What's Best? - ZTR vs Lawn Tractor 🚜🚜🚜

EGO T6 Tractor: amzn.to/3vxMBbj
EGO Z6 ZTR: amzn.to/3xqkHyn
EGO Z6 ZTR E-Steer: amzn.to/3IZUcCD
On the fence about what type of ride on mower best suits your needs? In this video I help answer that question.
I cover all the advantages and disadvantages of the ZTR (zero turn radius or zero turn ride on) and the lawn tractor. The categories that I cover in this video include: speed, maintenance, visibility, maneuverability, slope, learning curve, towing, and of course COST.
The ride on mowers featured in this video are all EGO battery powered models. The three EGO models are the EGO Z6 42" ZTR, the EGO Z6 42" ZTR with E-steer, and the brand new 2024 EGO T6 42" lawn tractor.
So tune in to find out what type best suits your lawn needs!
#KiteArmy #powerbeyondbelief

[@irhoghead7]

Have been using a Craftsman tractor for the last 22 years, but it is now burning a ton of oil. Tried the Z6 E-Steer. Loved the quietness and the cut. Didn't like the inability to handle the many sudden deviations in elevation of my property, especially along the roads, something the Craftsman tractor had very little issues with. Living out in the country, our property is anything but a manicured subdivision lawn. Thankful that EGO has a 30 day return policy. Will be getting the T6 tractor as soon as the store has them back in stock. Thinking that will work a lot better on the dips and bumps, like a traditional tractor.

[@drmumsy8650]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@Kitearmy]

Glad you liked

[@SXMGator]

I got a EGO E-Steer last year and love it. Grass can’t grow fast enough 😂.

[@Kitearmy]

I know the feeling - I mow 3 times a week

[@Andre_Albert]

I've been looking forward to this video! I'll be going with the T6 eventually due to having a hilly yard and also for the 600lb towing capacity to tow a small trailer and use ground engaging tools like a core aerator, dethatcher, and lawn roller. The only missing feature that would've been nice is a locking diff, but I think I'll manage without one.

[@Kitearmy]

And it is cheaper - sounds like you have made a good decision

[@ea214]

I got the Z6 E-steer but that was before the tractor was announced. I have a few spots where my Z6 slides so I would have strongly considered the tractor had it been available. But I do love how I can maneuver far more than a tractor could have.

[@Kitearmy]

I love my esteer

[@ToolHombre]

I'm looking forward to the resurgence of the 'Garden Tractor', which tended to be a lawn-tractor sized unit with belt, PTO, or hydraulic accessories. You c an get a JD X7XX for $12K but it used to be that everyone had one. Craftsman, Simplicity, Case, Montgomery Ward, Ford.... you could put a tiller, sweeper, snowblower attachment on any of them and they all had belly mowers. And affordable. With electric ride-ons the connections would be super simple, just run an umbilical. This is free advice EGO (and/or your competition). I just want the product.

[@Kitearmy]

Great comment - yeah that is an excellent suggestion for folks who have those needs - way beyond just mowing your lawn.

[@2snipe1]

Man your camera work just always seems to get better with each video.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - just imagine how good it will be in 1000 videos :)

[@MegF142857]

I'm pondering whether time to make the move to electric riding mower. Been using a push EGO mower for 6 years & love it, but I'm now 6 years older & yard is still big. I want it also to help me clean stalls, take out feed buckets, shavings to barn & haul dirt around the yard.

[@Kitearmy]

They are on sale right now - I use my esteer on my 1/8 acre yard and really love using it

[@goodmanshealth]

Thank you for this awesome/detailed video. You made my decision much easier 😊. Kite Army + Ego Perfect Together ❤

[@Kitearmy]

I guess it's ZTR?

[@goodmanshealth]

No, I realized I don't need a ride on mower, I just need an Ego push mower for my small property.

[@kickflip10118]

I went to Lowe’s and sat on both. For me, I liked how the T6 felt. You sit up higher and I felt more in control. I also thought the T6 was easier to get on and off. With the Z6 e-steer I felt more clumsy getting on it maybe it had to do with the position of the deck relative to the seat. Either way I think it’s a preference thing. I’m looking forward to getting my T6 which is coming in May!

