Ariens Apex Zero Turn Mower Review | Commercial Quality at a Residential Price!
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- Ariens Apex Zero Turn Mower | Commercial Quality at a Residential Price
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I love my 52" Ariens Apex. My outdoor building does not have a big enough opening for the 60" or I would have gotten that one. I love the solid build, the deck does not bounce when mowing, speed, quality of the cut, seat with arm rests, place to put my phone, miscellaneous items and a very nice drink holder. I could go on but the only thing I ran into was my back yard has a very steep hill. No way for any mower hands down to mow that drop off. I do now close to it but did not realize that a zero turn the weight is all in the rear and when the grass is a little moist, the zero turn back end will start sliding down the hill. I finally figured out that if I went turtle speed, it was much safer, however I decided to change to slightly more aggressive tires that grabbed to make it safer mowing by that slope / drop off. The draw back is, everywhere I mow now, I cannot make a zero turn because the tires will dig into the sod and tear up the yard. I think I will put the original tires back on and not now so far down that slope. That way I can mow the way it's designed to mow. Glad I watched this video because tomorrow the tires go back on. I think the rear tires on this Apex are a bit wider than mine. Going to check that out as well. My aggressive tires are much wider than the originals. I will be looking at wider turf tires if I can find them. Great video! Ariens Apex are Rock Solid !!
Glad you like
MY father has an Ariens Max Zoom 60 with 25hp Kohler. He does his 5 acres in Australia where gum trees drop a shit load of hard wood sticks. Had it for over five years now and still going strong.
This mower is great! I’ve used it for my commercial lawncare business for 2 years. The breaking is kind of sketchy, but everything else is good. I’ve been on many commercial mowers, and I’d put this one up against them! For the money, it’s the Best Buy
The Kawasaki engine actually has ball bearing main bearings in the crank shaft and overhead valves! The stater is also a high output charging system for better battery charging and a hotter spark which means better performance. Always use premium fuel and FULL Synthetic oil!
Premium fuel? WTH It's a Kohler not BMW!
I bought the same mower in May last year. And I have to say I love it! Can't beat it for the money
Great review of the Apex! I bought its brother, a 2023 Gravely ZT HD 60. It was delivered on 03-26-2024. I absolutely love it!!
I actually hit a tree stump that was hidden under tall grass with that mower. The deck is so solid, it shifted the whole mower slightly side ways a few inches. No bent deck hangers, no bent deck, nothing. Just a little scrape on the orange paint from the stump. The Apex is built like a tank. I've also heard the Apex doesn't have the vibration issues of it's smaller siblings. Haven't been on them, but this mower didn't vibrate for me.
It is absolutely a great solid mower! Hated to see it go back to ariens. I have a Gravely HD that should be here any day to demo for the year. I’m excited to get back on another solid unit. Ariens / Gravely is my favorite company.
@@g4outdoors Looking forward to your review of it. Thanks for the excellent posts.
@@g4outdoors Which HD did they send you? Or are you like the dealers who have hundreds of thousands of dollars in orders in but can't get them?
I just purchased a property with 3 acres of mowing and I wanted to make a purchase that would mow the field with ease and be able to do it for years to come. The apex fits that bill. Best mower in the price range by far and I am extremely happy with taking your recommendation on purchasing this mower. What a tank. Thanks alot and keep up the good work!
This mower will definitely get the job done!
I have an Ariens Icon XL 42,love it,only difference w it or Gravely is one is painted orange or red,they run off the same line,the Ariens is cheaper👍🤓🇺🇸
There are differences in the two but yes, they are both made by Ariens. As for price, depends on the dealer but most Gravely dealers will sell you one for the same price as an Ariens. And I'd put my 2021 Gravely ZT HD 60 up against his Ariens. For one thing, it doesn't match what Ariens put in the 2021 Gravely catalog/brochure. Kawi says the 730s were 23.5 HP but this CARB certified engine is rated at 24 HP per Kawi's sticker. They say that there is a seat isolator kit, but not for mine as it already came with it. You will notice the light kit is different than the 2019-2020 ones as the plastic molded parts around the controls and fuel filler are different. And instead of the lights being vertical, they mount horizontally. And are adjustable as to how far out front you aim them. To improve the ride more, you can add the suspension forks like found on the Pro-Turn Z/ZX. It still won't ride nearly as well as my 2007 Gravely Rapid XZ which has the suspension seat and either the plow, snowblower, 52" deck or 60" deck on it. Nor can it move as fast as the Rapid XZ can move at 13MPH. But then that setup weighs in at close to 1 ton vs the 870lbs for the ZT HD.
