Alright so i am getting close to closing on a house and its on 5 acres..two are fenced so the rest i have to mow. I really want a zero turn, at least a 60" deck, but not sure what to get, there are alot. Im even up to get a used one ,but not sure what to look for as far as hours go. I also dont want to spend like 10000 bucks, but i dont want a piece of crap either. Just curious if any of you guys have any experience with this

 

My dad has one of these. I think theyre $1,500-$2,000 or so new...not sure.
Takes 2 hours or so to mow his 3 acres. Good little mower, plus its a got a Kohler engine .
May be a bit small for what you want, but this is a good little machine. (I'd get the twin cylinder motor, dad's only got the single)

 

I have a cub cadet SLT 1554, 27hp 54" cutting deck, very comfy, cruise. I mow at least 4-5 acres and it takes about 2-3 hrs. Have had it for 5 years and no issues, easy deck removal (1 minute). I paid like 2,100, get an older used cub as they are the best...

 

If you want a mower that is going to last you about as long as you, look to the Gravely mowers. This is the machine that the lawn service guys use 12-14 hours a day here and rarely do they break down. It's not unusual to see them still going after 6-7 years of that kinda use. One with a 60" cut will probably cost you something like $4500.00+. Here's one on Fleabay and free delivery:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ariens-Gravely-Z...item51911c7e44

 

Hustler http://www.hustlerturf.com/products....id=3&sobi2Id=4

 

I have used the dixie choppers in the past and they run really well and cut very nice, but for the last three years I have been cutting with a Ferris but it has a 72" deck and 37 hp motor and its never have a problem in the last 250 hours but a used Ferris imo would be a mower I would buy if I was in your shoes. I have heard good things about the gravelys to like someone said I know a friend that cuts lawns with them and speaks highly of them.

 

Dixie Choppers will haul #$$ too. The next one I buy probably will be a chopper. But I like my Snapper also, it's been a great mower. I'll probably get another ten years out of it

 

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTefMud9...sigb=133bt0p3t

 

Deere 747

 

Just make sure you buy from a Cub dealer and not a store like Tractor Supply. The Cubs from Tractor Supply are NOT the same as from a dealer. For example, the front wheels use plastic bushings rather than bearings. Stay away from them.

 

Not a fan of the Cub Cadets... Not as comfortable as a similar Deere, and the Deers are faster.

 

Dixie Chopper and Gravely make some great zero turn mowers. I have a 42" Toro zero turn that does great with my lawn. Cut with it after work this evening.

 

I agree!!! i bought mine from a dealer in olean ny. burt young cub cadet. And while they are not the fastest mower they groom the lawn real nice. And they are comfy big time.... you deere users need to wake up!!! come into the yellow....

 

I work for Husqvarna on the zero turn side. I'd recommend our MZ6128. Not a lot of info online but I can answer any questions you have.

 

Husqvarna makes a hell of a chainsaw never used there lawn mower but recently saw a local store that had them.