The Best Zero Turn Lawn Mower You Can Buy - Grasshopper
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- It's officially spring, so it's time to get the Grasshopper 721D out of storage and ready for the mowing season. Grasshopper makes some of the best zero turn lawn mowers on the market. If you aren't familiar with the Grasshopper brand, you should look into them and consider one as your next mower. You won't be disappointed!
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I've had three Diesel Grasshopper mowers over the last 20 years. Currently running a 725DT6. Wouldn't want anything else ! Needless to say like everything, they are expensive but well worth it. The quality and ease of the out front deck is second to none !
They truly are amazing. Thanks for sharing! Love to hear the experiences of others!
I've ran a grasshopper 725 with a liquid cooled gas Kubota engine for 22 years now. The Kubota engine is bullit proof. I've mowed 4 acres per week all thihs time with no major problems. A good way to check the overall health of the Kubota engine is to attempt to start it cold with no throtle and no choke at all. If it starts right up, you have a good engine with great compression.
I bought the first Grasshopper that ever came in to Wilkes County, North Carolina. The first owner bought it to mow her apple orchard but the earlier grasshoppers were terrible on hills and would just slide and spin. She brought it back to the tractor dealership. Sometime the next week or so I walked in looking for a used mower and they tried to sell me the Grasshopper but I told them I didn't want it. The owner, a friend, knew the majority of my property was flat bottom land told me he was sending it over to the house and for me to use it a month or so. If I didn't like it let him know and he would come and get it and if I did come back over and we would work out a deal. That was in the spring of 1991 the mower is an 1822K. Still works
Loved the humor and video! I grew up mowing with Grasshopper mowers on my dad’s farm, and now I just purchased my first diesel hopper today! I’m just south of y’all in Kentucky. Good luck with the farm this upcoming year!
Just started running a grasshopper, it’s a 325D and I absolutely love it. I personally own a Scag, but my job runs grasshopper 😊
Mine is the Woods Mow'n Machine version of Grasshopper. (Wasn't Woods a spin-off of the Grasshopper Co?).
It's a 1998 and I bought it new. Kubota 21 hp diesel still starts and runs like new. Never mowed commercially; only use it to mow my couple acres. Solid machine. In 25 years, only replaced the belts and idler pulley's on the deck. That's it! Everything else was normal fluids and filters maintenance.
Only thing I wish it had was a good suspension seat. I did switch to a "Track" suspension seat years ago, but at my age, I'd still like a softer ride.
Enjoyed you video. Glad you got the glow plug problem fixed.
Front mount grasshoppers are the best, I 100% agree
Yes they are!
I have an 02 718 with a 18hp B&S Vanguard. Approaching 9,000 hours, but on its second engine. As for the mower, only replaced one deck spindle, two idler pulleys, ignition switch, on third set of tires, of course multiple belts, and the seat. Should be known that i heavily abuse it. Ex. Dragging or pulling trees, stuck vehicles, boats, etc. Use the deck for hauling 12ft tree logs, 3 at a time. Piled landscaping boulders on it. Drop the deck all the way to use as a grader too. I am religious with maintenance though. Grasshopper's secret ...8 & 9 gauge steel and zirc fittings everywhere!
bought a 725d last year at auction have about 5500 in it after i made repairs its a 2010 1/2. I love to mow now. 3 1/2 acres a week with lots of trees and i am not worn out after. had a brand new Kubota 25d with midmount mower same engine as the Grasshopper D902 and i just can not believe how much i like it. sold the 25d
Just bought one like that with a 40HP. Most incredible mower I have ever used. Incredible.
40hp...that's a monster!
Absolutely agree! I also have a Scag Patriot which is a good mower. But I think Grasshopper is in a class by itself. Built tough. Had mine 18 years (1200 hours) and it still has the same Kohler Command Pro engine.They are expensive and dealer support depends on your location.
