Are Bobcat Mowers What They ClaimTo Be??? 500 Hour Review

My thoughts and experience with Bobcat mowers after 500 hrs.

[@jonathanallen6681]

I was shopping mowers because the z920m John Deere I had cut like crap. I started watching your videos BECAUSE you ran bobcat. I was very curious about them. You answered several answers not only with your videos but also personally answered questions I sent you. I decided to go with the bobcat and I don't regret it at all!!!! Like you said, down here in south GA the cut quality is unmatched. You sold me this mower with your videos. So Bobcat, cut him his checks! Thank you for your time and honest reviews!

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Thanks for your comment and I'm glad I could help! And I wish they would! Lol

[@luislozano1513]

As a Grounds Maintenance Sales Rep at a dealer I definitely emphasize dealer support. It’s what separates us from your cheap box store machines. Glad to see you’re happy with your purchase after 500hrs.

[@sk00t3r8]

Great to see you Jason, great positive feedback for Bobcat.. im glad they are proving their reliability for you .

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Thanks and good to hear from you!

[@derickneighborgall4728]

I own a bobcat procat Rs 52 inch cut with the Kawasaki 850v.. The thing is a beast.. I have ran over pipes tree trunks rebarb you name it.. And it still mows like a champ.. I love the huge bolts that go up through the blade spindle.. Also I love the cut quality lays amazing stripes.. And like you said it disperses the grass amazing. Great video. Love your point of view on the bobcat mowers..

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roliving117]

Love the bobcats!! We have 7 of them and he e been running them for about 15 years with no complaints!!

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Nice! Mine have been a game changer for me!

[@BlazeCasey]

Great review! Keep up the excellent job and posting incredible information! 👏 👏👏👏

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Thank you! Will do!

[@kennethmarshall7453]

New subscriber because I own a old bobcat fastcat pro 52 live in the south as well and my 2 acres is full of stalks. I now have 800+ hrs and I was thinking about a zt6000 or a world lawn king cobra 60. Even with age my bobcat is so reliable, so I trust bobcat. World lawn sticker at just under 10k, but you get what you pay for. Keep the videos coming brother.

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

I haven't used a 6000 but the 7000 is unreal!

[@BigBeardedBubba]

glad to hear it…just got the 48” stander…so far I really love it. NW AL

[@brianwelsh-primecutslawnca4364]

Luv my two ZT2000 42 inch Bobcats Jason. One has 550 hr's (2020) & the new one 35hr's (2023). I have excellent dealer support . They are tough & the cut is excellent. I have no hesistation in recommending a Bobcat. #teambobcat.....💯💪😎

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

💪💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Press1for]

Great review, I'ma thinking of getting a Bibcat stander

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Thanks and Good choice!

[@medlinlandmaintenancellc]

Glad you had good luck with yours, the one I had was JUNK, decals coming off, engine problems X's 2 times separate issues, belt breaking, the drive pulley looked like someone tried to eat it for lunch, cut off one time, and would not start back and could not find out the reason, and I know I am forgetting something!! This was all before 10 hours on the mower, and the hour meter had to be replaced before 5 hours. So I don't think I will be going back with a BOOBCAT anything! But glad you guys have had a great experience!! Thanks for sharing your review on yours!!

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

You are literally the only person I have ever heard with anything negative to say about Bobcat mowers. Sucks that you had an experience like that but literally every mower company has some 🍋

[@johnb1448]

Im looking at one today 36 stand on most yards we do in the retirement are about 10sq ft. How well does the mulching kit work?? Love your video because of your review you have me looking at one.

[@dizzledaw]

I bought the 6061 after your review, I love it. Smokes my old 930m. I’m in NC, adding the ZS4000 next. Gonna demo a vride 2 and a Ferris first though.

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

I did the same thing with the demos. You'll love that zs4000

[@christianbourgeois7307]

Thank you for the info also just a heads up if there's something you bought online for the mowers that you reamend to people you can link them in the description, so they know what to be looking at. But yeah, thank you for the info it's always good to know more and ill use this advice in the future.

