Every once in a while a mower manufacture will “get it right” Here is a great example. Husqvarna has developed a good, solid, zero-turn capable of high-speed mowing and still keeping the price within reach of the average homeowner.
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A commercial mower at a homeowner price!
If you mow 3 or more acres and want to get it done quickly this is the mower for you.
If you want your lawn to look as good as your neighbor’s who has a “professional” mow hers, this is the mower for you.
If you want a good “commercial grade” mower that will last you twice as long as the other zero-turns you looked at, this is the mower for you.
If you are just starting your lawn business and you have no more than 25 hours a week of mowing to do, this is a great starter zero-turn.
I call this mower a “semi-professional” zero-turn. Others call it a high-end residential. It works well for a small commercial mower and a homeowner who wants a machine that will last.
MZ6128ZT (click on pict to enlarge)
Husqvarna MZ6128ZT 28 hp 61 inch Zero Turn Lawn Mower
Pros:
Large tires, wide stance. The larger than usual tires and wide stance will make this a great zero-turn mower for slopes. It will mow your septic mound with ease. The anti-scalp wheels on the corners and nose wheel will keep the deck from digging in on the rough parts of your yard. If you have light or sandy soil the larger tires will keep the machine from “divoting” your lawn and tearing up the turf like the residential zero-turns tend to do.
Welded steel deck. The deck is heavy enough to let your teenager use the mower and you will not have to worry about them tearing it up. The deck will quickly get rid of the grass.
Speed. This mower will mow at up to 8 MPH! If you are currently using a 54 inch garden tractor to mow, this zero-turn will cut you mowing time in half! This machine is capable of mowing up to 4 acres an hour. Compare this to 1 1/2 acres an hour for a 54 inch residential zero-turn or garden tractor.
Price. At about $5000 on sale this mower is one of the best values on the market. For that amount you get a strong, dependable, machine capable of mowing as quickly as zero-turns costing 3 to 5 thousand dollars more.
Warranty: I normally don’t discuss warranties because the normal manufacture warranties are all the same. (They only cover defects and do not cover engine or trans. Yes, read the fine print on your MTD warranty) but the warranty and options available through Sears needs to be covered on this mower. The standard 3 year Husqvarna warranty only covers the mower. It DOES NOT cover the engine and transmissions. If you have engine problems or transmission problems YOU have to contact them and get the repairs made. I have also found that servicing dealers typically do not cover labor for the repairs, transporting the unit to their shop, and other items they may find wrong while your mower is in the shop.
Sears offer a 5 YEAR Protection Plan on this mower. The protection plan is set up that a Sears tech comes to your home, diagnose and repairs the mower without any additional cost to you. The plan not only covers the standard warranty parts, but in this case covers the engine, transmissions and wear and tear. In other words if you wear out the belts, burn up a transmission, or literally run the wheels off this machine, it’s covered. About the only items it doesn’t cover are blades, tune-ups, physical abuse, and cut tires.
Cons: From a commercial stand point I would limit this mower to about 25 hours a week. If you are running your machines more than that I suggest you move up to a iZ or PZ unit. But if you do a lot of residential this machine is light enough to work well on those lawns.
The ZT 3400 drives are strong enough to handle all residential and most commercial mowing. You can use it with most pull-behind attachments like a yard cart, dethatcher, or sprayer, but if you are planning on mowing slopes for hours at a time or pulling an Acrease Wing Mower I suggest that you go with a unit that uses cast iron drives. If you have a lot of hills to mow go with a Toro Grandstand or ExMark Vantage.
You can read more and purchase your new mower at Sears by clicking on this link: Husqvarna MZ6128ZT 28 hp 61 inch Zero Turn Lawn Mower. You can buy your mower and pick it up at your nearest Sears or have it delivered to your home for a normal fee.
The rest of this article is information taken from the Husqvarna website. It is more complete than the info on Sears.com
Mega-sized mower with pro features.
Heavy Duty, Frequent Use or Occasional Demanding Use
Semi-Pros, Farmers/Ranchers, Large residential property owners and other demanding users who require high performance.
The new MZ series zero-turn mower from Husqvarna takes performance, productivity, and comfort to a whole new level. The intuitive operator interface, heavy- duty steel frame and commercial rated hydraulic system create the ultimate mowing experience. With a rugged fabricated steel deck that is mulch and collection capable, the new MZ is practical for all of your property maintenance needs. The engine features EFM (Electronic Fuel Management) – no choke required so the engine starts and performs similar to fuel injection.
Commercial drive system
New ZT3400 series commercial transmissions are fully serviceable and offer higher ground speeds with smooth performance.
Easy-access service points
Oil and filter maintenance, hydraulic drive system components/adjustment, electrical system and battery are all within easy reach so you can quickly get back to being productive.
Adjustable tracking
The easily accessible adjustment allows fine-tuning of straight line tracking without tools.
Specifications for MZ6128ZT
Engine Engine manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton
Electrical System: 12V, 15 Amp
Air Filter type Standard OEM
Fuel tank volume (with reserve): 5 gal.
Drive system Transmission type: ZT 3400
Speed forward, min-max: 0-8 mph
Speed reverse, min-max: 0-4 mph
Cutting deck Cutting width: 61 inch
Cutting height, min-max (approximate): 1.5 – 4.5 inch
Blade engagement: Electric
Blades: 3
Seat type: Standard high back, arm rests
Hour meter: Digital
Tire size, front 13×5-6″
Tire size, rear 23×10.5-10″
Husqvarna MZ6128ZT 28 hp 61 inch Zero Turn Lawn Mower
If this mower doesn’t seem like a good fit here are other zero-turn mowers that you may like:
Economical: Husqvarna RZ5424 54 inch Kohler 24 hp Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower Review
The Perfect Mower: Husqvarna RZ4216 16.5 hp 42 inch Zero Turn Lawn Mower Review
If you have gates: Husqvarna RZ3016 16.5 hp 30 inch Zero Turn Riding Mower Review
High Speed: Craftsman Professional Zero Turn 52 inch 26 hp Model 28875 Review
A Craftsman Zero Turn: 2010 Craftsman Zero Turn 52 inch 26 hp Model 28992 Review
If a zero turn is not for you here a couple of Yard Tractors you may like:
YT3000 42 inch: Craftsman YT3000 42 inch 21 hp Model 28922 Review
YT4000 42 inch: Craftsman YT4000 42 inch 24 hp Model 28927 Review
YT4000 46 Inch: 2010 Craftsman YT4000 46 inch 24 hp Model 28928 Review
If you need to pull heavy loads or work in the garden this is your mower:
GT5000 Excellerator: Craftsman Garden Tractor 54 inch 26 hp Model 28947 Review
I really like htis mower. It is as I expected a cutting machine.
I would like to know how ot fit it wiht a Donaldson Air Cleaner as used on the P-ZT6128 commercial units. As I have some dusty places on my property and I think the B & S air cleaner surface area is lacking. Any help woul be appreciated.
Thanks
@Arlie, I’m glad you like it. I spec this mower out for a start-up landscaper last year and it worked perfectly for him. Somewhere, hunting around the web I saw a mower application page for Donaldson filters. I just scanned the Donaldson site but I didn’t see what I was looking for.
The biggest part of getting it to fit is to go right to a mower that has the filter you want on it, figure out what parts are part of the filter system and then go to the parts manual for that machine and ordering the parts.