Post by: tjsahara00 on May 17, 2020, 06:23:08 PM
Friday I decided after looking and researching on a Bad Boy ZT Elite 60".
Man what a difference....I love this mower.
Post by: Big Dave on May 17, 2020, 06:29:13 PM
Post by: jc79 on May 17, 2020, 08:58:06 PM
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Post by: tjsahara00 on May 18, 2020, 04:37:44 AM
Post by: Big Dave on May 18, 2020, 05:18:55 AM
About 5 acres total4.5 too many
Post by: tcdawg on May 18, 2020, 02:27:54 PM
Post by: Chris36l on May 19, 2020, 04:50:11 PM
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Post by: clark123456 on May 19, 2020, 06:49:00 PM
When I bought my craftsman new 20 years ago it was supposed to go 5mph. It'll still cook, but not quite as fast.
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Post by: tjsahara00 on May 19, 2020, 07:08:28 PM
I thought that sounded slow
but it is pretty fast. When you add
the 60" cut .....I was left wishing
I had more grass to cut...lol
Post by: clark123456 on May 19, 2020, 07:53:32 PM
Top speed is 7 mphYeah, that's what I was thinking...very fast and wide makes it a relatively quick cut.
I thought that sounded slow
but it is pretty fast. When you add
the 60" cut .....I was left wishing
I had more grass to cut...lol
How long to clear the 5 acres?
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Post by: tjsahara00 on May 19, 2020, 07:59:24 PM
down to 2 hours. I will get a better
idea after the 2nd time I cut it.
Post by: xjcrawler on May 19, 2020, 08:56:09 PM
Post by: Big Dave on May 19, 2020, 09:56:37 PM
Reduced from a little over 4 hrsThe shorter it is the quicker it will cut it.
down to 2 hours. I will get a better
idea after the 2nd time I cut it.
Yes, I'm a genius. Just ask me.
Post by: tjsahara00 on May 20, 2020, 05:57:44 AM
former cow pasture. I saw the Bad Boy at Tractor Supply
and started doing some research. I learned how almost
all the mowers at the big box stores have stamped decks.
I already knew I didn't want to buy from Lowe's or Home
Depot again.
I did research and considered several other name brands
and was considering the Ariens IkonXD which was cheaper
but there was so many small things I didn't like as well as
the Bad Boy. Everything from the location of the parking
brake, the layout of the controls, the location of the gas tank.
There was a local dealer in Gainesville that I've been in
before and just didn't care for, a little to pushy for a sale.
Now for the Bad Boy there is a dealer in Dahlonega called
Anderson Feed. Family owned business that also is a dealer
for Mahindra tractors and the Roxor. They have been selling
the Bad Boy for 10 years. They came across as just hard
working good country folks. I was first going to get the Bad Boy
MZ Magnum 54'' for $3499 but decided to go with the ZT Elite
with 60'' for $4999. It's basically an entry level commercial
grade mower with serviceable transaxle. On one mower I had
the sealed tranaxle was doomed. The ZT Elite has 6 deck wheels
instead of 4 which I think is a big deal for what I cut.
I did spend more than I originally planned on but my history
of buying a Lowe's or Home Depot riding lawn mower every
3 maybe 4 years. That and the added amount that I cut each
week...something had to give.
Time will tell but I plan on this being the last mower I buy.
Post by: BigMike on May 20, 2020, 08:26:30 AM
Post by: Mortalis5509 on May 20, 2020, 09:06:11 AM
Welded decks are tough.
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Post by: tjsahara00 on May 20, 2020, 09:41:03 AM
A lot in the front yard.....trees, flower beds, big playscape etc
Plus I like mowing in straight lines and never in the same direction
twice. I can't stand the cutting in a circle until your to the center. LOL
Three of my biggest sections only have a couple of trees each.
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Post by: jd30005 on August 18, 2020, 05:08:00 PM
Several years ago I bought a Craftsman 42" lawn mower. Worked great until my father in law had to get rid of his cows. So I took back part of the pasture and made my yard a whole lot bigger. The 42" just took so damn long to cut it all. Plus I have to cut around the old homestead now he's passed.
Friday I decided after looking and researching on a Bad Boy ZT Elite 60".
