Should I Buy a Zero Turn or Lawn Tractor? 

It''s easier to drink beer while mowing on a tractor

I know there are ton of people who prefer zero turns but I will always be lawn tractor guy.

I feel like so many people buy a zero turn because it's the "cool" thing to do and everyone has one. For me, personally, a tractor style is everything I need and nothing I don't want.

I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. ru-vid.comUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_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.

If you are mowing on flat ground most of the time the ZTR is an ok machine. If you are mowing in the hill country or boonies you definitely DO NOT want a ZTR. They get stuck much easier and do not turn well on the slopes. They are definitely hard on your back and stomach muscles in the hill country because you do not have the stability of a steering wheel to hang on to. I would definitely advise owning a conventional rider with a steering wheel for the most comfort and versatility.

I mow with both regularly on a small town cemetery. I’ve mowed town parks and residential areas since I was 10 years old on a JD 317 tractor. My first mowing with a zero turn mower was about 10 years ago. I thought it would be a game changer and that I’d ultimately be choosing zero turn mowers in the future. Years later, I can earnestly state that the tractor will not go away. The zero turn skid-steering can be too aggressive on grass so I end up making my mow patterns in most applications the same as if I were mowing on a lawn tractor. Also, tractors, though slower, are just more versatile. As for comfort, I am more used to swinging a leg over than stepping up onto a zero turn platform and having to then turn around to sit down, and I like having better hand contact and control with a steering wheel.

When he first start to talk about the tractor the guy in the background cutting a yard with the exact same tractor🤣

My John Deere zero turn gets the job done quick, but is a beast on the stomach muscles. I'm mowing 5 acres of mostly sloped land and have to lean back without much back support. It's like doing crunches all day long. I also hate how much debris it blows back on you.

0:54 Was that perfect timing he'd be on a tractor behind u or for video 😂

Zero turns are no good on hills and uneven surfaces.

I use my zero turn all year long. It's a beast. Z720e, absolutely love it. It does well on slopes if you aren't a knucklehead

I got a 15+ year old LA 115 John Deer to mow my acre+ mostly hill lawn, it still cuts good as new. Never had a better mower and it pulls many implements like trailers and lawn sweepers. Two of my neighbors copied me and bought John Deere lawn tractors too. They can't be beat. Zero turns are for landscapers.

The Cub Cadet hybrid that puts synchronized active steering wheels on a zero turn platform is a great alternative to the two basic forms.

I first thought that the big advantage of a zero turn was to get around poles and obstacles better than a traditional tractor,but it’s not .I’ll keep my tractor then

Gotta be a paid actor in the back , there's no way. 🤣 "quick the neighbor is on he's John start the filming ! Go go go ! "

Dollar for dollar the traditional mower gives you better build quality, higher quality engine and easier maintenance. Z-turn only makes sense for pros and buyers that don't mind spending more to get less.

As a viewer, this is a super clear, fantastic video with an engaging, knowledgeable host that helped me make my decision. As a video professional, this was REALLY well produced. Whoever you guys use, hang on to them!

Don’t buy John Deere They have a software agreement, you have to hire their people to fix your stuff.

tractors can tow if absolutely necessary, zero turns can’t really tow

I purchased my very first Zero Turn Toro mower 2 months ago and I'll tell ya, there is a learning curve for sure. Going from a Cub Cadet XT2 garden tractor with a 54" fab deck to a Toro Z Master 2000 commercial zero turn mower was a huge change. I compare driving a Zero Turn like trying to ride a bicycle for the first time without training wheels. It's a challenge especially on hilly terrain like my 3 acres which has grades over 30%. I'm on my 6th time driving it now and I still look for the foot brake with my left foot, lol. Going down hill then trying to turn before I dead end into a ditch is really really hard to do., I'm getting better with practice but it's still an adventure.

I have almost 3/4 acre flat lawn for the most part, with several trees and bushes, so zero turn would be ideal, but it is about $1200-$1500 difference in price to the tractor. So far, depending on finances, I'm pointing towards the tractor option. Now will it be Deere or Husqvarna? I like that Kawasaki engine in the Hus though.

