SPEED DEMON!! Can Tractor Time with Tim Handle the Dixie Chopper?

[@Bezhig]

Gave up on my tractor mower last year and went with a Toro zmaster 2000 with a 52 inch deck. Cut my mowing time down from 3.5 hours to about 90 minutes. I could've went with a larger deck but I mow around A LOT of trees, close to 80 to be exact. It was my first season ever with a zero turn. It was life changing. Cannot see myself going back to tractor mowing ever again, unless of course I want to get away from the wife for awhile ;) lol

[@kelleyrebman6086]

Love our John Deere Z Trac! Cut our mowing time in half.

[@unclealansyard5176]

ZTRs have their place. When I was a crew manager / crew trainer at a landscape company, I would train new employees on the mowers. Most of them got the hang of it after a week or so. Only challenging to teach them was turning so you don't tear up the grass when you turn. If you have alot of grass, ZTRs are the way to go. You should do a time comparison of the three mowers to see how they mow in the same amount of space.

[@WilliamMorrow-dl9nh]

Delivered a nice even cut, has the super tight turning ability kzbin.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend I was looking for, and is just a blast to drive. It takes a little bit to get used to driving one after driving a normal tractor style, but once you've got it, you've got it. If you're cutting lines, you have to be careful spinning the mower around or the back tire will dig a bare spot. Just take it nice and slow during the turn and then it's back to full throttle across the yard!

[@jamesa9lpiopatton419]

I had a 44 inch Dixie for lawn service not was nice no problems I loved the chute guard that used to have

[@MarkJohnson-pm6cx]

We got our zero turn and cut the grass cutting down by almost half the time.... should have done it years ago.... have a great weekend!

[@TsunauticusIV]

I remember Dixie chopper used to make(maybe they still do) a zero turn that had TWO 27 hp engines on it. Was amazing!

[@larryweaver9784]

Enjoy the Dixie Chopper. I used them in my commercial mowing business from 1993 through 2015. The last one that I purchased in 2006 is still running. It is powered by a Yanmar 35.5hp diesel engine and has over 3000 hours of use. My son uses it now on his 17 acres in east central Mississippi.

[@1ltlbrnc]

It would be great if you could do the comparison of your overall tractor of choice that can mow all parts of your yard and Dixie to see the actual time to mow difference and fuel consumption difference for both to complete the same job. Of course this would be once you have a good method down for the mowing with Dixie. You could also touch on comfort difference while mowing and maintenance cost/effort between the two based on recommended factory intervals. Looking forward to it. Thanks for the content!

[@TsunauticusIV]

Dixie chopper is the OG of zero turns. They make beautiful machines.

[@hunterharrell7491]

Hustler actually made the first zero turns but this Dixie is nice as well

[@TsunauticusIV]

@@hunterharrell7491 yeah but Dixie was the first most popular in my, and the surrounding states, area. When I was a kid and Dixie zero turns first came out… my dad drove us all the way to North Carolina to a Dixie dealer to demo them. 😂 Dixie exploded onto the scene around here back then with the lawn care companies. Everyone was running them. But yeah of course they were not the first but to me they are the true OGs of the zero turn world. They advertised well and built a machine that could handle the abuse better than the competition at the time.

[@TsunauticusIV]

@@hunterharrell7491 I think I figured out why Dixie chopper changed the industry in the late 80s and early 90s when my dad took me to that dealer. I did some research and found out that Dixie created the first hydraulic drive zero turn. Apparently everything else before that was like chain drive and slow and unreliable. So THATS why they were loved by the Lawncare crews so much all of a sudden. We suddenly had the speed and ability to actually make money with a zero turn now. I never really knew why Dixie became so popular so quickly but now it makes sense.

[@bobpurs]

Gave up mowing with a tractor years ago when went to bigger tractors. John Deere zero turn and Never go back as it Cut my mowing time in half and much better cut. Thanks for great video again 👍

[@matthewblessing8993]

Cutting dry corn stocks cleans the mower deck. I like shedding leaves in the fall my deck is clean.

[@misterb1080]

Once you go to a zero turn especially a Dixie Chopper you won’t go back. They are beasts. Love my Dixie!

[@watershedoverlook]

Hard to beat a Dixie Chopper...congrats. Really looking forward to the upcoming content! FYI...I recently published a short video on my channel for Jon Ritter who was asking for ZTR tips. Probably stuff you already know, but it's out there if you are so inclined...

