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Hi Mike, in this video I was comparing mowers available in the +/- $3500 price range. Trying ro stay close to the $3500 as much as possible. How would that be "apples to oranges"? If I compared a $4599 priced mower to a $3599 priced mower that would be apples to oranges... I had gone to one of the largest chain of Toro dealeships in my area to take a look their models in the price range for my video. They had 4 Timecutters and 2 had parts missing from them. One had the engine shroud missing and the other had the ignition switch retainer nut missing. Plus the sloppy way the wires and cables were installed it made me ask them "are these mowers used or new?" They said they were all new units. I wasnt sure if I believed them. I quickly relaized I would not be able to use thier mowers for my video. So I went to drive to another dealership. I happen to stop by that Tractor Supply on my way and saw they had those two Toro mowers displayed with the price tags clearly visable. It didnt take long for me to realize the Toros were not even close to the quality of the Cub Cadet or Husqvarna or the new 2023 John Deere z300s. Even that $4799 priced Toro was not impressive. Ive tried out the 'My Ride' and its not full suspension at all. Its just a rocking platform gimmick. Your 75759 has the same engine, same transmission (ZT2200), and a 10 gauge deck without as much reinforcement as the others. Based on your research what makes any Toro timecutter with a price of $3500-$4000 better than the Cub cadet or Husqvarnas? Just saying it "looks" more substantial means nothing. What matters is actual numbers / specs / materials used etc.

@Mechanical Mind wow there's a lot to unpack here, so let's start with the My Ride suspension. Have you looked at the actual mechanics of the way it's designed? The innovation in the design is that the whole platform is independent of the mower itself. The challenge for an all independent suspension is to eliminate or reduce torsion. The rocking sensation that you described is a direct result of a solid rear mount under spring tension. I realize there have been a few iterations of the design since inception, but to simply call it a "gimmick" is a bit critical. Many of the reviews I've read and the forum I belong to praise it for its smooth operation. I for one have a very bumpy yard, and my Craftsman T210 was beating me to death. The My Ride has solved this issue, and one of the chief reasons I bought this mower over any other. The only other mower that has this level of suspension is just now hitting the market in the Husqvarna Xcite Z350 and Z380, which cost considerably more than I paid for my Toro. On the apples to oranges comment that I made, I realized that you were looking at sub $4000 mowers but I was just as confused as you were at the Toro's you were showing in your video. I don't buy anything on a whim, and I literally did hundreds of hours of research and looked at countless mowers before I made my decision. This is my first zero turn mower purchase, so I wanted to get such a sizeable purchase right the first time. As I stated in my comment, I paid $4799 for my mower to distinguish the fact that I understood the mowers you were looking at were of a lesser amount than mine. The fact that I haven't seen some of the inadequacy issues that you showed in your video is the first thing that surprised me. In comparison to the Cub Cadet Ultma ZT1, I understand they both have literally the same transmissions and the same engines, but the Toro has a 10 guage deck as opposed to Cub Cadets 11 guage deck thickness. While one guage of steel may not seem like much, it could be measured in years more service if taken care of. Many reviewers of the Cub Cadet also complained about the rough ride they had on the Ultma. To summarize, judging from the fact that I have done exhaustive research specifically on 50 to 54" inch residential zero turn mowers, and I too have a mechanical background, I saw your video as judgmental and in direct contrast to my observations. Thank you for the channel as it appears that you mostly want to help people with your skills and information. Please remember that you are an influencer, and what you say holds weight with many people.

I recently just bought the the Toro 75750 which is under $5k. I check ed some of the things you found concerning in the units you viewed and they were not present in this unit. The tires are wider and the wiring under the seat was all in harnesses and professional looking. I was initially looking at an Exmark but was turned on to the Husqvarna but was ultimately steered away by several of their dealers I went to based on current parts availability and frame issues on the 54”. The one mentioned that they had a mower in for service that was waiting 6 months for a part. When I started looking in to alternates the Toro kept coming up as a top pick so I was surprised by your opinion of them.

@Burgandy B if you read the O.P. reply to my comment, you can see where he basically called me out on my opinion of his opinion. I couldn't help but reply one more time to answer the rebuttal. I'm really not one to argue, but I too was surprised at his findings. I bought the 75756 and so far I love it! The My Ride suspension has made the world of difference in my comfort for mowing an extremely rough yard. The cut quality is superb, and so far, I'm am over the moon with this mower! Time will tell about the longevity but everything I'm reading tells me this machine should do me well for years to come.

