7 Tips For Buying Your FIRST Commercial Zero Turn Mower!
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Күн бұрынToday, we're sharing our 7 tips for purchasing your first zero-turn lawn mower. There are many options out there for outdoor power equipment, and we're here to help you make the best choice.
There are many factors when it comes to buying equipment, and in this short list, we wanted to present some ideas to consider when buying a mower. This is our short list, and I am sure there are many more topics to consider, but these will be a great starting point.
What are some of your tips for purchasing your first zero-turn lawn mower? What do you wish someone had told you when buying your first mower? Let me know down in the comments below!
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@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Any tips you guys have that we left out? ❤
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Podcast episode we referenced for more mower buying tips: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fullerton-unfiltered/id1500652478?i=1000509083689
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Dude, what are you rambling about, for real. No one plans obsolescence on accessories when paring to equipment, that’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. No one is swapping out designs on accessories, like almost never. Toro makes the SAME bagger and Exmark has made the SAME bagger for almost 20 years now. Do your homework before you just start throwing nonsense out there. Every one of these brands have the SAME blades, same belts, same pulleys as they have had for YEARS. Engines have had the same oil filters for years! Wow, so I overloaded my trailer axles, and I could get beefier ones elsewhere. Did the folks who plan to sell those to me have any integrity with actually saying that those axles can be paired TO my trailer? Doubt they would a) know that, and b) tell me yes it could regardless of the fact that my trailer was NOT designed for them. Yes, Kelley and Sons are just soooo diabolical and greedy! They sold me a trailer that suited me AT THE TIME, and also for the next FIVE years. Our company only recently began running 2+ mowers and thus we added that additional wear and tear on the axles. How is that their fault? Also, they were honest in saying you cannot throw larger axles on my trailer, it’s not specced for it. Gosh man, stop having a victim mindset. Nobody is out to get you. The bogeyman doesn’t exist, either. Good day.
@nancywilson9668 2 ай бұрын
I have bought 4 acres with 2 acres yard in the making and 2 that are full of brush and woods I plant to clean up of dead trees and bushes later this year. But the property as a whole is uneven. I want to get down in some of the lower parts later to trim weeds and be able to move smoothly between multiple levels of land. Is the lawn tractor or zero turn best for this?
@Colin_Berenyi 7 күн бұрын
Dealer support is the absolute most important part
@toenails. 5 ай бұрын
I've been mowing for 40 years and am have always kept my machines pretty well updated but the prices are absolutely out of control on these new zero turns. My local Toro dealer told me there is some rebates going on now but the prices went up roughly another grand. This has to stop.
@TheCharger189 5 ай бұрын
Same the gravely mower 42 inch has the same size motor as the FR651 Kawasaki on the Husqvarna but an extra $2k without the catcher system
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Totally agree mate
@Alex.AL_26 5 ай бұрын
Yup, its crazy, I bought a brand new Lazer Z 60 inch in 2016 and it was $10,500 out the door. That same mower today brand new is pushing $16,000. absolutely insane!
@toenails. 5 ай бұрын
@@Alex.AL_26 Crazy!
@patrickwheatley6156 5 ай бұрын
Raise your prices
@jd-kd3mm 6 күн бұрын
Excellent breakdown. Loved the talking points. 👍
@rickdeboer1313 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian for your advice, very helpful! Happy new year to you and the family.
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Happy new year!
@user-iz4gi2lk4f 4 ай бұрын
Thank you sir..I really needed help..great tips
@dees3835 5 ай бұрын
I started out with a 61 inch 32 horse scag. Only planned on a few yards on the side. Bought a 72 hustler hyperdrive this winter headed full time into the industry
@Dependablefieldmowing 5 ай бұрын
Great video with solid advice!
@codyhooser3333 5 ай бұрын
Great video Brian!!
@985live Ай бұрын
I have a bad boy avenger but I live in Louisiana. I’m still learning on what to buy next before I buy again. I’m grateful for your videos.
