ZTR Recommendations

[bigred1]

If this helps, I've had two riding mowers in the last 19 years (knock on wood) Both have had the Kawasaki engine on em. Sold the first one to get more horsepower on the second, not because of engine problems. The first was 17hp and this one is 24hp. I have kept up with 2 acres over the years with a few baseball fields thrown in. Kawasaki has their stuff together . Whichever engine you decide on keep your blades sharp don't procrastinate in doing your periodic maintenance and store it in your garage/shop. It bugs the heck outta me to see a mower parked in the weather year round.

 

[John6185]

Sell out and move someplace where there is little yardwork. In another twenty years you won't want to mow 2-3 acres-admit it, you don't enjoy mowing that much anyway!

 

[Nifrost]

I have a Ferris 54" with Kawasaki motor that I wouldn't trade for. When my dad was in the market, we found a deal on a smaller Ferris (48") also with the Kawasaki and he's pleased as punch with it. Both have the independent suspensions; mine has the mulching kit while his does not. They both have plenty of power and have not failed to do anything we've asked of them. Seats are adjustable, and I believe the suspension settings are as well, but I'm not positive on that. I use both regularly and although they are the only ZTRs I have experience with, I'll go back with a Ferris if I have to replace either one. As stated above, I recommend the Kawasaki engines over the competitors as well.

 

[freewookie]

Sell out and move someplace where there is little yardwork. In another twenty years you won't want to mow 2-3 acres-admit it, you don't enjoy mowing that much anyway!

Ha my wife and kids will be doing the mowing. In 20 years I may end up buying a building in downtown Guthrie and not having any yard. [emoji3]


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[freewookie]

Well I bought a Ferris 52” IS700Z with the Briggs. He said they get neither Kawasaki or Briggs back anymore than the other for repair.


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[bigred1]

He told you that just to push one of those Briggs out the door. LOL Just funnin ya. Congrats !!!

 

[freewookie]

He told you that just to push one of those Briggs out the door. LOL Just funnin ya. Congrats !!!

Ha yeah I’m in sales so I know how that works. Same warranty for both and I’ve had minimal problems with the Briggs on my 2001 JD.

Thanks!


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[doctorjj]

I had a Kawasaki on my Toro and it sucked. It died at about 300 hours. It was the supposedly good FX series. I replaced it with a Briggs for about half the money. If the Briggs lasts 300, I’ll be happy.

 

[stick4]

Bought a John Deere walk behind w/a Kawasaki engine from Mr Allison on S. May in 1989. Started on the first pull last Saturday.

 

[Glocktogo]

I can't comment on the Ferris, but I have a 60" Husler Raptor SD with the Kawasaki engine and I couldn't be happier. I'm on my 3rd season with it.