Hi guys,

Ive got 2 acres 3/4 acre lawn around the house and rest is nature strip and field. Mostly flat, some rocky soil (small stones). Field can get knee high wild grass the tough stuff and Blackburn bushes. I've been using Greenfield tractor 8 and that worked but has died now.

I want a zero turn and budget 4-6K. Ive narrowed my requirement to Kawasaki engine (must) fabricated deck (highly sort after or reinforced steel deck), prefer foot pedal deck height over ride so when obstical is in thw way I can just quickly raise deck. Spindles cast iron if possible. Ztm serviceable transmission. Nice to have suspension front wheels and longest warranty.

Ive narrowed down to following:

Big dog alpha 42 well built top end of price range
Hustler Raptor ds 42 - really like the sd but over budget so might sacrifice foot deck override and go for Raptor
Rover xtl 42 not sure on specs for spindles limited reviews but made by Husky cheapest of the lot and does look a little less durable. Around 5K
Husky 242F I think it's called.mid 5 price point

What do you think? Other suggestions. I want to stick with Zero turn....a few trees etc.

Last edited by Aussie280; 26/12/19 10:01 AM.