Residential zero turn mowers part 2- Cub Cadet vs Stihl vs ExMark.
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- čas přidán 8. 04. 2023
- This is the 2nd part in comparing the 2023 Residental zero turn mowers. In the first video we looked at Bad Boy, Scag, BobCat, Gravley, Ariens, and John Deere. Click here to watch the first video:
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In this video I compare the 2023 Residential Zero Turn Mowers offered by Cub cadet, Stihl, and Exmark.
To compare the models I look at the overall build quality, the deck, what transmissions are offered, what engines are offered, the quality and build of the frame, and other features. We'll also compare the warranties on each model.
There are two different price points I use compare the brands models. $3.5k - $4 range and the $6.5k - $7.5k price range.
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I bought a used Commercial Husqvarna 61" with a Kawasaki twin engine almost 20 years ago for $2100. I put two belts, one used hydro pump (200 bucks), a couple of sets of blades, two control dampers for the handles. The hydro pump replacement could have been avoided, my fault.
Used commercial for residential use has been a winner for me....
Would love to see a video like this for entry level commercial mowers around the 13-15k price range. Think things are more competitive here.
The Stihl mower is a rebadged Ferris
Great videos man! One thing I will be looking at when I make my next purchase is blade tip speed. Also I hate toe guards blocking the deck chute, nothing but grass clumpers.
Your videos are so informative. Great stuff!! Can’t thank you enough
Thanks Tony. Its viewers like you that apperciate the effort it takes that makes it worth it.
I see they've made some changes since my purchase May 5th 2020 I have the 42" with Kholer 22 and stamp round Deck I'm at 150 hrs also the large battery and my throttle lever is metal not plastic. So far it's been pretty good. I paid $2750 from my local dealer.
I used to mow with an exmark quest (residential mower) back 4 years ago when I first started, it did great to get started with but it definitely ended up not holding together with comercial use
The cub cadet was a fan deck because a stamped deck is not welded. They are formed completely be stamping in a press. I worked for years in a small engine shop as a tech
Love your videos. Would love to get some of your opinions on SCAGs . Personally my top 3 are scag/exmark and wright following
Gotta subscribe to see that final video and your top pick for the lower range zero turn. Getting g ready to buy 1.
Another category you could do is the frame thickness.
If you only had $1500 to spend for a residential lawn tractor or used Zero Turn what would be a good one used if in good condition. I found for sale a Club Cadet RZT-L in great condition with 625 hours for $1300 delivered. Guy bought a zero with suspension is what he is selling it. Anyone familiar with this one? Your videos and knowledge is top notch so hank you for the time you put into your great videos.
Thanks!
Any recommendations 17 acres all flat, 50- 60 inch cut zero turn recommendations? Thanks
Could you find and check out the new 2023 version of the Ariens Ikon 42 ? Awesome upgrades from 2022. But I do want your opinion before purchasing,
cub cadet has a steering wheel version that can mow a 20 degree slope called the ultima ztxs4 it looks just as good as the ztx4. been thinking of getting that mower to replace the john deere d140 i have
Fantastic!
Well done M & M! I have always liked the Cadets.
Thanks RJ!
Would love to see a 6-8 price range
Opinions on WORLDLAWN diamond back 52 inch zero turn mower that has the kawasaki engine ?
These are great videos. I am looking at the cub cadet zt1R model, comes with Kawasaki engine and fabricated deck for $700 more than the zt1. I like the bad boy magnum too
I really liked the Cub Cadets I looked at
I enjoyed the basic comparison "sheet" in the second video which you did not do for the 1st video. Before you get to the THIRD video and a enhanced basic comparison sheet CAN YOU COMPLETE a one page comparison of the first video and post that SOONER?
Very informative video
I do like the overall quality and looks of the Cub.
Along with the open frame design.
The X-lent paint looks like it may be powder coated ?
Can you add Ariens and Gravely into the mix. I'm interested in the Ikon xd or stepping into a similar Gravely.
Hi Denis. I went over some Ariens ane Gravleys in this video. czcams.com/video/TBCQixtpu38/video.html
12:54 it’s got grease zerks but there under the deck… that’s a nice inaccessible spot.
I remember seeing that during editing and thinking thise fitting will not only be hard to get to but also they will get worn from the grass sticks and sand
I need help. 5 acres, want good speed, 60 inch deck. Recommendations???
www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/bad-boy-maverick-ezt-60-in-zero-turn-lawn-mower-with-747cc-kohler-confidant-engine-bmr60zt740
The big question is how are they to work on when stuff inevitably go bad?