[@Kitearmy]

Welcome to the club!

[@brianbanks3044]

my yard is too small for either but I love my self propelled EGO 21 inch lawnmower...my string trimmer, my snowthrower, my chainsaw, my hedge trimmer, my leaf blower, my 28" snowblower, all EGO products!!!!

[@Kitearmy]

You have the disease that I have - EGOmania

[@brianbanks3044]

@@Kitearmy yes, my wife sometimes tells me I am and egomaniac...LOL

[@Kitearmy]

time to start sprinkling in ideas for fathers day@@brianbanks3044

[@pokemon369]

Ego needs to make a aerator

[@fiero880]

I had my mindset on a Z6, but then I went to Lowe’s today and looked at the T6 and I like that a lot better however, they do not have the bagger option available yet. However, watching your video, maybe I should go for the zero turn instead.

[@Kitearmy]

So I just mowed with my tractor today - I like it but I really wanted to be back on the ZTR. In short, if you have the budget, I would lean towards the ZTR.

[@fiero880]

@@Kitearmy I changed my mind probably 10 times back and forth between the Z6 but the wife said she would like a normal mower in case she wanted to use it. 🤣🤷‍♂️. So I bought the T6 today. Will get to try it out this weekend.

[@Kitearmy]

@@fiero880 Cool - the Esteer would have been a perfect ztr for you guys

[@overtoncincy]

Ego z6 esteer. Great around trees and landscaping.

[@Kitearmy]

Love the e-steer was not sure at first

[@overtoncincy]

@@Kitearmy I only bought because of you!

[@Kitearmy]

Glad to hear that I did not e-steer you wrong@@overtoncincy

[@flch95]

Oh jeez, I’ve been so busy staring at the new EGO steel deck mower, didn’t even realize that they have a tractor now, lol.

[@Kitearmy]

The steel deck is the 52" right

[@flch95]

@@Kitearmy there’s a 22”steel deck self propelled for $1,099. I daydream at the EGO aisle every time I go to Lowe’s lol. Ryobi has an 80V version as well.

[@matthewschmidt1359]

The zero turn seems to make the most sense for me since the backyard is on the smaller side with a fence. However, I also want to use some core aerator to tow behind it too. Usually those aerators seem to want some weight to help it press into the ground. Would the zero turn be enough here?

[@Kitearmy]

What brand? - the EGO is rated to 250lbs. I pulled a roller with mine - no issue

[@matthewschmidt1359]

@@KitearmyI haven’t purchased one yet because this would be my first riding mower. I wanted to wait and see what I picked up first before I got one. It sounds like an aerator would be light enough to tow on this. It is probably the only thing I would tow with this.

[@imsopharill]

So my question/concern is at 4:15 where do you go or who can you go to "For" maintenance?

[@Kitearmy]

John Deer service center - they have a partnership

[@Grady252]

What happens to the motor when it hits a root or rock? My Husqvarna does well if I hit something, thinking the belts give/slip to handle the shock, but since the Ego has direct drive motors, how well do they hold up in this area? I have a rough lawn to mow, so that is very important to me.

[@Kitearmy]

The motors have slip in them - like all electric motors - unless you damage the drive shaft (1/2" steel)

[@jake7808]

Its also worth considering if you do damage a motor on an eGO due to a rock/root, it wont be covered under the factory warranty

[@julzfitness2842]

Will tractor or ZTR be better for soil that stays wet? Will one be better for not getting stuck?

[@Kitearmy]

Tractor - wheels are not us tough on the wet soil

[@superspeeder]

You didn’t mention the 52” ZTR? Same as the 42”, but with a wider deck and three blades. More expensive, but more efficient - the three smaller blades cut more per Ah than two larger blades.

[@Kitearmy]

Yeah the 52" is a beast - too big for my backyard

[@kc0lif]

i like steering wheel ztr.

[@Kitearmy]

That is the mower I have been using the most

[@singingwithryanbarker8772]

They need a ALL FULL WHEEL DRIVE EGO RIDING LAWNMOWER. For on Hillside ASAP.

