TOP 5 zero-turn MOWERS under $5,000 in 2021

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In this video, we will look at some of the best mowers UNDER $5000 for 2021.
Find the list of mowers below.
These five mowers have been picked based on being the best zero turn mower in their own price range. You will find mowers ranging from mid $2,000 to $3000, $4000, and $5000.
If you have questions please leave them in the comments below and we will do our best to get back to you. Here is the list of the top five zero turn mowers Tractor Bobs has chosen for 2019. If you have one of these lawnmowers, let us know how it's working for you.
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#5 Toro Timecutter
#4 Husqvarna Z242 / Z248 / Z254
#3 Bad Boy ZT Avenger
#2 Ferris 400S
#1 Bad Boy ZT Elite
These mowers range from commercial zero-turn mowers to residential zero-turn mowers. Each of these mowers will also work well for many small busineses, churches, and community centers.
Check out our KZhead channel for more videos on zero-turn mowers and other landscaping equipment. Thank you for watching our video on the best 5 zero turn mowers for 2021

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  • I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. kzhead.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.

    @karlgnehm7276@karlgnehm72767 ай бұрын
  • I have the Husqvarna z 242 you have pictured. came with kawasaki fr651v. I paid 2800 for it and its been flawless so far in the 3 years i have had it.

    @TheCamaro5@TheCamaro53 жыл бұрын
  • I’m a homeowner with a 5.6 acre lot. I think the ZT Elite will be perfect for me! Thanks for the help

    @paulgrenier2279@paulgrenier22792 жыл бұрын
  • I have a 2010 BadBoy ZT6000 my grandson gave me from his yard business with a 27hp Kohler engine.. It was tired from lack of maintenance. I cleaned the carb changed spark plugs and all the filters., changed spindle and front wheel bearings, both worn out belts and an idler pulley. This machine is built like a sherman tank. Now it runs like a champ, never wanted a Z turn, but this is awesome, never going back to a rider mower. Oh yeah, I added an ammeter and tachometer for bling. I'm 76 years old and I enjoy mowing in comfort now....Al Scott

    @carolscott4383@carolscott43833 жыл бұрын
    • Carol, you're the man, way to keep that badboy running strong!

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
    • Old Guy’s Rock

      @stevekleinhenz8262@stevekleinhenz82622 жыл бұрын
  • exactly the video i was looking for. thank you sir!

    @antrena490@antrena4902 жыл бұрын
  • I have the mz magnum. It has most all the features mentioned above. They are amazing mowers and the kawasaki engine has plenty of power. The price wasn't bad at 4700.00

    @patdexter9188@patdexter91882 жыл бұрын
  • Bought my ZT Elite 60 in 27 horse Kohler Courage Pro in 2011 change my oil twice a season replace spindle, keep my blades sharpened and spindle bearings when needed , time to inspect mower pulley assemblies but other than that it's been a great mower! I mow 4 Acres twice a week right now it has 724 hours quite happy with it, as I'm getting older I need more suspension!

    @chilipepperpepper6488@chilipepperpepper64882 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for the excellent review.

    @stevenrogge7278@stevenrogge72782 жыл бұрын
  • I purchased a Ferris years ago and I couldn't wait to get rid of it. The best thing it had on it was the Briggs motor and the grass chute. Sold it after 1 cutting season!

    @travisc3571@travisc35713 жыл бұрын
    • What didn't you like about it ? Going to buy the ferris 400s next week.

      @michaelbarnhardt8274@michaelbarnhardt82743 жыл бұрын
    • @@michaelbarnhardt8274 I didn't like the bouncing around...the suspension was not what I expected in a bumpy lawn. Air ride seat is 100x better. The deck would clog up in taller, dew-wet grass...summertime morning cutting in Louisiana is hard on a mower. My Grasshopper has been the BEST mower I have owned.

      @travisc3571@travisc35713 жыл бұрын
  • Bad boy avenger it is. Thanks for posting.

    @chadwicksmith6201@chadwicksmith62012 жыл бұрын
  • I have a 50 inch 24 hp Kawasaki that's 11years old and only had to replace a bering on the mower deck . Great zero turn mower !!!!

    @robertbiolsi9815@robertbiolsi98152 жыл бұрын
  • I have the TimeCutter 24.5 HP with the MyRide Suspension. Hands down the best 1,000 I spent for my spine. The mower is a beast on my uneven land.

    @peacesearcher4598@peacesearcher45982 жыл бұрын
    • If you have the money a stand-on is God's gift to back problems.

      @yzonrs123@yzonrs1232 жыл бұрын
    • 50 inch? Does it leave burn spots if you stop too long in the grass? Thinking of getting one.

      @realreviews3118@realreviews3118 Жыл бұрын
  • neat, I was the 4k like. great video...about halfway through it...will watch rest at work. Appreciate the reviews. A lot of the reviews on here feel like commercials.

    @awfulwarlock91@awfulwarlock912 жыл бұрын
  • Will definitely be getting a bad boy when my 1999 John Deere 345 quits out. It has an 18HP liquid cooled Kawasaki engine and it’s a great old garden tractor.

