Posted by Mel in SW Iowa on June 09, 2009 at 03:58:07 from (75.104.160.58):
In Reply to: O.T. Zero turn mower posted by just another old geezer on June 08, 2009 at 21:24:33:
A friend of mine talked me into trying a used commercial mower several years ago, a Ransome. Ransome, Cushman, Toro, Jacobson, all seemed to use many of the same parts: Kubota diesel, Eaton hydrostat, shaft driven deck, heavy welded deck, hydraulic lift, power steering, etc. These were not considered zero turn, but front deck mowers that are almost zero turn. They are not as agile as a zero turn, but so well made they are low maintenance. However, you are your own warranty station.
Any of the older commercial mowers that have had good maintenance can be a real bargain, IMHO if it meets your intended purposes.
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