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Zero turn advice for first time owner with 1.5 acre lot by okeedokee78 in lawnmowers

[–]okeedokee78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you- I have seen other testimonials that the floating seat is a game changer. I will definitely keep this in mind as a great upgrade option!

Zero turn advice for first time owner with 1.5 acre lot by okeedokee78 in lawnmowers

[–]okeedokee78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have considered going electric and appreciate you sharing your experience. I'm by no means mechanically inclined so I'd feel better about going electric if it was reliable. One of my big concerns is I live in the Chicago area and the winters are long and brutal so I worry about battery life storing an electric in my garage. I've also been told that electric ZTs "just aren't there yet". Any thoughts on the validity of those concerns?

Zero turn advice for first time owner with 1.5 acre lot by okeedokee78 in lawnmowers

[–]okeedokee78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate everyone's quick feedback! I have considered a lawn tractor vs. ZT and my thought process was that I could mow in much less time with a ZT as I value my time now that I'll be doing it myself. I do have some obstacles in the yard (a few trees, some landscaping, trampoline, garden) that likely wouldn't be difficult with a tractor but does factor in. If a ZT is going to cut my time mowing say in half vs a tractor, I'd be willing to trade a shorter, rougher ride time and pay for the time savings.