    @xXGOTCRABSXx537@xXGOTCRABSXx5372 жыл бұрын
  • The Toro has a stamped deck and does great at (7mph) full speed mowing. I am just over 500 hours and no complaints. It does sit outside year round and no squeaking, corrosion or rusting anywhere.

    @nicholassmith4154@nicholassmith41542 жыл бұрын
    • Dumb to let it sit outside in the elements

      @aaronwade1940@aaronwade19402 жыл бұрын
    • @@aaronwade1940 my motorcycles an 42 ford pickup take my garage.

      @nicholassmith4154@nicholassmith41542 жыл бұрын
    • @@nicholassmith4154 Yeah i get that. It is just ridiculously hard on everything from rubber hoses to all the metal components. Then you have the chance of a critter eating wires.

      @aaronwade1940@aaronwade19402 жыл бұрын
    • Buy a small shed. Also good for rakes, shovels, toys, etc. Cleans up the garage some.

      @johnnellis3025@johnnellis30252 жыл бұрын
    • Ya base Timecutter has the stamped deck and the more expensive models have the fabricated deck. i've actually heard a few people say the stamped decks cut better due to the curved aerodynamics but the fabricated deck is going to last a lot longer

      @mtnmotoadv@mtnmotoadv2 жыл бұрын
  • I have a commercial grade Kubota zero turn mower. It is one bad boy!

    @jwilliams986@jwilliams9863 жыл бұрын
  • I have a bad boy pup mower that I bought in 2006, it's similar to a Maverick with 60 inch cut and it's been a solid mower for years, I have over 2400 hours on it ,other then change the oil thru the years and I had to replace the bearings in the deck when one goes out ,but other then that it's been a great mower and has never let me down, anytime I can get 16 years of trouble free mowing out of a mower I am sold .

    @donm3844@donm38442 жыл бұрын
  • I have a 10 year old time cutter with 22.5 Kawasaki engine only thing I’ve done is change oil blade and mow!

    @jerryelliott9544@jerryelliott95443 жыл бұрын
  • I have a cub cadet ZT2 50 and I love it

    @DadJokesAllDayLong@DadJokesAllDayLong3 жыл бұрын
  • Own a 36 Zero Turn Scag Liberty Z with the mulch kit ! Loving my SCAG !

    @r.b.8626@r.b.86262 жыл бұрын
  • Still running the same craftsmen 48 inch cut yard mower for 28 years. I had to replace belt, bearings, tires, deck blade shafts, blades and regular maintaince on a regular basis. I also check the oil level before I start the motor. Take care of your equipment and it will run a long time. I also keep it under a shed out of the weather.

    @clawhammer704@clawhammer7043 жыл бұрын
    • Great advice. 👍

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
    • I still have one too!

      @TheMassdaddy@TheMassdaddy2 жыл бұрын
    • I got a 42” cub cadet that’s almost 60yrs old. Takes a bit of knowhow, but it still goes.

      @gravity579@gravity5792 жыл бұрын
    • How much in time and materials has it cost to maintain it?

      @trumptookthevaccine1679@trumptookthevaccine16792 жыл бұрын
  • I have a timecutter z4235 with fr691 I'm starting my 12th cutting season and have literally only changed the oil and replaced the blades, I'm still on the original belt and have about 800hrs on the machine. Great mower

    @johnmckinnon44@johnmckinnon443 жыл бұрын
    • I have the same mower and same age but fewer hours. It’s been a great machine. It has a powerful 22hp Kawasaki V-twin.

      @JT_70@JT_703 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you for the insight.

      @Krazyk007x2@Krazyk007x23 жыл бұрын
    • You've never replaced the air filter or changed the trans-axle fluid ??? ...

      @danc.2457@danc.24572 жыл бұрын
    • @@danc.2457 I’ve changed the belt, blades, deck bearings, battery, tires, throttle cable, air filter, fuel filter and engine oil/filter, all of which I consider routine maintenance or normal wear. I didn’t know that the transaxle fluid must be changed. What’s involved with that, what type fluid and how often?

      @JT_70@JT_702 жыл бұрын
    • @@JT_70 ... I hope with good maintenance my new Husq TX348XD will still be going strong at 800 hours too ... the TuffTorq K66 ELD transaxle in mine is easy enough to drain and refill with new fluid because there are 2 drain plugs and fill plugs ... not all transaxles are built with drain/fill plugs but imho they should be !!! ...

      @danc.2457@danc.24572 жыл бұрын
  • Great review, thank you.

    @michaelking42@michaelking422 жыл бұрын
  • I bought an old beat up toro timecutter ss5000 about five years ago from a guy at work. It's a work horse. I cut about 2.5 acres with it and it's still going great. I put a new carb on it and starter solenoid but that's it. I have a brand new exmark now too and my wife will only use the toro lol

    @matthewsmith902@matthewsmith9023 жыл бұрын
  • Your video was better than Pandora's Sleep Radio in putting me swiftly to sleep. Thx!

