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I have a green Bobcat fast cat mower that has nearly 600 hours on it and other than flat tires, blade sharpening, filter changes and oil changes it has been great to me. Doosan bought out Bobcat turf afew years ago and changed the colors from green to white but it looks similar to the one I have. The handle on mine looks just like the one in the video and still works just fine and hasn’t broken yet.

Great video so much information much appreciated since I'm shopping

How helpful this is, thanks for it! I hope the ones i like have also got lots of grease fittings wherever no sealed. 👍

I just got a Badboy Raider 36 with sulky and it's badass. Good price and and I cut large properties with it.

Nice job . I always appreciate the prices being shown .

I’ve been Mowing lawns residential and commercial for the last 30 years and now I have cub cadet 60 inch and it’s the best I’ve ever . had, I’ve had every zero turn mower you have on your list, but the Cub is the best ,

Excellent video 👏 👏 I own two Ariens 52' and 60' I'm very happy, they get the job, no complaints. Have a good one 👍

I have a 2023 John Deere Z545R with the 60" deck and haven't been disappointed! My only complaint is how the spindles will hold water. It's not a problem for me, though. Previous mower was a John Deere z355e and a Gravely ZT52HD. I mow 5 acres, and the 545R is doing it all alone right now. Occasionally, I will use the finish mower behind my John Deere compact tractor to help as my wife likes to hog the mower.

I bought a scag liberty z last year for $5900. Has the 61" deck, sr engine, and 3100 hydros. Puts down a nice cut. So far, so good

I was considering a Bad Boy, but it seems they have a lot of complaints of belt issues and Bad Boy not honoring warranty issues and passing the buck with dealers. Not sure whats best.

Went with the Gravely HD52 it is a beast cut my mowing time almost in half from a Husqvarna garden tractor 54

Next do the best commercial zero turn $7k-$10k please !!!! I just subscribed.

Good comprehensive review. I looked at almost all of these. Ended up buying a Toro Titan. I've been really impressed with it. Might just be Buyers Stockholm Syndrome but I think it cuts and stripes better than some other brands used in the neighborhood. Unsure if there is any science to that. Neighbors have a bobcat and a john deere. There is a service that uses a Scag. I think my stripes are more vibrant, which I like. I was hesitant of the John Deere but wish I would have looked into one a little more. I was turned off by the stamped deck and some less commercial build features. In reality I'm sure its 100% fine for normal residential use. Very pleased with the Toro so far. The more aggressive tires seam to tear up the yard less but still hold hills.

Just bought a Ferris 600z love it so far. A little bit over the 7k limit but it's like driving a Cadillac compared to my old Gravely 44z. I will say that the Gravely lasted me 20 years, motor finally gave out.

Amazing video, !!! Very good info

Looking forward to your Bad Boy Maverick review. Would be great if you compare to the ZT Elite.

One of the best comparison videos I’ve seen. No drama or unnecessary theatrics or squealing sounds or dumb voices.. Just gets right to the info we came for. Nicely done.. You’ve helped me narrow down my selection, and I have been researching for at least two months. The Arian models in this price range, and even a little lower, surprised me to see the tire size and hydros that they come with a which put them higher on my list right off the bat plus I heard that area had Martin oh, that other company that made those really nice heavy duty zero turns called hornets or something like that? Another surprise to me was the zero turns from Dewalt. The 200 and 300 series or two and 3’s come packed with features, many of which are mostly found on commercial machines, including upgraded heavy duty, hydros for a very good price point. A little concerned with those being that they are owned by MTD, but they are clearly not rebranded cub cadets after looking at the specs and researching them, I have a lead on a used 2023 John Deere Z 45R with only 35 hours for six grand at a dealer.. I’m probably gonna go with that one after watching this video and your detailed review but the Dewalt and or the Aryan could potentially still steal my business after I demoed them. Do you have any opinions or input on the Dewalt ZT2’s or ZT3’s? What is your favorite model in this price range..? Thanks again-

I bought a Z530M last year when they were doing 0% financing. I’ve used it 5 times so far and I’m very impressed. It’s leaps and bounds better than the previous Z5 series. The seat is absolutely amazing, and it cuts really well too. Was concerned about the stamped deck but it seems to be thick enough and heavy duty. I never use water on the top part of the deck and it’s always kept in a dry place, so hopefully that slows any rust issues.

