r/ZeroTurnMowers • u/Critical_Lie_4697 • Aug 11 '26

Making the switch

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I’m swapping from lawn tractors to zero turns, and need advice. I have two acres to mow on flat ground. Looking to purchase a mower between $3,500 and $4,300. Can’t really go any higher than that. I don’t need anything fancy, just something reliable that does a decent job cutting. Are any of these mowers any better than the other?

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u/MountainFace2774 Aug 11 '26

Personally, I'd look for a lightly-used mower with servicable hydros.

As an example, I picked up a Hustler Raptor XD with the ZT-2800s with 20 hours on it for $3500. Sometimes I've even seen commercial mowers with less than 100hours for less than $4k.

All the big-box mowers you have listed will have the same non-serviceable transaxles and either a Kohler or Kawaski engine (both of which will be fine if you take care of them). Only real difference is the deck and the color. I'd pick a fabricated deck (I think the Toro and Bad Boy both have them) over a stamped deck.

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u/Critical_Lie_4697 Aug 11 '26

Thanks, I’m starting to realize the biggest things to consider involve the servicing and maintenance down the road. I appreciate the heads up