[@Hoodyhoo2121]

Love these videos. I gave up mowing 4 acres with my 1023e and the 54" deck after I bought a used commercial grade zero turn. The zero turn obviously mows way faster (cut my mowing time in about half), but it's a decision everyone need to make for themselves. My 4 acres has a lot of trees/bushes/fences to mow around that handicapped the tractor. I still love my 1023e, it's just not my mower anymore.

[@OldGuyGolf]

I have a 2038R with a belly mower. It is a 60" deck. I mow 3 acres and have around 5 trees I have to mow around. I do have some low areas next to a creek. The 4 wheel drive is the saving grace. When I had a zero turn it was late May to early June before it would be dry enough to mow with a zero turn. My 2038R has just a clean a cut as the Simplicity commercial-grade zero-turn I had before.

[@stephenbierlein2517]

You have a good motor on that mower . They run very smooth and fuel efficient. Have a great day. I've had a kawasaki for years and still runs great.

[@rinardman]

Mowing the cornstalks was no big deal. I sometimes do that after my last mowing in the fall, to clean out grass built up on the underside of the deck. Shines it right up.

[@adaption196]

I used to be a test engineer on the Dixie Chopper zero turn mowers. It was so much fun playing on them all the time. I hope you experience good reliability, I'm not sure how they are anymore.

[@ralphjelomono9068]

Thanks for showing us the Chopper. 4 years ago I had to choose between the Chopper or Gravely Pro-turn 72'. I took the Gravely and like it very much but believe the Chopper is a more comfortable machine. Both can cut many acres an hour and the Kawasaki motors are bullet proof.

[@richc9890]

Just bought a Ferris zero turn this spring. moving from 2 42" Craftsman yard mowers I've used for 15 years. I'll also be learning how to use a Zero Turn, so this should be a fun experience.

[@indymark4064]

When we moved to the 'country' I bought a diesel Ford 1920 and a 6' woods rear mower. It took about 5-6 hrs to mow around the house, buildings trees, and field. Did that for 27 yrs. 4 yrs ago I bought a Ferris IS3200 72" Gas EFI. It has suspension on all 4 wheels, and seat. It cut mowing time to a little over 2 hrs. And doesn't use as much gas as I had thought it might. It holds 11 gal gas, and does the 6-7 AC with about 3-4 gal. Depending on height of grass. Very well built machine. Extreme duty blades.

[@Mike-hb4pc]

It's all about what's right for you. The Zero Turn only does one thing..... cut grass. The tractor can do multiple jobs with the correct attachments. Good video, and at the end of the day one has to assess what the best choice is for them - and cost. Nice to be able to have it all if you could!

[@jagx234]

There are commercially available snow plows and such for zero turns nowadays, as well as your normal tow behind, ground driven, and 12 volt lawn implements. You're definitely not capable of a much as a tractor, for certain, but it's more than just mowing :)

[@Wolfhound.]

don't be afraid to be hard on that thing i saw a video long time ago of them testing those they are crazy hard on those mowers to make them very strong

[@zachtruesdail]

I have a 1025r tlb and a Ferris zero turn, no swapping of loader and implements to put a mmm deck on, best decision I made. Cost me about $5k extra to get the mid range isx800 instead of a deck for the 1025r. Not the best solution for everyone but they work great for me!

[@wesleyjackson1036]

I abandoned my tractor mower after a season in favor of the ZTR. I run a Cub Cadet 972 Pro Z with the dual rears because of the slopes I mow. Like others my mowing time was cut in half and the comfort mowing steep slopes is great. The suspension air ride seat is a game changer.

[@JelenOutDoors]

Not sure if you were out to cut grass or just have some good old fun flying around on that awesome zero-turn. Looking forward to future videos.

[@joecarey1883]

I bought both a 1025R and 915E when I bought my equipment in 2018. Absolutely the right call for me. A belly mower is $3k. The zero turn is $6k. Time saved in cutting is about half. Worth every penny. Don’t need the top of the line mower, but do need a good piece of equipment. The ztr is a specific piece of equipment. Make the cutting much faster and doesn’t wear on the tractor. Very pleased with my decision.

[@tfunkhou88]

Thanks for the isotunes info, placed my first order!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks!

[@rcguy18]

Caught the extra discount code in the video and order me a set that I have been looking to buy for long time. Thanks I run tractor belly 72” belly mower and 48” zero turn. Got the best for my flat 2.5 acres

[@davidmartin7660]

For my guys at school, I bought a 72” cut Dixie in diesel when they still made them, and we had a material collection system put on the back of it. Dealer tried to get it out of our hands on many occasions! The thing mowed like crazy and was super fast with a fantastic cut. Out baseball diamonds always looked great and we’re stripped beautifully. Wonderful machines.

