For those who cut lawns. What lawnmower size and brand would use for 2-+acre lot.?

Answer 1

It depends upon your area of the country as to which brand, and the conditions of the lot. If you have hilly land, zero turns are not suggested because of the lack of control on the sides of the hill. If you have a lot of obstacles, and flat land, then a zero turn is a way to go. It is not the ground speed that makes a zero turn so fast, it is the ability to make quick turns.

As far as deck size, with a 2 acre lot I would not get anything under a 50" deck. But you also need to make sure it would fit between your objects in the yard, and in were you would store it.
There are two types of decks, a stamped deck made from a single sheet of metal or a manufactured deck that is welded together from heavier gage metal.

Another thing to look at with the different brands would be the transmissions. Most consumer units (i.e. Toro Timecutter, Ariens Zoom, Simplicity Javelin) use two complete unit hydrostatic transmissions. Most commercial units that the big boys use have a separate pump and wheel motor for each wheel. This system has a longer life. But is slightly more expensive.

As far as suggestions, on the consumer end the Toro Titan, or the Simplicity Champion. Commercially I would suggest Simplicity Citation or Cobalt, anything from Ferris, or anything from Toro LCE (Landscape Contractor Equipment).

It boils down that you get what you pay for. Ask a dealer in your area for help. Avoid buying from a box store due to the lack of service after the sale.

Answer 2

We have a Skag Tiger Cub ZTR mower with a 52" cut. I mow nearly 3 acres once a week or more with it and it takes me about 2 1/2 hours.

It's a commercial duty mower, but was worth every penny in the time it saves me. With a craftsman lawn tractor with an equivalent cutting width, I was spending over 6 hours a week to mow it once.
It was worth the money, definitely.

Answer 3

It all depends on how fast you want to mow the yard and the amount of trees and shrubs to go around. Sear Craftsman has a good 42" deck with auto tranny. I have used one and I thought it was fine for two + acres. I also like those with the forward and reverse on one foot pedal. If you have a lot of hills you don't want a zero turn. I like my Wheel Horse automatic on hills. They climb hills good and I don't need wheel weights. I had a John Deere and that got stuck on level ground.

Answer 4

i operate a landscape and lawn care company. its really your prference many people enjoy the groomed lines that can be made with a pushmower if done correctly.

we use a 48" gravely and a 60" toro ztr mowers. survey your property and determine what complexities you have in your yard. any narrow spots or areas where the mowers discharge will cause damage to landscapes(grass in mulch) or may hit your home. or a neighbors

if you hae a fence that needs mowed inside too big of a mower is obviously useless, also if trees are planted close to one another it may lead you to need excessive trimming with too large of a mower.

Mulch rings simplify mowing

Answer 5

I would use a small ride on otherwise it would take you all day.

Answer 6

50 inch cut zero turn toro or cub cadet...Will you score me best answer please and I will give you the star :)