Commercial Zero Turn

[hiawassee1]

My 16 yr old son is looking to expand his lawn business, and we are looking at purchasing a used zero turn mower. Any recommendations as what to buy that is well built around the $3000 range. Trying to stay away from the residential models sold at big chain stores, I don't think they are as well constructed. Found a couple Husqvarna PZT48, and Husqvarna MZ52. Also a Bad Boy ZT Elite 48, which I know sells at Tractor Supply. Any suggestions or opinions are appreciated.

Thanks, J.R.

 

[oops1]

Never heard anything bad about commercial Toro, Exmark or Scag. I’d try to find one powered by Kawasaki

 

[awstapp]

I’ve had the Husqvarna MZ52 for about 4/5 years now with 23hp Kawasaki - no complaints whatsoever

 

[blood on the ground]

Scag has always been my favorite! That's not saying they are the best! It's just the brand I like! Exmark, Gravely and Toro make good equipment.

 

[Cmp1]

Definitely go with a Kawasaki engine,,,,

 

[Duff]

I have a bad boy elite 55”. Love it. Very well built and built with thought. Every component is easy to access

 

[NE GA Pappy]

Scag.
Kawasaki is a good engine but the Kohler 27hp run just as well for me, as long as they have oil in them.


Don't ask.

 

[4HAND]

My Hustler is well over 10 years old & still going strong. Honda engine. Another thing I like about Hustler is all decks are commercial grade, even "residential" models.

 

[HortDawg]

Hustler, been in several facets of commercial mowing they are the toughest, well built and most importantly easiest to maintain.

 

[RedHills]

Bad Boy does manufacture a commercial grade mower. Any mentioned have proven themselves in the commercial market. I've got a stand on bad boy 48" cut commercial grade. Just cause I like the color and the cool decal I guess

 

[mallardsx2]

scag....its the only way.

 

[cook]

dont buy a residential zero turn...fair warning

 

[hiawassee1]

Believe I got a good deal on a 54” John Deere 727, with a brand new motor. Thanks for all the info.

 

[Robert28]

I’ll tell you the best way to go about it and how the guys I know that do commercial mowing for a living went from one mower to a whole fleet, several employees and making $$$. The secret is to not sink your money into a brand new mower, handheld tools (backpack blower, weed eater, etc) buy those new but not the mower. A lot of these companies lease these mowers for a 2-3 year lease and turn them in. They’ll have anywhere from 600-1200 hours on them but plenty of life left in them. Stop by the local commercial mower shops and tell them to call you when a used lease gets ready to be turned in, ask if they have any demos to sell, any trade ins, etc.

 

[hiawassee1]

Good info

 

[killerv]

dont buy a residential zero turn...fair warning

unless its a Bobcat, many commerical guys have used them for years and they receive high praise.