    @williamnewsome5169@williamnewsome51698 ай бұрын
  • Cub ZT2 60” - $4199 - Kawasaki FR730v - 2800 hydros - large front wheels - super sturdy build - fabricated deck- headlights

    @Justsomedude64@Justsomedude643 жыл бұрын
    • That model should have 3100

      @gemneyetwin6248@gemneyetwin62482 жыл бұрын
  • Interesting choice in mowers, very well put together video 👊

    @JonsDailyHustle@JonsDailyHustle3 жыл бұрын
    • It's an advertisement

      @gethugefast1@gethugefast12 жыл бұрын
  • I have 40 year old Simplicity Allis Chalmers. Amazing! Still runs great. Original deck, engine, tires, joints, tranny, seat and bearings. The only thing I replaced are the blades, filters and belts. My neighbors have new John Deers made in China. All need repairs yearly. One needed new deck the 1st year.

    @jamesebola1250@jamesebola12502 жыл бұрын
  • Got a Bad Boy with a Kawasaki engine they are tough and just like any mower stuff will break and you will fix. Yes my next mower will be a BB

    @stevekleinhenz8262@stevekleinhenz82622 жыл бұрын
  • Good review! Thanks

    @Ntajneeb74@Ntajneeb743 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the video

    @JaceBrooksOhio@JaceBrooksOhio2 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks much for your efforts in making this vid.. d:^)

    @fatfreddyscat5173@fatfreddyscat51732 жыл бұрын
  • I have the EGO Z6. Excellent zero turn. No gas, no oil, no problem.

    @ebaake@ebaake3 жыл бұрын
    • No problem with the batteries? How long have you had it?

      @lison973@lison9732 жыл бұрын
    • @@lison973 I bought it in April 2021. Used it all Summer. Zero issues with batteries. I mow then swap the batteries out to use the trimmer and blower

      @ebaake@ebaake2 жыл бұрын
    • @@ebaake I have an exmark with a 60” deck. I love it. But I do want to transfer to electric to take advantage of all the solar kw hours I’ve been banking. I bought their 2 stage snow blower and fell in love with the brand. Im concerned about longevity. I know my exmark can last me 20 years if I let it plus I get up to 13mph. I’ve got my eye on EGO. Im selling my trimmers, edgers and blowers this season to go ego. I don’t like pulling the string and all the drama that goes with it. Thanks for the follow up. :)

      @lison973@lison9732 жыл бұрын
  • Love my tiger cub

    @bitchybecca575@bitchybecca5753 жыл бұрын
  • I am totally happy with Kohler

    @michaeldiamond3372@michaeldiamond33723 жыл бұрын
  • Gravely ZTX-52 or orange painted (slightly cheaper price) at your local home depot the Ariens IKON X52in w/23 HP kawasaki motor should be number 1 for the money in my view. Have had my ZTX-52' i cut 2 acres every week with no issues. Lots of power and the deck is bulletproof

    @sean8470@sean84703 жыл бұрын
  • Nice job. Thx

    @boydguie8129@boydguie81292 жыл бұрын
  • Great video!! 👍🏽😃

    @connormonnery6998@connormonnery69983 жыл бұрын
  • Or even the Spartan RZ which the next step up from the RZ-C. Both are under $5,000

    @jarrettrinehart9637@jarrettrinehart96373 жыл бұрын
  • I've had 2 Cub Cadets over the last 15 years. The first one a 48'' and the second a 54''. No problems with either one. Just regular maintenance. My acreage is about 3 acres.

    @clonefan62@clonefan623 жыл бұрын
    • Going on 3 years with our 25 horse 60" cut Cubby and it's still cutting like the day we got it. I cut 7 of the 10 acres we have and have no problems

      @JWP6948@JWP69483 жыл бұрын
  • I got my bad boy caterpillar diesel for 800$ I got that cheap because it “wouldn’t move” all it needed was a new hydraulic hose and then it was all good

    @richardlozano7574@richardlozano75742 жыл бұрын
  • Love my Briggs Kubota

    @paulgrimm7842@paulgrimm78423 жыл бұрын
  • I had a mower break down so I rented my friend's Husqvarna... it took a 3 hour job and made it in to a 6 hour job

    @eagerlawncare3700@eagerlawncare37003 жыл бұрын
    • I see what you did there😂🤣

      @davidschlarp1606@davidschlarp16062 жыл бұрын
  • Excellent video. We love our Toro TIMECUTTER with the 60" fabricated deck. We've made a few video reviews about it on our channel.

    @PurpleCollarLife@PurpleCollarLife3 жыл бұрын
  • Great review thanks

    @edwardkendall3905@edwardkendall39052 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for the comment!

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs2 жыл бұрын
  • Gravely ZT HD. Pro-sumer grade for $5k. Great warranty, built very similar to the proturns

    @speedsterwinston@speedsterwinston3 жыл бұрын
  • love my Bad Boy ZT Elite

    @johnpickens3070@johnpickens30703 жыл бұрын
    • Can't complain about mine either

      @Cenlalowell@Cenlalowell3 жыл бұрын
  • I can’t believe Spartan didn’t make the list. That’s what I have and have been very happy with it.