Man what a difference....I love this mower.
I am in the market for a new zero turn and have been looking at Gravely, Hustler and Bad Boy. I had a chance to checkout/test drive a Bad Boy 54" ZT Elite. It is appropriately named. It is a "Bad Boy". Really well made and thoughtful design for a mower and the seat is really comfortable. It's my front runner right now.
Post by: jc79 on August 18, 2020, 06:56:19 PM
For me it was about the engine and the hydro gears. The Toro I bought has the same engine and hydros they use on their entry level commercial units. It has the ZT-2800 drives. I’d avoid units with the EZT-2200 as it’s a non serviceable unit designed for entry level mowers.
Mine was $3800 on sale at Tractor Supply.
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Post by: tjsahara00 on August 18, 2020, 07:45:45 PM
The ZT Elite comes with the 3100 hydro gear that is serviceable. That was a deciding factor for me too.
Stay away from the sealed ones.
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Post by: jd30005 on August 18, 2020, 10:52:02 PM
Post by: tjsahara00 on August 19, 2020, 05:26:33 AM
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That's my drive way going up the hill
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Post by: tjsahara00 on August 19, 2020, 07:15:44 AM
Post by: jd30005 on August 19, 2020, 07:20:11 AM
I average 3.38 hrs a week cutting grassBeautiful property, Kevin. You put that Bad Boy to work!!
Post by: thetastelingers on August 19, 2020, 07:35:12 AM
I average 3.38 hrs a week cutting grass
I mow about 3 hours, but I skip a week, because I don't really like mowing. lol
Been sporting a Dixie Chopper 48" for 6 years now.
Post by: clark123456 on August 19, 2020, 07:52:45 AM
This is just what I cut at my in-laws old homestead each weekIt may just be my computer, but the pictures are not showing completely; Reminds me of the 4800 baud modem I had in the early 90s.
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That's my drive way going up the hill
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I currently do ~30 minutes a week on a 48" craftsman (not zero turn!) when I don't bag. If I bag it, add another 30 minutes. I want to get a new mower for less breakdowns/repairs and new tools/toys are fun, but I can't justify it.
Post by: TravisMac on August 19, 2020, 08:18:18 AM
Post by: tjsahara00 on August 19, 2020, 08:37:41 AM
I average 3.38 hrs a week cutting grass
I mow about 3 hours, but I skip a week, because I don't really like mowing. lol
Been sporting a Dixie Chopper 48" for 6 years now.
I was at 6 hrs a week with my 42'' Craftsman mower
Glad I went with the 60''
Post by: 8lugLJ on August 19, 2020, 09:39:51 AM
If anyone is looking to sell a mower let me know - I don't think my push mower is going to "cut it" at the new house!
i might be, depending on what they wanna give me trade in on my Exmark. when you gonna be needin?
Post by: TravisMac on August 19, 2020, 09:42:00 AM
Don’t close until sept 23, so still have about a month until I need to figure something outIf anyone is looking to sell a mower let me know - I don't think my push mower is going to "cut it" at the new house!
i might be, depending on what they wanna give me trade in on my Exmark. when you gonna be needin?
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Post by: 8lugLJ on August 19, 2020, 09:44:33 AM
Don’t close until sept 23, so still have about a month until I need to figure something outIf anyone is looking to sell a mower let me know - I don't think my push mower is going to "cut it" at the new house!
i might be, depending on what they wanna give me trade in on my Exmark. when you gonna be needin?
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thatll be about right, i need to run it a few more weeks and see what the tractor place will give, by then the grass will be slowed down too.
Post by: TravisMac on August 19, 2020, 09:45:41 AM
Sounds good man, just let me knowDon’t close until sept 23, so still have about a month until I need to figure something outIf anyone is looking to sell a mower let me know - I don't think my push mower is going to "cut it" at the new house!
i might be, depending on what they wanna give me trade in on my Exmark. when you gonna be needin?
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thatll be about right, i need to run it a few more weeks and see what the tractor place will give, by then the grass will be slowed down too.