I bought a bad boy maverick 3200 60 " love it

Number one thing to consider is parts availability. My orange one was very good till i needed ideler pulleys 21 days and 75 bucks each. Green one is 40 years old dealer said just a minute went into parts room came out with new pulleys 45 bucks each. The rest of the storry our new one is green i wanted to order a hitch for it dealer says i will have to order it . We are in Saskatchewan he says part is i US will phone when it is in. 2 days later come and pick it up. See why my new one is green.

JD has a stamped deck, biggest flaw.

Have used all except the John Deer found the Bobcat to be superior has the serviceable transmissions extremely well built deck, nice Kawasaki engine blade speeds industries highest just seems to really lay down a better cut and is much more durable than the others. not sure maybe the John Deere is nice but I haven’t driven it

This is the best review I've ever seen for ZTs but these prices you mention are way variable between the dealers would be nice to see if u can dial into pricing info a bit more

My favorite was the toro titan max and the John Deere 60”

Question about the BadBoys. Does the seat move forward. I’m a 5’2” female. I’m concerned i wont be able to reach the foot pedal necessary to lift the deck height. Thx.

I’ve looked at all these today and confused on what like and you haven’t helped me decide. Lol. But I’ll ask you this because I’m cutting roughly three acres, with some steep incline and I’d like it to pull my leaf sweeper (which gets heavy at times) so I’m concerned about transmission. So, you give me your opinion please.

I just bought the bad boy Maverick. Thanks for helping me out.

Exceptional video. Thanks! Seems like gravely is the way to go

I don't think you can go wrong with any of those mowers for residential use. I went with John Deere there's a dealer only 10 minutes away. I've personally have never had any problems with a stamped deck. I just use my leaf blower to clean the deck off when I'm finished mowing, there are holes drilled around the spindle housing to maybe help with water pooling if its exposed to a bunch of water for some reason.

Fantastic videos will you be covering snapper zero turns at any point ?

Do you have video on zero turns under 5k?

I have no dog in this fight, but Im looking at purchasing my first. Why is there hate on Bad Boy? That is a dealer I have near me. Is it a Ford and Chevy thing or more to it? I want to buy a one and done and heard to get the transmission that is serviceable. I will mow about an acre twice a week. Thanks for any advice.

I just bought my liberty z 52 and scag engine from Apopka mower

Don’t sleep on a Bobcat. They are making great mowers. I bought the ZT 2000 which is the cheapest at around 5,300. It has 10 gauge deck with 7 gauge spindle supports. 2800 hydros which can be serviced. Had mine for two years with absolutely no problems what so ever. I did a lot of research on zero turn mowers and I’m so glad I chose Bobcat. If you’re in the market for a zero turn,give Bobcat a look. You will be pleasantly surprised!

I always enjoy your videos. I am kind of John Deere biased as I was raised on a farm and John Deere was my favorite brand of tractor and stayed with them for mowers as we always had a good local dealer close to home. I know the high end Toro mowers are good as I use one of those for mowing athletic fields at my area school system. I like the "My Ride" option on that one. Bad boy looks like a good option but no dealers around here. Bobcat makes good stuff but the mower does not appeal to me. I would like to hear your opinion on a John Deere Z740R. I don't think I ever heard you mention that model. That's what I have now (54" deck) and really like it. Thanks.

Ariens Ikon 52 on order.

So which one are we going with?

Ariens ikon 52 inch I just bought one.

nice video too bad you dont have the #1 tied ridng mower with Toro CUB CADET !!! "Both the Toro TimeCutter SS4225 and the Cub Cadet ZT1 mower are popular residential zero-turn mowers. The Cub Cadet is a quality mower and has been touted as extremely comfortable and easy to use. Back in 2023, I would have suggested the Cub Cadet is the superior mower, .Jan 16, 2024

I have 2.5 mowable acres. Some of it is bumpy/slightly uneven. What is best to use a zero turn or lawn tractor? I currently have a Husqvarna 48 in that is 9 years-old.

I try to avoid Brigs engines they have never held up for me.

Grasshopper is good brand I have atoro 50 inch time cutter for the price be hard to beat it 23 hp kawasaki

This would be my first mower. I dont care if it's a tracter mower or zero turn styles. I just want something durable and at a good price range or either a good used durable lawnmower i should be looking for. I dont have 8 thousand to spend on a 2 grass acre land.