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Any kid that had a 360 RC car where you push up on a joystoctand down on the other understands zero turn steering. Its not that complicated

I'm getting a mower tractor for business and eating lunch while working

On the walker brand and I think exmark you can put snow blades on them ...also some other things like rakes ...I believe snow blowers as well just saying

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I just built our home, and the builders didn't seed or grade the ground much at all as we closed in the winter. I plan on topdressing some erosion spots to level it out over the summer to prep for fall overseeding again, but need a mower sooner than that. Can either of these handle pretty bumpy yards? Our land used to be pasture, so pretty thick and bumpy, and as I said the part the builders touched has eroded significantly the last 6 months. Can a regular tractor or zero turn mower handle bumpy conditions like that?

Thanks for the info 🎉

Both beat push mowing 6 acres. Ask me how I know.

Hank you didn't talk about how difficult to repair a zero turn to a tractor. The cost factor too. Tech for 20 years on lawn tractors and 15 years as turf tech golf courses.

after mowing for so many years with a tractor, i'm really excited for our new z365r to arrive. i loved riding around on it when i tested it out, so much so that i might mow my neighbor's lawn just for fun.

1 minute in and there's some1 riding a john deere tractor style in the background lol. Definitely a common choice.

zero turn makes markes i the ground...every time you turn around fast

Z turns are faster and you can pretty much eliminate trim work.

Steeper hills, seems like the Zero turn has a lower CG and wider stance so it can take a steeper hill.

A bunch of John Deere tractors have four wheel steering.

You can do other stuff with tractor style. If you can afford you should get zero turn

It is not what I need to buy. It is about what I can afford !

I've never seen a mower with foot pedals on the right side. Why the hell did they do that? Mine has one on the left. Break and that's it. Simple is way better.

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Thank You. This video helped me to decide to get a Lawn Tractor because of it's more versitile and is better on hills. Plus I can put a snow ❄️ plow on in the winter

Hello, I am German, have been living in Texas for 4 years in the country and bought a riding lawn mower right at the beginning. Since I had no idea about lawn mowers, as a German I first came across a European model and bought a Husqvarna YTH24V48 from Amzon. Now it smokes, leaks oil and I can no longer drive it. So I need a new one. Since my terrain (about 1.5 acres) is very uneven and has a lot of tractor tracks, so it's very bumpy, a lawn tractor probably makes more sense than a zero turn mower. Especially as I collect the grass afterwards with a grass collector. (Trailer!) As a layman, which model can you recommend that will give me the least amount of worry? As an artist and at 68 years old, I want to avoid repairs and problems. (Just mow the lawn when needed) I would be grateful for a quick answer, as the grass is growing fast at the moment and I will have to mow the lawn again in 2 weeks at the latest. Thank you in advance. Best regards from North Texas

Nice video

Get a 0 turn lawn tractor

Tractor all the way!

I went from a 2009 LA135 42" cut to a x580 54" cut last year. Night in day on build quality and overall everything. It was alot more money but so far after 50hrs, I love it. Once it's properly set up it mows beautiful. Bought the 14 bushel bagger and a plow. Would have loved a 700 series but didn't want to sell a kidney.

Could you use a S120 for commercial mowing?

Sigh. Sales rep told me the opposite. Ztr for slopes and tractor for flats. Who to believe?

I like my LA110

Craftsman lawn tractor has a 5 inch turn radius!

You see ZTRs stuck in ditches all the time especially trying to climb out of a ditch and up a hill. That big heavy rear and turf tires mean instant stuck. The problem with either is buy quality. Most “tractors” people buy are really riding mowers. Most ZTRs people buy are residential garbage. It might look like a ZTR but check the specs and not just the engine. Basically ZTRs for grass and lawns. Tractors for anything less than ideal lawn. If you’re lucky you’ll have both because they both have their place. Neither works in all situations.

A reason i didnt get a zero turn was cuz the previous owners left me a Husqvarna mower and my land is on a slope which i hear is better.. I think i coulda handled a zero turn in my yard. Ill risk it

IS LIKE COMPARING A LATIN AMERICAN OR SHORT ASIAN SOCCER PLAYER TO A VERY TALL AND HEAVY ITALIAN GERMAN OR ARGENTINIAN.

After the advent of hydrostatic drive, there is no advantage.