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Post by: tcdawg on August 19, 2020, 06:48:51 PM
https://www.manscaped.com/products/lawn-mower-manscaping-3
Post by: clark123456 on August 19, 2020, 08:04:33 PM
My choice
https://www.manscaped.com/products/lawn-mower-manscaping-3
good for small yards with one yuge tree
Post by: jd30005 on August 19, 2020, 08:13:45 PM
My choiceI use that around the planting beds.
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Post by: tjsahara00 on September 14, 2020, 08:26:19 AM
Post by: jd30005 on September 14, 2020, 09:36:06 AM
John @jd30005 did you decide on a mower yet?I really like the Bad Boy ZT Elite 54" and that's likely what I will get. Since it's later in the season, I have been waiting things out to see if any "end of season" sales popup.
Post by: clark123456 on September 14, 2020, 09:37:43 AM
You are a bad boy, so that's fitting.John @jd30005 did you decide on a mower yet?I really like the Bad Boy ZT Elite 54" and that's likely what I will get. Since it's later in the season, I have been waiting things out to see if any "end of season" sales popup.
Post by: clark123456 on September 28, 2020, 09:07:13 AM
This is just what I cut at my in-laws old homestead each weekIt may just be my computer, but the pictures are not showing completely; Reminds me of the 4800 baud modem I had in the early 90s.
That's my drive way going up the hill
I currently do ~30 minutes a week on a 48" craftsman (not zero turn!) when I don't bag. If I bag it, add another 30 minutes. I want to get a new mower for less breakdowns/repairs and new tools/toys are fun, but I can't justify it.
Yesterday, I unexpectedly entered the market looking for a new lawn mower...justification found. [cheers]
My current yard is not very large, but I have plans to change that in the next couple years. I'm thinking 48" cut so I can get it on my utility trailer, but maybe a 52-54" cut. Defintely not a 60" cut.
I'm thinking Toro or BadBoy, but I still need to look at other options (Husq, JD, Cub Cadet (unlikely)). I want a servicable transmission/transaxle, as the current failure on my tractor is transmisison related and it's not serviceable. I imagine I need entry-level professional.
I also want a hitch/receiver/hole so I can tow a little dump trailer around and move my chipper easier, which it appears BadBoy doesn't support :(
I'm pretty sure the dump trailer is what finally killed the Crasftman [rolleyes]
Post by: 8lugLJ on September 28, 2020, 09:16:35 AM
This is just what I cut at my in-laws old homestead each weekIt may just be my computer, but the pictures are not showing completely; Reminds me of the 4800 baud modem I had in the early 90s.
That's my drive way going up the hill
I currently do ~30 minutes a week on a 48" craftsman (not zero turn!) when I don't bag. If I bag it, add another 30 minutes. I want to get a new mower for less breakdowns/repairs and new tools/toys are fun, but I can't justify it.
Yesterday, I unexpectedly entered the market looking for a new lawn mower...justification found. [cheers]
My current yard is not very large, but I have plans to change that in the next couple years. I'm thinking 48" cut so I can get it on my utility trailer, but maybe a 52-54" cut. Defintely not a 60" cut.
I'm thinking Toro or BadBoy, but I still need to look at other options (Husq, JD, Cub Cadet (unlikely)). I want a servicable transmission/transaxle, as the current failure on my tractor is transmisison related and it's not serviceable. I imagine I need entry-level professional.
I also want a hitch/receiver/hole so I can tow a little dump trailer around and move my chipper easier, which it appears BadBoy doesn't support :(
I'm pretty sure the dump trailer is what finally killed the Crasftman [rolleyes]
Kubota, ask JD how he liked mine.
Post by: clark123456 on September 28, 2020, 09:29:00 AM
Thx...on the list nowThis is just what I cut at my in-laws old homestead each weekIt may just be my computer, but the pictures are not showing completely; Reminds me of the 4800 baud modem I had in the early 90s.
That's my drive way going up the hill
I currently do ~30 minutes a week on a 48" craftsman (not zero turn!) when I don't bag. If I bag it, add another 30 minutes. I want to get a new mower for less breakdowns/repairs and new tools/toys are fun, but I can't justify it.
Yesterday, I unexpectedly entered the market looking for a new lawn mower...justification found. [cheers]
My current yard is not very large, but I have plans to change that in the next couple years. I'm thinking 48" cut so I can get it on my utility trailer, but maybe a 52-54" cut. Defintely not a 60" cut.