    @lifentimesofanidiot4117@lifentimesofanidiot41172 жыл бұрын
  • I got an Ariens (Gravely residential line) 52" ZTM for $3k. It has the 20" rear tires, fabricated deck, Box steel frame reinforced with 8 gauge steel, dial type height adjustment, and the 23hp Kawasaki FR691.

    @billwhiteathome2080@billwhiteathome20803 жыл бұрын
    • How is it?

      @angel7806@angel78063 жыл бұрын
    • @@angel7806 It's my first ZTM so I don't have any experience to draw upon. Cuts GREAT! Use at 50% throttle so it's very quiet as well. No stopping power on damp grades, but I suspect that's with all ZTs.

      @billwhiteathome2080@billwhiteathome20803 жыл бұрын
    • @@billwhiteathome2080 i think for the price the ariens ikon is the best deal , i've owned several commercial mowers over the years and i would definitely buy an ikon for residential use

      @petercrown3837@petercrown38372 жыл бұрын
    • I have a Ariens Ikon paid $3000 for it and it's been fantastic it's a high quality mower .

      @tomfl58@tomfl582 жыл бұрын
    • @@billwhiteathome2080 50% throttle is bad for the eng.

      @johnnellis3025@johnnellis30252 жыл бұрын
  • Great list.

    @southeastmissouriweather5735@southeastmissouriweather57353 жыл бұрын
  • My '21 Gravely HD60 was 5200$. 7ga deck, FR730, 8mph top speed. Punch-hole style deck height adjuster is superior imo, because that plastic dial crap can wear out and slip. Oh, my Gravely has the flip-up access to belts like the badboy also. Bonus: if you want to save 300$ the Ariens (Lowes) mower is the same except for the seat I think and a shorter warranty.

    @oggearhound2242@oggearhound22423 жыл бұрын
    • I have the Ariens, 60" with the kawasaki motor. I agree with you, they missed the mark with this one. I was looking at the bad boy in the #1 spot, and the one I bought had a better deck, motor, tire size and height selector. Oh well, to each their own.

      @mickeymartin39@mickeymartin392 жыл бұрын
    • Gravely HD's run a 10ga thick deck.

      @Stevieboy-102@Stevieboy-102 Жыл бұрын
  • I purchased an Encore 52. The last 7 months, this machine has showed it's toughness. Surprised it wasn't mentioned here. Comes in at $4500. :-)

    @bryanlilly8876@bryanlilly88763 жыл бұрын
    • I'll give it a look

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
    • I beat the crap out of a encore Z52 mowing 60 rental units for 17 years when the motor blew I junked the mower due to lack of parts availability overall was a great mower

      @davidlabrenz7230@davidlabrenz72302 жыл бұрын
    • Encore is owned by Worldlawn. I have no interest in funding the CCP.

      @lawnguy3267@lawnguy32672 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for the review. I owned the Ferris Witt the independent suspension and the 48” deck (I don’t remember the exact model). I sold it about 6 years ago. It was a great mower. However I had the maintenance folks out to our home over and over trying to stop stair step cutting. We couldn’t stop the uneven cutting on slightly sloped yard. The company rep finally said.... it must me the independent suspension on a slopped cutting angle. I could never figure it out. I’ve not heard anyone else worn the same issue.. would be interested to know if someone out there has had similar issues. I’ m back on the market for a zero turn. I have a small yard but now my aging neighbors and I’m a home builder and have to keep out lots mown at 6” or less height. I have a budget of $6500

    @bret9741@bret97413 жыл бұрын
    • I mowed with that mower for a commercial outfit for a few years. You have to keep your foot on the deck adjustment pedal and feather it a bit when you go on hillsides and/or uneven hilly areas. It bugged me too until I figured out that work around, then it cuts like it should. It does get killer on your knee after 8hrs of it though.

      @OneHippiesMusings@OneHippiesMusings2 жыл бұрын
    • I have the same mower and had an issue with that at the beginning of the season. Turned out it was my tire pressure. But that was just my case. Best of luck.

      @joshuacastleberry1431@joshuacastleberry14312 жыл бұрын
    • I have the same issues! I HATE my Ferris with a PASSION!

      @briannelson6049@briannelson60492 жыл бұрын
    • Go with John deer love it

      @jts4248@jts42482 жыл бұрын
    • @@jts4248 sadly ordered a John Deere. Was told it was in stock and would be delivered within 5 days…. 3 Months later no mower. Ended up with a interim mower from Hustler. It’s the tilt up deck and was pretty affordable $3800. Anyway love the tilt up deck. It’s actually very very helpful as I’m mowing empty lots that are not improved and have to swap blades daily and being able to pull a pin, push a bottom and hand the mower fold in two and have the deck vertical is amazing. HOWEVER !!!!! It is not a Deere. It not comfortable, it’s not smooth to operate (the controls are not balanced well). What is worse is maintenance on the belts requires about 30-40 min of disassembly. Also it is very very very difficult to level the deck. But it was 1/2 the price of the Deere and it does the job. The motor is a Kawasaki commercial. That being said, I sell my mowers every 3 years on depreciation schedule we use for our company tools. I think I’ll sell this mower this coming spring and order a deer once the 2022 are available to ship.

