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In this video, I go over the best zero-turn lawn mowers according to Consumer Reports.
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► 8. CRAFTSMAN Z5800
► 7. Toro TimeCutter Max Havoc 77506
► 6. Kubota Z231KW-42
► 5. IKON 52 Kawasaki
► 4. Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2-50
► 3. Gravely ZT X 52 Kawasaki
► 2. Toro TimeCutter Max MyRide
► 1. John Deere Z530M
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0:40 Best Budget Zero Turn
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If you have a big yard, you know mowing the lawn can take a long time
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Especially if you're using a regular lawn mower that's slow and harder to turn around trees and
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corners. That's why a lot of people are switching to zero turn mowers. They're faster, easier to turn
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and they can cut your mowing time down a lot. But not all zero turn mowers are the same
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Some are better for smaller yards, some are more comfortable, and some are just built a lot stronger
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than others. So to make things easier, I looked through the top options from Consumer Reports
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and narrowed it down to the 8 best zero turn mowers you can buy right now
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And if you find something you like, I'll leave links to all the zero turn lawn mowers in the
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description below. First up is the Craftsman Z5800, which I ranked as the best budget zero turn mower
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And this is a good option for people who want a zero turn mower but don't want to spend a
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huge amount of money because these mowers can get expensive real fast. This one from Craftsman has
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a 24 horsepower Kohler engine and a 54 inch cutting deck which is actually pretty big for
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a mower in this price range so you can cut a lot of grass in one pass. It's also pretty comfortable
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for a budget mower. It has a high back seat and rubber foot pads to help reduce vibration while
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you're mowing and this one works best for medium to large yards that are mostly flat. It's fast
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easy to turn, and a lot quicker than using a regular long tractor. Now the downside is that
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this is still a budget option, so the deck is stamped steel instead of fabricated steel
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and it's not built as heavy duty as some other options on this list. But if you're after a zero
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turn mower that's easy to use and can handle a pretty big yard without costing a fortune
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this is a really good place to start. Next is the Toro Time Cutter Max Havoc
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which I ranked as the best for speed. And this one is for people who want to cut their mowing time
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down as much as possible because one of the biggest reasons people switch to a
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zero turn is gonna be speed and this one is definitely built for that. It has a
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strong engine and a large cutting deck so you can cut a wide path and move
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pretty fast at the same time and that makes a big difference if you have a large yard because the faster you can mow the less time you out there And it also has a very smooth steering system so it easy to turn around trees landscaping and corners without slowing down too much
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Another nice thing about this is the MyRide suspension system that Toro uses on some of
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their mowers, which helps absorb bumps and makes the ride a lot smoother, especially if your yard
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isn't perfectly flat. Now the downside is that this mower is more expensive than just a basic
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zero turn and it's a little bigger so it's not the best choice for small yards or tight spaces
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But if you have a big yard and you want a mower that's fast, smooth, and built to cut down your
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mowing time a lot, then this is a solid option. Up next is the Kubata Z2-31KW42 which I ranked as
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the best compact zero turn mower. And this one is a good choice if you don't have a huge yard but
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you still want a strong well-built zero-turn mower because some of these big mowers are hard to fit
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through gates or around tight spaces and that's where a smaller deck mower like this one makes
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more sense. It has a 42 inch cutting deck so it's easier to maneuver, easier to store, and easier to
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use around trees. It also has a Kawasaki engine which is known for being very reliable and lasting
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a long time. So this mower is more about durability and build quality than just being the biggest or
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fastest. It's also very smooth to operate and Kubata machines are known for feeling very solid
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and well built when you're using them. Now the downside is that the smaller deck means it's
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gonna take a little bit longer to mow the really big yards compared to a 52 or 54 inch mower
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But if you have a small to medium yard and you want a mower that's compact
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easy to maneuver and built really well, then you won't regret getting this one from Kubata
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Next is the Icon 52 with the Kawasaki engine, which I ranked as the best value
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And this mower sits right in the sweet spot. It's not the cheapest, but it's also not crazy expensive and you get a lot for the money
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It has a 52-inch cutting deck, which is a really good size for larger yards