I'm thinking Toro or BadBoy, but I still need to look at other options (Husq, JD, Cub Cadet (unlikely)). I want a servicable transmission/transaxle, as the current failure on my tractor is transmisison related and it's not serviceable. I imagine I need entry-level professional.
I also want a hitch/receiver/hole so I can tow a little dump trailer around and move my chipper easier, which it appears BadBoy doesn't support :(
I'm pretty sure the dump trailer is what finally killed the Crasftman [rolleyes]
Kubota, ask JD how he liked mine.
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Post by: jd30005 on September 28, 2020, 09:43:40 AM
Kubota, ask JD how he liked mine.
That Kubota is what ZT Mower dreams are made of. The meats on the rear and the operator seat alone is awesome. I would mow anything I could with that thing. I am trying to figure out how to get that suspension seat in my Jeep. ;-)
Post by: jd30005 on September 28, 2020, 09:45:26 AM
@clark123456 The Bad Boy ZT Elite has the serviceable transmissions and also has a hitch kit available.Thx...on the list nowThis is just what I cut at my in-laws old homestead each weekIt may just be my computer, but the pictures are not showing completely; Reminds me of the 4800 baud modem I had in the early 90s.
That's my drive way going up the hill
I currently do ~30 minutes a week on a 48" craftsman (not zero turn!) when I don't bag. If I bag it, add another 30 minutes. I want to get a new mower for less breakdowns/repairs and new tools/toys are fun, but I can't justify it.
Yesterday, I unexpectedly entered the market looking for a new lawn mower...justification found. [cheers]
My current yard is not very large, but I have plans to change that in the next couple years. I'm thinking 48" cut so I can get it on my utility trailer, but maybe a 52-54" cut. Defintely not a 60" cut.
I'm thinking Toro or BadBoy, but I still need to look at other options (Husq, JD, Cub Cadet (unlikely)). I want a servicable transmission/transaxle, as the current failure on my tractor is transmisison related and it's not serviceable. I imagine I need entry-level professional.
I also want a hitch/receiver/hole so I can tow a little dump trailer around and move my chipper easier, which it appears BadBoy doesn't support :(
I'm pretty sure the dump trailer is what finally killed the Crasftman [rolleyes]
Kubota, ask JD how he liked mine.
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Post by: BigMike on September 28, 2020, 09:51:27 AM
Post by: clark123456 on September 28, 2020, 09:52:33 AM
@clark123456 How much acreage do you have to cut? Can't get any exercise on a riding mower. Hell, when I was a kid, I'd cut 5 acres with 19" push mower, up hill both ways..5 ish now, but hoping for a couple of acres at the next house.
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Post by: BigMike on September 28, 2020, 09:58:38 AM
@clark123456 How much acreage do you have to cut? Can't get any exercise on a riding mower. Hell, when I was a kid, I'd cut 5 acres with 19" push mower, up hill both ways..5 ish now, but hoping for a couple of acres at the next house.
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I've been spoiled the past 19 years. I have 1 acre but most of my neighbors have very small yards. When John Wieland built the neighborhood, they setup the homeowners fees to include lawn service. Everyone Monday they mow, edge, trim, and blow. Twice a year, they trim the bushes and trees, fertilize the lawn, and put out pinestraw. They get January off but on months they don't mow, they blow each week. It was $100/mo up until two years ago and now it's $125/mo.
Post by: clark123456 on September 28, 2020, 10:09:53 AM
Yeah, that would be very nice to have. The quote I got for my yard was $80/week@clark123456 How much acreage do you have to cut? Can't get any exercise on a riding mower. Hell, when I was a kid, I'd cut 5 acres with 19" push mower, up hill both ways..5 ish now, but hoping for a couple of acres at the next house.
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I've been spoiled the past 19 years. I have 1 acre but most of my neighbors have very small yards. When John Wieland built the neighborhood, they setup the homeowners fees to include lawn service. Everyone Monday they mow, edge, trim, and blow. Twice a year, they trim the bushes and trees, fertilize the lawn, and put out pinestraw. They get January off but on months they don't mow, they blow each week. It was $100/mo up until two years ago and now it's $125/mo.
I don't like yard work, but I don't like spending money on it either!
