcat mowers
Bobcat started making their own mowers few years ago that's why the mowers are the actual BOBCAT colors and not the old green color.
@@peterguarinio3632 I thought bobcat and kioti Z turns were sparten mower re-brands, I might be wrong let me know, thanks
@@peterguarinio3632still a Spartan rebrand.
Video could have be 1/3 the length