about to hit the buy button on an ariens 0 turn

[rustyduck]

been thinking about it for a year. anyone strongly object to ariens brand? i found two that i want.

a 34" cut 14.5 hp for $1,999
http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-O...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

or

a 42" cut 22 hp for $300 more
http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-O...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

is it really worth the extra $300? cause thats over 1,000 rounds of 9mm or 7.62x39mm i could buy. but i do have almost an acre to cut.

my budget is, i don't want to spend anything but that snapper tractor mower i have is horrible with turning and its 20 something inch cut with 11 hp. pretty bad. please don't recommend some expensive 0 turn. im poor and sweating over buying a $2,000 mower already.

just want to know if anyone here has an ariens and if they like it. the reviews on the home depot site look good.

 

[Golden-Eagle]

Get the 42". You will never regret it unless you have a lot of trees. The money spread out over the life of the mower is nothing. You will have a shorter cut time which means less hours on the mower, which means it will last longer, which means more time at the Range!

 

[cnodie1]

Get the 42". You will never regret it unless you have a lot of trees. The money spread out over the life of the mower is nothing. You will have a shorter cut time which means less hours on the mower, which means it will last longer, which means more time at the Range!

+1 on the 42"

When we jumped from our old 48" to a 56" 0 turn, it took an hour off of my cut time. Definitely a plus with the hot summer coming up

 

[JBE]

Spend the extra $300 and get the 42".....

 

[dantheman]

I agree . 42"

 

[kcinnick]

Look for a 10% lowe's or home depot coupon. Home depot honors both, it will make the 42" more affordable. I was able to use a Harbor Freight 20% off at lowes on a Husqvarna trimmer, no questions asked, but you might be pushing your luck on a zero turn.

 

[herohog]

Lowes gives Servicemen and vets 10% off with an ID. I use my VA card!

 

[dantheman]

Lowes gives Servicemen and vets 10% off with an ID. I use my VA card!

Lowe's policy is 10% discount to all active duty or retired vets with photo ID . Any vet with a DD214 on holidays like Veterans Day , Memorial day , etc. In reality , most Lowe's stores will give every vet a discount , any time , with ID of course .

 

[Emperor]

I bought a Ariens Zoom 1450 about 5 years ago. It is very reliable! I would definitely buy another when ever this one dies. But that may be a while.

Push button!

 

[edman87k5]

I have an ariens bought last year. Like it so far, 50", 22hp kawa.
Check wise sales before you buy home depot! Saved me about 400+ over buying locally, but home depot doesn't sell the one I have.

 

[Yrdawg]

If it's where you won't have to negotiate openings, gates or trees I like wide, my 48 does a fine job but I cut one yard and no surprises, if I were going commercial and had just one mower...maybe hold to 36 or so.

 

[LA_Huntsman]

if you have a yard that requires the use of a riding mower then get the 42"

 

[rustyduck]

i do have a lot of trees and other things to cut around. the smaller one is better for that?

 

[Leonidas]

I think many fence gates are 36". That's why they make a 34.

 

[Golden-Eagle]

Zero turn is zero turn. Unless you cannot fit through two trees or a gate the 42" is your best bet.

 

[ranrose1]

i have the 34" and its great and runs flawless, however if i had to do it again i would go for the 42" because it is more stable along sloping ditches. i have big ditches front and side of my yard and the small tires ont he 34 dont hold and you wind up slipping off into the ditch. Just something to think about but it will go anywhere!

push button, get the grass cut and then go to the range!

 

[Emperor]

i do have a lot of trees and other things to cut around. the smaller one is better for that?

If your wife thinks she is an arborist like mine does, and has to plant trees everywhere you would normally just have grass, get a weed eater while your there.

Echo makes a good one of those.

 

[Leonidas]

Lowe's is giving 10% discount when you charge on a Lowe's card

 

[Barney88PDC]

Get something with a fabricated deck. For that Price you can find used commercial models.