[@Kitearmy]

don't see that happening

[@jasonray9568]

Hey guys…I purchased the EGO push mower a few years ago…love it. Then I purchased the EGO snow blower (the bigger one)…love it. I just recently purchased the multi tool trimmer and cultivator (love the trimmer, haven’t used the cultivator yet). Finally, (yes…I’m an EGO groupie) I also just purchased the EGO Esteer Z6…love it!!!!! I’ve only used it twice but wow, what a machine. I used it on my lawn, about an acre. And I used it on the field behind our home, about an acre. Honestly, I didn’t want to get off the machine when I was done. Yes, I was debating between the lawn mower (which looks super cool) and the Esteer Z6. Pros and cons were detailed very well in this video. What sold me…the zero turn capability of the Esteer Z6. It literally turns on a dime…incredible. I also purchased the bagger as well… works great. I, of course, disassembled the bagging system (just the chute) to mow the field (disassembly took about 2 minutes). However, EGO suggested that I switch out the blades for ‘bagging blades’ before I attached the bagging system. Listen: I used to own a Kubota BX2360 ($14,000). Sharpening the blades meant taking off the mower deck…it took me at least 45 minutes. The EGO Esteer Z6…removing the deck, replacing the blades took me all of 15 minutes…very simple to do! So, my recommendation is the EGO Esteer Z6…incredible machine! And I bought it from Lowe’s, delivered AND assembled…no hassling with the big crate that I’ve seen in videos. Good luck to all!

[@Kitearmy]

Great comment. I actually do not remove the deck to remove my blades just pack it on a curb - plenty of space to get under.

[@MidniteSon]

How is the e-steer on hills vs. traditional zero turns?

[@jasonray9568]

I have yet to drive it on our hillside. Still getting used to it on the flat. However, manual says to go up and down vs. horizontal. From what I see (and feel) the steering might give way to gravity since it really isn’t a ‘normal’ steering wheel. But, guess I’ll have to make sure!

[@GA08GT478]

I’ve got my on on the tractor, but I’m going to have to convince the wife😅

[@Kitearmy]

Happy wife happy life

[@Kitearmy]

Stay tuned for more testing of the EGO tractor

[@UnitedStates.]

@@KitearmyCould you please do a video testing the hills? I have a fairly steep yard and don’t want to kill myself on one of these. 🤣

[@Kitearmy]

I don't have any hills - if yours exceed 15 degrees they recommend a push@@UnitedStates.

[@UnitedStates.]

@@Kitearmy Thank you. I’ll try it anyways. 🤣 Have a good day!

[@ScottDabson]

I am on the fence even now. I think it would be prudent to wait till my current rider dies. I think a zero turn would cut my time in half maybe.

[@Kitearmy]

I have the esteer - never looking back

[@quincypierce4906]

choose the tractor, because of the price.

[@MikeHewitt]

Is the tractor a softer ride? Looking for someone a little older

[@Kitearmy]

I think the ztr is softer

[@zennloo7343]

T6 rated to tow 600lbs. equivalent Z6 is rated for 250 lbs.

[@Kitearmy]

Right - more pulling power

[@EnuffsEnuff318]

I went all in for the Z6 52" Just mowed for first time and really like it. Bagger clogs/fills too fast. Do not recommend.

[@Kitearmy]

I didn't have clogging problems with the bagger - but I guess I could see how you could say that it is on the smaller size.

[@EnuffsEnuff318]

@@Kitearmy Luckily I got the bagger at a ridiculous discount ($132) and couldn't refuse. But still using high lift blades and weights and it cuts great with no bagger on .75 acres. I'm happy with it overall. The bagger just fills up too fast (or clogs) for my liking.

[@jimmyf1312]

Looks like a power wheels toy

[@Kitearmy]

Sure - but they mow great

[@jimmyf1312]

@@Kitearmy not really

[@Kitearmy]

what model have you used?@@jimmyf1312

[@jimmyf1312]

I currently have an Exmark vertex x series but for the price of that ego sit down you can get a much better cut quality.

[@OliverDiGeronimo009]

Zero turn. Don't even need to watch

[@Kitearmy]

Tractor - if you have less money

[@QuantumDigital2017]

CCP Plastic Tractor

[@Kitearmy]

Right - real good stuff