I have the Apex 52" it has 6 anti scalp wheels, same front 4 you see on the 60" in vid, plus 2 in the back of the deck. Unlike the ikon, the Apex transmissions have spin on filters and a much more robust deck height selector, plus bigger tires, not really in the same league with the little extras that make a big difference in that $2k price difference. I mow 4 acres full speed @ the lowest setting on my yards in 2.5 hours. Wish i would have sprung for the 60" to get under the fences and closer to the trees trunks that have thorns on the overhanging branches but it works excellent. One con to the Apex models are the baggers' cost. They are belt drive powered baggers, $1299 for the bagger system plus another $180 for the mounting kit. Insane. Get an X blade kit for $30-40 and the $180 mulching kit and call it good. I've mowed down 3.5 foot tall weeds and saplings with the deck raised all the way and come back for a second pass at 1.5" This is a mowing beast that was very well designed for that task that still continually surprises me. Kawasaki commercial engine all the way! I'll never Kohler again after the issues I've had with them
You can't go wrong with the Gravely / Ariens zero turns! I have a toro Timecutter and the moment and I kinda miss my Apex, but I love my Toro too. The 60" deck on my Apex really got work done in a short amount of time. It's surprising the difference 6"' makes,,,,,,
I'm looking to get x blades for mine as well but I can't find any I bought a Apex 2 weeks ago.
Amazon or ebay has the mounts for going x blades. It's just a flat piece of steel with the 4 edges bent up or down to hold the blades 90⁰ from each other vs just trying to bolt 2 blades on using just the spindle bolt to keep them @ 90. Overpriced for what it is, but holds them in place
I've been looking at this one and the Husqvarna, and you have sold me on it. I was leaning towards it but you have sold me on it. Best video I've seen on RUclips so far about Zero Turns. One bit of advice that EVERYONE does on there video's. People record themselves cutting grass in fast forward. It doesn't give a realistic representation of how the mower moves at high speeds. Anyways...AWESOME video!!!
Lee H The 60” got work done! Solid unit as well. I’m currently demoing a Toro TimeCutter if you want to take a look in that direction. I have a video on that right now.
Lee H just let you know this is an awesome mower you won’t regret it I have the apex 52 inch and love it solid as hell and comfortable
I am too trying to decide on Apex vs MZ54. This video has me leaning Apex.
I got a ariens 54" zero turn mower, pretty pleased with the mower. I had it 3 years now. I bought it at Lowe's. I would recommend it to a friend and I have.
Rule #1…. Never EVER buy equipment like this from a chain store. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Thank you so much for so easy to understand video. I am currently on the market for my first riding lawnmower. Just bought 3 acres. I been learning that a zero turn is the way to go. I was settling on a Ikon XD but now I am really excited on this mower. Just subscribed and looking forward to educate myself with your content.
I bought one with the Kawasaki Motor love it!
Nice mower Randy ! Go down to Lowes and pick up a heavy rubber floor mat , cut it to fit the perforated upper deck , you will like it. You may not mow enough to notice the difference but if you are on the mower all day it makes it easier on your feet. I had a floor mat come with my John Deere Z445 and can't do with out one now. It really helps on my stander but you'd be surprised how much better it is on a zero turn too. My Deere and the Apex are equivalent mowers. Mine has the 10 gauge deck too but mine is 14 yrs old . Congrats on your new mower !
A 14 year old zero turn?! It sure would be nice to go back in time and buy 2 or 3 of what we know was the best.
I was thinking about a DIY mat as I was watching the video. Thanks for the tip, WH!
