Gravely PM34Z For Home Use?

[sbailey]

Hello,

I have just moved and now have 1 acre to mow. The 21" Honda mower I have is just not going to cut it anymore. I am thinking of a ZTR in an attempt to speed up my weekly lawn mowing. I have been looking around for a used/demo unit but have not found much in my area (Hopkinton, Massachusetts). A dealer close to me has a demo (last years model, only 3 hours on it) Gravely 34Z for sale for $3950. I know a commercial machine is a little bit of overkill for only 1 acre per week, but the residentail zero turns just look so cheap and the ground speeds are slow. I would rather spend some extra $ and have a machine that will last. My dad has a Gravely walk behind that he has had for 20+ years and it is still going strong. Any thoughts on the price of $3950 for a demo 34Z with 3 hours on it? Is this a good machine?

Thanks,

Steve.

[buster57]

You would have a lot more fun with the Gravely on a acre of land then a 21" walk behind. I do not have a ZTR machine but would love to have one.
Other people can tell you if that is the right one or not, but with an acre of expensive land, I would go for it.

[hillndale]

An '06 is $5099 on the Gravely website. That mower would be great for an acre. Be careful on hills and/or steep banks. If you want a commercial ZTR for your lawn and willing to pay, that is a good mower at a good price. You will love it!

hillndale

[gray ghost]

I just bought a Gravely 1944 ZT It's a 2005 but new off the dealers floor. I was looking at all kinds of ZT's and for the money and what I need this should work well. 3,499 is what I paid for it, Cost was 3,999 So I don't think I did to bad on it. Anyone have one of these?
It's a nice small machine for home use. 46" cut. Anyone have one of these?