well I had a 54" cut Z425 It was getting tires, so just ordered the Z530M, it will be here tomorrow morning at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="510">8:30</a> AM I made the mistake of buying a Yanmar 225 diesel with a front loader and 60" deck, only to find out it was too heavy for my property. Very quiet mower, and I love everything about it, except the weight. (it is for sale) I have 94 acres (not all grass) , but lots to cut, I would guess 5-6 acres. A search for the Z530M brought me here, thanks for the video, and happy cutting. Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

Been using 42" cut lawn tractors for years cutting about 2 acres. My grandson just bought a country home on 10 acres of mostly grass. I decided that for him, a Z530M would be a good choice. It will be delivered at the end of this month.

I have over two acres to mow and I had an X590 John Deere with power steering and a big cushy high back seat, it did a good job but it took me forever to mow. Last year I made the leap and traded it in on a Z545R and never looked back, it does a fantastic job in half the time.

I’m in Springfield and just bought a 530 with a 60 inch deck. This thing is AMAZING!

Nice video. I bought this same mower in April of 2022. I love it!

One of the best reviews of this machine! Thank you. I cant wait to get one 👍🏼

Good info. Thanks. I just ordered a Z530R54 and I think I’m going to love it. I cut about 2 acres.

I'm glad you like it. I was looking for a 545R and no one had them in stock, so I went with the 530R and love it. We cut an acre at the house and 3 acres around our 9500 sq. ft. garden at our farm and this mower does the exact same thing my bush hog does! Im glad I got mine. Finding accessories is tough right now unless I want to drive 4.5 hrs.

Those are pretty good. Especially when they are under warranty. If the transmission goes out looking at about $1800 at a John Deere dealer, or around $950 for a replacement and a lot of work to do by yourself.

I use a z530m 60 inch deck and mow to cemeteries one is 4 acres the other is 3 overall it’s a good mower for what I use it for and it has already paid for itself in 1 mowing season

Thanks for explaining the difference between Zero Turn and front engine tractors. I just went through this in April and was told that I spent to much on my X350 when I could get a zero turn. I cut 2 ditches, one length of front of property and one length of side of the property. I always have Gorilla cart hooked to it while not cutting. I got 48 inch deck cause it was easy to remove. I cut just over 2 acres and already have 50 hours on it. Hope you continue to enjoy.

I have a 2023 Z545R with the 60" deck and love it, too. The seat makes a bigger difference than most people realize.

I have two bad knees and the zero turn mower is a big help

Congrats on the new mower, I had my z530m delivered last week. I liked they had the 4yr or 300hr warranty. Ordered my 8 hr new engine oil change kit and plan on doing it myself as the JD dealership (and everyone ) are two months behind on service. Had to adj the scalpers and and deck height before I could use it. Love the 24hp Kawasaki motor and 4.5 gal gas tank. I have the mulch kit like you but will only use it when I am field mowing. I have 5 acres and like you it was taking me all day with a JD x384. The z530m goes up to 8 mph, but on hilly terrain I am only going max speed on the straightaways. Hope you do a follow up video after you have put some hours on. Was going to mention Home Depot has a lot of the JD accessories like the OEM JD foot pegs and covers at a better price since they sell the JD zero turns in the 300 series. Happy Mowing 😎👍

Enjoyed your review. I like the new 2023 models. I purchased in 2022 a JD Z345R the last year for those models. I have watched a lot of videos on zero turn mowers before I made my decision. And very satisfied with my purchase. I would have liked to see JD keep the yellow paint scheme on the mower decks. I think it just makes them stand out more. Overall I’ve been satisfied with my purchase.

I’m likely getting a Z530M this week, great review. Is the mulching kit something you put on, or is it better to have the dealership do it?

Fantastic video! I’m doing a lot of research on Zero turn. We’re buying property that has a humongous yard to mow (8 acres). These mowers price points are all over the map. I’m not sure if I need a commercial grade mower or if I could get by with a residential model. The previous owners have Kubota 60” with the Kawasaki FX850VEFI motor. Not sure if this is considered a commercial mower or not. Do you have any thoughts form? Thanks again for the great video!

I hear ya. I to had a walk behind mower to do a laelrge yard and a rider back in 1990. It was nice. Then last year I bought a 22 hp zero turn mower and good lord it makes doin the yard a lot easier

I have a ryobi battery powered mower. I love it. It’s light weight and cuts great. Folds up out of the way. I got it because I don’t have a lot of yard to cut and wanted something quiet and light. I hate dealing with gasoline and oil so it was the right choice for me. If I had a lawn like yours I’d buy what you have in a heartbeat.

Would love to know how much mowing time it saved you going from tractor to the zero turn? I currently have a tractor with a 42 inch deck and am picking up a JD 530R this week with a 54 inch deck. Can’t wait to see how much time it saves me, took 2 hours with the 42 inch deck.