      @bret9741@bret97412 жыл бұрын
  • I got a Cub Cadet zt1 50 just today and it seemed to do very well on my 1.5 acres.

    @stevenyoung3360@stevenyoung33603 жыл бұрын
    • L 👀king to get zt2, See 60 inch , want 50

      @johnleon2594@johnleon25943 жыл бұрын
    • I have the same one 200 hrs junk, solenoid went, starter switch went, today does not go forward or back was making a strange noise when hitting the accelerator .Checked it has a leak near the rear tire from the transmission which has no fluid.They make the Transmission so you can not maintenance them .Really junk.

      @scarletgonzales840@scarletgonzales8402 жыл бұрын
    • @@scarletgonzales840 hope I don't end that way. Too much money to be spent on trash.

      @stevenyoung3360@stevenyoung33602 жыл бұрын
  • Try Tri-clone trimmer head on your next tough job, it's a BEAST! Cuts grass, bushes and small trees. Tangle-free and save time

    @amkortradinginc.5379@amkortradinginc.53793 жыл бұрын
  • I have the Husqvarna 242F featured on this list and I dung like it at all. I had an Arians at our last house and it felt so much better then the Husqvarna. I only have any 9 hours on it and I'm already looking to sell it and buy something else. My biggest complaint is that it only had 1 anti-scalp wheel on the deck. It's in the center so any sway on epithet side and you scalping the lawn

    @davidschlarp1606@davidschlarp16062 жыл бұрын
  • Do you have any thoughts or videos on the 2022 Hustler raptor x?

    @rickkrueger399@rickkrueger399 Жыл бұрын
  • I have a Bad Boy Magnum 54'' Kawasaki FR651V . Its my first Zero turn mower it now has 85 hrs on it can you tell me about how long it will last me inder regular PM & what parts will start to go bad that i can look for . I keep it out of the weather on my back porch. Thanks for your help !! Daniel from central Mississippi

    @danielrandolph9170@danielrandolph91702 жыл бұрын
  • My Ferris 400s come with 3100 hydro drives.

    @deant6627@deant66273 жыл бұрын
  • oh boy, was wondering if tractor bob might know bob the builder, in all reality more info on how tough the hydraulic systems are and what slope hill each can make it up and down while cutting heavy thick grasses.

    @getonlygotonly@getonlygotonly3 жыл бұрын
  • Really should have featured the Timecutter 50 because of the much better manufactured deck and still under 4k (it was 3300 last year)

    @OliverHoffmannDesign@OliverHoffmannDesign Жыл бұрын
  • I think the exmark quest series should be on this list. It seems like they are slightly better Toro Time Cutters with a much improved deck

    @bassben004@bassben0043 жыл бұрын
    • The Exmark Quest is made by Toro.

      @TechDude56@TechDude562 жыл бұрын
  • the World Lawn Diamondback 52" can be had under $5k. Full commercial warranty and commercial zt-3200 hydros, kawasaki power

    @JacksonStewart-Baseball@JacksonStewart-Baseball2 жыл бұрын
  • I’ve had the Husqvarna 42 inch zero turn and I now have the Toro Timecutter and the Toro cuts quite a bit faster than the Husky and mine has the Kohler 7000 22hp KT725

    @glennanderson5335@glennanderson53352 жыл бұрын
    • I great man once said. "I wanna go fast".

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs2 жыл бұрын
    • Lol

      @glennanderson5335@glennanderson53352 жыл бұрын
    • Does the exhaust leave burn marks in you grass if you stop too long? Thinking about getting one.

      @realreviews3118@realreviews3118 Жыл бұрын
    • @@realreviews3118 neither the Husky nor the Time Cutter left burn marks from the exhaust

      @glennanderson5335@glennanderson5335 Жыл бұрын
    • Of course I never sat still very long either…lol

      @glennanderson5335@glennanderson5335 Жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for the in-depth look at these machines. I had a Toro Z4200 Timecutter for 12 years with a 19 HP Kohler Courage (single cylinder) series engine. I regularly mowed about an acre with it having only to replace the belt once, and of course, blades and oil/filter regularly. I finally blew a hole in the stamped steel deck, yet still sold it with the deck needing repaired (or replaced) for $450. I replaced it with the 75747, 42" Timecutter with MyRide suspension, 10 gauge fabricated steel deck, and a 22HP 7000 series Kohler V-twin. $3499. I wanted to point out your video states that the entry-level Timecutter has a fabricated steel deck, yet the video shows what it actually comes with- the stamped steel deck. The fabricated deck is available as an upgrade for about $100. While I think this mower (the one I bought) remains a residential, non-commercial grade machine, it could rank 4th or maybe even 3rd on your list. (You did point out Toro's variations in the Timecutter series.) I'm not sure why Toro doesn't include hour meters on these non-commercial machines, but I am mentioning it here. I installed one on my new machine before I used it for the first time. The MyRide suspension system does indeed take a little getting used to (less than one mowing for me) however, it is by far the best, most comfortable ride I've ever had while mowing. The SmartSpeed control will make the machine less "aggressive", something not mentioned in the video. The MyRide suspension does sacrifice the under-seat storage area you pointed out in your excellent video. Thank you again for taking the time to review these machines... and for those of you who have never owned a zero-turn mower; once you have one, you'll never go back.

