Toro TIMECUTTER 50" Zero Turn - A Good Choice For A Homeowner?

[@fonz1116]

Yes ! I bought the standard time cutter 42 pressed steel.. and I took it right back and upgraded to this unit and I am so happy I feel like it holds it value

[@darwinnippert3961]

I've had a 50 inch timcutter 5000 for 16 years, done regular maintenance, still running great,! I just about bought My Ride this year but didn't do it!

[@MBBHMM]

I bought the My Ride 50 in July. Traded up from the Toro 42". This is a fantastic machine. ♥️👍🏾💯

[@MichaelJones-dj2xj]

I’m trying to decide between a 42” and a 50”. May I ask how many square feet you’re mowing? I’m needing to so 23,000. We’re there other reasons you traded up?

[@commonsenserules7995]

@@MichaelJones-dj2xj I purchased a 42" last year and only mow approximately 7000 square feet. It takes me about an hour.

[@Bob_Adkins]

No problem with hoisting the front up as high as possible. I do that all the time with my KAW 23hp, never even one puff of smoke. If you're still uncomfortable, then just wait 10 minutes before starting it.

[@bigjoe2458]

I have that same mower but it is a 2011 model and doesn't have "My Ride" I love mine. The oil stick is clean and it does not smoke. In 12 years the only maintenance problem I have had to perform is a new solenoid, which was easy. and cheap. Did it myself.

[@belindan4974]

Nice! 👏🏼 Twice a week?! I’m lucky to do it twice a month. 🤦🏻‍♀️🌲 Good job on your new ride. 👍🏼

[@justfishing5837]

Thanks for the video. I'm looking to buy a zero turn ( for residential use) and will be looking at this model this week. I don't know how much this Toro model is compared to others makes but I'll find out this week. A year ago I purchased new the 21 in walk behind (Toro) and have had problems with the engine (briggs & Statton). Been in the repair shop twice now in the past 2 months.

[@daniellang6112]

FYI After running at full throttle it's best to allow it to idle for a minute or so. Check owners manual. That's why they have "cool down" laps in racing. Pertains to most motors as well.

[@alholliday1808]

Actually the manual says to turn the key off at full throttle???

[@KHANAFAN]

Nice video, I have had this exact mower for about a year and have just busted my first deck belt. Ordered online so waiting for them to turn up!

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Congrats Don, nice looking Zero-turn plus with the My-Ride 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♂

[@DonBeforeDawn]

Thanks Luc, The Myride suspension going to be good for my old bones. 🙂 BTW, Nice work on your stone project. It looks great.

[@miker1448]

Deck is easy to slide out (3 cotter pins) to work on. You'll get handy at driving it, one handed after a dozen or so sessions. I had a 2012 Husqvarna 42" deck before I got my Timecutter last summer, the difference is dramatic. I mow for my homeowners association (around 1&1/4 acres) that is a 3/4 mile long strip of road frontage, the Timecutter does a fantastic job!

[@scottb5178]

Nice review. I recently went out to buy a Timecutter, My Ride Havoc, 54". They only had 1 in stock that had just been returned because it kept throwing the mower belt. I thought it probably just needed some adjustments, but decided to go with a Bad Boy MX Magnum 54" instead. I added a suspension seat and adjustable drive bars. I'm very happy with it, but I still think about the Timecutter.

[@bigjoe2458]

I have a Timecutter 50" I have had for 14 years. Still runs good. I may have to put new spindles and bearings in it and give it to my son. I have been thinking of changing over to a Bad Boy Zero turn. "Chickanic" recommends them highly. What do you think? How do you like yours?

[@chrispearce9224]

Regarding the electric brake failing in 10 years or so, it does seem like a guy could fab a linkage system to engage them manually. The brake system looks uber simple.

[@robertwikeljr-1522]

Watch the front tires- they tend to not hold pressure well. I ended up cleaning tire bead and rim, then coat both edges with a "tire stop leak product like slime" . Had little problem in year since.

[@cliftonhead9665]

I just purchased the same mower and my question to you is why the bagger @ $900 vs the recycle kit (mulching kit) # $311.

[@brianallen140]

I bought the mulching kit. I can put leaves by the road but I've found it much easier to mulch them even if I have to go over them twice. I've found that mulching the grass and leaves has created a better and healthier lawn

[@cliftonhead9665]

@@brianallen140 Question Im noticing my grass blades look like they are not being cut but being tore which means the blades are not sharp.

[@brianallen140]

@@cliftonhead9665 probably are dull. Get a second set and sharpen what you have.

[@jasonstclair6293]

If you compare the drives, engines, and all the other specs you could have gone with one of the smaller Bad Boys and been at about the same level machine for a lot less than 6000. I almost bought the Toro myself until my brother made me paranoid and I started doing some research. It probably would have worked just fine, but after comparing specs I went with something else.