[@TheSailingwoodworker]

I bought a used 1997 (I think I bought in 2001 and sold with the house in 2007) Dixie Chopper with a 72" deck and two Kohler 20HP air cooled gas motors. I think they did not have mufflers but they were just more of spark arrestors because it was really loud. It had four 3 gallon gas tanks (a pair tied in to each), two keys, chokes and hour meters. Only one battery and only one motor charged it. Each motor had a centrifugal clutch on the output and then went to a central jack shaft that drove the hydro pump and the deck. I think it had four belts. At idle it would not do anything and had to throttle up to get the centrifugal clutches going. It had too much power in my opinion and I was always fiddling with the max RPMs to keep them synced so one would not drag the other down. The thing was completely bonkers. The first time I mowed with it my neighbors told me later they thought it sounded like a helicopter was landing in my yard. I'm assuming they put these two 20HP motors on it because it was cheap compared to one 40 HP gas motor. They had a 50HP Yanmar diesel available in the same era.

[@bradleymcclintock7771]

Wow fast. Tim don't bite the hand that feeds you old boy ha ha.

[@hughhead9079]

I bit on the sweet IsoTunes 20% discount and eagerly look forward to using it for outside and airplane travel! Thanks!! FWIW, the zero turn is a mixed bag… We use a prosumer grade Toro 50” MX5050 3-blade here and its a finicky thing. Paid $4K or so with bagger pre-COVID. I miss my lawn tractor setup with higher ride height, rear diff lock and some options for doing other driveway chores (light blades, etc.) at about $3K price point for a good one.

[@michaelayearout1631]

I just bought a 2022 John Deere Z930M 60inch I was leaning towards the 997 diesel but got the gas 930m! I had a gravely before and after 3 years it was having nothing but issues happiest decision I did was going back to John Deere mine was 12500 out the door

[@walterscott7227]

I always mow over my garden , I bought a Hustler 60”. My first zero turn, the only way to go.

[@bradw3313]

I have a Gravely 52” ZTR-HD which is in between the home and commercial grade. They work great and I mow same way I I use the tractor in pasture…no sharp turns as I skip about 10 yards each pass. Barely slow down making the turns and stay in the cut all the time. They’re not so good on steep slopes if there is any moisture….I mow the ditch with it but has to be dry. Getting one stuck isn’t so fun.

[@talanpomeroy4475]

Have a 2004 Kubota ZD21 with about 1800-2000 hours on it. Thing is a beast, didnt wear out a spindle till 1500 hours. Mow about a 10 acres yard with it.

[@adamstone6123]

I use my 1025r for everything! Mow-snow removing-yard work! But the zero turns are nice! Check out the price on a Deere 997 zero turn! It's not cheap!!! ❤️

[@leevandyke8524]

Tim, I always wanted a Dixie chopped on cedar lake. That would have Been so cool.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. You woulda been the envy of the neighborhood!

[@richpicone7788]

That was a fun one!!

[@2Flying.Flocks]

Awesome! I need new hearing protection! It was worth watching thank you!

[@harmab2]

We love our Grasshopper mower, 62 Inch cut Kobota Desile engine 725k

[@mikeholland721]

I bought a 60” bad boy back in 2006, still using it. Bought my 1025r without a mower. Do not regret a separate mower. I have a lot of things to get close to, would not be able to do that with the 1025r.

[@thom71]

We need to have a video of you rolling the lawn. I'm getting my lawn roller out today to do that. I hate the rough ride and the roller helps.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thought I was gonna get a roller this year, but it apparently didn't work out.

[@josephloiacono445]

If you have flat lawns, ZTR's are great. Hilly lawn ......don't want to go there, especially if it is a little wet. I have two different mowers for that reason. One is AWD(Husqvarna 322-T) and will go anywhere. My mountain goat. Appreciate the info you pass along in your videos. Thanks.

[@jdinnis]

I can see some learning curve going on there. When you make a 180 degree turn at the end of a strip, you really want to keep BOTH wheels turning. The inside wheel needs to go backwards and the outside wheel forwards. That will really help prevent making those tire marks in the yard. It took me almost a full season to get the hang of it.

[@cliftonchilders3318]

Well done it was fast

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That’s a really nice zero turn!

