Picked up my new lesco hydro 54''

[jrservices]

Floating deck walk-behind Today. Came with 19hp Kawi, seems to be a fairly well built unit. Controls similar to ecs on my tracer, will take a little getting used to. deck height adjustments on just 4 points, like the tracer. Looks like larger tires than on the tracer, that's good. I shall report back when we put some hrs on it.

[RRS]

You'll be happy with it I'm certain.

Good luck this season.

[cut above]

So, how much did you pay for that machine? I'm looking into one as well.

[jrservices]

So, how much did you pay for that machine? I'm looking into one as well.

At the time, it was $3800.00. Might be a little more now, they had a sale goin on.

[jrservices]

Update, please read, everybody!!!!

Update on the lesco floating deck hydro.You probably aint gonna like it, unless you have flat properties.On uneven terrain, unacceptable gouging & scalping, makes the cut look terrible.Maybe a 48'' would be better, I don't know. All I know, is that I ordered another exmark 48'' turf tracer hp with 19hp kawi that will be in end of this week to go with my other turf tracer, the lesco is going down the road. I believe the bad cut on uneven terrain has something to do with the front axle being on a center pivot, therefore moving independently of the deck, causing a poor cut. Be advised of this if you are in the market for a floating deck lesco wb. Maybe the fixed deck gives a better cut, I don't know, I didn't try one.All I know is, I won't buy another one, ever.First expensive purchase I have ever regretted.

[Scaper-S2k]

jrservices, it's a shame you the guinea pig on this one. I had the same feeling about it when I demoed it. I think that front pivot arm will follow the terrain and cause the deck to dig in on the sides. After you mentioned this a few days ago, I have been paying more attention to the front ends of the mowers. Stiff front suspensions will keep the tire from going down into a dip, it will just float over top of it, and the deck will do the same. But if that suspension allows the tire to follow the dip, the deck will as well.




I think this message should go out to anyone considering the Cub Cadet commercial unit as well because I think that is the same exact thing.


Personally, I do like the Lesco's that I bought, but they are a totally different creature as you know and made by a totally different company. They are fixed decks and seem to perform pretty good for our needs. But I don't think the controls are better than our Toros.


P.S. How much are you going to sell it for? I'm wondering if a welding job on that front end would solve the problem?

[jrservices]

jrservices, it's a shame you the guinea pig on this one. I had the same feeling about it when I demoed it. I think that front pivot arm will follow the terrain and cause the deck to dig in on the sides. After you mentioned this a few days ago, I have been paying more attention to the front ends of the mowers. Stiff front suspensions will keep the tire from going down into a dip, it will just float over top of it, and the deck will do the same. But if that suspension allows the tire to follow the dip, the deck will as well.




I think this message should go out to anyone considering the Cub Cadet commercial unit as well because I think that is the same exact thing.


Personally, I do like the Lesco's that I bought, but they are a totally different creature as you know and made by a totally different company. They are fixed decks and seem to perform pretty good for our needs. But I don't think the controls are better than our Toros.


P.S. How much are you going to sell it for? I'm wondering if a welding job on that front end would solve the problem?

I already traded, new Tracer will be in this week. I took it somewhat in the azz on trade, lesson learned.I just don't want someone else to make the same mistake. If the front axle did'nt have the center pivot, things would likely be different.

[lorenzo piedra]

But I don't think the controls are better than our Toros.


?

If you just go to the Toro dealer you can buy the whole T-Bar set up for about $200 and get rid of those horrible pistol grips for good.

You have been in business for quite some time don't you have Toro belt drive parts mowers piled in the corner of your fantastic commercial location you can cannibalize?


PS to JRservices,

Two words: Lemon Law

[Woody]

Thanks for the heads-up on the Lesco's. I always wondered about the pivoting front axle, and figured if it was such a good idea, EVERYONE would be makeing them that way.

What did you give for the new eXmark TTHP 48?

Woody

[jrservices]

Thanks for the heads-up on the Lesco's. I always wondered about the pivoting front axle, and figured if it was such a good idea, EVERYONE would be makeing them that way.

What did you give for the new eXmark TTHP 48?

Woody

$5700. 19 hp with electric start.It's about the best pricing I can find in my area, I bought it from the same place I got my first one. When I need any parts, they get em fast. I already have a 2003 with 48'' deck with 17 hp with electric start. Hell, If I save at least one person from getting something they don't like, It's worth letting em know.

[BCSteel]

How noticable is the 2 extra hp from 17 to 19? I will be picking up the same mower in the next month or so and since the specs on the 2 engines are the same torque and displacment wise, is the added hp even noticed?

[jrservices]

How noticable is the 2 extra hp from 17 to 19? I will be picking up the same mower in the next month or so and since the specs on the 2 engines are the same torque and displacment wise, is the added hp even noticed?

Hard to say. I would guess the advantage will be noticed when cutting thick, heavy turf. That two extra horses will be an advantage.

[Jack D.]

Please note that Toro now sells more pistol grip, hydro units than T-Bar hydros. A T-Bar to Pistol conversion will be offered later this season to compensate those unfortunate enough to have purchased the joined control T-Bar for a dual hydro unit.

Please be advised that one problem with the Lesco floaters is the use of a single carrier frame for numerous deck sizes. Jack D. has encountered the same problem w/various Toro Walks. Please purchase eXmark products as they are concieved and designed with the mowing professional, and not just the bottom line, in mind.

[WLS]

jrservices,
could you lock the front axle on the lesco, so it does'nt pivot? I know on my cub comm ztr riders you can. Don't know if that applys to the wb's

[jrservices]

jrservices,
could you lock the front axle on the lesco, so it does'nt pivot? I know on my cub comm ztr riders you can. Don't know if that applys to the wb's

Never checked. Traded it anyway. Picked up the new turf tracer, nice machine with the 19 hp kawi. Just as good or better than my 2003 turf tracer.