I checked the net on the hydro getting replaced... too expensive....
I checked the net on the hydro getting replaced... too expensive....
Everything looks good with a haircut.... ɐuıɥɔ ɯoɹɟ pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐl ǝɥʇ sʇɐɥʇ
Kawasaki will go forever, smokey or not. The hydro slowing down is a little concern ...worst case scenario its a new pump and/or motor. dunno what its worth to replace as they are smaller hydros than whats on mine. they are a well built and balanced machine though and hard to break. ymmv
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if you picked it up for 1000 like you offered and spent 1000 on the hydro (for arguments sake) you've got a commercial machine good for another 1000 hrs for $2000 ...just something to ponder. would take that mower over that graden you mentioned every day of the week ...even in that condition lol
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In my search for the perfect zero turn if have looked at a bunch of diff second hand mowers to see what they are like after 250 to 300 hours
on the Zmasters every single one i have seen has been buggered.
Shuddering hydros
savage whining from the hydros
blowing smoke
weird vibrations
generally bad noises
pretty scary considering how pricey they are compared to to similar/higher speced models that seem to be generally tougher
also toro seems to cost a bunch more to repair
I wouldnt get one unless your doing golf courses
They do seem to be the mower of choice for large companies, but I put that down to good marketing (which toro has smashed the market with) and boozy lunches with the managers rather than experience with a good product
the grounds masters and 360's are pretty amazing pieces of gear tho, but way to complicated for my liking.
one in ACT might be worth a look http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hughe...-34/1062210227
http://curraronggardening.com/
"All sin is washed away in the Holy goodness of Beer"
Book of Redeye, Psalm 69
could not disagree more sorry Oli, I drove mine like I stole it and all I have ever broken on it has been a pulley mount. Apart from consumables that's all its cost me with 1800 odd hrs on it. I have worked on plenty of zmasters including the exmark catcher variety and can not fault them. Every bit as good as a 72 series for the size. Comparing to a 717a JD (which would be its comparable) it is stronger in the spindles, hydros and chassis. Feel free to have a ride on mine if you are ever in the area. As for repairs, full service including hydros cost me $550 odd at the end of winter (pre spring once over) and I shouldn't have to put a spanner to it til the end of summer. Only toros I would stray from are the front decks such as the 228+328D series, which is where JD shine. ymmv.
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I checked around the net for a new hydro trannie.... roughly $470.
Everything looks good with a haircut.... ɐuıɥɔ ɯoɹɟ pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐl ǝɥʇ sʇɐɥʇ
I dont mind the Toros. We have the one pictured below that I use as a volunteer groundsman for our local Little Athletics Club.
It goes like the clappers for a 60"
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lol got the same sort of pic with my little one on my machine when it was in the showroom
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cheap boots
http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/45074/
http://curraronggardening.com/
"All sin is washed away in the Holy goodness of Beer"
Book of Redeye, Psalm 69
Nice and cheap boots there Redeye...
Everything looks good with a haircut.... ɐuıɥɔ ɯoɹɟ pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐl ǝɥʇ sʇɐɥʇ
I didnt know you were into Trannies Mat?? Here is a good one for ya
Trannie.jpg
Concerns me that you had that pic at the ready dean ...2013 Xmas catch up? Is that why you didn't make 2014?
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I was pretty drunk at the time Ben but I think thats Greenie dressing up
And so the plot thickens
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