[@garymeyer3294]

One suggestion to avoid tearing your turf at the ends causing bald spots is to learn to do a 3 point "T" turn instead of that 180 degree pivot on one wheel.

[@mikebenden9564]

Was gonna mention the same thing you beat me to it

[@Bezhig]

Yes. 3 point for the win. Done right, puts you right back in the same line if you are a lawn stripe fan.

[@RIdeWerksInc]

I am sure you have been asked many times but Is that a weed trimmer attachment and if so who makes it? Thank you.. love your videos as well

[@Kcolby47]

Good points already I really like mow with them. Faster, much less mowing time, easier to operate/maneuver, less trimming, handier for clean out and blade change etc. As you said, good quality ones are NOT cheap. I know your observations will help those weighing the options. I guess I’m old, and can afford to have one and the bigger tractor 😉 Blessings.

[@jagx234]

My step dad has owned and operated a lawn care business for most of 30 years now. Of course, I was part of the help at points. We used Dixie Choppers for a long time before moving to Deere 900's. They didn't have the nice suspension at that time, so going their full speed on anything rough *hurt* my teenage back after a day on it. I loved the 72" diesel one though. I have one suggestion, which might already be in the comments somewhere. Even though it is a "zero- turn", one should still execute a 3-point turn at the end of a row. You can too easily rip up lawn from even just one time. That 3 point turn is still much much faster than a belly mower style can think of pulling off, but easier on your grass.

[@bill29456]

Hey Tim, a little food for thought here. Be careful going thru corn stalks or even downed branches. Just as you were picking up stalks off your deck, the stalks or branches can get into your belts and cause premature failure due to rubbing. The belts are usually 50-100 bucks each. If you want to grind them up, use a bush hog, its shaft powered and will chop them up.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Good grief.

[@DerekThorpe294]

I just got myself a Toro time cutter 54-in my ride suspension for the season. It was $4,500 plus tax, and the My Ride suspension rivals the cushion seat you were talking about on the Dixie. It'll be great for my 1.1 acres. If I had several acres I'd consider getting a higher in commercial unit, but can't really justify that. Got the big leagues lawn striping kit. I've only gotten a cut a tiny bit yet, but I'm loving it. Big improvement over my 25-year-old simplicity rider

[@johnirwin1837]

I gave up on tractor mowers when the last on died and I used my brothers Zero turn. Got my own zero turn in a front mount to get under trees easier.

[@troyeager8877]

I only have five acres. It use to take me 7.5 hours to mow with a 46 inch rider. I now have a Gravely ZTHD 60 inch zero turn. Now I mow in just under 2 hours.

[@RCPSU4]

Before we ended up with our "new to us" lawn tractor, I suggested to my dad on checking out a ZTR. The big downsides to having one where we live (out by the Morgans) are a lot of steep hills. Our one neighbor's property which we use our 1650 Cub Cadet on is not only hilly, but also rough and has a lot of trees. I find the biggest thing if someone is looking at one should consider either a mid or front mounted deck. Fronts give a better chance to use all year with various attachments (blade, broom, etc.) Should be a fun series with a ZTR and the Peco trimmer.

[@cpk4772]

DixieGirl taking names and cutting grass

[@JCWren]

I have a 52" Scag Hero. I'd have liked to go wider, but when you have a hilly lawn a wider mower tends to scalp the grass more. One thing you can try that might reduce arm fatigue is to grab the control sticks down by your legs. I find that's a lot more comfortable.

[@henrymeinzer392]

I which to a z turm 5 years ago . Use to mow with a Jd 4300 with a 72" deck. Now I have a JD 960m with a 72" . I cut my mow time by 45 mins to 1 hr. Would never go back. Roll the lawn smooth an see how fast you can go.

[@shawnklemm1532]

I went to a Z515E Deere last year and went away from a tractor just to try it. I was hesitant but blown away by it's performance. Both have there place but the efficiency of the dedicated mower is impressive. Faster and more fuel efficient. I'm looking to upgrade to possible Z700 R series now.

[@stevelutz8655]

I have a New Holland 37 hp tractor w/6ft finish mower and an X- MARK 60" deck and a HUSQVARNA 60" Z- TURN, and my tractor deck is in my barn where it's been for 16 yrs.! No contest; the zero- turns win HANDS DOWN! I cut 8 acres w/ over 100 trees in 3-3•5 hrs. The tractor is twice as slow! NO CONTEST!!

