5 Best Zero Turn Mowers for Homeowners in 2022

[@alhill8070]

I have a Ariens 42inch edge with a Briggs and Stratton engine and I love it.

[@philroberts6274]

One of the biggest deciding factors in purchasing ANY of these mowers is the location of the servicing dealer. I pulled..Cub Cadet, Ariens, Husqvarna, Toro, and others...and the only one that had dealers close by is Toro. Toro has several dealerships in the area where I live...and the others are 40-50 miles away. Toro seems to have the biggest network of service facilities of all the above brands. THAT is huge considering the warranties that these mowers have. I was looking at many of the brands you recommended...and the dealer support is sparse...especially in my location. SO do yourself a favor and check service support..or you will be disappointed.

[@yumpinyiminy963]

Good advice. I hope you bought a Toro Timecutter MyRide. I have a 3 year old 54". Best cut I have ever seen especially at this price range. Well built. I researched the "Toro" brand engine because I usually get a Koler and was sceptical about a mfg built engine. John Deer did it for a while and they had lots of issues. I thought it was a relabled B&S. Nope. Toro makes it. Reviews on line and local repair shop rarely see them come in other than regular maintenance.

[@philroberts6274]

@@yumpinyiminy963 I did upgrade to the Kohler engine upon recommendation of the dealer. I purchased the Timecutter 42" with the Kohler engine. SO far...it's been GREAT! The battery died..and just went down..3 miles away...and they replaced it. Nothing like having the dealer close by!

[@hisaddle]

I bought a Husq 254F special edition 4 wks ago. I live on a 5.5 acre horse property with no horses, pastures were 2ft tall, not cut all summer. Took me 28 hours to cut the whole place, had to make 2 passes for the pastures. Whole place looks like a lawn. Mine has the 23 hp Kawasaki. Very powerful. Love that machine. Reply

[@zolt4n841]

What about the options between homeowner and greatest commercial? After watching both videos on sit down zero turns, the gap in price and performance is substantial. For example; as an owner of acreage that is rougher than normal, yet with a budget between 6-8k. Besides the computer voice, as a skeptical purchaser who does watch reviews I am impressed by how you have listed and explained these in an unbiased way; unlike so many others on the internet who try to sell brands or affiliate links. Subscribed, just for the seperation you give yourself from products and honest explanations as you do show true knowledge on the subject. Keep em coming!

[@lawngrowth]

I'll create a video on the "entry-commercial" mowers. I appreciate your feedback. Computer voice only speeds up the long process of making a video. Maybe in the future I will change the production quality, but at the moment, since I make $0 I have to prioritize. Thanks again!

[@cristian82h]

I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. kzbin.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.

[@mdw2057]

Hustler Raptor series is by far #1 I've had the Cub Cadet & the Raptor & you can't beat Hustler. Cub Cadet's do cut well, but alot of Commercial contractors like myself use the Raptors even for Commercial use. #2 should have been Gravely ZT HD that mower is a beast & it has 3100 Commercial Hydrogear transaxle also a 10 gauge Commercial deck with a 4yr 500 hr warranty.

[@lawngrowth]

Fair, they are close! Gravely ZT HD is just a little outside the price range I was aiming for... those start around $6k or so and that opens the door for several other brands.

[@mdw2057]

Well the mower below that would be the Gravely ZTXL starting @ $4,699 in my area in Texas. 2800 Hydros & a 4yr 400 Hr warranty as well & great dealer support across the U.S. 🇺🇸

[@timraber6575]

I purchased the Areins 42 inch with the Kawasaki engine. I traded the model that was 5 years old. The Briggs engine failed last year and had to be replaced. It’s been no problem this summer. I mow a few smaller yards and it’s perfect on getting through gates.

[@daveweir6407]

I think most manufacturers are missing the boat here. It surprises me that only Toro offer a mower that is less than 42". Their 34" model is the only one that is properly sized for an average residential yard (less than 1/2 acres).

[@r.stanley1049]

I like the Cub Cadet Ultima ZTS2 models… zero-turn with steerable front wheels, Kohler 7000 Pro series engine, and ZT-2800 transaxles. Steerable front wheels make this one a game changer, especially on hilly properties.

[@flyone8350]

I'm going to get the Toro 34" I guess that will have to do me.

[@loganmartin8613]

Kawasaki engines are so expensive but ive never had a single issue with them

[@lawngrowth]

Yeah, they're good

[@icanfixit7179]

My toro timecutter I got the toro engine because it had better warranty

[@FredD63]

Spring of 2023 I’ll be buying a zero turn commercial for my home and business lawn I mow 7.5 acres twice a week I’m real interested in a Wright or Ferris 72” cut hopefully I can demo each before I decide

[@lawngrowth]

Wright ZK and Ferris ISX3300 is a tight race... will probably come down to price.

[@FredD63]

@@lawngrowth Thank You 👊🏼👊🏼

[@tomspurrier3325]

you may want to look at a 60 in

[@FredD63]

@@tomspurrier3325 Why a 60” and not a 72” ?

[@tomspurrier3325]

@@FredD63 the over hang of a 72 inch deck can be an issue versus a 60 inch mower

[@johnlobbestael626]

Country Clipper XLT by far, Hydro Gear 3100 series commercial pumps, JOYSTICK CONTROL, flip up deck, Kawasaki motor.

[@goodman1016]

Toro timecutter myride 54'

[@mikemello6498]

What's the best way to find dealers- search web by brand ? Also locations?

[@nolebucnaround8350]

I’d put the Gravely Zt Hd above most if not all of these.

[@joemullaney1239]

Agree but think suspension is a game changer.

[@bigal25938]

Cub cadet has made multiple lists for the worst zero turn. Which is it?

[@stevenmoore4404]

Please everyone just don’t buy a husqvarna Zero customer service and there repair facilities don’t even want to fix cause there a nightmare to work on Kawasaki I guess I’m screwed and husqvarna doesn’t even care Please nobody buy a husky I’ve owned husqvarna for the last 15 years and now they just screwed me royally

[@mikemello6498]

Price range would be nice

[@davidd5712]

This is stupid because he left off the Scag Liberty Z. Which beats all these ZT3100 transaxle 4 choices of motors Same welded cutter deck as their commercial decks Good seat Best welded frame on the mkt 5 Year 750 Hr warranty And from the best brand in Zero Turn out there

[@rcud1]

That costs a lot more than these do.

[@lannydecamp7460]

How about Hustvarner zero turn

[@stevenmoore4404]

Both motors are just home owners Will not last My Kawasaki didn’t last 100hrs

[@stevenmoore4404]

Told the Koehler is better not sure The old days are gone Not impressed with anything They all say the Kawasaki is great Didn’t get 100hrs out of mine Crap shoot I guess

[@stevenmoore4404]

Both Koehler and Kawasaki have been plagued with problems They both need to step it up and stop screwing the home owners with their problems I need a mower and not buying this garbage your selling

[@jimmydickson8854]

Scag liberty Z

[@stevenmoore4404]

In this video the narrator says the Kawasaki is a good motor Don’t be fooled it’s plagued with problems Kawasaki should step it up and do a way better for the home owners

[@rcud1]

The Kawasaki is hands down the best motor in this category of mowers.

[@onesecureone]

ARIENS better cut... do your homework you will see There are better mowers but not in this price range I have the 60" cut Ariens hd 23 hp kawasaki not able to give a long term review but it cuts better than any mower I have had as far as smooth consistent cut Also they have been building these for years and they are proven reliable