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Yeah I never think to do that but I'll try to remember in the future. Thanks for watching

[@christianbourgeois7307]

np

[@davidmiles1766]

Thank you for telling us you cut Bahia. I am in Florida and I need a mower that cuts Bahia. That is a big question for the south. Take care

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Thanks for watching and yeah this is the best cut I've found on bahia

[@mckensey17]

What do you mean by you scraped your deck? I’m going to be getting a zero turn this year and I’m stuck between bobcat, scagg, and a toro max havoc. I really have fallen in love with the bobcat. How is bobcat’s customer service ? I also have seen that I need to make sure I get one that has a much higher grade hydos. What model would you suggest ? The 7k series I don’t think I’ll need for residential use. My top 2 models for bobcat are the ZT6061SL and ZT6161SN but I’m still working on the spec difference between these. Any advice would be amazing. ( zero turn sit down, I can’t do stand on )

[@mathewpennington7049]

Just so you know brother I'm subscribed and not getting notifications when you post new videos.

[@soulja617]

Would you say the sit on bobcat entry commercial zero turn mowers under $8k are worth looking at compared to toro?

[@thevmaxmanful]

I'm running a 7000 and a 4000. So far the only issue I've had is a Caster bering on the 7000, was replaced via warranty.

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Im surprised I havent had that issue yet but I know if I do my dealer will take care of it.

[@keysautorepair6038]

My Bobcat is amazing 300 hours only one issue starter solenoid got wet and the factory blades are amazing but expensive I noticed that everything is made in USA on the bobcat also and you are right about the deck and grass clogging up not happening on the Bobcat.

[@tannerhart2142]

Use Oregon blades

[@logansimpson5980]

Great video scag is the best and dealer support is key

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Thanks but after running both ill stick with Bobcat.

[@soulja617]

@@AmericanLawnSpecialistswhat zero turn mower from bobcat has serviceable hydros? I’m looking for one with a Kawasaki engine under $8k

[@billybobbgooberknickle]

Scag WAS the best, however the Vride 2 has been castrated with smaller pump and single drives. I bet it takes 1500- 2000 hours off their hydro system life. The older models are still going.

[@jacobbayer1581]

There doesn't seem to be a comparison on price either. For a comparable SCAG model you can easily spend thousands more. Good review, I'll definitely consider them as my next purchase

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Yeah definitely the best bang for your buck.

[@kingplays-tg2qw]

I have a zt2000 and it does great work.

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Right on

[@that_yeller_foreman1529]

have you thought of removing the baffle in the corner of the deck chute, i got a kubota stander which is the same as bobcat, but i removed mine the 1st day i got it, decided to from some stuff ive seen about it getting clogged and also just get more flow out of the deck and better throw.

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

No this is the first I've heard of that. I haven't had problems with it clogging but that is the spot that does get some build up. I'm going to look into that. Thanks

[@that_yeller_foreman1529]

@@AmericanLawnSpecialists yeah I’m in Alabama so don’t get really any clogging, but yeah it does build up some grass behind it

[@kennethperian4370]

Thanks for showing and telling, never drove a stand on the truth I’ve never owned a zero turn so. I am ready to try a stand on my oldest son buys a kabob I spelled it wrong I sure he like it well thanks again for showing telling have a good day see y’all next time see ya bye.

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

There will be a learning curve but it's not difficult and like anything else you will get better with experience

[@jimmiedesnoyer144]

Wright mowers are probably the best mowers on the market. Build quality, cut quality, superb, we have a guy where I I've in GA he has 9 crews and runs nothing but Wright mowers and other guys are buying them for their business. Not knocking bobcat cause I ran bobcat for years before I went to exmark, now I'm considering going back to bobcat.

[@bladesofglorylawns]

Yea they are great built mowers yes, but as any pro landscaper knows, their cut quality isn’t nearly as good as some of even the lesser mowers out there, you can ask anyone who runs them. But yea their decent mowers for bigger crews

[@turbo5488]

I have a question for you: What do you think about the cub cadet garden tractor's and zero turns

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Cub cadet is one of the few that I have no experience with so I can't say.

[@Chris-il7mi]

Great intro

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Thanks!

[@leonardjones687]

Love my bobcat 6000 no problems 500 hours on it

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

They are great machines

[@jacobbayer1581]

Also, I'm a bigger guy, 6'2, 320# w/ size 14 shoe. How much room is there on the platform of the stand up. Is there room to rock or move your feet to prevent fatigue amd sore feet?

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Yeah they have a good size platform and room isn't a problem.

[@Rockstarlawncare]

I’m 6’7 350 size 14 you will be fine, your legs will get used to it

[@michaelriley8981]

good review ..