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Post by: Blue J on September 28, 2020, 10:57:41 AM
Yeah, that would be very nice to have. The quote I got for my yard was $80/week@clark123456 How much acreage do you have to cut? Can't get any exercise on a riding mower. Hell, when I was a kid, I'd cut 5 acres with 19" push mower, up hill both ways..5 ish now, but hoping for a couple of acres at the next house.
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I've been spoiled the past 19 years. I have 1 acre but most of my neighbors have very small yards. When John Wieland built the neighborhood, they setup the homeowners fees to include lawn service. Everyone Monday they mow, edge, trim, and blow. Twice a year, they trim the bushes and trees, fertilize the lawn, and put out pinestraw. They get January off but on months they don't mow, they blow each week. It was $100/mo up until two years ago and now it's $125/mo.
I don't like yard work, but I don't like spending money on it either!
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Since the accident in July, I have been having the yard cut and edged.
$60/Week. It is nice not having to cut it during the hottest part of the year.
I enjoy getting out and cutting the grass and maintaining the yard and garden.
Post by: patman on September 28, 2020, 01:56:25 PM
@clark123456 How much acreage do you have to cut? Can't get any exercise on a riding mower. Hell, when I was a kid, I'd cut 5 acres with 19" push mower, up hill both ways..5 ish now, but hoping for a couple of acres at the next house.
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I've been spoiled the past 19 years. I have 1 acre but most of my neighbors have very small yards. When John Wieland built the neighborhood, they setup the homeowners fees to include lawn service. Everyone Monday they mow, edge, trim, and blow. Twice a year, they trim the bushes and trees, fertilize the lawn, and put out pinestraw. They get January off but on months they don't mow, they blow each week. It was $100/mo up until two years ago and now it's $125/mo.
I'd love to pay 125 a month for that service
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Post by: clark123456 on October 04, 2020, 09:20:46 PM
I removed the transmission (Hydro-gear light duty), drained it, cracked it open, and checked all of the parts for wear and damage. Nothing funky going on inside that I could determine. I was focused on the pump and the "motor," but those seemed well (tight tolerances/fit). The fluid was nasty, but not much build-up of shaving/silt on the magnet, and no chunks either. Filter is really just a screen, but it was clean too.
I put it back together, but the RTV was still curing so I didn't get to fill it and test.
I have a theory that the overflow/expansion tank may be where the issue originated, but I won't know until tomorrow when I pull it off. I should have pulled it off earlier, but I didn't think about that possibly being the issue until I had it back together. My theory is the fluid in the main housing expanded into the expansion tank, but it isn't being retracted from the expansion tank, possible because the overflow hose is broken. So maybe the main housing was low on fluid, which caused poor performance (cavitation).(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201005/60818dac71c72d16a5ef281c6f4b5bdd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201005/32f093101fadade48d42b77783597fe1.jpg)
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Post by: clark123456 on October 04, 2020, 10:07:21 PM
Tony, you'll have to explain to us more about this "different route" you took. Sounds like you had good justification to ditch that POS and grab a new one -- and chose not to. Is it related to this "fiscal responsibility" thing I've heard of???
It's Clark, bruh. in a manner of speaking, it's tha financial responsibility thing (I think 'fiscal' is only related to government). I am, at some point, going to find the 'perfect' house/land/shop setup. I don't know if that will be 5 acres of rolling hillside, or 5 acres of trees, so I don't know if I'll need a lawn mower or a tractor with a mower attachment. I am trying to limp this current mower along until I can know with certainty what I need. And, honestly, if I can spend under 200 bucks on this thing amd get it going, that'd be great. It's not a POS...it's just old and the transmission may be the weakest point on the thing. Engine and deck are good, body is ok, but if she doesn't move, she can't cut and then what's the point.
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Post by: Scott F. on October 04, 2020, 11:08:19 PM
Also, my neighbor across the street has his house for sale. 10 acres- ~4ish grass, 6 woods. We could be neighbors...but I am not supervising your Jeep repairs 😆
Post by: Mortalis5509 on October 04, 2020, 11:22:36 PM
@clark123456 is this mower a standard lawn tractor or zero turn? I see I differential so I am guessing a lawn tractor.Thats what I want.
