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Glad to hear it!

Most likely you're not seating it all the way in the detent. It has to be very precisely aligned to go all the way in to the retainer. We've experienced a few times where if it's just a bit misaligned it will snap in place, but not be all the way down. We'd suggest just playing with the alingment of the "hinges" a bit at the back and you'll probably notice the difference when you snap it back in place when you get it right.

@@crystaltractor Yea i noticed its a real pain to get the hinge in place. It would be nice to have an alternative to the rubber grommett. What about instead of the pin/rubber, a bolt through that same hole with locking washer and wingnut? Your nut would be on top for easy removal.

Probably manageable. The idea with Gravely's setup is to keep it a toolless system, but Hustler for example uses a design simlar to what you're suggesting. If you wanted a fastener system, you could probably rig something fairly easily by removing the pin and grommet and using a bolt/washer from the top and a u-nut in the floorpan, But it would make it difficult to use the storage tray effectively. Using a wingnut with the bolt sticking up wouldn't be reccommended as it could be hazardous or at least become annoying underfoot...

The ideal width for an L2502 would be a 60". This should fit just outside of your tire treads.

Hi there, we would recommend checking with your vendor for information on that.

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Thanks. Not sure exactly what part you're asking about though. If you're referring to the nut from underneath at about 28:55, you can see where we removed that at about the 18:25 mark

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Hard to say what would be the right step up, just because there's so much variety and everyone's needs are a little different, so this might be a lot of info... Assuming you want to stick with Toro, if you're wanting to stay with the same deck size you can upgrade from this one to the fabricated "Ironforged" deck option which will get you a longer lasting thicker deck but still fit through gates if that's important for you. Also while most of the standard Timecutters with MyRide have been discontinued, you may still be able to find some remaining stock of them, which gives you a suspension rider platform for much better comfort, as well as some of the larger deck sizes come with option of more powerful Kawasaki and Kohler engines. There is also the new Timecutter MAX series available this year with larger decks, new seats and some other features. We made another video with an overview on those here: czcams.com/video/P9jAIwP0_N0/video.htmlfeature=shared Then if you want to make a big jump there is the TITAN series which are more powerful and more heavy duty all around. We also have an overview of those here: czcams.com/video/Q3UKII6ABVo/video.html Hope this helps!

@@crystaltractor I think I’m gonna return it and get the Bad Boy Maverick

We don't carry Bad Boy so don't know much about them, but they're gaining popularity these days for sure... Seems like a good product.

This was a customer unit that was in the shop temporarily so we wouldn't be able to comment on exactly which make/model it was, however in this case what you're looking at there isn't actually a grapple but just a root rake (also called a stacking rake). Similar to this model: www.crystaltractor.com/default.asp?page=xInventoryDetail&id=15119084&p=1&s=(Sort%20By)&d=D&sq=top%20rail&fr=xclearanceinventory

Taking another look, the one in this video was probably one of these: www.crystaltractor.com/default.asp?page=xInventoryDetail&id=15747094&p=1&s=(Sort%20By)&d=D&l=live%20oak&vt=attachment%20%2F%20implement&fr=xclearanceinventory

Try reaching out to our service dept at 352-835-3110 ext 65001. They may be able to get that for you

@@crystaltractor can you send me the link please

It certainly can, but it's not set up for it from factory. You will need to purchase the Recycler mulching kit, which includes new mulching blades and the hardware to adapt the cutting deck and block the side chute. Here are the kit part numbers depending on which deck size you have: 50" 139-3240 54" 139-3235 60" 139-3290 You should be able to get these from various online retailers or from your local TORO dealer. Hope you enjoy your new mower!

The Briggs are new for this year to this line so we don't really have any data on long-term reliability or maintenance, but both are some of the most common engine brands in the country so getting parts/service when needed shouldn't be to hard for either one. As far as performace, the EXi models and the FR models both have the same specs for travel speed, blade speed, and the overall hp/tq are within about 5% of each other so we wouldn't expect any noticeable difference in performance between the two of them. There is a nice feature with the tool-less oil change feature on the Briggs, where you don't need to use the 2-wrench method to open the drain tube, instead just use the attached wingnut cover so that's a little more convenient. Either way should be a great choice!