@bmcdonald7303 Ай бұрын
Good tips. Thanks.
@dexewing1 5 ай бұрын
Great video, Brian. Lots of great advice. You mentioned Walker as being an excellent bagging mower, which it indeed is. And very suitable for highly landscaped yards due to the maneuverability as well as bagging. But they truly are four season machines and have a full line of dedicated attachments especially for fall cleanup and winter snow removal. Keep the mower working through the off-season to get maximum ROI. Another advantage is the ability to run different deck sizes on the same tractor as opposed to buying several dedicated stand alone mowers. With the same Walker tractor you can mow and collect gated backyards with a 36" GHS deck, then swap the deck out to a larger 54" or even 74" side discharge and mow open areas . The Walker is a highly versatile machine that offers a lot of capability with the right attachments. That's something to think about as well. Having a mower like this allows you to expand your services to bridge the growing seasons.
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
That’s awesome brother
@bruceslawncarenist9234 5 ай бұрын
Totally awesome video
@Skizzlawncare 5 ай бұрын
Great video. 👍
@CGrib16 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the tips Brian! Our Exmark laser Z has over 3500 hours. It’s banged up for sure but with a new set of blades it cuts like the day we bought it.
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
@chadshirey615 5 ай бұрын
If you have any kind of back injury, you will need to have a quality high back seat. Test drive the suspension dampening system out wide open on field terrain if you want out of town commercial clients. Do not test it out on a home lawn. Most homes have fairly decent terrain. I owned a commercial zero turn in 2016 and hit a ground hog hole wide open and thought for sure I broke my back mowing a cell tower property. I service my own equipment. Ferris IS3200Z 61" 37hp. Great Video Brian.
@troystoneful 5 ай бұрын
Brian you are so right about turf type for your more you are going to buy. I am in Az. Walker is the best for the bagging and the turf here. The bad thing they are 21k now.
@brisonspoultrycorner9846 5 ай бұрын
It’s funny, I was just at the LINK Facebook live and I was asking about mowers and what good brands. Thanks for all the helpful information. this video will definitely help me make my final decision.
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
You bet brother!
@conorsmith5471 5 ай бұрын
Great video, great info and I couldn’t agree more with your opinions. Your horsepower recommendations are pretty spot on, and I couldn’t agree more with paying a higher price for a more powerful mower. I have run 25hp riders for a while, and I know they aren’t the best, but I never noticed how slow they were until i got a stander with a 37hp. I am like Mario Andretti out there now! And it has me considering upgrading the 26hp rider with bagger I have. I definitely noticed an increase in efficiency upgrading my stand on unit.
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Yeah I agree! It’s wild the power and performance from 25 to 37+!
@jimmyf1312 5 ай бұрын
I personally got the Exmark based on dealer proximity and warranty. Toro Exmark have warranties that give you a little bit more reassurance on longevity
@joshshaw6505 5 ай бұрын
Anther tip would be do research on the manufacture and in 2018 when I was watching your videos and all of your videos I have watched they helped me pick out a 2018 toro time cutter mx with my ride luckily I got a good relationship with the dealer where I got my mower because of family buying off of the dealer where I bought it and I started out with a 50 inch deck and I was able to get the dealer to throw in the bagger so I wouldn’t have to pay for it the dealer was kubota dealer and they sold toro mowers another tip is check for rebates because when I bought my mower they had a deal that the mower if was looking at for my self they had a deal where the engien comes with a free maintenance kit and it knocked down the price of the mower I bought I have the toro engien it’s actually a great engien
@demitri619 5 ай бұрын
Loving all the videos, I have a scag patriot 52 now going to upgrade in the spring or summer for a actually commercial mower are dealer doesn’t caring scag anymore which I like but ready for something new my close dealers carry exmark,toro,Ferris,cub cadet and John Deere I’m lost to what to try next I do a mix of all property’s I just try to stay away from gated yards that won’t fit my 52 I’m here in upstate New York any ideas you suggest from a couple of those brands
@mowgod7142 5 ай бұрын
Love exmark 48 turf tracer
@mikejiskra7976 Ай бұрын
Great tips, could you give your opinion on the different Brands of engines. Thanks
@premierlandcape 5 ай бұрын
Lot of good info, Brian. The only other thing that I consider is efi vs carb. I definitely understand that HP is important, but I try to stay with carb engines just because they are a lot more simple to work on and less to go wrong. Even if your someone that gets all the work done at the dealership. If there is less to go wrong it's less time in the shop and more time to make money
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Great suggestion!