I use a x738 for my mowing business. Works extremely well. I don't recommend zero turns when your up this far in the sticks as they say. Seen other lawn care workers get stuck in the mud. I have 4wd. I don't recommend John deeres stripping wheel roller kit as it tears up grass. Thee x738 has many many many different applications I use for my customers. Thee bucket in the back with Thee 3 piont hitch works very well for hauling sticks and big branches. All in all I'd give it a 10 out of 10.

I am looking at this and the Gravely ZT XL so what does everyone think?

I bought the z530m after owning it a little over a year, cutting an acre and a half. Decided to trade it in on a Z740R . Personally, the Z530M are a decent mower but beat you to death . It's OK for the size of the lawn you are using it to cut grass .

Just keep in mind that John Deere only warranties the deck for one year, then you're on your own. In Missouri that's just one season, or about 25 cuttings. I have the same one, and a 1025R, and the deck blew the belt tensioner and pulled rivets and it was not covered under warranty, so buyer be careful. In my opinion, JD doesn't stand behind what they make.

I've always trimmed with a TRIMMER. I didn't realize Weed Eater was still in business!👍

Get a better striping kit. Also, make sure you’re not striping when it’s damp. Checkmate makes a better striping kit

I think the question for me is buying a higher end riding lawnmower for 3k versus spending $3500 on an entry level cadet or JD.

Hmmm. Seat that “rocks back and forth” seems a bit dangerous. I would not be comfortable with that. I too owned several push mowers, then a lawn tractor (for 11 years) and this year moved to a zero turn (Scag) this year. With a 12000 square foot yard I agree with your conclusion it is perhaps the best piece of lawn equipment I have ever purchased. However, despite the downsides there are circumstances in which I choose to use a push mower, for example, after overseeding when I am concerned that a 900 pound zero turn might damage young grass. Overall, I thought your review was informative. We just disagree on what zero turn to purchase. Nothing wrong with that.

Now, the description that appear in the search is a 545R. The actual review is of a 530R. Don’t you think that’s misleading to accrue views…

I had a used 1990's 46" Kohler 13 hp (?) JD tractor mower. That my late husband bought at a auction for $300 or so. After throwing parts into it before and after his death in August 2012. With making it more the of the cost of a new mower...The engine started leaking oil. I bought a JD Z540M mower in 2016 and traded in 2018 JD Z540M. Was going to trade in 2020. Covid hit and no new mowers were available. So still have the 2018 with 347 hours. I don't have the deck leveling foot push on mine. It's not that difficult to raise or lower deck. I think the new design it would be just something more to go wrong and need repair. Plus I live out in the country and have barb wire fences to go under. That foot pedal sticking up would get caught on for getting close to trim grass around fence post. I don't have the roll guard and it would be in the way for trimming under trees. I don't have the mulching device. I think it would clog the mower when doing heavy grass and leaves. I just go over grass/leaves several times to chop up finer when thicker. I keep seat stationary. My air filter cover is different with a couple of knobs to turn. Not difficult. Deck cover requires a bolt to be taken out. Not difficult. My air filter has a black foam piece that goes over it and I remove it rinse clean with water, let dry and put back on. I also tap dust out air filter after each mow use and clean mower filter housing. I had engine overhead at JD done at 200 hours as recommended by JD manual. Two years ago I had right mower deck spindle needing repair. So as they had deck apart. I had the other two spindles, 4 mower guide pulleys and deck belt replaced. (As finding out with my JD tractor mower deck if belt guide pulleys aren't replaced at same time of new mower deck belt installed. The mower deck belt gets shredded immediately when engaged otherwise.) Engine oil/air filter/greased is changed at 50 hours and I use JD recommended oil and filters. The Kawasaki engine (excellent engine) takes 2 quarts and one cup oil as stated in manual. Not as salesman stated only 2 quarts. I have a complete service including new mower blades at dealer every other year. (Yearly was costing over $350 including pickup and delivery for JD service so I cut back to every other year. I can do it for parts $50 )With change oil/air filter/grease at 50 hours in between JD servicing. I use non ethanol gas and put fuel saver immediately in gas cans after filling. Also put fresh gas with fuel saver in Z540M for winter storage. I've never taken battery out for winter storage. It's always started next spring. I put moth balls in small containers in various locations on mower at fall to keep mice out. As first year I had mice problems. JD dealer recommended moth balls placement. I have over 2 acres with many trees of hilly lawn. Last year my lawn was only mowed 7 times because of very dry weather.. I'm a 5'1" 75 year old widow of almost 12 years lady that was married over 43 years. I would recommend this mower. But they have gone up in price over a $1000. My JD dealer always has immediate available parts and great service after the sale. Thank you for your review and video. Blessings to you.

Stripping kit waste of money 😢

It’s a nice mower, but it has a stamped deck. You should’ve bought a Toro.🤷🏻‍♂️