@@crystaltractor Thanks for the feedback. I was looking at the smaller 34 inch Toro Timecutter. I'm up in Canada and it comes with a Briggs or Kohler engine up here. No Kawasaki option on the 34 inch model.

@@joeraptor1 Gotcha. That 22HP Kohler motor is a good one too. Many of our customers prefer Kawasaki over the Kohler for long term reliablity but we've had good luck with both overall, and the power, speed, and warranty are the same for all versions. It's pretty nice that Toro gives 22HP options with the smaller 34 inch version, as many other brands knock it down to 18 or 15 HP engines for those smaller decks. Also, you may already know the difference, but just to be clear the 34 inch model isn't a MAX model like this one, it's a standard Timecutter. It would be much more like the one in this video (this is 42" Kawasaki version but the rest should be the same) czcams.com/video/c4hNSRacFl8/video.html

@@crystaltractor Thanks for the feedback. I've also been looking at the 30 inch Turfmaster. Pretty similar in price to the the 34 inch timecutter but commercial build. Any feedback on the 30 inch Turfmaster? Thanks.

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We do ship anywhere in FL and limited parts of GA free with any purchase. We can ship outside of FL as well but there may be extra costs

Welcome!

Do you if the Toro brand will accept Gator blades?

Not at this time, but we'll consider that for a future video. Thanks for the suggestion

Most of the 42" Timecutters run HydroGear ZT2100s for transaxles. Those are entry level models, but this is also an entry level mower and HydroGear is a reliable industry standard brand. As for the deck it's pretty standard fare, just need to jack up the front to get under it, although there is a mountable front jack kit available for it for about $125. Also, TOROs are built in USA, and have been since 1914. The engines are also either USA (Briggs/Kohler) or Japan (Kawasaki). If you want to see Chinese you'll have to look elsewhere.

Telehandlers are different from forklifts. True they sometimes have forks and they do lift, but telehandlers are designed completely differently, in that they have a boom (usually telescopic) rather than a lift mast, are much longer, and have front/all wheel steering. Some like this JCB model also have interchangeable implements on the front, to be able to swap out for a material bucket, grapple, or other attachment. Forklifts are generally rear wheel steer, and have vertical lift masts that are either fixed or have the ability to tilt/shift the load to the front and rear and/or sides. The forks are also usually a permanent fixture on forklifts, hence the name.

Good for traction!

True. The standard Timecutters also don't come with hour meters normally. They are available as an add on accessory though for about $65. It's important to remember that overall the Max is still designed as a budget minded residential model so makes sense that some features would be extra, but the total lack of a fuel level indicator is puzzling.

@@crystaltractor $65??? lmao... an hour meter is about 5-10 BUCKS..

Please share a link or description for the hour meter @bradhendrickson70 please!

@@lionelhutto3328 i did it gets d eleted

Unfortunately it's very true that most heavy machinery is going up rapidly these days... We just had a nice used one last month, they surely don't come up very often but sometimes we get them in. If you're intereseted you can always check here: www.crystaltractor.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventory to see what we have on hand. We're located in FL of course, but we have shipped out of state for deals before! Good luck searching.

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The 22 HP models should have plenty of power for it, but given the lighter weight of this model and the relatively non-agressive tread on the tires it would really depend on how steep of a hill you're working with. There's also no ROPS on these models either so they're not considered safe for slopes over 15 degrees. If you have slopes like that you would probably want to look into a TITAN Max model or a different residential model with a ROPS like a Kubota Z232.

@@crystaltractor Thanks. I’m up in PA my backyard is one hill. Kinda tired of pushing the timemaster around.

Armrests are available as an add-on kit, but strangely there isn't any type of fuel gauge that we know of. Many Timecutter models feature a sight window but there doesn't seem to be one on the Max.

I got one of these a few weeks ago and it has a see through tank so you can just check it under the seat before you go to mow. Also has like a 5 gallon tank so it last a long time.

Not necessarily, at least with this type. There is a vent seal bolt at the top of the transaxle that you will want to open though to allow the system to breathe as it drains (at 12:47), otherwise the resulting vacuum will result in an extremely slow drain.

@@crystaltractor I would love to see a complete service on this particular model.

The 6FT bed is actually a different model - those are the new RTV-X1130. We've gotten a few in but they're hard to keep in stock!