Would you go with bobcat 2000 series, an exmark radius e series with Chinese motor, or toro titan

How about encore zero turn? Thanks NM

I just bought a 14 acre property with about 10 acres of grass to cut. What would you recommend buying? I want something that is durable and dependable that will last for a long time.

Can’t quite decide between the Gravely ZT X vs the Bobcat ZT2000. Does one stand out from the other?

How about including the Kubota Z242 with Kawasaki engine and suspension seat in the next review?

The deck belt on that liberty was hung up on the brake rod. I hope y'all didn't shred that belt.

I think wright is the best design

No question that the gravely is the one to own. I have one and I'll never look back.

Having chapters in your video would be great so we could skip thru.

How does a Stihl mower compare to these?

$4500 What the best mower you would recommend

Kawis are nice but I want a zero turn with a Yamaha engine in it. Probably not in this price range. 😐

Shopping local dealers, my first choice was Gravely but they didn't offer a 54" deck, a deal killer for me. So my next choice was the Bad Boy ZT Elite, didn't have one in stock and was going to charge an extra 250.00 for delivery so I walked away. Not a fan of the Husqvarna but the dealership was close by so I went in just to see what model was comparable and the cost. Well half the showroom floor was covered with a mower I never heard of, it was Spartan. After thinking about it and a little research I purchased the Spartan RZ 54, for the price and build quality it was enough to sell me.

Would help if you included some battery-powered models.

Toro timecutter. Will I be disappointed with the brigs or am I going to want the kawasaki?

Cub cadet?

Scagg

Bobcat is not seen were I live

You left out Ferris, best riding mower on the market.. JS..

You asked for comments. Here it is. The John Deere Z530R will beat the dog snot out of ANY residential mower in this price range. Scag WILL NOT be considered by me for any price because of its deck height change system. John Deere stamped deck is far less likely to rust than any of the others. JD is way faster, way more comfortable with it's comfort glide suspension, and cuts cleaner than any mower under 7k. I would not consider the John Deere Z545 at all. EFI is unproven as of yet. There is a reason that John Deere outsells every competitor combined in the residential arena. Because they are just plain better. Commercial is a different question. But in residential the JD will out cut, out handle anything and be noticeably more comfortable. Hail to the King baby. Also no brand has as many dealers if you need service which is a HUGE deal. Having a dealer nearby doesn't matter, until it does.

Where is the Gravely?

Too many options for each brand!

Stay away from the China built brand name engines, stick with the big 3 engines, K,B/S or Ko

I've been mowing commercially for 20 years. I've never used anything but SCAG. I've looked at every other mower and just laugh. Some of the BS i see makes me laugh. Something nobody ever thinks of is a black seat. You can fry an egg on a black seat in middle of summer. Now you're going to sit on that? You can go into anyone of my neighborhoods i mow in and tell exactly which ones i take care of. I promise you there isn't a better mower than a SCAG. Yes they have flaws but nothing cuts like a SCAG.

JD has gone woke...not getting a dime from me

First id love to try out the Bobcat and cut a few yards on the bobcat Idk, it is maybe the best , But idk without trying it out , BUT i think the Best is the Ariens/ Gravely , But i think the best Every day mower to go cut lawns with, and all around BEST mower for this price range ( That CAN BE USED AS A COMMERCIAL MOWER ) IS THE Gravely. For the Price and KAWI engine you just cant go wrong there , ( If the same mower was a Scag it would cost $12,000 and thats a No brainer , the Gravely is the one to go use Every day and go cut your yards But if Your well off with money, buy the Cadillac of mowers and get the Ariens, , The new bobcat got my attention, But the Scag, IMHO They are Priced to high, ( Nd they have WAY to many differant versions with engines and JUST BULLSHISH) i dont see why they don't make it ALOT MORE SIMPLE like Ariens and Gravely and just go 100% with the tried and tested Best engine with the Kawi , good work buddy !!! Im going to have to watch this again about 10 times , but ty !!!

You Know what I think about scag LOL, scag also lists the incorrect engine options on their website, saying that the 42 inch has a 651, and the 48 inch has a 600. i've had four brand new scags and they all had issues.I won't touch another brand new scag.

I disagree on bobcat, everyone one looked at last year had rust showing on the frame welds, never saw rust on any bad boy...,