Exmark Radius E - 50 Hour Review (and lessons learned)
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Some thoughts on this Exmark Radius zero turn after 50+ hours of use. I can't recommend it over another mower, as this is the only one I've driven, but it has exceeded expectations and given me no trouble at all.
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Thanks for your review. After doing a LOT of research, then watching your review, I bought the same mower. They had the collegiate suspension seat offer, so I spent the extra $300 for the seat. It was well worth it. Its my first zero turn. My last mower was a 48" Craftsman lawn tractor with 22 HP Kohler, and it would take 4-1/2 to 5 hours to do my yard and areas around the barn etc. With this mower i'm done in 1 hour and 50 minutes with a much better looking lawn. Some say I should have got a 60" instead of the 48", but that was an additional $1,500 plus my trailer is less than 60" wide inside. My area is very uneven and hilly, with several areas between some sheds etc that the 60" would not go thru. It works perfect for me. It was a learning experience, but after having it 2 months I actually look forward to mowing. Thanks again....
Glad it helped. I've also been told I should've gotten a bigger mower, but i have a lot of trees to mow around and I couldn't justify that extra money either.
I have a pair of 3M Work Tunes hearing protection headphones that have AM/FM and an auxiliary port for your phone. It protects your hearing and allows you to listen to whatever you want. I listen to football games, music, and podcasts. I LOVE them. They are one of my favorite pieces of equipment. They make working fun while protecting my hearing.
My hearing is already shot. I know that's not a very good excuse, but my tinnitus is so severe that the mower/tractor engines are welcome distractions. I should probably look into getting something like what you have. I need to get a helmet/face shield for chainsawing too. I don't want to be in one of those "chainsaw fail compilation" videos.
I've been looking at getting this mower - this was really helpful and honest! Thanks!
Gotta say it's one hell of a mower.
I just purchased an eXMark Radius with a 52 " deck for my 5.5 acre property. Still getting used to driving zero turn after having a John Deere yard tractor for 20 years. This machine is a beast and will reduce my mowing time by half once I get proficient at using the arms. Maintenance looks to be pretty easy. Have you had to remove and sharpen the blades yet? That was always a real pain with the JD, remove the entire deck before you can take the blades off. Good review, thanks.
Your gas usage is fine.
Only the fuel injected engines get 1 gallon an hour or better.
My 33HP efi does but the cost of the mower is $11k. So you're doing good.
$11k. Yikes!
Great review I work for an exmark dealer it’s a great mower your fourth grease zerk is located on the pump belt tensioner underneath the engine it should be aimed down but sometimes it can be sideways
Just bought one today. One thing I'll say is that the thing is built with much heavier gauge steel than I am used to seeing. It's "beefy"
It acts more like a brush hog than a finishing mower, but it's great at that too.
Now to go out and adjust those arms....lol
Thanks for the review. I'm researching mowers for next year. My brother has a big commercial Exmark but I am looking at the one you have for my 3 + acres
Thanks for the review. I ended up purchasing the same mower. Happy 2020 to you!
Great honest review sir and very informative as well
Thanks a lot for the review. Especially for the recommendation to get the suspension seat.
Your back will thank you.
They are nice and it will make a difference if you mow a couple hrs at a time .
I bought me a hustler fas trak 54 inch. 7916.00 out the door.
I love it .
I dig your reviews, very down to earth and helpful.
In 2014 I bought a Gravely 152 which afterwards wished it was a 60 incher. Mine has 2 gas tanks, which holds 10 gallons.I change out the blades quite a bit and for me Gator blades work the best.
I just ordered a new set of blades to have on hand, but didn't remember the comment so I got Oregon or something. I absolutely wrecked the blades that came on it. The first cut this season looked terrible.
I just bought the X series of that mower. I wanted the Kawasaki motor and the suspension seat.
You can get an aftermarket suspension for your seat for under $200.
The 4th grease zurk is underneath towards the rear. Kinda hard to see, but you can see right above the belt and rear axel.
Hello from Greenfield,IN. Just bought the same one last summer. With the suspension seat Purdue of course ! It was 300.00 extra. Does your starter kinda whine / scream when starting ?
I haven't noticed that happening, but I've only had to mow a couple of times this year because the sheep did most of the work for me. I'll try to pay attention next time I start it up.
thanks for the review
Thanks for the video
Question for everyone. I have a small lawn about 1/4 acre rectangular shaped. Would it be a waste to go zero turn. I had a regular mower but I want the better turning ability.
Thats gonna be up to you honestly. Some people enjoy mowing their lawn and have time to spare, so the speed isn't an issue. For that size property, and if you're only cutting your own, a mower this expensive would be a waste as you won't be putting much wear and tear on it. Look for a residential zero turn if you really want a zero turn. Can get them for anywhere from mid to upper 2000s to 4kish depending on brand.
Tldr if that price tag is worth the zero turn to you, then go for it, but don't blow your money on a commercial model, you won't need it.
Very Good info 👍
I mow with a 3 pt. Hitch finish mower. Have about 50 pine trees to mow around. It sucks.
A finish mower is on my wish list, but trees would definitely be a consideration. I also wouldn't mind having a sickle mower for around the ponds, but still just on the wish list.
@@BlackSparrowRanch a sickle bar would be good here too we have a ditch and a pond. I need a brush mower too. Got 7 acres out back that need to be cleaned up.
How does it mow through tall grass? Does it bog down easily if you go too fast or try to mulch? Etc
It definitely bogs down if you are going too fast
I took care of sister in laws lawn, grass about 1.5’ tall. Went through it after dry spell, highest position, slowly. Drilled a hole through the discharge shoot and tied it up with a bungie cord. Then again at lower setting. Used a dust mask. Let cool down, completely, before second pass. and blow off entire machine after each job with compressed air or leaf blower
thers a zerk on deck idler pulley and a zerk way up under motor on drive belt pulley, bear to get at. Half to jack up
I got this same mower
Does yours ever do a loud backfire pop when you go to start it? Mine does.
Yes it does. I wanted the Kawasaki engine, but it wasn't available unless I went up to the 60" (I think).
@@BlackSparrowRanch I have the 60. It still has the exmark 708. Exmark told me it was a fuel pump issue I've been through 3 fuel pumps. Still pops off like a shotgun every now and then. I've learned to just live with it. Still a good mower.
May swap a kawasaki into it after the 4 year warranty is up. If needed.
What kind of oil do you use in the mower? Thanks for good video
hmmmm, 5w-30 I think. It's the same weight I put in my car. I bought it once from the mower shop, then just bought the filter from them and got the oil from somewhere else since it's basically the same thing but cheaper.
@@BlackSparrowRanch I used 10w30 Exmark for my 1st change. May switch to an SAE 10 w 30 from here on out. Paid the dealer 14.00 qt. By the way an oil change takes 2.2 qts. on my 2020 Radius.So you will need to by a 3rd qt.Two qts. only brought it up to the add mark.
I just bought a new one. Mechanic told me you had to keep adding oil and hydraulic fluid. He said it burns about an ounce of oil for every hours use. Is that nornal?
I have no idea what you're talking about but you're handsome. ;)