[@tnsoos]

Gave up tractor for mowing 10 years ago. Have a JD 997R 72” cut. Takes half the time a tractor tacks due to lots of trees to go around

[@dog01b52]

Are you going to try to mow the ditch near the road with it, due to the lower center of gravity over a tractor, or is the embankment still too steep?

[@leevandyke8524]

Your grass looks like a golf course!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Only this time of year. It quickly dries out and looks awful!

[@tretter1452]

Looks like fun, I can't have one. I'd be wrapped around a pole somewhere.

[@timziegler9358]

Can you mow your front road ditch with this zero turn? Best wishes.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We will try!

[@jeffgootjes8418]

Nice mower! It looks like you have a couple of “Fairy Rings” in your lawn. It’s a fungus that creates the dark green circles.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes. Didn't know what they were until a previous commenter helped to explain. I wish my entire yard would look that green!

[@williamcoffman7149]

use a fungicide in those fairy ring areas and should help....

[@lenmoore3628]

Last year I got rid of my 1996 Grasshopper and last fall bought a Ferris 72” mower. Both are good mowers but the Grasshopper dealer is about 20 miles away and the Ferris is about 3 miles - a no brainer

[@charlesbrown9411]

Tim , maybe try to test out a Z900 series from your green dealer ? Purchased a Z920M last year with tweels , and the comfort glide seat . A vast improvement for by back vs the 2035 with the belly mower deck. And of course a lot more fun ..., Thanks for a great video as always !!

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

The new artistry goes with what appear to be multiple fairy rings in the yard... I've had one in my yard now for about 3-4 years and it's diameter is bigger every year. It's so big now that it has run out of room along the road and sidewalk!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

What are those rings?

[@oldman4827]

@@TractorTimewithTim I think he talks about the rings seen at 7:24. Maybe it was where you tested minium turning radius a while back?

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

@@TractorTimewithTim Fairy rings are caused by Fungi... sometimes with visible mushrooms and often times not. The circle in the grass is typically greener when it's a fungi fairy ring. Me personally, I kind of like watching them change over time!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

@@johngrossbohlin7582 I want to see my entire yard that green!

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

@@TractorTimewithTim Me Too!!

[@jdfleetguy28]

Always lover your videos, I even enjoyed this one even though I am not a fan of Zero turn mowers at all. What you got into with the wind blowing everything coming out the shoot right back on you, is one of my main dislikes of a zero turn. For a dedicated mower with excellent maneuverability, I would still prefer a X7 or maybe an X7 with 4 wheel drive and 4 wheel steering. I had Deere Z9 a couple years ago, only had it a few months before trading for a X758, aside from getting covered in clippings I had a heck of time with getting stuck and forget holding a ditch bank. I noticed you didn't demo Dixie on your ditch out font. Nore around your pond banks. I think that might get pretty interesting trying to mow your ditch with Dixie.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We’ll show Dixie on the ditch when it is drier. Too muddy now.

[@bradenkeller6608]

Should’ve went with a scag. You will love it more each time you mow

[@Southalabamaoutdoors]

Tim you need to get in a good habit on that mower don't spin a 180 to turn do a 3 point turn to avoid tearing up grass on turns..my gravely has a true air ride seat

[@Justthemow]

What is that trimmer attachment on the side of the deck is that a second hand deal or a Dixie chopper option

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Just did a video on it a week or so ago…check it out.

[@rogerjohnson6252]

How are you going to explain the stubble damage on the turf tires? 😀 Maybe you can get some stalk stompers. Bet it does an awesome job chopping those stalks.

[@noelcahill6707]

Hi tim iv a trimax rear mower its twin roller iv it on a deere 4400 you can mow very fast with it and it leaves a great finish

[@hunterharrell7491]

Putting atv tires on the back of a zero turn makes them nearly unstoppable!

[@mitchelljude4198]

my 1025r was to slow bought a jd 535 0 turn really like it

[@asksteevies4941]

Thanks for the video I’m looking for one as we speak

[@Kimboslice1990]

I’ve had a mid mount mower on a 2520, a beloved 345 Deere with a 54” deck, I am now for the second time going to re commit to 3pt finish mower for my Massey to try and maximize space and one less machine to maintain. You can find some very good ZTR at cheap prices if you look, I bought a Deere Z720a with less than 500 hours, for 3500 at auction from a local Deere dealer, didn’t even have paint worn off the deck and it was a great machine and what I mowed with the last two years, I sold it for 4500 bucks with less than 700 hours on it and it was still in like new condition l.

