Hi everyone, I am seeking guidance, advice and/or criticism to assist in a decision making problem.
Mowing Situation:
50 hectares – divided into separate areas ranging from 1000 to 10,000 square metres. Must be mulch cut with 40mm finish. Scheduled cuts estimate grass length summer length 120mm Winter 80mm. Frost and moisture in winter, moist to dry in summer. Flat to moderate slope, and lots of trees and garden beds. Grass type: Couch, Blue couch, Rhodes grass, paspalum summer & winter grasses.
Equipment choices:
We are looking at the advantage of a zero turn (otherwise it would be an out front) from either a Hustler super Z 37HP 66 inch deck with mulch deck or a Scag Turf Tiger 35hp 61 inch with mulch deck (Toro is out of the frame their product quality in my opinion is diminishing). Both could have a larger decks however I believe the smaller decks would be better with mulch decks. Budget $20,000.00.
Question:
Has anyone used a Super Z or a Scag with a mulch deck in this type of situation and how did it perform, I am concerned about choking on the density of grass being cut as I need to yield a minimum of 4 acres an hour and the client is fussy about clippings.
Any feedback or alternative suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Keith Stuart