@@g4outdoors My 2007 Gravely Rapid XZ is 14 years old. And it is my second youngest Gravely. In 4 years, two of mine will turn 100 years old. :-D In 6 years, my oldest running one will turn 100.
Looking at a 52 inch Ariens Apex. I’ve watched 3 videos and read a lot of reviews. This seems like a very good mower. The design seems really well.
I've always wondered about the Ariens mowers. Thanks for the review. Now I've got something else to look at. :) Thanks for sharing.
I'm not sure what model this is equivalent to, but it has a sister model under the Gravely brand.
I have the ikon xd with the Kawasaki engine and it's great!
Thanks for your review, never new there was an apex model. Looks and has more commercial features than Hustler SD. Great review and mower 👍
Thanks! There is a beefier model coming out for 2020! Review coming soon.
That's what I was leaning toward. Thanks for the info!
adamlang85 you will not regret it I have the apex 52 inch and it is awesome everything this guy is saying is all true
I have 15 yards I cut weekly. Is this mowers quality good enough for commercial use. Thanks !!!
Thanks, G4 Outdoors! There aren't enough videos about the Ariens Apex. I've been interested in them for awhile and I plan to start next Spring with my first Zero Turn. Mowing 4 acres with a garden tractor takes too long! The Apex 60 is my current front-runner. I appreciate the thorough review. Great job!
I saw a couple of pictures from the GIE Expo of an updated Apex 60. It apparently has a short ROPS included. Do you know of any other new features on the new model?
A video will be coming out on "Cut And Clean TV" on youtube here shortly that we filmed on the new Ariens Zenith. It has a real commercial motor on it, the rops, better seat. I should also be getting one here shortly to demo and review on this channel. I would personally hold out for this unit when it comes out early spring next year. They are considering the Zenith a commercial mower.
@@g4outdoors Thanks! I'll keep an eye out for it.
@@marcusmcc291 ruclips.net/video/TBXa6INejUw/видео.html
@@g4outdoors Thanks for the link! Watched and liked. Good video! But I think the Apex is still more what I need and in my budget range. I do hope they add the seat-flip-stop from the Zenith to the Apex. Seems like an inexpensive upgrade.
I looked at the Apex today. Dealer said it’s about $500.00 less than the exact same Gravely. He recommended the Kawasaki engine over the Kohler, said he’s had a lot of complaints with starting issues and oil leaks.
The dealer would definitely know more about than me, but that is what I was thinking on model vs model. The Kawi is a bit louder and a little more thirsty for fuel. I’ve personally never ran engine long enough to kill it, so I’m not going to bash either one.
Take a look at reviews of the IKON X mowers with the Kawasaki engines. Many owners are stating they are experiencing oil leaks. I couldn't find a review of the models with Kohler engines that mentioned problems with oil leaks.
If you bust the bead again get the tire off the ground, wrap a skinny ratchet strap around the center of the tire (middle of tread) and ratchet it down tight and just put a 12v pump on it. And work tire accordingly. Better than explosion
Wow, your channel is extremely unique! That’s the most important thing to become successful on youtube :)
I appreciate that!
So what do you have to say about this mower now? I’m in the market and this one is towards the top of my list.
I had to give this back to Ariens at the end of the year and I miss it. I would buy it without any doubts.
Its awesome, You won't regret it. The seats comfortable and drives great. Got the 52" cut. Does a great job cutting. Its basically a commercial mower. I went with then kawasaki.
Ariens and Gravely come off the same assembly line.
If you purchase one at Lowes is it the same as a suggested retailer?Thanks for the review as well !
Yes, they are the same mower.
Do u think u could do a comparison between the apex and the max zoom mowers? They look alot alike. Seem to have alot of the same features.
David Sweet Not likely. Sorry.
Great review, an even greater mower. One thing that you didn't mention, what's the reason that the right spindle is offset to the point of exaggeration, there must be a good reason for this. I just bought the 2022 model from Lowes, I am anxiously awaiting delivery... (ordered through the pro-desk)
Engineers. Ya never know about them lol.
Its offset to place the front wheel in the upcut/vacuum part of the blade as it comes around to lift the grass the front wheel just smashed down. Looks weird, but thats why.