Also, my neighbor across the street has his house for sale. 10 acres- ~4ish grass, 6 woods. We could be neighbors...but I am not supervising your Jeep repairs
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Post by: clark123456 on October 05, 2020, 06:13:49 AM
@clark123456 is this mower a standard lawn tractor or zero turn? I see I differential so I am guessing a lawn tractor.
Also, my neighbor across the street has his house for sale. 10 acres- ~4ish grass, 6 woods. We could be neighbors...but I am not supervising your Jeep repairs
Regular lawn tractor, not zero turn. I don't really need zero turn as it would only save me a few minutes on my current lawn, which got me to look at garden tractors, which led to the "f*ck it, I am all in on a sub compact with all of the attachments" before I came back down to earth and realized I only have 3/4 acres for now.
Send me a link/address/etc for that house /property, please.
Buddy, pal, I wouldn't expect YOU to supervise...that's my job; be at the farm early Saturday morning and we'll get going on the next project.
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Post by: Scott F. on October 15, 2020, 03:41:01 PM
Post by: TravisMac on October 15, 2020, 03:42:25 PM
Never even heard of that before. I could google but pics? lmaoNo pics yet so google will have to do- it’s being delivered tomorrow
https://www.exmark.com/products/mowers/zero-turn/radius/radius-e-series
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Post by: clark123456 on October 15, 2020, 04:03:01 PM
Never even heard of that before. I could google but pics? lmaoPro-level stuff there.
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Post by: jd30005 on October 15, 2020, 06:26:00 PM
Never even heard of that before. I could google but pics? lmao
No pics yet so google will have to do- it’s being delivered tomorrow
https://www.exmark.com/products/mowers/zero-turn/radius/radius-e-series
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Tell me more about the suspension seat you refer to...
Post by: TravisMac on October 15, 2020, 06:44:05 PM
One of the pros there when I was shopping said it’s the best upgrade you can buy. I assume it’s hydraulic since it’s adjustable, but supposedly is like riding on a cloud of TTsNever even heard of that before. I could google but pics? lmao
No pics yet so google will have to do- it’s being delivered tomorrow
https://www.exmark.com/products/mowers/zero-turn/radius/radius-e-series
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Tell me more about the suspension seat you refer to...
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Post by: patman on October 15, 2020, 07:05:35 PM
Never even heard of that before. I could google but pics? lmao
No pics yet so google will have to do- it’s being delivered tomorrow
https://www.exmark.com/products/mowers/zero-turn/radius/radius-e-series
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Tell me more about the suspension seat you refer to...
PRP, 5 pts, the works. Safest way to mow
Post by: 8lugLJ on October 16, 2020, 08:28:04 AM
Never even heard of that before. I could google but pics? lmao
No pics yet so google will have to do- it’s being delivered tomorrow
https://www.exmark.com/products/mowers/zero-turn/radius/radius-e-series
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Tell me more about the suspension seat you refer to...
John is super interested after sitting on my Kubota [slammin] I even tried to get him to mow a little grass
Nice buy Tmac, I love my little Exmark, it may actually cut better than the big Kubota in terms of level and sheer blade speed. What size deck did you get?
Post by: jd30005 on October 16, 2020, 08:32:30 AM
I’m man enough to admit it. I’m in love with your Kubota. That seat is amazing.Never even heard of that before. I could google but pics? lmao
No pics yet so google will have to do- it’s being delivered tomorrow
https://www.exmark.com/products/mowers/zero-turn/radius/radius-e-series
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Tell me more about the suspension seat you refer to...
John is super interested after sitting on my Kubota [slammin] I even tried to get him to mow a little grass
Nice buy Tmac, I love my little Exmark, it may actually cut better than the big Kubota in terms of level and sheer blade speed. What size deck did you get?
Post by: TravisMac on October 16, 2020, 09:48:25 AM
I ended up with the 44". I went back and forth with that and the 48, but I have a 60" gate on one side of the yard and it would be nice to not have to pull up the chute every time I go through it.Never even heard of that before. I could google but pics? lmao
No pics yet so google will have to do- it’s being delivered tomorrow
https://www.exmark.com/products/mowers/zero-turn/radius/radius-e-series
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Tell me more about the suspension seat you refer to...