Love my G2160 with rear bagger I don’t have a farm but that is a badass zero turn heck it’s a dang bush hog no doubt about it thanks for the video first Grasshopper I’ve ever seen if I had a farm or large property definitely would buy one 👍🏻👍🏻
They have an amazing cut and do well with overgrown grass
Yes they do!
I'm going to buy one tomorrow and your video did help me make my decision..thanks
Awesome! Glad I could help. What did you end up with?
I’ve had my Grasshopper since 1997 it’s a gas mower though,not sure why my husband bought me a gas grasshopper? I feel the same way y’all do I think the Grasshopper is the best mower ever made!!!We paid $10,000.00 when we bought it new in 97.I’ve watched my family members go through so many other mowers you would think they would check Grasshopper out!!!
Thanks for sharing Helen! That really is a testament to their dependability. Maybe it's time to talk your husband into a diesel model!!😁
I just bought a new Hustler Fas trak 54 inch. I'm really liking it.
My neighbor has three of these with the kubota diesel, he loves them! I have an old school ferris pro cut Z, and after this video, I gotta have one of these. The diesel ones are hard to come by my way, so i guess I'll have to travel lol.
Great video fun and informative thank you
I absolutely love my 2020 623T! I have 2.5 acres that is heavily landscaped and 1.5 acres of that is steep hillside with rolling dips and the 623T handles it like an ATV!!!
They are certified mountain goats!
I mow 5 acres weekly. Have been for 10 plus year. I have 722D and love it. Wouldn’t have anything else.
How does the deck come up on these manual versions? The electronic lift on the new ones is real nice
I have a 61" 729 Gas and had it for about 10 years and my property that I cut is about three quarters of an acre. needless to say I am done very quickly! The least amount of time cuttin, the better and I love still love my Grasshopper!
I run a 721d and it is my favorite it’s like an extension of your body instead of separate
I’m rebuilding a 48 inch right now. Never had one before. It’s about 20 years old… I look forward to manifesting longevity.
Nice! Good luck with the project!
We’ve got a 620 52” , 2 727 61”, and 725D 61” in our family. They are durable and reliable. We would rather pay for quality. At my house is a 727k and would love to try a diesel. Haven’t ran my uncles’ diesel. Would 100% recommend grasshopper if you want a mower that will last.
i have a 1998 grasshopper 718 and i love it
I've been wanting to get my hands on one of these grasshopper mowers for a long time now. I need to get one soon
I don't think you would regret it. Facebook marketplace and tractorhouse.com are good places to look in the used market.
I have one, and love it 722d!
They are impressive machines for sure.
I’d love to have one with grasshopper and kubota engine it’s a big win 👍🏻
We have a grasshopper 725k it’s awesome we used to have property in northern Indiana but we sold it and moved to nc and I just fired up are 725k it’s a gas but it fired up on 2nd turn and it’s awesome
I might buy a used 721d for $4000 or of craigslist. I would have to get rid of my jd 322 with a liquid cooled engine. Is that a good Idea and a good deal?
How high can you cut ? I like to cut high. Like the diesel,, got a old kubota, no hour meter, 5200 model, keeps going .
These mowers are so dang versatile, perfect for everything lol
The diesel that I currently have has 1500 hours on it and still mows awesome. Also fun fact this it the type of mower that the White House uses.
I have a gas powered 227 with 2930 hrs on it.
I have a 325D and it's a tank!
Did u take your rollbar off?
Going to look at a 725k with crazy low hours (160) today. Will come with a snowthrower, 61” deck, vacuum, and a de-thatcher. It belongs to a friend that has moved into town and simply doesn’t need this much machine anymore. Will (hopefully!) be trading him for my John Deere Z540R with 171hrs on it. Does anyone have any experience with their snowthrowers? Curious on how effective they are. We live in North Dakota on a 3 acre place with a ton of trees. Drifts can get hard and deep!
