Have been using a Craftsman tractor for the last 22 years, but it is now burning a ton of oil. Tried the Z6 E-Steer. Loved the quietness and the cut. Didn't like the inability to handle the many sudden deviations in elevation of my property, especially along the roads, something the Craftsman tractor had very little issues with. Living out in the country, our property is anything but a manicured subdivision lawn. Thankful that EGO has a 30 day return policy. Will be getting the T6 tractor as soon as the store has them back in stock. Thinking that will work a lot better on the dips and bumps, like a traditional tractor.
I'm looking forward to the resurgence of the 'Garden Tractor', which tended to be a lawn-tractor sized unit with belt, PTO, or hydraulic accessories. You c an get a JD X7XX for $12K but it used to be that everyone had one. Craftsman, Simplicity, Case, Montgomery Ward, Ford.... you could put a tiller, sweeper, snowblower attachment on any of them and they all had belly mowers. And affordable. With electric ride-ons the connections would be super simple, just run an umbilical. This is free advice EGO (and/or your competition). I just want the product.
Hey guys…I purchased the EGO push mower a few years ago…love it. Then I purchased the EGO snow blower (the bigger one)…love it. I just recently purchased the multi tool trimmer and cultivator (love the trimmer, haven’t used the cultivator yet). Finally, (yes…I’m an EGO groupie) I also just purchased the EGO Esteer Z6…love it!!!!! I’ve only used it twice but wow, what a machine. I used it on my lawn, about an acre. And I used it on the field behind our home, about an acre. Honestly, I didn’t want to get off the machine when I was done. Yes, I was debating between the lawn mower (which looks super cool) and the Esteer Z6. Pros and cons were detailed very well in this video. What sold me…the zero turn capability of the Esteer Z6. It literally turns on a dime…incredible. I also purchased the bagger as well… works great. I, of course, disassembled the bagging system (just the chute) to mow the field (disassembly took about 2 minutes). However, EGO suggested that I switch out the blades for ‘bagging blades’ before I attached the bagging system. Listen: I used to own a Kubota BX2360 ($14,000). Sharpening the blades meant taking off the mower deck…it took me at least 45 minutes. The EGO Esteer Z6…removing the deck, replacing the blades took me all of 15 minutes…very simple to do! So, my recommendation is the EGO Esteer Z6…incredible machine! And I bought it from Lowe’s, delivered AND assembled…no hassling with the big crate that I’ve seen in videos. Good luck to all!
I have yet to drive it on our hillside. Still getting used to it on the flat. However, manual says to go up and down vs. horizontal. From what I see (and feel) the steering might give way to gravity since it really isn’t a ‘normal’ steering wheel. But, guess I’ll have to make sure!
I got the Z6 E-steer but that was before the tractor was announced. I have a few spots where my Z6 slides so I would have strongly considered the tractor had it been available. But I do love how I can maneuver far more than a tractor could have.
my yard is too small for either but I love my self propelled EGO 21 inch lawnmower...my string trimmer, my snowthrower, my chainsaw, my hedge trimmer, my leaf blower, my 28" snowblower, all EGO products!!!!
Bought the z6 but only because they didn't offer a tractor yet. I love the z6, but waiting to see if they come out with attachments. Would love a t6 with a snow plow or blower, a light duty scoop for moving around bark, sand and gravel, plus pull behind attachments like a power grader for folks with gravel driveways.
I've been looking forward to this video! I'll be going with the T6 eventually due to having a hilly yard and also for the 600lb towing capacity to tow a small trailer and use ground engaging tools like a core aerator, dethatcher, and lawn roller. The only missing feature that would've been nice is a locking diff, but I think I'll manage without one.
I'm pondering whether time to make the move to electric riding mower. Been using a push EGO mower for 6 years & love it, but I'm now 6 years older & yard is still big. I want it also to help me clean stalls, take out feed buckets, shavings to barn & haul dirt around the yard.
I had my mindset on a Z6, but then I went to Lowe’s today and looked at the T6 and I like that a lot better however, they do not have the bagger option available yet. However, watching your video, maybe I should go for the zero turn instead.
So I just mowed with my tractor today - I like it but I really wanted to be back on the ZTR. In short, if you have the budget, I would lean towards the ZTR.
@@Kitearmy I changed my mind probably 10 times back and forth between the Z6 but the wife said she would like a normal mower in case she wanted to use it. 🤣🤷♂️. So I bought the T6 today. Will get to try it out this weekend.
I went to Lowe’s and sat on both. For me, I liked how the T6 felt. You sit up higher and I felt more in control. I also thought the T6 was easier to get on and off. With the Z6 e-steer I felt more clumsy getting on it maybe it had to do with the position of the deck relative to the seat. Either way I think it’s a preference thing. I’m looking forward to getting my T6 which is coming in May!
@@Kitearmy there’s a 22”steel deck self propelled for $1,099. I daydream at the EGO aisle every time I go to Lowe’s lol. Ryobi has an 80V version as well.
The zero turn seems to make the most sense for me since the backyard is on the smaller side with a fence. However, I also want to use some core aerator to tow behind it too. Usually those aerators seem to want some weight to help it press into the ground. Would the zero turn be enough here?
@@KitearmyI haven’t purchased one yet because this would be my first riding mower. I wanted to wait and see what I picked up first before I got one. It sounds like an aerator would be light enough to tow on this. It is probably the only thing I would tow with this.
What happens to the motor when it hits a root or rock? My Husqvarna does well if I hit something, thinking the belts give/slip to handle the shock, but since the Ego has direct drive motors, how well do they hold up in this area? I have a rough lawn to mow, so that is very important to me.
You didn’t mention the 52” ZTR? Same as the 42”, but with a wider deck and three blades. More expensive, but more efficient - the three smaller blades cut more per Ah than two larger blades.
@@Kitearmy Luckily I got the bagger at a ridiculous discount ($132) and couldn't refuse. But still using high lift blades and weights and it cuts great with no bagger on .75 acres. I'm happy with it overall. The bagger just fills up too fast (or clogs) for my liking.
@@Kitearmy I would not have minded paying another 1000 for the tractor, if it came with 4 12ah batteries, than the 6 6ah batteries it comes with now. I plan to buy the 28" snow blower, and re-use the 12ah with the snow blower in the winter.
