I did a tremendous amount of research before I purchased the Simplicity ZT3500. I considered Gravely, Husqvarna and several other brands. Nothing stacked up to the Simplicity ZT3500. This is a mid-grade machine, not a residential grade, which uses the 3100 series hydro-static drives, not the 2000 series used in lighter mowers. This thing is built like a tank. Note the weight of 724 pounds compared to others you may be considering. The power head is a Briggs Professional Series. It has grease fittings on all of the key areas which will enable it to outlast the lighter sealed bearings found on lesser units. I own a Simplicity 860 SE snow blower which I bought new in 1989 which is still running strong and has never failed me. I do not have a huge lawn but wanted to buy a zero turn to which will last for 20 - 30 years. This is a machine you can buy with confidence that it was the "right choice". I did get the $50 in the garage delivery. The machine was taken off the truck and put into my garage on a pallet jack by the transport driver with only my assistance needed. No sweat. The set up instructions are included with the owners manuals. After uncrating, it just required installing the seat, checking tire pressures, hooking up the battery, lubrication, checking the fluid levels and mower deck adjustments. The instructions were very easy to follow and the deck adjustments were right on the money from the factory. This is definitely a machine you should consider.
I did a tremendous amount of research before I purchased the Simplicity ZT3500. I considered Gravely, Husqvarna and several other brands. Nothing stacked up to the Simplicity ZT3500. This is a mid-grade machine, not a residential grade, which uses the 3100 series hydro-static drives, not the 2000 series used in lighter mowers. This thing is built like a tank. Note the weight of 724 pounds compared to others you may be considering. The power head is a Briggs Professional Series. It has grease fittings on all of the key areas which will enable it to outlast the lighter sealed bearings fo...
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