Thinking I'm going Apex. If I had the cash, it would be a Bobcat ZT3000.. Compared to the Ariens, it has the Kawasaki FT instead of the FR, a 10ga deck with 7ga deck sides and 7ga spindle supports.... But that comes with a price difference.
Super nice mower, thanks for sharing
Thanks Marshall!
Hey G4 Outdoors, saw you on Marshall Hurt channel. Wanted to come over and say hello. Great review here. That is an amazing mower for sure. The best part was how easy it is to clean that deck. Full view for you my friend. LIKE 24
I just watched your latest video. A man who knows the value of a full view, lol. I got you back!
I want an ariens mower that will fit in a 5 by 7 space . (My 6 by 8 trailer with a toolbox ) so which ariens zero-turn would I get I would be happy with a 42-46 inch cut if they have it. I want hydrostatic transmission.
I’m really interested in the Apex 48.
Damn this thing is a beast and laid some nice stripes too.
Is there any way you could do a comparison video between the ariens apex and the toro titan max? Would love you know how the max stacks up next to the apex and if it’s with the extra $1000.
Tires and the seat. That’s all.
Good video but one statement you made is totally wrong , if you ever used a Kawasaki engine you would realize there much Quieter than a Kohler
I have used both. Depending on the grade of motor,,,,,, this has not been my experience in the residential series of engines. If I could go back and run a DB test on all of the engines ive ran, that would be great content. The Kawi's have been the loudest on what ive ran.
The residential Kawi motor is louder than the Kohler and people tell me the Kohler is smoother running. The commercial grade Kawi's are great motors, and quiet. I think at this residential price point, the Kohler is the better choice.
@@donhuebschen2122 I just bought a 2021 Gravely ZT HD with the Kawi and will say it is quieter than the Kohlers. I've moved around a lot of Kohler and Kawi powered units in my day but the Onan twins still beat them for quietness. ;-)
Could somebody explain why everyone says if i am going to cut at less than 3 inches i should move the anti scalp wheels to the upper setting (ie away from grass towards the sky).
The anti scalp wheels keep the deck from getting too close to the ground and keeping the blades from hitting dirt. While your mower is on concrete, lower the deck to the ground while still having pressure on your height adjustment lever. However high that is will be your minimum cut height on a flat surface. If your deck touches and rests on the ground at 2 inches, then you will be set to cut down to 2 inches. If your deck rests at 3 inches, then you won’t be able to cut any lower and you will need to raise the anti scalp wheels for your application. Hope that clears things up Roger.
Thank you
I have a one acre back "yard" that deer & pigs run through and like to feed in. The far backside of it is pretty brushy, to the point that it's torn my traditional ride-on Cub cadet to pieces. Would this unit do the job? Trying not to break the bank, but need something a bit more substantial. Is there a smaller model I could get away with?
The Apex is a solid unit for what you are describing. It's built pretty heavy duty.
I'm torn between the apex 52 or the 60. Got 2.1 acres with a little bit of small hills and some trees. What do you think?
I absolutely loved my 60”! With that much ground, the 60 will get more done. The least amount of time you run a mower, the longer it will last of course.
Great review, thanks for sharing! I'm currently torn between the Apex 52 or a Deere Z540R. What do you think?
Also, have you ever seen anyone use the country plow kits for zero turns?
Apex all the way!! That's what I would choose!
@@slum3947 thanks for the feedback! What do you think is the biggest reason to go that way? This will be my first zero turn so I want to make sure I do it right!
@@alanrossjohnson well I don't have the apex but I do have the ikon xd and we love it! Ariens and gravely are kicking butt! Both the same company! And if I were you I would go with the Kawasaki engine but that's me...ariens/gravely build quality stuff!
Given those two as my option? Gravely / Areins day in and day out! The Apex is a smooth riding machine built to take on the heavy work. I really enjoyed demoing mine for the year and I hated to see it go back. I definitely would buy it given the chance.
Based off your experience with cub cadet and ariens which one would you prefer and why?
Ariens! Hands down, no comparison. The ariens is better built, better company, better parts, better comfort.
