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Posted by rogerfisher on June 17, 2007, 7:55 am
Thanks for the link. It has so much info...very helpful!!!
Roger
> rogerfisher wrote:
>> We have been looking at purchasing a new lawn mower. These are the 2
>>
>> Scag Wildcat - Sale price $7800. Gas power engine, 27 horse, 61 inch cut
>> Kubota - Sale price $10,100. Diesel engine, 26 horse, 60 inch cut
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>> Both have features that we like. Both are zero turn mowers with deck
>> under
>> mower.
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>> We would appreciate thoughts, experiences, etc. Please advise.
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>> Thanks!
>>
>> Roger
>>
>>
> I have the Skag Wildcat. Great mower! I mow about 2 acres, with a
> combination of slopes, many trees & flower beds, some smooth ground, and
> some very rough ground. The Wildcat handles it all beautifully.
> It is built like a tank. I have no concerns whatsoever about bumping over
> the rough areas, and the seat is very comfortable. Deck height adjustments
> are quick & easy with the foot pedal lifter & easily reached height
> setting pin. The engine always fires up immediately. It never bogs down,
> even when mowing through some pretty thick 'field grass' areas at the back
> of my lot. I've had it a little over 2 years now, and have never seen even
> 1 drop of oil on the garage floor where I park it. All in all, a great
> machine.
> Mine has the Advantage deck. I hear newer models come with some kind of
> new & improved deck, but I don't know detail.
> For lots of opinions from people who make their living with mowers, check
> out lawnsite.com. Mower comparison threads are quite common on the site. A
> search for "Wildcat" on the site gets 380 results:
>> http://www.lawnsite.com/search.php?searchid=1887942&pp=25
>
> One last note. A good comfortable pair of ear muffs are a must. It is
> pretty noisy. I like these:
>>
http://www.peltor.com/peltor.com/non_detail.cfm?prod_family=Muff%20H7&ind_prod_num=H7A001
>
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