@glendajune9140 5 ай бұрын
Very informative for those starting out. Geographical location, is a great purchasing point. I’m sure you’ll be helping lots of people, with all these tips Brian. Good looking out!💯👍🏾😀💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
@nightfox5816 4 ай бұрын
Love the channel love the content just curious your thoughts on walker mowers and why you don’t use them
@BriansLawnMaintenance 2 ай бұрын
We don’t really use them much around here so I don’t have an opinion much ❤️
@timber89 4 ай бұрын
Have you ever done a review on the Ariens stuff? I know its more residential, but ive gone for a Apex here in the UK. Its got some good entry level commercial features at a good price.
@zackeryarnett9454 5 ай бұрын
Hey man are you going to be buying the new Redmax backpack blower this year because I’m thinking about getting one this year
@CountrysideLawnService 5 ай бұрын
I highly recommend Bobcat mowers (if you have an upstanding dealer nearby)…I demoed some last fall and will be buying here soon… great cut quality, about $3,000 cheaper on both Stand-Ons and Zero Turns, also ZERO PERCENT FINANCING for 60 months.
@carterrichardson2056 5 ай бұрын
Do you have any recent videos on hustler? I have a dealer 10 minutes from me that sells hustler and then a dealer 25-30 minutes from me that sells exmark. And all my yards are closer to hustler dealer but I’ve heard good and bad about hustler and only good about exmark lol. Thanks
@Camo-Dan 5 ай бұрын
Great video, as always. Thanks for sharing! I cant wait to get my first commercial mower. Im up to about 10 weekly clients and last fall my old 2006 husqvarna ez4824 was really falling apart. Left it at customers houses and all to fix it next day so embarrassing and unprofessional. My buddy let me borrow his scag and im willing to finance a mower now too hopefully this season. Planning to but a husqvarna/redmax stand on mower. They are my favorite although they dont have as many optional add ons and accessories as scag or toro or xmark has so that is a concern.
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
That’s awesome brother. Congrats on the growth! You got this.
@Camo-Dan 5 ай бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance thanks Brian you are best. Great podcasts too lately ive been listening to them all💯
@sethvann5751 27 күн бұрын
I bought a brand new Gravely 552, and a Gravely pro stance 36 for this season. I traded in my old Gravely 48. I was able to get both mowers together for 16k. That’s super high I know but better than paying 14k for just one of those mowers
@moneymakingmikeg.9555 5 ай бұрын
Tip 1 Buy an Exmark Tip 2 Buy an Exmark Tip 3 Buy an Exmark Tip 4 Buy an Exmark Tip 5 Buy an Exmark Tip 6 Buy an Exmark Tip 7 & MOST importantly buy an EXMARK!!!!!! Blessings for 2024 Cuzzy!!! Dirty Jersey out!!!!
@dalewiley9208 5 ай бұрын
Totally contrary to Brian’s advice. Geesus.
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
lol that’s funny
@Skizzlawncare 5 ай бұрын
What’s up Brian !!
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Wuddup!
@robojohn181 5 ай бұрын
Hello Brian I listen to all of your podcasts when I’m moving I know sometimes you recommend books to read, what would you recommend for my first book to read?
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Hey brother I have a video and podcast coming out on that exact topic next week. Hang tight!
@aalonzo1213 5 ай бұрын
Great video one other thing that I consider is what is the fuel capacity less fuel capacity equals less efficiency.