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Thanks

[@shanepipkin4041]

them chute blocker you have you should try the quick chute blocker and see

[@bradleybuckner1302]

Picked up a zs4000 in a48 inch today. Can some one explain what the transport function does and how to use it. The dealer had no idea.

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

It's a high gear. Just put the gear selector in cut for slow speed and transport for high gear. It will cut in either

[@bradleybuckner1302]

I got it figured out. The tracking bar was adjusted too far back from the dealer. That makes a difference. Ran it 4 hours today, I have to say I’m pretty impressed. I’ve been a scag guy for 23 years and currently have 5. This thing processes grass inlike anything I’ve ever owned. I’m picking up my 61 inch 6000 Monday and looking forward to putting it in service. I’ll be getting a 61 inch 4000 this spring. Trading my orange cats for white ones. Thanks for your reviews, it really impacted my decisions.

[@E.L.C.]

19mph in transport mode for the zt7000. Bobcat is the real deal!!! I love my 7000 and zs4000 standon

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Yeah that 7000's transport mode is fun! Lol

[@brianwelsh-primecutslawnca4364]

#teambobcat.....👊😎

[@E.L.C.]

@@brianwelsh-primecutslawnca4364 👊

[@MiguelMorales-zp8jo]

At how many do you sell or trade your mowers before any major repairs are needed?

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Honestly it depends on the machine but I plan on running the hours up so we will see in the future just how reliable these Bobcats mowers are.

[@Williamxmr]

Predator pro 7000 72” is AMAZING

[@Rockstarlawncare]

It’s fine to mow in transport mode? Loving my 52

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Yes it is. On the stand ons it's more of a high and low gear. You get a cleaner cut in "cut" gear though.

[@johngamble1203]

Hello, I haven't seen any videos in a while. Do you still make them.

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Yeah I'll be putting out a new video very soon.

[@danielcouturier6037]

subdivision lawn queens .... LOL new phrase for 2023 LOVE IT

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

lol

[@Jim_0352]

Bobcat all the way 👏🏼

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

100

[@koockyrret]

I bought a ZT3561SH sight unseen after watching ya'll

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Hope you get a ton of hours out of it!

[@koockyrret]

I am a big guy and the only complaint I have is the seats on all these mowers not just Bobcat are to small for us biguns

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

@@koockyrret I can say that the 7000 is big and comfortable

[@bladesofglorylawns]

I agree on sticking with what works for ya. Like bobcat mowers also that’s all my buddy runs, he’s got the older version 52” stander I think it’s called the quick cat and I’ve run that a decent amount, runs and cuts great. I’ve been happy wit Ferris standers since I think they make the best gate mower out there 36” z1, it’s stupid overbuilt for a 36 and I been running that for about a year and just recently scooped a 52”. There’s not any bobcat dealers near where I live currently

[@lindafish7672]

Here's my issue. I am 76, female and I like to mow. I have 2 zero turns to do 13 acres, but the problem is getting them fixed and worked on. The dealer has proprietary parts so I have to get the parts or the guy who works on my mowers has to get them. This can be difficult and sometimes the dealer will not sell us parts. They want to do the work and charge me a high price to do so. The dealer worked on one of my mowers multiple times and failed to diagnose a fuel line problem and charged me a lot but never fixed the problem. My mower guy replaced the gas line, fixed the issue and charged me a small fraction of what the dealer did. Let me be very clear, the mowers perform well, I have no issue with their operation or how they perform. It's getting service on them. On one the drive belt broke, we got a new belt but you have to have proprietary tools to change it, so I am waiting for the mower guy to change out the belt. We did not have tools to do that. So the guy who fixes my mowers is a Bobcat dealer and I am considering buying one of his mowers so that I can get the dog gone thing fixed and serviced. The problem is not so much the performance of the mower but whether or not you can get it worked on. So glad this guy gave Bobcat a good review. What he said made sense and gave me good information. Made my day.

[@gonewinchester3385]

Bobcat also has an online parts store to order from. Ships right to you

[@twintwo1429]

Don't worry, many people have tools and still won't repair their own.

[@alaynna-jl8ov]

I have a question. I feel like you mite be able to help me with. You see like a cool ass guy.

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

What's up?

[@millerssmallenginerepair2142]

Looking at Bobcat seriously. How is your view on the Bobcat now?

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Bobcat mowers have delivered way more than I expected and I am not easy on them at all.