    @freed6343@freed63433 жыл бұрын
    • I love MyRide Suspension 50" Toro

      @peacesearcher4598@peacesearcher45982 жыл бұрын
    • Z turn mowers are great for most yards, but not all yards are created equal. Test ride before you decide! They do save time, get stuck easy though.

      @johnnellis3025@johnnellis30252 жыл бұрын
    • 75747 on my short list. How’s the 22hp Kohler treating you?

      @realreviews3118@realreviews3118 Жыл бұрын
  • Thoughts on Cub Cadet ZTS series for 2022.

    @direwolfcrossfire@direwolfcrossfire Жыл бұрын
  • Nice list but really surprised no Ariens models made it like the apex or XD for instance well within this price range

    @jameshastings1571@jameshastings15713 жыл бұрын
    • Much of this list is based on our personal experience with zero-turn mowers. I know that each of the mowers on this list will have a great chance of exceeding 1000-3000 hours. We have seen Ariens mowers come in used that are and typically the decks are in very bad condition. But the ariens arent bad mowers, they have a lot of great features for the price.

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
    • Have an Ariens that was purchased to replace the older/smaller Husqvarna we had. Been great the first few seasons and doesn’t look like it will be a problem anytime soon !

      @skipgumphrey9579@skipgumphrey95793 жыл бұрын
    • @@skipgumphrey9579 i absolutely love my ikon xd42 its been great i only have about 30 hours on it so far. Opted for the 22hp Kohler engine and glad I did

      @cashen7384@cashen73843 жыл бұрын
  • Great review on the different mowers. Bad Boy mowers seam to be the best overall. The only place here in NJ that sells Bad Boy is Tractor Supply. I always prefer buying from a dealer. Is this my only option and is there any difference in the mowers they sell. Thanks for sharing

    @ScottyLo@ScottyLo2 жыл бұрын
    • Tractor Supply only has the bottom mower of each model. And those are limited to 3 different models here in Texas. Dealers have upgraded models with more of each model and various engine and deck configurations.

      @robertruedrich245@robertruedrich2452 жыл бұрын
    • Bad Boy mowers aren't that great. Spend the same money and get an Ariens Ikon/Apex, Scag, or a Hustler.

      @matthewoconnor5690@matthewoconnor56902 жыл бұрын
    • @@matthewoconnor5690 I haven’t heard many complaints about Bad Boy mowers. I’m not a landscaper just a homeowner looking to mow my lawn. If I was a landscaper I’d probably look for a commercial level mower or look into the commercial Bad Boy. What negative things have you heard about Bad Boy

      @ScottyLo@ScottyLo2 жыл бұрын
    • @@matthewoconnor5690 going on my 4th year with a 52" Hustler with 23 hp Kawasaki engine. Never had any issues with it. A really tough mower. Only changed oil and air filter and sharpened blades. I cut 1 acre, best mower I've ever owned.

      @davidb8397@davidb83972 жыл бұрын
  • I Bought a Bad Ass Bad Boy ZT Elited Limitod Edition Black Deck Great Chair and gbetter than any mower i use but Those are $5,500.00 From Ace Hardware they sell More Ferris than anyone else in the USA by staying open on Sundays!!

    @chainsawFirewood89@chainsawFirewood899 ай бұрын
  • I see what you did to Toro there!

    @ckennedy309@ckennedy3092 жыл бұрын
  • how does the ZTX6 CUB CADET and the lower end CUB CADET PRO measure up?

    @josephjjohnson1553@josephjjohnson15533 жыл бұрын
  • The ZT Elite was a steal at $4700, but it's now $5700 with the Kohler 7000 motor and $6400 with the Kawi motor.

    @josefmd@josefmd Жыл бұрын
    • I feel your pain, brother. Organic eggs were a steal at $2.50, but now their $5.00 and that ruffles my feathers.

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs Жыл бұрын
  • Anybody who’s spent longer than 2-3 hrs cutting grass will appreciate the seat suspension. Toro Time Cutter My Ride

    @guyh.4121@guyh.41212 жыл бұрын
  • Im plenty happy with my cub.

    @imfree8500@imfree85003 жыл бұрын
  • You should look into the exmark radius series base model 44 inch. I just got one and the base price right now is 4700$.

    @glenmyrick1359@glenmyrick13593 жыл бұрын
    • I love my radius. I bought the 60" x series and it's an absolute beast

      @JonsDailyHustle@JonsDailyHustle3 жыл бұрын
    • @@JonsDailyHustle got mine last year 60 in. best money I ever spent, I mow 5 +A.

      @sledrelics@sledrelics3 жыл бұрын
    • @@sledrelics I mow commercially and absolutely love it

      @JonsDailyHustle@JonsDailyHustle3 жыл бұрын
    • Exmark’s are made by Toro.

      @JT_70@JT_703 жыл бұрын
    • @@JT_70 same umbrella different product.

