Well, my old Snapper has hit 20 years old. The deck has been welded back together a few times. Had to replace the spindles once. Seat is just about gone. Replaced the fuel lines twice. Now, the engine has started acting up. So, I think it might be time for an upgrade. We used to use a lot of Toro equipment when I worked at the local golf course as a kid. I am currently looking at a 60" Toro Titan Max zero turn mower. Anyone have one of these? I'm just looking for an unbiased review. My local Tractor Supply says they can order me one, AFTER I pay for it. I can't find a single dealership that has one in stock in my area, and I am super-weary of spending that much money for a machine that I have never seen in person. All anyone around here has in stock, including Tractor Supply, is Bad Boy Mowers. Everything I have read about those is that they fall apart fairly quickly. I want something that will last me another 20 years. Any input from you guys?
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I would never on even the ayatollah's life . . . buy one from TSC . . . my son has one . . . it runs . . . but he puts 250 or more every spring in the thing.
OTOH . . . I have a Kubota . . . 27(?) hp diesel . . . 60 inch cut . . . I bought about 8 or so years ago. It has really never given me any real trouble. Keep the anti freeze in it . . . change the oil . . . feed it good diesel . . . and it is good to go. Bought it off facebook marketplace . . . used.
My John Deere diesel tractor with 72 inch finish mower took a little over 2 hours to mow. My 60 inch Kubota does the same area in about 1 hr and 45 minutes.
Get a diesel . . . the Kubota uses hydraulic to run fwd . . . back . . . lift the deck . . . and run the mower off a hyd PTO setup. Best setup I've seen.
Get on Ebay . . . buy an air ride seat (think semi truck) . . . make it fit like I did . . . you will love the ride . . .
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My lawn guy is using the Husqvarna commercial grade Zero turn and he loves them. He is running two 60" 23 HP units and has had them 2 years with no issues, just regular maintenance. They are pricey though. I have no first hand knowledge with their mowers but their Chainsaws are beasts. I have Had a few of them over the years and I would put those right next to STIHL. We have a STIHL dealer over in Woodville so I see a lot of them as well although they are pricey as well.Last edited by Texas PO; 03-25-2026, 06:31 AM.
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Son in law has the 60" Kubota zero turn $14,000 is a lot of money but he abuses the crap of it cutting 5 acres.Well, my old Snapper has hit 20 years old. The deck has been welded back together a few times. Had to replace the spindles once. Seat is just about gone. Replaced the fuel lines twice. Now, the engine has started acting up. So, I think it might be time for an upgrade. We used to use a lot of Toro equipment when I worked at the local golf course as a kid. I am currently looking at a 60" Toro Titan Max zero turn mower. Anyone have one of these? I'm just looking for an unbiased review. My local Tractor Supply says they can order me one, AFTER I pay for it. I can't find a single dealership that has one in stock in my area, and I am super-weary of spending that much money for a machine that I have never seen in person. All anyone around here has in stock, including Tractor Supply, is Bad Boy Mowers. Everything I have read about those is that they fall apart fairly quickly. I want something that will last me another 20 years. Any input from you guys?"The clever cat eats cheese and breathes down rat holes with baited breath." W. C. FieldsComment
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I watched . . . watched . . . and watched . . . facebook marketplace . . . bought my Kubota for 1500 bucks. Guy said it needed maintenance.
It needed a strainer ($10.00) changed . . .
It mows darn near 5 acres every time I take it out . . . about 1 hr 45 minutes or so.
No spring tune ups . . . no spark plugs . . . plug wires . . . points . . .
Air filter when needed (every other year) . . . oil filter every 50 hours . . . put diesel in it and run . . . so far just shy of 1500 hours
May God bless,
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I'm still using the 1972 Ford LGT145 I inherited from my parents. Made in USA by Jacobsen for Ford with hydrostatic drive and K321 Kohler engine that's never been apart.
They don't make them to last anymore...
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Careful if you try to order one off Amazon...
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It would take me 3 days to mow my lawn with that. But, you are right. Howver, I will say my Snapper lasted nearly 20 years.Comment
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Well, I pulled the trigger. $7500 with tax and delivery. I will get my new Toro mower on April 1st. I'll post pics when it arrives.Comment
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OOOOPS< just saw you got one! Toro looks pretty nice!
Son2 has had a SCAG for over 5 years or so, just replaced tires but that's it.
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I use a Howes 60" PTO mower behind my Hew Holland 40 hp- takes longer than a zero turn, but I already had the tractor and the mower was given to me- just had to realign the gearbox with the deck....when I first engaged the PTO the 15 lb blades hit the deck, and it was loud! My friend came from across the road to find out WTF that noise was. I use a 48" deck John Deere rider for the front. If I didn't need the tractor for the loader, the backhoe, roller, spreader etc etc I'd probably get a diesel Kubota zero turn if I could get it for the right price- probably one that needs workComment
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Got the mower. Waiting for Sunday to try it out, as I have to work Saturday. I'll work on some pics, and an initial review.Comment
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