I need a new lawn mower.

[ScottAR]

We got a Gravely zero turn last season and it's night and day difference from a rider.  I've 3-5 yards a week to handle so the time savings is very large.  The only thing a 4 wheel rider has on the zero is it's a bit easier to mow on banks or hills.  They are usually doable with a zero but you have to pay attention and remember the weight is on the downhill tire.   Unless I get a house on a mountainside, I'm not interested in anymore riders. 

It has a 24 hp Kawasaki and we are very pleased.  I'd buy another Gravely in a short minute.

[hackberry jake]

Thats pretty much what I have... a house on a mountain side.

[beenthere]

For pretty steep slopes (the kind that you sit up on the edge of the seat to feel more comfortable) I've found the all wheel steer work exceptionally well over the front wheel steer only.

Have had AWS almost 20 years now, and find them very good at tight turns, corners, slopes, and even durability.

When in a spot where traction is questionable, or is lost, turning those big rears in another direction makes a huge difference whether encountering a slippery root or some slippery grass on a side hill.

[pineywoods]

Jake, I have a rider I'd give you but I don't think you'd want it. Spent 2 days last week working on the drive mechanics. Would you believe roller chains running on plastic sprockets and a plastic differential. A size drive belt to the blade and stamped sheet metal deck. I've seen cheap, but this one takes cheap to a new level..Oh btw, it was given to me....My advice is to bite the bullet and go buy an industrial grade zero turn, money ahead in the long run..

[Bill Gaiche]

A zero mower is great. If you have a hillside with much slope,be careful. The front end wants to go in the direction of least resistance. I would recommend trying to demo one first to see if it will handle your terrain. bg

[Larry]

Thats pretty much what I have... a house on a mountain side.

Betcha don't have any rocks either. :D :D

I put three spindles in last month.  One had a cracked mount, one had excessive run out, and the third just because.  I need a rock crusher instead of a mower. :D

[thecfarm]

I have a house on a boulder field.  ;D 
I like Holmes's set up! BUT,there would be some many places I could not get it between the rocks.  :