      @sledrelics@sledrelics3 жыл бұрын
  • IMO the Ferris 400S is the BEST zero turn mower that money can buy ! Transmissions are servicible, Kawasaki engine, smooth hydros and steering, comfortable adjustable seat, servicible deck by lifting the floorplate, small turning radius and many more features make this the mower that you should seriously consider. I have one and I love it.

    @djedgejr@djedgejr3 жыл бұрын
  • I purchased an Aerins 60" deck and it was nearly Exactly the same as the Kubota. The Kubota was $10,000.00 and the Aerins was only $4000.00. The ONLY difference was the Kubota had 2 more H.P. more than the Aerins.

    @lloydmorrison5979@lloydmorrison59792 жыл бұрын
    • Commercial vs Residential... Night and day

      @jamikal5@jamikal52 жыл бұрын
  • It's great!

    @vivohome@vivohome2 жыл бұрын
    • You're GRRRREAT

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs2 жыл бұрын
  • I think the Spartans should be on this list, brother to the owner of the Bad Boys, but with a few features that are better, such as Parker direct drive hydraulics

    @treytoshaglover9507@treytoshaglover95073 жыл бұрын
    • Yes! Spartans are much better! And less $

      @antwain7942@antwain79422 жыл бұрын
  • The bad boy is the only one made in USA , the local mower guru says they require quite a bit of maintenance but he recommended the cub cadet

    @bigbrother5797@bigbrother57972 жыл бұрын
    • True Dat Big Bro!

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs2 жыл бұрын
  • I have a Toro Timecutter with a 24HP engine 54" deck Kohler engine I have had for 10 years with over 2000 engine hours. I changed the belts because I thought it might be time. I also had to put another solenoid on it. It still runs like a top never uses any oil. It's my sweetheart. I cut 1 1/2 acres every week. a creampuff

    @bigjoe2458@bigjoe24583 жыл бұрын
    • I just bought a timecutter with Kawasaki engine with my-ride system and 54” deck for 4,100.00 this video is bull we know it

      @anthonymakley1530@anthonymakley15303 жыл бұрын
  • Do you think you can do a review on a Kubota zero turn mower

    @darrellrobinson6178@darrellrobinson61783 жыл бұрын
    • Hopefully I can get my hands on one and I will!

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
  • I have a Cub RZT 50 that I bought for 3000 in 2010. The left hydro gear is getting weak and the muffler falls off all the time. Other than that I runs good. I’ll probably replace it next year unless it would happen to fail before then. I’ll probably go Ferris, great video.

    @thehammer5164@thehammer51643 жыл бұрын
  • Good review, but my Scag Liberty Z blows all of these away. I paid 4K for it brand new. It has made me tons of money over the couple of years with very little maintenance, and a high quality cut you'd expect from a Scag!

    @3847CAK@3847CAK2 жыл бұрын
    • Looking at a liberty z 42inch. It has a 22hp Briggs pxi, not sure about that engine tho, can’t find much info on it.

      @realreviews3118@realreviews3118 Жыл бұрын
  • All the hustlers are heavy or heavier built now . Even the low end are closer to commercial built. hustler xd equal to the bad boy also has a panel to lift up to work on it . I have had my hustler sd for 6.5 years 600 hrs and never had a issue. Mine was 4000 dollars at the time and still are close in price. You get a kawasaki engine big tires tube frame all that . They also make big dawg mowers which are identical but there red. O and alll of them have all welded decks.

    @CMDAVISs@CMDAVISs2 жыл бұрын
  • Nice review, what are you thoughts on the Bobcat Mowers?

    @mkebrwn@mkebrwn3 жыл бұрын
    • I do not know much about the Bob Cats unfortunately! Best of luck to you!

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
    • Bobcats are awesome built to last.

      @whiteash5940@whiteash59403 жыл бұрын
    • @@whiteash5940 Checked them out at local dealer, they looked really good. Thinking about the ZT2000 for residential use. What's your experience with them?

      @mkebrwn@mkebrwn3 жыл бұрын
    • I've owned 2 traded the one I had for 14 years Bought a procat 5000. I have a lot to mow

      @whiteash5940@whiteash59403 жыл бұрын
    • I have two bobcat procats. I will take a Bobcat over any other mower, residential or commercial. Easy to access spindles, belts, grease fittings etc. I can do a oil change with oil ,gas and air filter in less than 20 min. Love it .

      @craigrawlette4199@craigrawlette41993 жыл бұрын
  • I bought the Ariens Ikon XD52 … what’s your honest opinion on it. ? Had it already for one year … it does have 1 issue that frustrates me

    @ruffmutt5789@ruffmutt57892 жыл бұрын
  • What are your thoughts on Gravely? I see them on many lists, and people seem to really like them. Just wanted your guy's thoughts. I keep debating between them and Bad Boy.