I've been considering a Ventrac but after hearing how well this works in soft ground perhaps I need to reconsider. Nice mower.
@@IndyFarmLife Thanks... yes, I just about choked on the price of a Ventrac. Nice machine but hard to justify. I'm now looking at "Plan B".
Dixie chopper are really nice as well
Nice 👍
Still running 2004 725k I bought new. Family has had several models. 618, 727k. I've replaced various things over the years..parts are reasonably priced. I got the manual deck. Would like to see them improve the way change heights on electric deck. Kind of a pain. I like my G2 hydrostatic for precise control v some of their other hydros.
@@IndyFarmLife do you know if they stopped using G2. What do you think of T6 with no belts. Have it on a 727k. Seems a bit noisier and less control. Is there anything comparable to G2 in their current line up?
I love 721 D
I got a 2018 900D 72inch deck they are awesome mowers
@keithbontrager9 have you had to replace the electric clutch in your mower?
@@joesummers9864 not yet it’s 5 years old now and I’ve got 670 pretty hard hrs on it..
The only thing I’ve had a issue with was the breaks - bolts broke completely off atleast 5 times including warping the disk. Even warranty didn’t fix them.. so I put lock nuts on em.. that’s the only thing.. love the mower & don’t regret buying it
Looking at a 720 52” deck. I zoomed in on the pic and noticed the ignition and controls under the seat (would be under your legs) instead of in the side? Is this an older model and should I not consider? 935 hrs 21hp vanguard asking $3k. Catcher and plow.
@@IndyFarmLife I ended up finding one. Burns a little oil but I like it already. I cannot find online anywhere to find the year when searching by serial number. Please let me know if anyone knows where to look. Tia!
I currently run exmark (commercially) but I'm wanting to give grasshopper a try this year and try a demo and see how I like them. I've heard good things about them
@@IndyFarmLife yea the front mount grasshopper is pretty big, but the mod mounts are about the same size as my exmark is
How would you compare the reliability and parts availability, to a decent residential 60” toro or CubCadet? I’m considering buying one.
@@IndyFarmLife Thanks
They're expensive but if you put the airless wheels that Michelle offers on these mowers it's a complete game changer. Better ride, always even cut, harder to get stuck, never get flat tires again and easier on the grass.
@@IndyFarmLife I run them on two mowers and they're Worth every dime
Ur absolutely right about Grasshopper quality. Owned 2 front mount Woods for 10yrs then 2 front mount Grasshoppers for 8yrs. Then tried 2 of the 725D’s. Didn’t like the over heating due radiator clogging quickly plus bogged down much quicker than the old gas 729 engines we had. Dealer allowed me to return them and get 2 of the 937G3’s. They’re beasts and great machines. Love them.
The diesel I rode had 4500 hours on it and still was amazing. Fact!
Aren't they awesome machines?!
You know all you have to do is take positive cable off battery in the fall and hook it back up in the spring and low and behold, it starts right up 😊
Yes I agree grasshopper mower are tanks! I'm a john deere person but wouldn't mind snagging one of these
@@IndyFarmLife also if you get a chance check out spartan mower
@@IndyFarmLife mowers are my life! 👍👍 be sure to check out my Instagram!
i have worked on small engines for 45 years never had to work on a grass hopper . i got and old bunton 60'' not bad
That's awesome to hear! They run strong.
I've had my 721-D since 1999. Not much done to it... but it sure has cut a load of grass.
i got a 727k with a Kohler moter that has 1300 hours and a 729k with a briggs that has 1200 hours and both run like brand new still
Considering a new one, MID-MOUNT 72", NO experience, a few questions: a) I'm 65 in Florida, will be cutting MAX 25 acres once or twice a month, you think this would be the LAST mower I would need?? b) I will need to transport it 10 miles each way for these cut jobs, I have the SMALL Ford Ranger truck with a automatic and V6 do you think my little truck could handle pulling one of these that far? It is all flat country pretty much. c) I am considering the Diesel would you for sure recommend it OVER the gas model?