Excellent video sir very clear and to the point . I have the Apex 52 inch with the Kohler 23 hp and I absolutely love it ! I Purchased brand new last September for $4500
Thanks!
Mann I paid 6k
@@RealMNreviews mine was bought just before the covid nonsense started which put prices up a lot past couple years . Also bought in the fall so that helped
Hey, now that was informative!!! Loved it!!
Did you replace the ZT1 Cub Cadet with this mower? I've been looking at the ZT1 54" for my three acre property, but wonder if the extra money spend on a Ariens or Gravely would be worth it. Thanks for any feedback you can give.
I would (personally) highly suggest NOT getting the Ultima. Your mileage may vary, but I had two of them and they both were very poorly built. The Ariens apex is a very nice mower and built like a tank. I hope this helps and I hope you find a mower that suits your needs.
@@g4outdoors thanks for the feedback
@@jaker2539 I would suggest the Ariens Ikon it comes in a 42", 52" and a 60" the 52" is around $3000. The Apex starts around $4800, hope you find what you're looking for.
Is there a reason you went with Ariens vs JD? I'm getting into a 5 acre property so I've been really looking into the variety of zero turns. I went to my nearest Lowes and they had both the ariens and JD on display. Just sitting on the Apex felt more comfortable than the JD. How has the Apex been running for you up until now?
First, I am a product reviewer. Ariens sent me this mower for one year to demo. I miss the mower. It was built tough, ariens is a great company to work with, it was very comfortable, and it handled everything I threw at it. Highly recommended. I don’t have any knowledge to speak about JD though.
G4 Outdoors I appreciate the response! I want to take advantage of Lowe’s 0% interest. So at this time I’d rather play with their money than mine. I might have to go with the apex!
@@rudyrivera2964 what did you end up going with
@@Honda1k I ended up getting a bad boy rebel 61". It's been fantastic!
Great video! Thank you for the information! Approximately how long does it take you to cut 5 acres?
Cliff Sims with a 54”, it’s a little less than an hour per acre.
@@g4outdoors how often do you mow? Once a Month? 8 hours on the machine and you mow 5 acres and have had it for 2 months but at an hour an acre.. assuming once weekly would be 40 hours on the machine.. something isn't adding up here.
I mow 4.5 acres in 2 hours, with about 40 trees and curved property line around the creek, way after than 1 acre an hour, not sure where you heard that. And that's with my mulching kit and x blades set at 2"
Do you need a striping kit to lay those stripes down or is that right from factory?
As built it will do that.
Ariens, jd, bobcat, bad boy, gravely, cub cadet, Toro. Etc. How do we filter thru the best. This is nerve racking.
I can lower the bar for you and make it a little easier to decide! Every mower in its own class or price range share the exact same hydrogear. They don’t rebrand them or anything, Hydrogear keeps their brand sticker on them. Take a look under the back of each mower and you will see the size with hydrogear brand. Every mower shares the same engine manufacturer, Koehler, Kawi, Honda, or a Chinese rebrand. There are only like 3? Tire manufacturers. There are only a handful of spindle manufacturers. So, they all have the same bucket of parts to pull from to make a mower. The real decision will come down to quality of build, and how each company decides to utilize their bucket of parts. I like to have the most HP for the deck size, even if that means going from a 56” cut with a 25HP down to a 54” cut with the same 25HP. I like to get the biggest hydrogear I can afford. The bigger the number on the model, the faster and more torque you’re going to get. There are mowers in the same price range that will put a bigger hydrogear in and not advertise it. Look for a welded or manufactured deck, stamped decks are fine, but you are going to get better longevity out of a thicker manufactured deck. Look at the quality and “beefyness” of the frame. You don’t want a frame that is going to be doing a ton of flexing. You will wear the mower and all aligned parts up in a hurry; I.E. belt to motor alignment, deck belt alignment, stress fractures on welds and other stress points. How easy is the mower to clean off after a mow. How easy is an oil change. I really should have mentioned comfort third in this discussion. A bad seat can ruin a mowing session in your first day of ownership. I know that Ariens/ Gravely are great mowers that will last you a lifetime, as long as the bucket of chosen parts holds up. BadBoy mowers has extremely overbuilt machines! A lot of people talk trash on them, but YOU look at one and tell me that aren’t tanks. Toro makes a very refined machine and are driven towards cut quality. I bought a Cub Ultima and sold it within a couple of months because of quality control, others say that it’s the best mower they have ever had. BEST is going to depend on what and how you intend to use the mower. Here is what I would recommend doing! Choose your deck size. Choose your HP. Choose your ground speed. Choose your comfort on the mower. Then decide which of those have a better build. I guarantee if you decide in that order, you will have the “best” mower. I should have just made a damn video as much typing and thinking as I just did 🤣. Thanks for the comment Midge!