In my opinion and based on my past experiences Bad Boys and Hustler's are the easiest to work on.
EZT stands for “economical zero turn” so the ZT is actually the better trans. Which Stihl would win in the lower class range
Never heard anything about Stihl mowers, or even seen one in use but 4 wheel suspension at that price has me interested. Anyone have any thoughts?
I’m looking to get one also. I’m debating if I should get a bad boy or stihl.
I bought the sthil 52" it's an excellent mower smooth and powerful
The toro/exmark branded engines are made by loncin whos been making motorcylce engines since the 80s 90s? We sold a ton of them and didnt see any issues 3 years into their release.
I have a service manual for John Deere lt mower so I can see how to grease the transmission unless you have a video on how to do that for a John Deere lt mower with a manual transmission More over I Lt 133 38 inch cutting deck
The plugs are still in the hydro gear transaxle 😂😂😂
Hi so watching your videos you compare bad boy and scagg. You didn't say whether you'd take a bad boy vs cub cadet or a husqvarna. You did say that you'd take the husqvarna over the cub cadet. Is it just the difference in price range?
Between the Scagg, Bad Boy and Cud Cadet it really comes down to price. All 3 of those are great. Is money was an issue I'd probably go with Scagg.
Another factor to consider is the dealership. Their location and customer service is a important
Do not like bar at bottom of deck
B/S twin ok but Kaw got them all beat badly
Which do you prefer between the Bad Boy in the first video and the Cub Cadet in the second?
I dont think you can go wrong with eithet but if I had to choose Id go with the Cub Cadet.
@Mechanical_Mind So out of all of the mowers with $5k budget. Mowing 1.3 acres what would you recommend.
@@JerryCombs1 $5k puts you in higher level. At the $5k Id get the Husqvarna Xcite 350. www.husqvarna.com/us/zero-turn-mowers/xcite-z350/
@@Mechanical_Mind If I go with the Cub Cadet do I need to add a mulching kit to it if I don't want to bag clippings?
@@JerryCombs1 Its all preference and depends on what grass you're cutting and an what height. Most of my customers are professional landscapers and many of them do very high end properties. I dont know of any of them that bad the clippings. Many of them do use XHT Predator mulching blades or Oregon brand mulching blades even without a mulching kit.
The ezt 2200 is actually worse than thr standard zt2100. Gotta give the win to exmark
The cub doesn’t have arm rests.
I don't like that giant chute opening on the Cadet...
I like the John Deere.
Stihl and Mad Dog are the best.
I’ve had it with Briggs terribly designed compression releases that always break and Briggs could care less
No Toro or Bobcat reviews...
Surprised at the quality of those cub cadets but MTD leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The Stihl (rebadged Ferris) looks ok, but the question is would it be worth buying over an actual Ferris?. Not a fan of that ex mark/toro branded engine, if you look closer on the label looks like it’s made in China. Probably a cheap clone engine. Shame they have gone to using those instead of a Kawasaki or Kohler.
Why you comparing mtd to cub cadet? Two different things
@@marekkrepa9982Cub Cadet is a wholly owned subsidiary of MTD
@andybub45 Milwaukee and Ryobi is made by same owner in one factory . Please do some homework . They are different
@@marekkrepa9982 The cub cadets are higher quality, no doubt about it, but MTD (who makes Troy Bilt, Cub Cadet, Bolens, etc) has a lot of really poor designs and I wouldn’t want to own one of their products. The beefy frame and deck is great, but it’s the small things you don’t see that will show themselves later on.
I sat on several mowers at a dealer the other day. I'm sure its personal preference but the Cub Cadet felt so cheap when you sit on it. Instant no for me.
Which brand are you leaning towards?
@@Mechanical_Mind I think you’ll be disappointed but leaning towards a Toro. My budget is a little higher so looking at the Titan line. Features to feature it costs a little more. But it feels the most refined. I’m sure they all make grass shorter. But some are so overbuilt but still don’t feel quality. Gravely was maybe my second favorite. The John Deere don’t seem worth what they cost with stamped decks on a $8k machine. Really didn’t like the cub. For some reason I don’t care for the bad boy, could be the name or color.
John Deere is the best z370R
"I don't know what the E is on the transmission"...marks it as the winner. Bruh.
The Cub Cadet sucks
The deck is only connected at three points instead of four
The deck is unstable and shakes a lot