John is super interested after sitting on my Kubota [slammin] I even tried to get him to mow a little grass
Nice buy Tmac, I love my little Exmark, it may actually cut better than the big Kubota in terms of level and sheer blade speed. What size deck did you get?
Post by: tjsahara00 on October 16, 2020, 01:17:20 PM
I hit 70 hrs on mine yesterday
Post by: Jeepster1407 on October 16, 2020, 01:39:18 PM
Nice Travis...
I hit 70 hrs on mine yesterday
WOW, Averaging 3 hours a week so far.
Post by: TravisMac on October 16, 2020, 10:31:47 PM
Nice Travis...Putting that thing to work!
I hit 70 hrs on mine yesterday
Post by: TravisMac on October 22, 2020, 04:14:20 PM
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Also did some chorin this weekend. Kudzu vines 50’ long but really increased the size of the yard
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Post by: tjsahara00 on October 22, 2020, 08:15:28 PM
They do make it A LOT easier.
Post by: Jeepster1407 on October 23, 2020, 07:41:20 AM
Post by: jd30005 on February 27, 2021, 01:00:05 PM
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Post by: tjsahara00 on February 27, 2021, 02:05:49 PM
I was pretty confident you would go with Bad Boy. Soon to start my 2nd season on mine.
Post by: clark123456 on February 27, 2021, 03:36:02 PM
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Post by: Scott F. on February 27, 2021, 04:35:27 PM
Post by: jd30005 on February 27, 2021, 04:47:42 PM
So how many cup holders does it have?2 and a storage bin. Independent suspension on all 4 wheels.
Post by: jd30005 on March 14, 2021, 02:13:12 PM
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Post by: clark123456 on March 14, 2021, 10:17:06 PM
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Post by: tcdawg on March 14, 2021, 10:35:49 PM
How many minutes to cut the lawn?I think he may measure in seconds.
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Nice machine JD!!
Post by: jd30005 on March 15, 2021, 06:03:54 AM
How many minutes to cut the lawn?Haven’t done a full cut yet so I will report back. Edging, trimming and mowing front and back takes me about 3.5 hours each week.
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Post by: tjsahara00 on July 22, 2021, 11:14:49 AM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IKCLGVW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Trying out the X-blades
https://www.ballard-inc.com/x-blade/
Post by: 8lugLJ on July 22, 2021, 12:15:53 PM
Needed something to lift the mower....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IKCLGVW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Trying out the X-blades
https://www.ballard-inc.com/x-blade/
Dude, I have never seen the xblades, ima have a set for sure
Post by: tjsahara00 on July 22, 2021, 12:42:38 PM
Post by: jd30005 on July 22, 2021, 01:46:20 PM
Needed something to lift the mower....That X blade setup looks pretty interesting @tjsahara00 Do they just sell an adapter and you supply the blades? I didn't see blades on their site. Please post your feedback on them here as I am interested in learning more.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IKCLGVW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Trying out the X-blades
https://www.ballard-inc.com/x-blade/
Post by: tjsahara00 on July 22, 2021, 02:04:22 PM
My blades on the Bad Boy are still good and only been sharpened once.
I put the ripper (mulch) blades on the top like I saw on a bunch of YouTube
videos. I cut part of my yard after I put them on yesterday. It was still a little
wet and high like everyone's right now, but I could see the difference. Shavings
were a lot smaller and it shot the grass way further than before. I was very
pleased with my first cut.
Post by: lt99ls1 on July 23, 2021, 08:58:35 AM
They sell the adaptors seperate.Needed something to lift the mower....That X blade setup looks pretty interesting @tjsahara00 Do they just sell an adapter and you supply the blades? I didn't see blades on their site. Please post your feedback on them here as I am interested in learning more.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IKCLGVW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Trying out the X-blades
https://www.ballard-inc.com/x-blade/
https://www.amazon.com/Ballard-Inc-X-Blade-Mulching-Adapter/dp/B07XYBBJ43/ref=sr_1_5?crid=E28WSDAZQN03&dchild=1&keywords=x-blade+dual+blade+adapter&qid=1627044340&sprefix=x-blade+%2Cgarden%2C149&sr=8-5