I think one can't quite mow as low with 72" as can 61".
2360 1600 hrs replaced the stator in the motor once , Great mower
Nice! Personally, I'll never own any other kind of mower. I like feeling like I'm on a tank when I cut my grass. ha
I have a 720 k grasshopper let it sit out all winter no tarp not in the garage just exposed to the weather charge the battery and it started right up
They are awesome machines!
What's funny is that comment is my comment just on my mom's account
@M_Track haha covert ops!
I don’t know man am really liking it
Happy to hear it!
always had problems with the chains and sprockets . Other then that we took care of a 460 acres horse farm with them till they bought new Kubotos .
@@IndyFarmLife LOL that was just the finish mowing areas like European Gallop barns etc etc .
Found a 721D for $500 with a bad hydro. Worth fixing?
Indy Farm Life engine is good. Not sure what drives it has. I agree that it’s a steal if I can get it. I’ll keep ya updated.
There's always that one guy in the comment that says it's junk notice all the positive comments about these mowers but there's the one guy that says there's junk
The masses can't be wrong, can they? :)
I have a 900 Model Grasshopper and it’s been in the shop for a month fixing a design problem from factory. The factory support has been awful, luckily I got a great dealer. I would never ever buy anything Grasshopper even thou my last machine before this one was great. They don’t stand behind their product and are very poor on supporting it. I got lied to from the start by another dealer who closed his doors leaving me with no warranty and a machine that never worked right. Finally finding another dealer an hour away he took on the problems fixing most but couldn’t fix the design problem which chewed up belts. Grasshopper dragging their feet left me without a mower still and it’s been a month. My neighbors have mowed my yard with their much better zero turns a few times to convince me my machine is poor in many ways!
That's unfortunate you have had a bad experience. That can certainly influence the opinion someone has a of a product. The 900 is newer, correct? Mine is a 2001. The "they don't make them like they used to" line seems to be a consistent one everywhere.
❤️ I love the diesel, but you think they can come with tracks on the drive axle! 🤔 It will make a world 🌎 of differences ... 👍🏾
So basically you are telling me you want an actual tank? Ha. I'm in!!
@@IndyFarmLife , Well just the drive axle, that all needed. So YOU can call it a tank. Lol
I have a 616 gas with about 2500 hours. 227 yrs old
I preheat for about 5 sec and it starts on the first crank. I noticed you seat switch doesn't work and you jumpered it. My is a 2000 928d2.
I got my plugs fixed!!! Much better now. Yea, my seat is jumped. Good eye ha
Question I see you own a 928D since 2000...I too have the same mower made in 2000 and have leaks In Hydraulic hoses close to main drive wheels under middle of deck been leaking for a couple of years just keep topping of fluid due to the high cost to Repair ! Estimate to replace all Hydraulic hoses about $800 to $1200 have you had any trouble with your Hydraulic hoses leaking ???
Cant beat diesel mowers for big spaces. Looking to buy one myself. Near 18k for new one with no add ons and a 52 inch deck. 72 inch deck, power lift deck, air ride seat.... all extras. I bet it isn't hard to get up over $20,000 new.
@@IndyFarmLife I found a decent 722D that appears garage kept with under 1,200 hours for $4,100 on FB marketplace. I'll check tracrorhouse next
Like 👍 to have one someday. My jd 3something deck died. You just wish things were built better.
Have you ever had to replace the electric clutch in your grasshoppers?
Not yet!
@IndyFarmLife I have a 930 diesel just installed my second one that makes 3 of them the mower is almost 10 years old was just wondering thanks Hoosier
@@joesummers9864 Ah interesting! I want to try to run down a 930D or 928D. I need to step up to a 72" deck!