Idk if it helps you or not but Ariens makes gravely so basically the two will be one in the same. I run a land scape company and have about 50 yards. I’ve had husqavarna, bob cat, John Deere and toro. I got Ariens last year and I will never get anything else. Just my personal opinion.
@@brycenfleming7966 Comon knowledge for me. I do a lot of promoting for Ariens/ Gravely.
G4 Outdoors good companies man I’m telling you. I’m going to get my apex mowers in the morning. Just sold my ikons. They held up fine but I figured instead of risking destroying 2 good residential mowers. I might as well go ahead and get the big commercial. You can not go wrong with an Ariens mower
ANOTHER review without mentioning the Deck Pulley components and pulley build quality.
Craiglist 034334Erd454 The apex is a solid built unit! It is the same as the Gravely HD. I dint have it anymore to give you the exact details, but everything is solid on this mower. Are you hitting up all my mower reviews? If so, the ariens apex, gravely hd, and the toro are excellent machines. Hard to choose between them. They all have pros and cons, but nothing to throw one out of the lineup.
I'm sure there solid bro lol
If you want to spend about $2k less... opt for the Ariens IKON. Kawie or Kohler choice. Basically the same features. Large fuel tank. Excellent deck, with less adjustments though, wide tires, dial-in depth, etc. Have had mine for a full season and luv it! Cuts great, 52" fast, powerful. UNDER $3K!!
Not even the same league of mowers bud. There is a reason it's $2k less.
Oh yeah. There is a reason. Just not a good reason.
I just bought the Ikon XD 60". Really like it.
@@johnfriedmann2413inferior hydros on the IKON.
@@M70ACARRY No way! Not yet anyway. Running great no issues.
Do you have a striping kit on your mower?
Cool mower thanks
I wish it looked as cool as the Cubbie ZT1. Kept me from buying Ariens.
Heck, I think yo can just take the motor guard off and achieve that, lol. The Cubs do look good, can't argue that.
Lol they do look good the ugliest ones to me are grasshoppers they just look old when they're brand new LOL
The Cub ZT1 is a great looking mower. Problem is, they come with the cheap EZT hydro gearboxes and the deck is not as solid. Just stand on one side of the Cub deck to see how it rocks or lift the grass chute to see the exposed blade....not good. The Ariens is a much more solid product. I opted for the sturdy ZT2800 gearboxes on my IKON XL52....worth the money. The Apex is even better with the ZT3100 gearboxes.
Don Huebschen what about the cub cadet zt2 with the zt-2800 and 10 or 11 gage deck? (Can't remember how thick it actually is)
Nicely reviewed !!👍👊
Thanks! 👍
@@g4outdoors how much did you pay for it ?
Ariens Apex 60 OR Bad Boy ZT Elite/Maverick 60? Anyone know the difference? Which will last longer?
How would compare this mower with the Toro time saver.
I just traded my Toro in for this exact model. This is way better built. Not that the Toro was bad. As a matter of fact my dad bought it from the dealer right after I traded it in lol. But these are built like a tank and the trans axles are commercial grade unlike the ones one my toro
Any way you could get your hands on a cub cadet ztx4 and compare it with the apex. It looks like the specs are the same on them but that doesnt tell us anything about cut quality. Thanks!
I can almost guarantee that won’t happen lol.
How would you compare this to the Hustler Raptor SD
Have never ran the hustler
10 gage is 9/64th
7 gage is 3/16” that’s 1/3 thicker than 10 gage.
