Zero Turn mower recommendation

[spuds]

We have a 5 acre sports field that a local farmer cuts 3+ acres at the moment and leaves maybe 2 acres around edges. We are in process of tidying up the area and need to purchase a mower to do this 2 acres and occasionally cover the entire 5 acres. Zero turn mowers have been advised as our best option as we will not be collecting and we need some advice on best mower to get, our budget is €6,000. A robust machine would be ideal.

 

Snapper ZTX275 48" €5,050

Hustler Raptor SD 48" €6,250

Stiga ZT5132 52" €6,000

Gravely Proturn 52 €6250 (incl. €250 for mulcher kit)

Gravely Proturn 148Z €6,500 (last year's demo model)

 

All advice welcome! We know a diesel machine is preferable but out of our budget presently unfortunately.

[GA Groundcare]

Possibly biased as we are a Bob-Cat Zero Turn Dealer. But, take a look at them. The CRZ model will be the one to suit you and is available in 48", 52" and 61". Side, rear or mulch decks.

We sell loads to farmers, large private users and smaller contractors mowing up to 20 hours a week...

5 year warranty. 

 

Where are you located?

[butters]

Also have a look at the cub cadet zx3 series.

[Husqvarna King]

If you can get hold of a scag 48 they are so well built, better than anything in the UK by far. The rotary deck can be changed for a flail also which is very useful.  I wouldn't buy anything else ?

[difflock]

If they are still imported or distributed, a Ferris should be up there too, especially the Perkypillar(i.e. a yellow Perkins) engined ones.

[kkk2]

Hustler make good machines, you could always consider a second hand John Deere 997 or 997R these are massive machines. Zero Turn machines are not good on banks or steep inclines if you have any ground like that try to demo a machine first. Most of your list above would mow the 5 acres easily and quicker than the tractor usually. The thing though with a zero turn they are a one trick pony where as a commercial tractor mower with a 54 inch deck would also pull a trailer and lots of other stuff which would make it more useful.

http://www.ksplantandmarine.co.uk/InventoryItem.aspx/42377bfc-5b29-4910-bf68-2e57f283f4b1/ would be pretty bulletproof

Edited May 1, 2020 by kkk2

[spuds]

22 minutes ago, kkk2 said:

Hustler make good machines, you could always consider a second hand John Deere 997 or 997R these are massive machines. Zero Turn machines are not good on banks or steep inclines if you have any ground like that try to demo a machine first. Most of your list above would mow the 5 acres easily and quicker than the tractor usually. The thing though with a zero turn they are a one trick pony where as a commercial tractor mower with a 54 inch deck would also pull a trailer and lots of other stuff which would make it more useful.

http://www.ksplantandmarine.co.uk/InventoryItem.aspx/42377bfc-5b29-4910-bf68-2e57f283f4b1/ would be pretty bulletproof

Would the Hustler Raptor SD 48" 23HP be up to cutting 5 acres once a week in your opinion?

 

HUSTLER Raptor® SD | Southern Machinery Ltd.

SOUTHERNMACHINERY.IE

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The Raptor® SD brings more features to the Raptor product line offering a wider cutting deck, more power and...

 

[spuds]

1 hour ago, butters said:

Also have a look at the cub cadet zx3 series.

Looks a good machine, be able for 5 acres once a week? Says can do 2.2 acres/hr.

 

Our ground is bumpy enough in places.

[kkk2]

11 minutes ago, spuds said:

Looks a good machine, be able for 5 acres once a week? Says can do 2.2 acres/hr.

 

Our ground is bumpy enough in places.

You do not want to be on a light ztr on bumpy ground ? ? at least with commercial units they have decent seats

[kkk2]

43 minutes ago, spuds said:

Would the Hustler Raptor SD 48" 23HP be up to cutting 5 acres once a week in your opinion?

 

HUSTLER Raptor® SD | Southern Machinery Ltd.

SOUTHERNMACHINERY.IE

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The Raptor® SD brings more features to the Raptor product line offering a wider cutting deck, more power and...

 

Looks fine to be honest, not much of an idea on the smaller stuff but Commercial Hustler machines are well thought of in the industry. Are you in Ireland or UK? as I know a dealer with a 2nd hand Comm Hustler ex co co. in mint condition for sale in you budget in Ire.