    @ebenezervalvi1009@ebenezervalvi10093 жыл бұрын
    • Gravely mowers aren't bad. I would go with a good dealer that provides good service that carries it her gravely or bad boy

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
    • @@TractorBobs thanks! I know tbe bad boy has a thicker guage deck but they are harder to get here. My local ace has the gravely with full support so thinking about it that way

      @ebenezervalvi1009@ebenezervalvi10093 жыл бұрын
    • ​@@ebenezervalvi1009 Sounds like a good decision, the dealer is a great way to decide. Bad Boy is more heavy-duty all around. But I could nitpick all day about the benefits and drawbacks of both; they are both good options.

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs3 жыл бұрын
    • Gravely had trouble with their frames cracking, don't know if the design has been fixed or not.

      @tonypiggott9827@tonypiggott98273 жыл бұрын
    • @@tonypiggott9827 sure, I've had abiut 20 hours of pretty decent wear and tear on mine with no issues! Had a freak accident where my spring snapped for the hydraulic but my local dealer (where i bought it) came and picked it up (even though it wad stuck far from tbe house and they had to pull it) and replaced it through gravely. Then kindly dropped it all off with no cost to me all done through the warranty. I guess this doubles the importance of picking a good and reputable dealer!

      @ebenezervalvi1009@ebenezervalvi10093 жыл бұрын
  • I love the John deer it's a dam good mower

    @jts4248@jts42482 жыл бұрын
    • @@randycraft3166 I don't go by color I go by what will last me a long time and john deer is a dam good machine. Reliable,dependable

      @jts4248@jts42482 жыл бұрын
  • One and done

    @cz1always608@cz1always6083 жыл бұрын
  • I have the z48, but upgraded to the Kohler engine which you can choose Briggs and Stratton, kawasaki, or Kohler

    @ppags84@ppags843 жыл бұрын
    • You had a chance to get a Kawasaki engine but chose a Kohler? I don't think I have ever heard anyone say that before. Interesting.

      @metalgoat9672@metalgoat96723 жыл бұрын
    • @@metalgoat9672 i would take a kohler too...have one on my 314 h wheel horse an a twin on my 18cfc simplicity no problems with them its what you get used to but kawasakis were breaking rods ,,but they may have fixed that

      @Monza62000@Monza620003 жыл бұрын
  • The only thing I don't like on my Cubcadet ZT2 52 inch is the conector at botom of discharge deck.

    @jeffrentsch4318@jeffrentsch43182 жыл бұрын
  • Hustler Rapter XL 300 hrs or 3 years . full warranty. Kawasaki engine 3999.00.

    @austinhawkins8683@austinhawkins86832 жыл бұрын
  • Gravel# 1

    @bobbygriffith9052@bobbygriffith90523 жыл бұрын
  • There are tons of mowers out there with similar parts all on them. Once you start researching in depth. I don't know if the common buyer even realizes that their machine isn't that unique, and they argue about it. They are all the virtually the same at this mainstream level. I have a Deere 915 60" it was 6999$ on sale. Great video.

    @alexmartin1430@alexmartin14302 жыл бұрын
    • I like my Ferris ISX 2200 61 inch mower.

      @brianeastman3547@brianeastman35472 жыл бұрын
  • Help please. Have 6 acres with lots of pine cones. What should I buy that will grind up the cones? Thanks

    @tommorgan1291@tommorgan12912 жыл бұрын
  • Toro😡, I purchased the mx4200 in 2019, my first cut no problem, it went down hill from there. It started cutting out the second time I went to use it. I called my dealer they where very good in getting it in. Unfortunately it was in & out of there shop. Late summer they ended up putting a new whirring harness in her. Spring of 2020 😂😂 started her up no problem, until I tried to pull it out. Yep it died twice.😡. Again back in the shop she went mind you this was late April. It was not picked up until June. After several calls to toro. They replaced the arms and a switch, for witch I suggested a year before. Now in May 2021, I noticed oil leak. Turned out to be the transmission. It was picked up June 6th. I haven't seen her since. After calls in to toro & a large head ach. No replacement extremely disappointing in toro😣.

    @chrisdobies5420@chrisdobies54202 жыл бұрын
  • what do think about the zt elite vs the gravley hd

    @russelllowery9049@russelllowery90492 жыл бұрын
  • Which would be best for brush? My property hasnt had care in 5 years. No cutting a lot of underbrush

    @jimlastname@jimlastname2 жыл бұрын
    • You need to hire someone with a forestry mulcher.

      @lawnguy3267@lawnguy32672 жыл бұрын
  • I'll keep my Hustler thank you. Only real service providers in my area is the reason.

    @davidcoleman6211@davidcoleman62112 жыл бұрын
    • Not a bad reason!

      @TractorBobs@TractorBobs2 жыл бұрын
    • Those Hustlers are awesome as well. Raptor and X one anyway

      @Jimbobd421@Jimbobd4212 жыл бұрын
    • @@Jimbobd421 I am very glad that I bought it at a place with a great service department. One month old and been in the shop twice. Just a dead cell in the battery and cylinoid. Probably the cylinoid was ruined by the bad battery. Hustler Raptor XD has a tiny little battery one of the new lithium batteries. Always a few bad ones get by but they made it good and that's what counts. Just residential use 1.5 acre yard with lots of obstacles.

      @davidcoleman6211@davidcoleman62112 жыл бұрын
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