Exmark: How long will it live?

[driller]

I just bought an Exmark Lazer-Z 60" Cut, 25 hp Kohler.[][:p][8D] I need to know its life expectancy so i can figure my cost of using it. I take very good care of my equipment. (You can see my post in Mechanical, Equipment, Trailers and Repairs- Synthetic or not Synthetic). Thank You for your input. Im sure this has been asked before but i cant find it on any other posts in this forum. Ive read on other forums that they last somewhere between 2 and 5000 hrs. but i would like to get a more acurate timespan if possible. thanks again for your exprtise.

driller

[65hoss]

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With good care you should get many hours. But, I always bet on 2000 hours for calculating purposes. I expect to get 3000+ in reality.

[driller]

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Thanks 65hoss,
I think ill do that, and Merry Christmas.

driller

[lawrence stone]

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Heat and dust kill engines.

Add that Donalson(sp)air filter and full syn oil after a break in period of 200 hours.

I would also add a hydro fluid oil cooler if not already equipped.

[GrassMaster]

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Hello Everybody:

I agree with 65hoss & Mr. Stone both!

Happy Holidays Everybody!

[Bobby D]

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Yeah, I was told by my dealer that it should go to about 2000 hours before you need any major overhauls. I figure, I might use about 500 hours a year or so around there. So I should get with good care, 4 years mostly trouble free. Keep the filters clean and oil changed regulary. But, they also told me they have seen them in there with well over 5000 hours. I had an old 36inch WB Exmark for 10 years, easily had 5000 hours on it. Replaced the brakes twice, thats how long I had it. Still ran and someone bought it from me.

[driller]

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Thanks again everyone,

Once again this forum helps me out. I could have gotten an idea about this information somewhere else but i wouldnt feel as comfortable as i do knowing this advice came from the pros. (was that a run on sentence?)LOL[] Anyway, thanks again.[]

driller