039 - Kubota Z412 Zero Turn Mower | Full Overview | Giveaway

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Great walkthrough of your new amazing Kubota zero-turn, congrats Chris 👍🏻. It's a sweet looking machine 🤤😂. I'm glad to see Kubota cut out an opening for the oil change. I watched Don @Don before dawn and he has the Toro zero turn and he did an oil change on his last video and he had to buy a 2ft piece of tubing to get the oil to flush in a bucket. Congrats again Chris and have a great Sunday 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♂🙂

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for watching Luc. I agree on the oil change. There was no way to change the oil on the Toro Timecutter that I just sold without making a God-awful mess! I am really loving this thing so far! Cheers! 🍻👍😎

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Congrats, Chris! That is a really nice machine. I like lots of the features - like the ability to see/add hydraulic fluid, the heavy duty deck with easy height adjustment. 4 year, 500 hour warranty is amazing! If I were you- I'd use that Kubota only on clean/dry days. Keep it clean by using the TIMECUTTER for wet and muddy mowing. :)

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Chad. So far, I love this thing! I really enjoyed my little Toro for the 17 years I had it, but holy cow, there's just no comparison. (Which you'd expect, of course, based on age, specs and price.) I listed the Toro on FB Marketplace and had about 50 responses in 24 hours. A guy drove all the way up to Richmond from Raliegh, NC to buy it! So...clean, dry days it is! 😉👍😎

[@ronaldmonroe7490]

Great overview - I have the exact machine bought last year. I added a custom seat cover, trickle charging adapter to the battery, ball/chain loop tow mount, thick rubber floor mat and a Kubota maintenance lift jack to mine. I really enjoy using it, more than my tractor mower.

[@watershedoverlook]

Sounds like you're decked out pretty nicely Ronald! The difference between this and my old Toro Timecutter is just night and day...I'm loving it! Thanks for watching. 👍😎

[@nelsonsuarez-q5w]

Great job on the review it's better than the two sales people I spoke to good luck with your Kubota !!

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm still loving it!

[@ronaldlandry8618]

Very nice presentation Chris . I have been looking at zero turn mowers for some time. I looked at several brands and levels of mowers from residential to full out commercial. The one I decided on is the very mower you bought, the Z412 -48 . I like you have a relatively small yard. I don’t need it but I want it. Your video is just one more reason to pull the trigger. Thank you

[@watershedoverlook]

I can't tell you what to do (Buy It! Buy It!!!), but I can tell you I love it! Thanks for watching. 👍😎

[@GPOutdoors]

Looking good Chris - congrats! It's a beauty and it looks like you did your homework as always. Enjoy the ride!

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Gord. It's probably not as much fun as that Sylvan, but I don't think the smile has left my face since I started cutting! Cheers, my friend. 🍻👍😎

[@RegerAj]

Love how easy the maintenance looks with the access.

[@watershedoverlook]

Hey Andrew, hope all is well for you and the Reger crew! Yeah, this thing is really well thought-out. It's like cutting grass with a Cadillac. Thanks for watching! 👍😎

[@RossOnTheLand]

Oh! Nice upgrade! Congratulations. Thanks for the overview.

[@watershedoverlook]

Yeah, I'm pretty psyched! Thanks for watching, Ross. 👍😎

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

I have the Kubly’s GR2120 diesel lawn tractor. Mine has the 54 inch deck. Kubota has a very unique feature on that lawn tractor. They call it Glide Steer. It is a rod on each side that runs from the front axle to a clutch in the rear axle. When you make a tight turn, these rods will disengage the inside wheel and allow the 4 wheel drive from the front wheels to turn the tractor around in a very tight circle, actually making it a 3wd. It is a feature that works amazingly well. I think Kubota should be blowing their own horn much more over that feature. Brilliant design.

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for watching Gary. That steering sounds crazy! What a cool idea. You're right...seems like that's a system worth some horn-blowing!

[@wildbill23c]

I've seen some of those mowers, nobody really sells them in my area, dealers can order them but they don't stock them because nobody here is interested in a $13,000+ riding mower...they go sub-compact tractor, compact tractor, or zero turn LOL. The glide steer feature keeps you from tearing up the yard in a tight turn, great setup they came up with for that. Although, if I need 4WD to mow a lawn the landscaping needs to be redone LOL.