[@mitchp350]

I have a number of trees and bushes, that is why I initially bought the Zero Turn. But I did find over time, the lack of back tracking can save a lot of time mowing. I went from 2+ hours on the old tractor, to about an hour with the ZT. You will also find After a bit more time in the seat, you will just automatically drive it like a pro. If you have a large straight forward or square lawn(very large) I think an enormous finish mower on a tractor would be better but, overall hard to beat the speed of the ZT.

[@timcartwright4679]

The ground speed of the semi commercial zero turns makes them worth the investment. Our Simplicity/Ferris absolutely flies. The box store Z turns are no faster than a garden tractor.

[@danacharette4565]

and there go the corn stalks!! :)

[@cashxx]

Zero turns are fast and fun! Some are very dangerous on hills going sideways. I think some handle it fine, but not all. Think I said this before, it cut 2hrs off mowing my parents yard of 3 acres. Had a 50" I believe White GT-1855 tractor and took roughly 4 hrs, they got a Bad Boy Zero with a 60" deck and cut the time down to about 2hrs and had fun mowing as well! But was the speed and the power of engine that it just goes through anything at any speed I think is what made the difference.

[@MJF40]

I went Craftsman T310 54in to 2025r with 60D and gained little, maybe lost time. 2022 740r 60in fully Tweel’d should be quickest and smoothest. Will know this weekend 😊

[@Totalyrediclous998]

Tim. Do you think a subsoiler in the low lying area would help with the wet area?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

No. Soil drains beautifully here. We just need to work on the surface drainage so that the water doesn't stand there.

[@corysimmons455]

I want one very impressive 72inch how much these things cost ?

[@leeroyjenkins9992]

I stopped using my jd 2305 because every single time I’d use it it’d overheat because the radiator sucks so much grass in it’s silly! I only use the tractor for rough stuff now. Is that a string trimmer on the side?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Check out our video from a week ago on the deck mounted weed eater.

[@Mate2Frio]

For a comparison do a GPS speed test and then do the calculations on how long it'd take to mow x amount of yard with the width and speed. Or setup a straight away then an obstacle course and time the results tractor vs vintrack vs zero turn.

[@danielclapp636]

I own 15 acres of land, but only about 1/2 acre of lawn. My house and driveway takes up maybe another half acre. So an older craftsman 42 inch mower for me. Tractor is for firewood and snow removal.

[@stuartpulvermacher6861]

3 point Y turn keeps from spinning the inside wheel it saves the bare spots

[@benjaminclingaman7551]

I think Tim did a good job

[@cliff5240]

Bought a 60 inch JD Ztrac 930M in 2016 and I will never mow with anything but a zero turn. I have 5 1/2 acres and can mow in a couple of hours. I have some hilly ground and never felt unstable. I do like the week trimmer option on that mower.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We showed the weed trimmer last week. Check it out…you can get it for your mower!

[@cliff5240]

@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks not sure how I missed it.

[@tucksmith8300]

That’s a fast mower Tim

[@hunterharrell7491]

This is a good debate! Keep in mind on flat ground, even a 4-5,000 dollar upper level residential zero will be faster than a tractor style mower, but a commercial mower is better for hills because of the heavier weight!

[@ggarden8432]

Funny , I also decided to start mowing with a zero turn this year. I do 8 acres and I have to say I can cut my time in half if I push it. It's rated for 13mph but that's pretty fast.

[@JimFinlayson]

It is about how fast you mow. A Zero Turn changes your mowing life. Ferris 52” cut, 1.5ac mowable , about an hour. Neighbors comment about how fast I mow. Now you have to become a striper!!!!! My wife likes the diagonal stripes best in the yard.

[@brettwynne8676]

Had my zero turn first. Bought my 1025r used came with mower deck. 72in John Deere 960m mows much better than the 1025. And does corn stocks too!

[@bartonmd]

Yeah, if you're doing a lot of mowing and your time is worth anything, a ZTR is a really good investment if you've got the money for both! Interestingly enough, I now work with several engineers from the previous Dixie Chopper, before they went out and Rhino bought the rights, etc.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Interesting. Too bad how that deal went down.

[@charleskloentrup9153]

zero turn mowers are ok just keep them on level ground

[@danshearer2689]

Z-Glide front wheels would help the ride, (I now it's not your mower), put them on my (wifes) JD Z930 M with dump from the seat 14 bushel MCS, she loves the ride.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

This one has suspension in the front wheels. Slightly different than z-glide, but still suspension.