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
That’s a solid suggestion!
@aalonzo1213 5 ай бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance thanks and the engine also depends on efficiency.
@juliocastro8376 5 ай бұрын
Hi! Brother. What do you know about grasshopper mowers. I just started my business last year, and I have been thinking of buying one of them
@ksjohnson219 5 ай бұрын
Grass hoppers are great mowers easy to work on they a pricey but great mowers rides like a Cadillac smooth ride
@PeterAngelaSanchez 5 ай бұрын
Your truck is cool Will you put a logo on the 3 trucks
@dougcooper5740 5 ай бұрын
How much does horse power have to do with how big the operator is? I'm 6'6" and 315lbs and I can't find anything that answers that.
@behrlawnmowingyardwork9930 5 ай бұрын
Right now I have 2 54 inch. And I have a 36 inch.
@byronfarley8057 3 ай бұрын
The prices for commercial mowers in Cincinnati are ridiculous right now!!
@mikehagar22 5 ай бұрын
Any thoughts on properties with steep hills… stander vs walk behind with sulky?
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
You can usually find an old Exmark turf tracer for a couple grand on Facebook. Otherwise, any of the standers, hold pretty decent on the hill to be be honest.
@aripedroza24 5 ай бұрын
Wright stander hands down. I own a grandstand and rarely use it.
@thisoldrelic 5 ай бұрын
I never understood why the have never made a 42" pro mower deck. It's the perfect size to fit through a 48" gate and allows you maximum cutting swaths.
@TheCharger189 5 ай бұрын
What do people think of the Gravely mower? I did a demo with one but I found it was too much wipper Snipper as you couldn’t get close enough to the corners due to the length from the front wheels to the deck
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Those are built like a tank, but for us, they cut like crap with Kentucky Blue!
@DouglashundleyIIi 5 ай бұрын
Echo just come out with the 7910t the smaller version of the 9010 t
@jordanking9744 3 ай бұрын
Hey Brain just quick question i know you have demoed alot of mowers if you had to put the top 3 or 4 best 60 inches mowers on the market what would u pick
@BriansLawnMaintenance 2 ай бұрын
We did a video on this!
@juliocastro8376 5 ай бұрын
I am in Virginia
@ksjohnson219 5 ай бұрын
Team Hustler
@zackeryarnett9454 5 ай бұрын
Hey man are you going to be buying the new exmark vertex x stand on mower this year
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Yep! We have 3 on order 🤘
@Micahslawnmaintenance 5 ай бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance Planning on keeping the Z, s-series, and multiforce around any longer or a full replacement ya think?
@atrian300 Ай бұрын
22 or 27 it's good for everything
@garytrine8749 8 күн бұрын
can you put a snow plow on a stand up mower?
@BriansLawnMaintenance 8 күн бұрын
Maybe the Snowmate from Mulch Mate
@RRExotic 5 ай бұрын
What about a walk behind on horse power?
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
15-18 is pretty typical these days. Those engines have more than enough power I’ve come to find for most conditions.
@jakeboger5581 Ай бұрын
Don’t get a mower that has a lot of over hang on the deck outside of the wheels if you have a lot of billy or technical mows because it will cause you to scalp with that overhang. I have a gravely 60inch stand on and this is my biggest issue.
@xnostalgiax 2 ай бұрын
Every single mower dealer around me only has 22 HP mowers until you get up to 60" then there's some 25 HP. Am I going to regret buying a 22 HP stand on mower?
@Demonhumper9919 Ай бұрын
For residential mowing with gates the 36 is all you need
@lowermichigan4437 5 ай бұрын
I have faced temptation in that showroom
@gregkloe 5 ай бұрын
No mention about buying used if you are just starting?
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Not a fan of used equipment. That’s the last thing someone starting off needs is someone else’s old headache.
@gregkloe 5 ай бұрын
I’m reading your book right now. I thought I read about buying used to start. Must be mistaken. I’m having a hard time passing on a less than 500 hour mower at almost a third of a new price.