[@GreyFarmTractors]

Nice mower! I went to the same one day event at my local dealer. Didn’t get a new mower but did order my second rear remote and the mechanical self leveling kit for my loader. Great video.

[@watershedoverlook]

I think you made a great choice...hands-down, the best thing I've done regarding my tractor was adding the two rear remotes! I truly believe they should come on every tractor! Thanks for watching. 👍😎

[@PetersonFarmsofNashvillePFON]

Nice Ride ! This is why I stayed away from my Kubota Dealership recently 😂 Enjoy Your Mowing 👍 You do not look like your in your 60s ?? Enjoy!!

[@watershedoverlook]

I feel ya' Phil, but my willpower was weak and I couldn't stay away...I was weak! 😉 Also, thanks for the kind words, but when I hop out of bed each morning, I sure FEEL like I'm in my sixties!

[@beautegt6872]

I just bought the same mower this week. It’s my first zero turn so there’s a bit of a learning curve. I also bought a B2301 in 2020.

[@watershedoverlook]

Excellent. It doesn't take much time to get up to speed on the ZTR basic operation, although you definitely do get better with some experience. I think you'll very quickly decide you should have made the jump a long time ago! Enjoy!

[@maintenancewithmike]

Congratulations Chris! Nice machine! Lots of machines seem to be running the Kawasaki engines. I hear they are awesome. Thanks for the walk around , and again congratulations.so nice of you to give away some gifts. Cheers, Mike.

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Mike, I'm really loving this thing so far. 5 or six hours on the clock and I'm still wearing this silly ol' grin every time I cut! 👍😎

[@jeffroberts8038]

Nice mower! You clearly did your homework. Congrats!

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks man...I'm loving it! Have you been shopping??? 😉😎

[@jeffroberts8038]

@@watershedoverlook Not yet, but I'm impressed with the Kubota line of zero turn mowers.

[@EvanCollins04]

I’m picking up my z412 tomorrow. I can’t wait. Great video!

[@watershedoverlook]

That's awesome Evan, congrats! I predict...you're gonna' love it! Thanks for watching. 👍

[@EvanCollins04]

@@watershedoverlook I’ll be using mine for some light commercial work, about 15-17 yards roughly. We’ll see how it goes! Thanks!

[@watershedoverlook]

Congrats Evan, you are the swag winner! Send an email to me at the email address given in the mower video (22:55) and let me know you are the winner and where you would like me to send the hat. Also, which one you want...the light gray or the dark. Hope you're enjoying the new mower...I know I sure am! Here's the drawing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3KrdWWcq7SMrJI

[@Kdbaker68]

I have the same lawn mower except mine is a 422. I sure do like mine. I really enjoy riding it. I like the Kawasaki motor too. Have a good day. ❤️✝️

[@Cleofizoid]

Hoping to get a good deal as well on this exact model Kubota zero turn mower from my local dealer in S.E. Texas. Look forward to any maintenance videos from you.

[@watershedoverlook]

Me too...stay tuned! I think you'll love it. I sure do. Thanks for watching. 😎👍

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Very well built Chris. Yup should get a good many years of use out of that unit.

[@watershedoverlook]

I hoping!

[@wildbill23c]

Heck, my uncle bought a Scag belt drive 36" walk behind mower in 1989 because my cousin kept destroying riding mowers. That old Scag mower is still going, on the original Kohler Command 14HP engine and original transaxle, but its also gear drive not hydro....its been used hard too, cutting grass, weeds, blackberry bushes, brush, etc. on pretty steep hills and its still going. I put new blades and belts on it a couple years ago, and did a full tune up on it as well....then took it out and mowed a 3 acre pasture with it....took a while, but it did great. Spending a little more money on quality machine is the key to longevity, that and keeping up with regular maintenance.

