re: Need new Lawnmower recommendations.

I literally just put my gravely ZT 52 in the shop in Lafayette for the third time for same problem. Blades shut down and then engine stalls after 10 min of cutting at the r engine warms up. Cleared the mower deck,cut at 3” easy Bermuda and it still happens. I can restart and cut a few more 10 minute sessions and then the pull up PTO switch won’t engage at all unless I let mower cool off for 3 minutes . The Lafayette dealer says they can’t recreate the problem so can’t diagnose it. This mower I’ve had for 4 yrs and was in 3 times for starter, has and now knocks. 280 hrs on it. It’s the “ Gravely” ie Chineze engine.

Oh and dealership is behind so will take 4 weeks. For a commercial unit.

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Which JD model did you get? I like their 4 year warranty.

Something to consider. Zero turns are very heavy. Being you are bayou side you will either need to weedeat areas which are low and near to the bayou, or consider a lawn tractor instead of zero-turn. Zero-turns are arse heavy, and things will quickly go south if you are anywhere near wet ground.

I've had good luck with John Deere over the years.

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cut about 12 acres at my house every week.

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bullshite, no way you cut 12 acres a week at your house.


Why do you cut your yard ever week?

Do you have a job other than cutting your own grass?

I got the S240 in 48 inch. It has a 21.5 hp engine. It was the only 48 inch they had in stock at the time. I cut grass 3 times so far and I am pleased.