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You can cut a lot of grass in one pass but it still easy enough to maneuver around trees and landscaping It also has a Kawasaki engine which is a big deal because Kawasaki engines are known for being reliable and lasting a long time So this mower is a nice mix
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of power, durability, and price. Now the build quality on this one is also very solid. It feels
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more heavy duty than a lot of entry level zero turns. Now the downside is that it doesn't have
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a suspension like some of the more expensive mowers out there. So if your yard is really bumpy
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then the ride might feel a bit rough. But if you're after a zero-turn mower that's strong
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reliable, and a really good value for the money, then you'll love this one from Icon
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And if you want to check any of these zero-turn mowers out, I've put links to all of them in the
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description below. Up next is the Cub Cadet Ultima ZT250, which I ranked as the best zero-turn
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mower for comfort. And some mowers are fast and powerful, but they can be pretty rough to ride if
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yard is bumpy. And this one is more about comfort, especially if you're mowing for a long time
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It has a high back seat, armrests, and a pretty smooth ride compared to a lot of other mowers out
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there. So if it normally takes you an hour or two to mow, then this kind of comfort actually makes a
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big difference. It also has a 50 inch cutting deck which is a good size for medium to large yards
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So you get good mowing speed but the mower is still easy to control. Now the build quality is
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also very solid and Cub Cadet is known for making good residential zero turn
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mowers. Now the downside is that this mower isn't the fastest and it's not the
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most heavy-duty one out there but if comfort is your main priority then the
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Cub Cadet is a solid choice. Next up is the Gravely ZTX52 with the
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Kawasaki engine which I ranked as the best built quality and this mower is
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more about durability than anything else. When you use this one it just feels very
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solid and well built. It has a 52 inch fabricated deck which is thicker and
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stronger than the stamped decks you see on cheaper mowers. So this is the kind of
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mower that's built to last a long time. And with the engine again known for being
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very reliable you're gonna have a very reliable endurical mower. And just like
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other ones we mentioned on this list it does come with that Kawasaki engine which again it known for being very reliable and long lasting And this one works well for larger yards and also for people who just mow a lot and
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want something that feels just more heavy duty. So if you want a zero turn mower that's built strong
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feels heavy duty, and is made to last a long time, then this one from Gravely is the right choice
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Up next is the Toro Time Cutter Max My Ride which I ranked as the best suspension. And this is all
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about ride quality. If your yard is a little bumpy, rough, or uneven, a normal zero turn can beat you
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up pretty good after a while. But this one is built to fix that problem. It has Toro's MyRide
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suspension system which basically puts the seat and the operator on a suspension platform. So when
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you go over bumps, you don't feel it nearly as much. And that'll make a big difference if you
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mow for a long time because you don't get as tired and you can actually mow faster since the ride is
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smoother. It also has a large cutting deck and a strong engine. So if your yard is bumpy and you
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want a mower that rides a lot smoother and is more comfortable for long mowing sessions, then you'll
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love this one from Toro. Finally at number one is the John Deere Z530M, which I ranked as the best
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overall. And this mower just does a lot of things really well. It's strong, it's reliable, it's
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comfortable, and it's built to last a long time, which is why a lot of people end up choosing John
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Deere in the first place. It has a strong engine, a 54-inch cutting deck, and it's fast enough to
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handle medium to large yards without taking all day to mow. Now it's also pretty comfortable to
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use. Now the seat is comfortable to sit on, the controls are smooth to use, and it feels like a
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well-built machine when you're driving it. Another big thing with John Deere is reliability and
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resale value. These mowers tend to last a long time, and even after a few years, they still hold
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up their value pretty well compared to a lot of other brands out there. So if you're after a zero
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turn mower that's reliable and does everything pretty well then this one makes the most sense
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for most people. And that's all for today. I hope this list helped you choose the perfect zero turn
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lawn mower. And if you find something you like, don't forget to check the description to find
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links to all the zero turn mowers I mentioned in this video. Thanks for watching
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