Toro Timecutter Max VS. Ariens IKON! I can't believe what $100 price difference get you! 

How is it and which max did you get?

Thanks you. I appreciate it

In this video, he did a better job of helping prospective customers than Toro, Ariens, and the big box stores put together.

I have the Toro Timecutter 54” with MyRide. I want to upgrade to the Timecutter Max MyRide. My back will not take riding with anything else. Great video!!!

Yes, but I've seen that happen with every brand mowers. It's not that every mower on every brand has that issue. It's more that there is a defect in assembly on the units that should be able to be resolved under warranty. You're definitely gonna hear about bad situations on the reviews vs. good. But I don't personally know that the IKONs have any unique problem with that.

Have a Ariens Ikon 52. Drive belt shredded after 100 hours because the idler pulley is 1/2” higher than the rest of the pulleys (stupid design). And I’m changing the deck belt for the 3rd time. It just falls off all the time. Get the Toro.

Look for a Kawasaki or Honda engine, they almost never need a mechanic if non-ethanol gas is used. The rest of the machine does not really need a mechanic, it's easy to change belts, hoses, cables, spindles, blades, etc. yourself.

Even before discount the ariens 52 is the same price as the base 54 Toro and it beats it in every way except that 2 inches of deck width

I'm really liking the new Timecutter Max models

I agree. This guy brushed off the MyRide saying he "didn't care for it"...yet gets excited about control arms and usb ports? Anyone who rides a MyRide loves it....If you have a less than smooth lawn you will love the suspension ride!

@@dobe1124 Totally right! With my old Hustler 60", I had to back off a bit or it would beat me up. I can run my 54" with MyRide flat out with no worries of being launched off the seat. The control sticks are skinny, but I gave them a big pull, and saw no flex. Just don't hoist the mower up by the sticks and they will last forever. BTW, the sticks are attached to large, heavy steel castings. They ain't going nowhere.

I'm definitely there!

@@Mechanical_Mind I feel you 😂👍🏾

I have the armrest. Dont like it. If your lawn is smooth as glass maybe. They will chaffe you.

Did you notice that it doesn't have an external hydro expansion/fill tank? Not sure how to fill the fluid or check the fluid level without that.

How does that engine handle the 60" cut? I went with something with higher HP because I cut commercially but it adds to weight and fuel consumption.

@@TrentCantrell cuts well , I do 2 acres in an hour and 40 minutes

I have Exmark’s with over 2k hours on the original oil in the transmission u don’t need a serviceable transmission Toyotas don’t come with a serviceable transmission and they are one of the most popular cars on the road

@@Justthemow Toyota's do have serviceable transmissions. It's just not as easy to do as it was 20 years ago.

I didn't notice a hydro external tank on either of them. If they are serviceable, I'm wondering how you would top off the fluid or measure the level.

I do. I think all the mowers I showed are at a fair price. (considering 2024 economy) I personally have my eye on a Scag Liberty Z that will be around $5500

scags are nice@@Mechanical_Mind

Ariens bought out Gravley. They are like Chevy & GMC. Just cosmetic differences. Everything else is the same

Not yet for this year. For my video on the the $3k - $4k price range, Cub Cadet cane out on top for 2023

@@Mechanical_Mind been thinking of getting the ultima ztsx4 either 48 or 54 inch deck but they are like 7499 to 7599 or something. I can only find those at a dealer, i do have a pretty big yard that is uneven and some hills, so its probably worth the price and upgrade from my john deere d140 from 2014/2015

@@jtraveny I actually recommend buying from a dealer. I make videos showing the models sold at Lowes and Home Depot because those get more views

@@Mechanical_Mind already planned on that. I just am having a hard time deciding on either getting the higher end model or just getting the residential steering wheel zero turn model, im pretty sure im gonna get the ztxs4 for that 7599 price just to have a long lasting mower with a 5 year warrenty.

I just finished working on a Simplicity Citation a bought from a customer, it’s 17 years old and it’s fast and built like a tank but it was just a fun project. This things been sitting with all the left side hydraulics in bags but only 114 hours on it. Thing moves along at 10mph with a pump and wheel motor combination and a Vanguard with metal engine cover. Hands down better then the mowers in this video, of course it’s really a Ferris mower. I mow with JDs only btw just take care of them and they take care of me. Enjoy your videos, please keep them coming. Thx!

Yes for a 52" deck model. I was comparing the 60" deck..... you can clearly see the price label in the video as well as the deck size.

I agree. There would be several inexpensive ways to greatly improve that

While doing comparison research and for my next 2024 zero turn shootout video, the Scag Liberty Z is what I plan to purchase for myself this spring. Scag no doubt is one of the highest quality built mowers.

Only get a Scag if you really really like sharpening blades if they are even a little dull you will live mowhawks all the way down the lane. Exmark’s can cut perfect with a blunt edge

@Justthemow blades are a wear item. Blades come in different brands and styles. Choosing a mower based on what blades is has is like choosing what car to buy based on the tires that come on them from the factory.

​@@Mechanical_MindThis may be true in most cases. But not with the Ariens and gravely ztx mowers with serial numbers that begin with 918. Those have proprietary blades that you can only get from Ariens bc they have a 10 year patent on that blade design.