[@danielchambers1958]

Nice mower

[@Hog-g2z]

Good morning, I have just purchased the small version, a lot cheaper I presume, It doesn’t have the comfy seat on it I’ve noticed, it has been a big learning curve. How to control it, I have some steep soaps which go down to the river, and yes, I’ve actually parked it in the river took me two hours to remove it with electric winch, luckily I did not do any damage, But I think I should’ve gone for a ride on with a steering wheel, I have around about 7000 m² of land. I might be a bit more. , I was impressed with the, especially as some of my grass is nearly 3 feet high stinging nettles and brambles, as it hasn’t been cut for nearly 3 years properly, Stay safe keep up the great work , if you get this, let me know how you get on with your steering and how was the bagger? Did you get the grass collector box for it?, France.

[@69ztang]

Get you a cheap 12v booster/ power bank that has the lead to boost car batteries, found one on Amazon for $20. That should activate the brake. The 2024 model addresses a lot of these concerns?. Just saw a video on yt.

[@MrRocca]

good vid don

[@jorgeclaudio-boza4584]

I have a 50 inch Toro also turns you for one of the properties here in South Carolina

[@baracktrump1410]

Just purchased a new Bad Boy Avenger a couple of weeks ago at tractor supply, $4700, not 6K.

[@DonBeforeDawn]

I was considering the cost of a bagger as well. Nice machine, sometimes I wonder if I would have liked the Avenger more than the Toro.

[@michelecostanzo137]

How much time to cut 2 flat acres, without obstacles with that 50"? Thanks in advance!

[@kenthompson3730]

I cut about 2.5 flat acres in about 75-90 minutes if I have stayed on top of it and don’t have to double cut those wiry Bahia shoots. My wife takes about two hours.

[@LouisJr.]

Hello! Don. Is the black car you have up on the platform a Chevy Corvette? If so what year model is it looks really nice?

[@DonBeforeDawn]

Yes it is. 2008

[@NorthlanderMN]

I’d put an hour meter on it. I negotiated that into the deal when buying at the dealer.

[@DonBeforeDawn]

My dealer wanted $90 to add the hour meter. I installed one myself for $18. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJPYgZx3irOKbKssi=vsRhGvaQMIUfTGKb

[@daryn1231]

The 2024 model has gone back to non electronic brake and the height goes to 5-inches now.

[@daryn1231]

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[@Blackheath2112]

I don’t know much about zero turns, is the electronic brake better. Or manual better?

[@jamesc.gibson7852]

How turr is the timecutter

[@philliphall5198]

They hold up good if you take care of them, it’s all up to the owner 😢😢😢

[@daniellang6112]

Does it state 4.5 INCHES?or,is it merely a reference number? That's what I'm finding on mine.

[@Vincini28]

It's supposed to actually represent the cut height. Dealers almost never set the deck correctly. Read the manual and do it yourself, it's super simple

[@kenthompson3730]

Maybe it’s the blade height (actual cutting height) and not measured from the bottom of the deck.

[@michaelmick6167]

read the book...you can push

[@alholliday1808]

If the battery is dead the electric brake won't work

[@alholliday1808]

Color me wrong!! Checked my manual for my new Toro Myriden 50' No power brake will not release, pretty stupid with a dead battery its not going to run and need parking break

[@Oilman46]

You need to build a bigger shed now.😢

[@DonBeforeDawn]

It fits. 🙂

[@dickdaley9059]

LS swap next episode…”How I get my lawn cut in 5 minutes!” 😊

[@rimantasjuozelskis4677]

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[@dragonslayer1294]

No our machine I don’t buy they don’t put in our meter in it I don’t buy it

[@richardlahan7068]

What?

[@crossbow3539]

@@richardlahan7068I think what he’s trying to say is, if they don’t put an (hour) meter on it he won’t buy it. I think

[@alholliday1808]

$17 for an hour meter from Amazon, took less than 5 min to install. If Toro had it as standard equipment the mower price would have been $100 higher

[@brianallen140]

​@@alholliday1808 did the same. 17 bucks and 5 minutes

[@jimknarr]

My wife likes to pump the choke button like 5 or 6 times when she starts the mower. I do it the way you are in this video. Yesterday, my wife and I could not start the mower so we left it overnight and were able to restart it in the morning. Do you know if pumping the choke can flood the engine?

[@DonBeforeDawn]

Its been my experience that having the choke on too long while turning the engine over could flood the engine. Pumping the choke open and closed has never helped me. There are variables though. Things like temperature, and altitude can change the amount of choke needed. Hope that helps.

[@kenthompson3730]

Pumping is a poor procedure. Just pull the choke, start it up, push choke back down.

[@jeffmoberg9385]

pumping does nothing if it's not running all it does is close the butterfly restrickting air into carb@@kenthompson3730