I use mine for landscaping and I think it’s hilarious how so many companies don’t know about grasshopper but they’re just so good although I must say the coronavirus is being far overblown but as a Christian I believe that we are supposed to obey our government unless it goes against our beliefs. God bless praise Jesus stay safe everyone praying for y’all. #JESUSLIVES! Oh and I believe that the last two numbers on the serial number or is it model number is the year
Indy Farm Life Yeah I use about a 16 foot trailer so I can fit the grasshopper mower and then a normal mid mount zero turn but I guess I could see why that would be but yeah you stay safe out there too
Not too smart.
I know this video is three years old man, but you better check your weight and make sure 15 W-40 is Kabota recommends because you’re gonna beat the barons out of the engine
Yes, they recommend 15W-40
The year model is the 5th digit in the serial number.
Good to know! Thank you!
@@IndyFarmLife no prob I just started working at a small engine repair shop 3 weeks ago. And we had a grass hopper come in for a service. As soon as I saw it I was like what is that. So looking for more info is what made me come across your video. I want one for sure
This dude looks and sounds like Uncle Rob
3800 bucks where did you buy this?
Indy Farm Life Thank you!
Indy Farm Life Thank you. I just purchased a 15 Cub Cadet Z Force SZ off FB market place. I would rather of found a front deck GH. The Cub Cadet handles my hills in the yard and does a decent job.
I've had my 723 K for 17 years a d won't own anything else
That's impressive!
The Best Zero Turn Lawn Mower You Can Buy - THAT'S A BIG STATEMENT, I assume you tried a lot of equipment to qualify it, although I dont see the videos. I use three dixie choppers, we got a grasshopper 729 two weeks ago, it's a nice mower, but hardly THE BEST ZERO TURN you can own. I found it lacking in numerous areas and firstly, it is a GET STUCK MACHINE, and when it gets stuck, it is STUCK, laying on frame and hard to pull out without fear of damaging it. Not to mention its long length and rear hanging out there waiting to take out a fence or damage a car or structure. I find is is hardly the best zero turn mower, we got it mainly to use the front mounted mower to trim creeks ponds etc, but that didnt work out at all, the mower does not SUSPEND and instead floats down with the ground threatening to pull you in, and it is mowing dirt by then. scalping. Its a nice NICHE mower, but it does not compare to a dixie chopper for speed safety and especially ability to cut hills, the 729 just spins and tears up grass trying to mow our hills that the DC has been mowing for years.
You need to get out more the Grasshopper is a very poor machine, my new 900D has been in the shop over a month waiting on parts. I would never ever buy another. Had a old 725D and it was bulletproof, great machine, the 900 is nothing but a headache.
Ok now I get it you don’t mind poor built equipment running John Deere, yes the explains the love of poor built Grasshopper.
My Hopper is a 2002 721D. It's of the bulletproof variety you speak of. When I level up, I'm getting a 930d as opposed to a 900d. I don't like Tier IV. As for the JD, I have nothing but great things to say. My 4052R has been an absolute beast of a machine for me.
Hop on out of here
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The way you broke up the video is idiotic put it as one whole video that way we can scroll to where we want to watch
I'm not sure what you mean by that. If you are referring to the chapters/segments, that's on Google.
@@IndyFarmLife no it’s on you for posting a video divided up just choose it as one video easy to use
Still don't know what that means
@@IndyFarmLife it means fix your video make it not in segments
Good point. Chapters/segments never really caught on in books or movies.
Got mine out to mow this year, mowed once and down again, stay away from this machine, pure junk. I well never own another Grasshopper!!
Not for nothing I wouldn't start a video with talk about covid 19 unless you're making the video about it, no one wants to be reminded about it like myself I watch videos like this to avoid having to be reminded of the everyday riggers of triggerd people and grocery store mask wearing, not being able to be able to buy the nessities for my family I don't wanna have to be reminded of any of that just saying other then that great video
Grasshopper is JUNK.
Indy Farm Life You just got trolled.