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05-04-2016, 07:48 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,508
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Out with the old in with the new.
Couldn't force myself to throw money more into my 10 year old cub cadet with 400 hrs any longer.
Although the Kohler powered 27 hp cub cadet served me pretty good over the last ten years it wasn't without heartbreak and let downs.
This unit doesn't even come close to comparing with my old cub cadet 1650.
Countless blade spindle bearings.
Frame issues.
Front axles issues.
Engine smoking.
Muffler coming loose.
As well as plenty more.
Decided to go with a Kawasaki powered 24hp John Deere Z-540m zero turn.
2008 2500hd Duramax
2015 Columbus 320RS
2016 nights camped "2"
2015 nights camped "34"
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05-04-2016, 07:53 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,532
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Looks good!
Keep us posted as to how it works compared to the Cub.
I'm in the same boat, Cub with plenty of hours (but no real problems) and mowing 20+ acres of the 32 we own.
Been thinking a ZT would speed things up a bit.
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05-04-2016, 07:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Richmond, KY
Posts: 207
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Last year I bought the Zero turn troy built which other than name and color, is the same unit as the cub cadet model. Had a small problem when I first bought it but so far it has worked great. Looked at the John Deere model you have and decided to go with the troy built due to price. Hope I don't regret it.
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05-04-2016, 08:11 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,508
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Out with the old in with the new.
Quote:
Originally Posted by whitmw
Last year I bought the Zero turn troy built which other than name and color, is the same unit as the cub cadet model. Had a small problem when I first bought it but so far it has worked great. Looked at the John Deere model you have and decided to go with the troy built due to price. Hope I don't regret it.
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What is the warranty period on yours?
4 years 300 hrs on the Deere
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05-04-2016, 08:19 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TURBS
Couldn't force myself to throw money more into my 10 year old cub cadet with 400 hrs any longer.
Although the Kohler powered 27 hp cub cadet served me pretty good over the last ten years it wasn't without heartbreak and let downs.
This unit doesn't even come close to comparing with my old cub cadet 1650.
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It's amazing what regular lube/maintenance intervals do to prevent bearing, etc. failures.
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05-04-2016, 08:21 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,508
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
Looks good!
Keep us posted as to how it works compared to the Cub.
I'm in the same boat, Cub with plenty of hours (but no real problems) and mowing 20+ acres of the 32 we own.
Been thinking a ZT would speed things up a bit.
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I mowed once so far in a hurry to get mowed before two days of forecasted rain.
Obviously my mow time was cut in half but all went well so far.
I'll keep posted.
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05-04-2016, 08:30 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,508
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
It's amazing what regular lube/maintenance intervals do to prevent bearing, etc. failures.
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Sealed bearings = no maintenance
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05-04-2016, 08:32 AM
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Cyclone
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Iowa
Posts: 182
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Next thing you know, he'll be buying a Ford.
Nice to see you've left the dark side. May the 4th be with you always.
2013 Silverado 3500 D CC, 2015 Jayco Eagle Premier 375bhfs
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05-04-2016, 08:44 AM
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(Dry Huunday)
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eastern North Carolina
Posts: 2,298
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Congrats!  You are going to love that Zero turn!! I bought a Gravely 60" (Mow 5 acres) four years ago and wish I would have done it sooner! Mow time is a 1/4 of the time of my old 50" Cub! 
One word of advice....DON'T let the DW use it.....you will never be allowed to mow again  I made that "mistake" 
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05-04-2016, 08:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 7,916
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Zeros are the way to GO!!!! Will never own a regular mower if I can help it. I have a Z-force 50 for about 7 years. Mower is great(engine, frame and hydros) deck is my weak link. Next more will be a Gravley commercial or a Skag. Enjoy your new mower
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05-04-2016, 09:03 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,508
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beipers
Next thing you know, he'll be buying a Ford.
Nice to see you've left the dark side. May the 4th be with you always.
2013 Silverado 3500 D CC, 2015 Jayco Eagle Premier 375bhfs
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I'll jump ship on about anything but not my truck [emoji12]
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05-04-2016, 09:05 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,508
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DreiHunde
Congrats! You are going to love that Zero turn!! I bought a Gravely 60" (Mow 5 acres) four years ago and wish I would have done it sooner! Mow time is a 1/4 of the time of my old 50" Cub!
One word of advice....DON'T let the DW use it.....you will never be allowed to mow again I made that "mistake" |
I made that mistake once with a brand new snowmobile.
I rode it the first 500 miles she put on the next 5000
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05-04-2016, 10:16 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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My old Cub with the blown motor has 482 hrs on it and the only problem was replacing belts a couple of times. Greased it 2x a year and changed oil/filter every 100 hours. Did put knobby tires on back to mow the ditch by the highway. Replaced the blades 3 or 4 times due to rocks here in this NC clay.
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05-04-2016, 10:36 AM
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(Dry Huunday)
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eastern North Carolina
Posts: 2,298
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TURBS
I made that mistake once with a brand new snowmobile.
I rode it the first 500 miles she put on the next 5000
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2015 Coachmen Catalina 303RLS
2016 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD Duramax
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05-04-2016, 10:42 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,508
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DreiHunde
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Funny thing is when she blew it up she said here you go you can have it back.
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05-04-2016, 10:43 AM
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Broken Toe
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Imperial (St. Louis) MO
Posts: 3,745
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I was wondering how are you gonna hold a beer and mow at the same time? You need both hands to run a zero-turn. Then I turned to Homer for inspiration...
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05-04-2016, 10:45 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,508
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It's got two cup holders, I just need a pump
2008 2500hd Duramax
2015 Columbus 320RS
2016 nights camped "2"
2015 nights camped "34"
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05-04-2016, 10:48 AM
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(Dry Huunday)
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eastern North Carolina
Posts: 2,298
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowracer
I was wondering how are you gonna hold a beer and mow at the same time? You need both hands to run a zero-turn. Then I turned to Homer for inspiration...
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Oh No! The steering arms on my Gravely come together close enough it can be driven with one hand!
At least in a straight line long enough to take a drink!!
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2015 Coachmen Catalina 303RLS
2016 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD Duramax
The more people I meet, the more I like my dogs!
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05-04-2016, 10:51 AM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
Posts: 7,067
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Love my zero turn.. So much more fun.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
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05-04-2016, 10:58 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,508
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Out with the old in with the new.
Quote:
Originally Posted by DreiHunde
Oh No! The steering arms on my Gravely come together close enough it can be driven with one hand!
At least in a straight line long enough to take a drink!! |
Actually you can turn quite a bit with one hand !
I can do it pretty good as the crane controls have two levers per hand and more often then not they go opposite directions. [emoji12]
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