I am closing in on retirement and have the time and desire to mow my own lawn again. I know I am purchasing a zero turn mower just that I am snow blinded at this point by all the potential mowers.
Strictly residential use, home is on 3 acres with about 1.5 acres of NJ grass, relatively level with a few elevation changes ( they are short and gradual), and no gate issues but there are more than a few trees, gardens, a pool, rock walls and large rock formations. Fair to say my cutting time will be matched by my trimming time. I have no physical limitations but I do want to sit (no standers) and a smoother ride would be a nice option. I am looking for a NEW high quality residential or estate machine.
Prefer 48 but would go 52? no larger. I have read so much on this site about the specs that I am catching price bump fever! Do I really need ZT3400 gears, Kawi FS engine or even a Kawi engine over a Kohler or B&S?tc? I have looked at Husqvarna M-ZT52, Toro Titan MX4880, Gravelyç´ ZT HD48 & Pro-Turn 48, Ferris FS600/700.
Some of the mowers I mentioned are not very available locally (under 25 miles) to me so does after service availability trump brand?
Opinions appreciated, thank you in advance for your helpful comments.
Mike
Strictly residential use, home is on 3 acres with about 1.5 acres of NJ grass, relatively level with a few elevation changes ( they are short and gradual), and no gate issues but there are more than a few trees, gardens, a pool, rock walls and large rock formations. Fair to say my cutting time will be matched by my trimming time. I have no physical limitations but I do want to sit (no standers) and a smoother ride would be a nice option. I am looking for a NEW high quality residential or estate machine.
Prefer 48 but would go 52? no larger. I have read so much on this site about the specs that I am catching price bump fever! Do I really need ZT3400 gears, Kawi FS engine or even a Kawi engine over a Kohler or B&S?tc? I have looked at Husqvarna M-ZT52, Toro Titan MX4880, Gravelyç´ ZT HD48 & Pro-Turn 48, Ferris FS600/700.
Some of the mowers I mentioned are not very available locally (under 25 miles) to me so does after service availability trump brand?
Opinions appreciated, thank you in advance for your helpful comments.
Mike