Zero turn mowers

[KokomoDave]

Home - Dixie Chopper

Maker of the World's Fastest Lawn Mower, Dixie Chopper is an innovator in commercial and residential zero turn lawn mowers, offering the best mowers backed by the best warranty in the business.

www.dixiechopper.com

 

[Frosty]

Home - Dixie Chopper

Maker of the World's Fastest Lawn Mower, Dixie Chopper is an innovator in commercial and residential zero turn lawn mowers, offering the best mowers backed by the best warranty in the business.

www.dixiechopper.com

Well I’ll be dipped! I guess their comeback wasn’t a big deal to the community because I never heard a peep about them reopening, but it was big news when they were closing down.

 

[KokomoDave]

Dip? Dill, chopped dried beef, avocado or other?

 

[Percolater]

Don’t get a John Deere… my z950 70” has broken down each summer the past 4 years. I have to fire up the old Grasshopper 60” and finish each summer with old reliable that stopped recording hours many years ago at 1600.

 

[BankShot]

Thanks for all the input, guys. I really appreciate all the recommendations and information. I haven't shopped for a new mower in 20 years. I didn't realize there were so many brands of zero turns out there. I have been doing internet research, visiting dealers and checking out neighbor's mowers over the past few days and finally made a decision. I ruled out some of the recommendations on here just because there were no dealers close to me. I found a nearby dealer that I really like and decided on a Hustler Raptor XDX with a 54" deck. With the way prices are now days the commercial models were out of my range, but this is a high-end residential mower with some commercial components.

 

[Brandon]

Have both a john deere and a hustler about 10 years older than the John.

I won't say the jd is bad but not my cup of tea. If it weren't a gift I wouldn't have got it.

 

[bcannon]

I looked at a bunch...then got from dealer a Toro Timecutter 54". $4500 out the door with trade in of my old beater. This thing is awesome!! You adjust to your weight and its like mowing in a lazy boy. I mow over some rough yard and don't even feel it anymore in my back. I love mowing for the first time in my life. I bought a $60 oil change kit that has filters, oils, plugs.....and got another 1 yr. warranty on top of the 3 yr. warranty so 4 years! Runs like a champ. I'm sure glad I got this one. Had some steep ditch line, dealer said if you can mow it with a rider you can with a zero turn and he was right. The reviews on you tube on this mower are outstanding and I can see why. View attachment 211031

@BankShot, just picked this exact mower up. I love it. Ill agree the MyRide system makes it feel like you're mowing in your favorite recliner. Had the Timecutter 18-52 before and had zero issues. Definitely worth the $$.

Edit: didn't see you already made a decision. Congrats

 

[BankShot]

@BankShot, just picked this exact mower up. I love it. Ill agree the MyRide system makes it feel like you're mowing in your favorite recliner. Had the Timecutter 18-52 before and had zero issues. Definitely worth the $$.

Edit: didn't see you already made a decision. Congrats

Glad you found yours also. Sounds like a really nice mower. There's a lot of choices out there. I hope both of ours turn out to be good ones. Mine is being delivered later today.

 

[edporch]

I have a Grasshopper 727T6, 27hp with a 61" deck I bought used some years back.
The deck also tilts up and down electrically for cleaning with just the touch of a switch.
It's been a great mower and I've never regretted buying it!

It was from a Grasshopper dealer that takes trade-ins, and every year in the spring there's several good used ones that were traded in for new ones.
Up in my old hometown, there's a rush in early spring to get a deal on a good used one from when the farmers trade theirs in.

 

[jmills]

Have to get one where the deck raises up for cleaning. The “Hustler”.

 

[Hoosier Carry]

Thought I would share this with all of the zero turn crews out there. I have had this foot activated grass flap on my mower for about 5 years. It’s a nice addition to your mower for keeping clipping out of your patio space and flower beds. They have the flap for most every mower.

Grass Flap

GrassFlap is a foot controlled Operator Controlled Discharge Chute Blocker. Keep grass clippings out of unwanted areas. Buy GrassFlap to reduce mowing and clean-up time. Make your customers happy.

grassflap.com

 

[Old Dog]

Not anymore… they sold out several years ago and as far as I know the Dixie Chopper is no more.

Dixie Chopper still exists. Made in ILL now. Midwest Truck Equipment on US 40 East of Greenfield has several in stock.

 

[Ballstater98]

My buddy's landscaping company uses ex-marks. I have a Gravely 52" (which is also Ariens). It is the right size for my property and maneuvering. They use commercial parts in the residential model too. I've had it 2 years and it is still under 30 hours (with me double cutting some times). Lots of steel and not a lot of plastic.

Originally went looking for a Deere, but during covid, they only had 1 model and it was a $30K Rolls-Royce, so pass.

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I mean, it's good enough for Shaq.