[@blitzlex]

Any thoughts on Kubota zero turn mowers?

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

I've heard mixed reviews on them. The stand ons are VERY similar to the bobcats though

[@markmoore8616]

I have a 3500 bobcat only issue is rough ride.

[@NewHopeCutzandLawnCare]

What is your opinion on gravely

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Gravely while not on the top of my list does make a very good mower. It's one of those that if you have dealer support and it works for you then you have something good that will make you money.

[@precisionlawnworx2994]

I love my Toro units, but man I wish that I would have known about the Bobcats before I purchased them. ZT7000 will flat out cut ANYTHING - period. Any new adds will surely be from Bobcat!

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Toro makes some really good equipment but you wont be disappointed with the switch!

[@ericlenzi2718]

I have had nothing but problems with my 7000 and in pa it doesnt do well in wet conditions up here at all

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Im curious what problems youve had and what about it isnt performing in wet conditions?

[@ericlenzi2718]

Pto clutch every idler pulley on deck and drive belt idler all chinese bearings,went through 4 rear wheels cracking finally bought different wheels on ebay one blade belt and wiring issue near fuses to make it not start all in under 400hrs

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

@@ericlenzi2718 that's crazy. You and one other person also up north are the only ones I've heard of with issues. I'm also curious about how it didn't do well in wet conditions

[@ericlenzi2718]

@@AmericanLawnSpecialists i have exmark and ferris even with wet dew my bob cat struggles it builds up in deck and clumps worse than the other 2 brands and when u shut deck off just dumps wet material everywhere i know people say dont mow in these conditions but sometimes your forced to just not happy with its performance compared to the other brands tried different blades didnt help much

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

@ericlenzi2718 we do alot of commercial mowing so I know how it is having to mow in those conditions but my experience is literally the complete opposite or this review would've been alot different. Lol

[@jasonslaughter2811]

Which mower gives you the best quality cut….

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

If you mean between these 2 it depends on what you are cutting but in good grass I think the 61 might leave a slightly better finish. In thick stuff the 52 definitely shines

[@shanepipkin4041]

my deere 7 iron never double cut and i cut field grass

[@ericf.7081]

My zt6100 discharges 15ft easily. The only time its left evidence of clippings is in tall wet grass.

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

That AirFX deck just does work!

[@shanepipkin4041]

would love test grasshopper deere wright to these. it all comes down to tge deck performance and hydro smoothness. i will not own any mower with a hydrogear tranny again no matter the brand.

[@raphealmorris4888]

My kubota sz performs excellent which is the same thing

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Yeah they are pretty much the same mower. What stopped me from going with Kubota is I saw a few different people local to me having issues with theirs that came down to poor assembly. Kubota did fix them but they were not a priority at any of the dealerships and had to wait while people with bigger more expensive machines were at the top of their list. That is not something I was going to deal with which is why I said dealer support has to be a top priority with any commercial mower. Oh and the fact that I saved over $2000 dollars through Bobcat on my machines. lol. Hopefully your experience is completely different and that machine continues to do great for you!

[@KevinGamble-xj2jq]

What about the crabgrass

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Crabgrass isn't a problem

[@Cory_Graham]

Ever heard of Spartan mowers? I have a Spartan SRT-XD with a 37hp vanguard engine. It’s been a good mower and the comfort is unlike anything I’ve experienced but the cut quality is not as good as bobcats but still acceptable. Overall, a good mower

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

I don't have personal experience with them and what I've read they are not full commercial mowers but I've seen several people having good success with them so if it works for you then stick with it!

[@Cory_Graham]

⁠@@AmericanLawnSpecialists yeah that’s probably what I’ll do. I’m planning on getting a second mower next year and I’ve narrowed it down to Spartan, exmark, scag and bobcat. I’m sure I won’t go wrong with any of them because I have good dealers of every brand close to where I live. I’m just very indecisive sometimes lol

[@user-ip8si1og3j]

Just so everyone knows. The Kubota stand ons are the exact same mower just orange

[@kevinnearhood641]

Looks like the Kubota has a little better transmission over the bobcat.

[@jasoncarden9200]

20 zero turn now

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Nice

[@MichaelWarren-ml3np]

Kubota stand on mowers, and bobcat is the same mowers

[@jasoncarden9200]

Stihl zero turn too

[@AmericanLawnSpecialists]

Nice!