[@watershedoverlook]

@@wildbill23c Yeah, Scag definitely builds a nice machine too. There are plenty of quality mowers out there these days. As you say though, the key to longevity is how it's cared for. Thanks for watching!👍😎

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Excellent review, Chris! I regret buying our Simplicity lawn tractor. To quote the late John Lewis, you got in good trouble!

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Ed. I'm really loving it. Happy to bring it up for Ayn to try out! 😉👍😎

[@garyguzman8023]

How does it cut? I keep hearing how great these mowers are but every video that seems to be out there in regards to these mowers are a couple years old. So thank you for making your video.

[@watershedoverlook]

I've probably got about 10 hours on it, and as far as I'm concerned it cuts fantastic. I've cut some tall stuff, as well as lawn grass and been happy with both. Like with any "tall stuff" (i.e. at the Overlook when I hadn't been there in about 5 weeks, grass was literally 24" tall in some places) you need to make a couple of passes because the grass just lays down. On "normal" cutting...it's miles ahead of my old Toro. I'm planning on a review once I've got a bit more hours under my belt. Thanks for watching. 👍😎

[@Kdbaker68]

I have one in a 422 and it cuts awesome.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

It looks like a great machine. Great review and it was good to understand why you decided to buy that model. It is always dangerous to go to a dealer open day 🙂

[@watershedoverlook]

Lol...right you are, Joseph! Thanks for watching. 👍

[@earlbaker3996]

Kubota is the "Toyota " of small power equipment. $$$😊

[@watershedoverlook]

Yeah, I can see that. Not cheap, but good stuff. 👍😎

[@bobpurs]

Nice mower Chris. Can't go wrong with a Kawasaki engine . Enjoy 👍

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Bob, I agree. I love the old K-series Kohlers, but for modern engines, they're hard to beat!

[@ryanlynch2259]

Nice 👍. Very popular model that they sell here..! Great editing too! Cheers 🍻

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Ryan. So far, I'm loving this thing! "Pardon me ma'am, I know you don't know me, but do you mind if I mow your lawn...?" 😉😆

[@ryanlynch2259]

@@watershedoverlook 😂. I have a couple of subscribers who would love to mow their neighbors lawn …!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Good morning Chris. Sorry I missed your live stream last night. We were busy with graduations all day yesterday.

[@watershedoverlook]

No worries Gary. It was very impromptu, and nothing of any real value occurred. You didn't really miss anything!

[@DarietMcDuff]

Nice I need oneNice! I really need one.

[@watershedoverlook]

If you do, you'll love it!

[@BTHoosierHandyman]

You need a “Stripe” kit for that new mower.

[@watershedoverlook]

It does a pretty decent job of striping right out of the box! If I put a kit on it, it might be so good I can't stand it! 😉 Thanks for watching. 👍 😎

[@bhall7997]

Nice ride 😁 Does the cup holder have a sensor that mower won't start unless something cold like ice tea is on board? 😂

[@watershedoverlook]

Well it doesn't, but now that you mention it, I think I'll be firing off a memo to Kubota! Thanks for watching. 👍😎

[@VillaRoundabout]

Nice machine👍

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks Len, I'm really enjoying it!

[@chevheaded4599]

Nice walk through. I think the 0% financing is the way to go. Thanks for the video. -Chevhead Ed

[@watershedoverlook]

My pleasure Ed, thanks for watching. 👍😎

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Morning Sir, very nice air drone view 👍😇👌 Many Congrats on your purchase 😇👍👍 Very Nice Review Sir and I Love Kawasaki Engine 😇👌Best Luck For Your Giveaways 😇👍Keep Up Your OUTSTANDING Videos Sir 👍😇👌Cheers 🍻🍻

[@watershedoverlook]

Thanks for the kind words and your ongoing support of my little channel, Dave! 👍😎

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@watershedoverlook You are the best Sir 👍👍😇😇🍻🍻

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

We call those “divets” Chris

[@MillGapFarms]

Great Video Watershed Overlook! The details about the mower was really helpful! Loved the ending! Happy mowing! @millgapfarms

[@watershedoverlook]

@MillGapFarms Thanks, appreciate you watching. I'm really loving the new mower. BTW, I hope you've been able to put a stop to your "pilfering" problem.