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
@@gregkloe used can be a great option, no doubt about it, but for me personally I just am not a big fan of finding anything with 1,000 hours or more on it. Warranty is huge and can be a great peace of mind for guys just starting out. Ya
@gregkloe 5 ай бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance I understand. I can fix anything and am a small engine mechanic so I've gotten used to picking up dead string trimmers, blowers, etc. All of my equipment to date is stuff I've brought back from the dead with the exception of my first string trimmer which also runs like a top. Hopefully this mower will work out. I have a couple months to go through it and get it in top condition. I'm starting out with just 10 yards applying as many principles of your book that I can.
@bradentimm 5 ай бұрын
Best deck size for 1 acre?
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
No fences then naturally a 60”
@bradentimm 5 ай бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance thanks
@user-rp3ev5kz2o 7 күн бұрын
Leave toro and exmark at the dealer until they reduce those prices! They have out priced themselves
@adambuxton6644 5 ай бұрын
From were my house 15 mins one way we have a bad boy dealer 25mins other way John deer and cub cadet 15 other way wright scag and toro and exmark and Husqvarna I’d go bad boy mowers all the way since there closer to me and they deliver and pick up too
@DavidGaskin-wm7cw 5 ай бұрын
No bad boy!
@adambuxton6644 5 ай бұрын
@@DavidGaskin-wm7cw what’s wrong them
@jerrydosser7031 28 күн бұрын
Cheap = Cub No limit= Scag. Simple.
@krowbar23 Ай бұрын
That's a man cave candy store. 😅😅
@Jjason601 5 ай бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@ksjohnson219 5 ай бұрын
I stay away from those cubs I had too many problems
@Gp-gl9vx 2 ай бұрын
Whats a good zero turn for under 5000? For all around mowing?
@BriansLawnMaintenance 2 ай бұрын
I couldln't even tell you. The cheapest one's are $8k-$10k these days.
@dirtbeard108 Ай бұрын
pricing... wow. I'm getting a goat
@philipterrill2440 5 ай бұрын
Tip #1 Dont buy a 17k Exmark lazer Z buy a used one that is clean for less than 8k
@jronmanlawn 5 ай бұрын
7 tips to buying a mower [1] Are you a freedom loving cat loving Murican? buy SCAG [2] Does your mower need to be the one that is just right? You should buy a Wright [3] The color red adds 50% more performance to the mower. Lasers can be red. You should probably buy an Exmark Laser Z [4] Want to mow in 6 inches of water? Buy an Altoz TRX. Might as well bring your swimming gear. [5] Want to be a certified grandpa? Buy a John Deere but specifically a lawn tractor style. No zero turns allowed. [6] Do you want a walk behind but not really? Buy a Walker. It's in the name close enough. [7] Want to be a certified weekend warrior? Buy a used 21 inch walk behind. It was only 20 bux. What a great deal. Everyone thought the mower was beyond repair but with 5 bux in parts from the hardware store and an afternoon it works like new.
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
😂 💯
@larryosselborn9009 5 ай бұрын
Don't care to much for walker
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Who are you using now?
@larryosselborn9009 5 ай бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance spartan
@larryosselborn9009 5 ай бұрын
Brian what brand snow shuval is the one you rav over
@Micahslawnmaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Super helpful video Brian! My dealer is carrying Toro, Scag, and Wright at the moment. Gonna demo one of them new LG mowers in the spring and we'll see how that goes
@BriansLawnMaintenance 5 ай бұрын
Right on!
@Jbus15 5 ай бұрын
Let me know when you find out how the lg is man! I'd love to see it!
@Micahslawnmaintenance 5 ай бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance I believe you mean *Wright on*
@Micahslawnmaintenance 5 ай бұрын
@@Jbus15 yeah I'm curious too. I'll try to post a video about it when I get the demo done
@Jbus15 5 ай бұрын
Are you Instagram? If you do post on there would love to see it ! I'm on as Busman Maintenance
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