​@@mikesbikechannel4387as a person looking at a future purchase, I appreciate you and @Mechanical_Mind having a back and forth. Not all people have the same experiences. I'm looking at the Torro 42" due to obstacles in the yard, but the husky has my attention as well. I now have a better mindset for what to look for. Thanks gentlemen! Cheers 🍻

I was happy to hear about that, but it is an OEM option. Most OEMs are not opting for it. However, if there is a boss left in the casting, you could add your own.

I plan to cover Hustler and Kubota next for the final ones in the below $4k range.

That and the Kawasaki engine are precisely why I bought mine, they are big time difference makers. They cost about $400 more than comparable mowers, but the suspension is priceless if you have a large yard.

I prefer lawn tractors myself. So far out of the major brands Ive seen Husqvarna and Cub Cadet have the best decks on their residential lawn tractors. I do plan to do videos on that topic. Until I get to inspect them up close and in detail Im not sure which of those two Id choose. I have owned Husqvarnas before and I have never been disappointed with them.

@@Mechanical_Mind Cool man. Thanks for the quick reply and I look forward to that video whenever you get around to making it. Not going to buy one until this guy bites the dust or I lose my mind beating the deck straight getting eaten alive by mosquitos. love your channel.

Ive never driven one of those zero turns with a steering wheel yet. I will be delivering some of my racks next week to a dealer that sellls those. I will seenif they will let me drivenamd test one. I used to prefer a lawn tractor until I got my Husqvarna compact 30" zero turn. Its so fast Im looking for opportunities to use it. I was going buy a new mower now it would be either Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 or if I had the $ the Husqvarna Xcite 350

The steering wheel models are geared more for hilly terrain, especially slopes. Both front wheels are linked, so less slipping on banks.

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So far Ive only Ive only compared the residential zero turn options around the $3500 price point. Here is the video where I go over the cub cadet. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5aEnrar1tSng5c.html. I'll be honest right now Id have to look at my notes and maybe rewatch my own video because I cant remember why I the CubCadet came out on top. I broke down the points comparing the brands at the end of video to give a total score. *Sorry for the voice over editing issue the CubCadet video has near the end* Soon I plan to do comparisons on the higher priced models and also riding lawn tractors. Ive just been super busy with work and my side business which kinda links to up with these video topics. I do like the Bad Boys and the Scag machines. I think Bad Boy, Scag, Cib Cadet and Husqvarna have the best residental zero turns in the $3k- $4k range.

I have not done a video on Hustler yet. I need to find a decent Hustler dealership that isnt 2 hours away. The closest one is an hour away and its a hole in the wall place

I will say that the Commercial grade Toros are impressive. John Deere is the same way. They make really good high end equipment. They don't focus much on the lower end residential stuff.

Hi Kaycee, Id say the 3 main things are Price, warranty and frame. The Ikon models that have line up with the Ultima ZT1 and have the same engine (Kawasaki FR691V) are several hundred dollars more. They have the same cut speed, same hydros, clutch and both have 11 ga fabricated decks. The Cub Cadet has a 3 yr unlimited hours warranty vs 3 yr 300 hrs. But the cub cadet has a lifetime limited warranty in the deck and frame. I also like the Cub Cadets frame with protection bars around the engine. The lower priced Ariens models that match the Cub Cadet price have smaller engines slower speeds and smaller tires and shorter warranties.

Thats a good comparison. Id go with the Bad Boy MZ Rambler. It has a thicker (7 gauge) deck and 5 gallon fuel tank compared to the Z242F's 10 guage deck and 3.5 gallon tank. So many act like B&S engines are junk and act like Kawaski and Kohler are superior. As a mechinac I see issues among Kawasaki and Kohler engines also more than Briggs. But thats just my experience so its anecdotal.

@@Mechanical_Mind I appreciate you responding. I'm new to the zero turn game

Easy choice. Stay away from Bad Girl. They have the crummiest warranty in the industry. Puny 2 year. Turd!

​@@Mechanical_MindBad Girl has the worst warranty in he industry

Hey @flyone8350, thanks for Subscribing. Its funny you mention wanting a smaller width zero turn. I just was working on a Husqvarna RZ3016 that has a 30" deck. I like it so much I made an offer to buy from my customer. They do not make that model anymore but Hustler does make some 34" residential zero turns. I plan to make a video on Hustlers mowers soon. They do make some nice mowers. www.hustlerturf.com/products/dash-xd Before pulling the trigger on the Toro Id take a look at the Hustler Dash XD. They start at $3649 and you can get a 34" deck with a Kawasaki engine. The regular Hustler Dash is $3099 with a 10.5 Briggs.

Fair enough 🤣. But I was comparing the models based on price point. I have several other videos covering other brands. Neither Husqvarna or Toro were my top pick for the $3500-$4000 price range