[MI_X730]

I heard zero turns are for people who don’t have time and want to get their grass cut quickly…. 😂

I prefer - letter O turns instead of 0 turns as the circles are more symmetrical…. Of course that is my OCD, I mean my CDO behaviors

 

[ironpony]

Bad Boy, at the time I bought mine, they used commercial serviceable hydros on the Elite series available at TSC.
I service mine yearly.

 

[Gene2022]

Im just curious if you truly are using your backhoe that often to keep putting it on and off. You would be the first Ive ever heard of that frequent of use.

That's funny. I just came in to take a break, been using my backhoe all afternoon. Digging out some tree stumps, starting to dredge out two of my streams tomorrow.

This weekend we were extending our fence line and I was using my backhoe to help dig in the dead mans.

I hate having to take off my hoe to put on my 3 point to be able to spray or to use the post home digger or rototill

I have the 2nd tractor on order and once it comes in the smaller tractor can keep the backhoe on all the time. Will be great not to swap it out.

 

[Bolson32]

Unfortunately we put between 100 and 150 hours a year on the 46" yard tractor. Not to mention the push mower to get around some of the trees and under branches.. We had a 42" Craftsman previously to the 46" and literally killed it in less than two years. Sears honored the warranty and we got the bigger tractor. But I digress,....that z530 and the z700 looks interesting. Does anyone have any strong feelings about the engine?

I still don't think that necessitates a commercial. A good 54" zero turn is going to save you a substantial amount of those hours. Like, 30-50" over a 46" big box lawn tractor. You'll be able to mow at nearly twice the speed and you'll save a boatload of time on going around things. 100 hours a year, you can put 1000hrs on and mid-range prosumer no problem. I have a buddy with a ztrak5 that loves it, he does b4 acres a week in a little over 2 hours.

I'm heavily considering a Hustler for my personal use.

Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

 

[Toonzy]

I'm surprised that nobody has chimed in as a lawnmower salesperson?
I often think that opening a mower shop would be a nice retirement gig.
Country Clipper is a brand I have researched and would consider.

Well, if you're looking for a zero turn that isn't technically commercial but will still last you, I always recommend the Z700's. For a homeowner they're all you really need. A great engine, a great seat (some with suspension) and a great deck. It isn't a 7-Iron but it's the next best durability-wise.

 

[NotYourGrandfathersDeere]

I use the backhoe about once every other week and use it for ballast every time I use the FEL, which is often. The tractor gets .used for something 4-5 days out of a week. We have a lot of dead ash trees that we're taking down cutting into logs and stacking, piling brush, and later on it will be used to help to get rid of the stumps.

 

[NotYourGrandfathersDeere]

We may have a winner!!! All that's left is for the Primary Operator to give her seal of approval on a test drive and for the machine to actually get to the dealers lot. It's a z540r and it should be arriving in mid August. One dealer told me that if I didn't find something on a lot, that I'd likely have to wait for 2023 or 2024. Incredible. How can anyone expect the public to wait up to 2 years for their product??? I do hope that salesperson was blowing smoke. Anyway, thanks for all the input and I'll let you know how things ended up in August.

 

[rtgt]

One dealer told me that if I didn't find something on a lot, that I'd likely have to wait for 2023 or 2024. Incredible. How can anyone expect the public to wait up to 2 years for their product??? I do hope that salesperson was blowing smoke.

Could be a sales tactic by now. Buy what we've got or wait forever for what you want.

Congratulations on the new Z.

 

[NotYourGrandfathersDeere]

Thanks for the congrats but all I've got so far is a promise of first refusal from a salesperson that I've never dealt with before. I hope that it pans out. We'll see in mid August.

 

[Part Timef]

I recently purchased a Z 730., 60” deck. Its awesome it's residential but commercial grade., so inwas told. Great seat. Cuts great. Good on gas Too. I have 4 acres to mow. Does it quick and looks real good too. I love it.

 

[Part Timef]

Unfortunately we put between 100 and 150 hours a year on the 46" yard tractor. Not to mention the push mower to get around some of the trees and under branches.. We had a 42" Craftsman previously to the 46" and literally killed it in less than two years. Sears honored the warranty and we got the bigger tractor. But I digress,....that z530 and the z700 looks interesting. Does anyone have any strong feelings about the engine?

The Z 730M has the kawasaki engine. From what little i know supposed to be a good engine. Briggs and Stratton filed for bankruptcy but hope to emerge from bankruptcy in three months. Production isn't supposed to be interrupted? And has been sold to KPS Capital Partners.

 

[MF231]

Bought a Deere Z530M earlier this year with 54” deck, Kawasaki engine, and twin bagger (for fall leaves). Started out at local dealer and ended up purchasing from Lowe’s for a lot less money and took the 5% off on top of that with the Lowe’s card. Total for the mower with bagger system was barely over $7.
Seat is good, 54” Scalps less than my previous 60”. Overall, good unit. Biggest CON is lack of traction in damp/wet grass and size of bagger when it’s time to get leaves up in the fall.

 

[Gizmo2]

Biggest CON is lack of traction in damp/wet grass

Even the top of the line models have that problem.

 

[MF231]

Even the top of the line models have that problem.

No doubt.

 

[NotYourGrandfathersDeere]

Just an update, I've been talking to the saleslady at the dealership and I've got the models wrong. There's a z545R coming in another week, and a z530R coming the week after. I understand that the z545R is fuel injected and has a turbo charger, and the 530 is normally aspirated. Is there any real advantage to fuel injection or turbo charging a lawnmower besides some small amount of fuel economy?

 

[Dr Maphesto]

Just an update, I've been talking to the saleslady at the dealership and I've got the models wrong. There's a z545R coming in another week, and a z530R coming the week after. I understand that the z545R is fuel injected and has a turbo charger, and the 530 is normally aspirated. Is there any real advantage to fuel injection or turbo charging a lawnmower besides some small amount of fuel economy?

I would prefer to avoid turbo for the sake of the added expense and potential for increased maintenance costs. I would prefer fuel injection over carbureted.

 

[NotYourGrandfathersDeere]

I'm not particularly interested in the turbo charger either. More curious than anything.

 

[EJP1234]

Lol, its not turbo charged…

 

[NotYourGrandfathersDeere]

Looked it up. You're right..... Fuel injection only. The salesperson called it an 'eco-boost' engine.

 

[MF231]

I’ve got a 530m that I bought this year. No complaints except for traction in damp grass. That’s is a problem with turf tires more than anything. Let me know if you have any specific questions.