I got over 650 hours on a 10 gauge deck and it looks like new so no need for any thicker just adds weight.
Any difference between the apex and gravely zt hd?
I THINK they are the same. I’d look up the specs to be sure.
G4 Outdoors thanks
Shame I don't have a big lawn or I would get one, that thing would do my lawn in 10min. Due to the wet lawn I have due water table problems a small lawn mower has small wheels and causes ruts so just use a weed eater.
barry hansen it takes 12 passes to complete my yard 🤣. It’s a monster!
@@g4outdoors My lawn is 20mte x 15mte
Things a Tank for a “Residential” mower!
Cut and Clean TV It gets work done. You should use this on your big yard days. You might change your mind on standers. 🤷🏻♂️
Hey guys, looking to buy a mower for a residential lawn. Lawn size is 2 acres with a little bit of a grade to it. What mower do you suggest? I’m looking to stay under 4K. I was really interested in the zt2 by cub cadet. But with all your mower deck problems I am thinking I should stay away.
@@chrisdowling5579 If you have a little grade to your property, tire size should be your biggest considering factor. Staying under $4k, Toro wouldn't be a bad choice, or even a nice garded tractor. You can get a lot of tractor for that money.
@@chrisdowling5579 Points to look for ; frame size , 2" x 3 " tubular , tires , 22" X 9.5 or bigger , heaviest deck you can find for the money. I believe the Hustler Raptor at Lowes is on of the best buys for the money. 25 HP Kaw or Kohler motor. Also on the deck , get the 4 point suspension adjustable deck . Rather than a chain store I would go with John Deere . Not only for the great product but they have a service dept to go along with the warranty and a parts dept that always has what you need. I mow commercial and those things are what I look for. Deere's highest grade residentual model is the Z535 , it is awesome . A tad over 4K, up to 5K but well worth the money. Just my take. Good luck.
I have used a hustler raptor sd it did pretty good. Have either of you used Ariens XL or Gravley XL? Or a cub cadet Zt2?
Doesn't gravely make ariens?
Actually ariens company makes gravely.
Wait til transaxle goes out and you get that bill.
I'm thinking about getting the Ikon XD 52" mower. Does anyone know if the hydros on this mower are the serviceable type? All I can find on the internet is the mower has EZT hydros which doesn't say if they're serviceable or not.
They’re not.
Run from the ikon. Non serviceable transmission. I just returned mine to lowes today. The transmission is very weak and does not handle chills at all.
@@wildyotes just curious what else was wrong with it ?
If you returned it, what did you get in its place?
G4 Outdoors I bought the ikon xd from Lowe’s but I also returned it three days later. I bought a 50” Cub Cadet from Home Depot instead. Seems like a better overall mower for $100 less. I love how the open frame design is on the Cub Cadet. This will make super easy work with doing oil changes.
Sounds like a sales guy. What are the cons??? Got to be 1 or 2.
Cut quality was about 85%. That’s all. I hated to see it go back. I was able to demo it for the whole year and I can honestly say it is a beast of a mower. Comfortable, stout, easy to blow grass off of, plenty of power. Cut quality is the only thing I would suggest them take a look at.
I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. ruclips.net/user/postUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.
How much was this mower and where can I purchase ???
I paid 6 k 😬 is that to much
how much you get payed from kowler
$7,000
@@g4outdoors atta boy👍
Why did cub drop you
Man I love good peeps and the outdoors who haw👍🤗
@@mattieice2988 Because I didn’t lie in my review videos lol.
It's not priced like one either I seen this at home Depot for 4499$ for that price I would definitely get the ferris 400s
I would like to demo a Ferris.
Ha! It’s $6,099 now with a Kawasaki! 🤦♂️
5:54. Lol
Gravely make the areins mowers
Ariens makes Gravely.
Ok well one or the other lol
Areins make Gravely mower..
Hope yours doesn’t need a transaxle the first year like mine does. They are not serviceable. Piece of crap.
Que video tan vale vergaaa
Jesus penaloza no abla espaniol?
The Kawi sips alot less fuel too.