Simplicity ZT3500 (48") 24HP Zero Turn Mower

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Rock - the Simplicity ZT3500 does NOT have gauge wheels on the front of the deck, nor does it have the rollers on the rear of the deck. The actual mower deck is the same deck as on the ZT4000 - it just doesn't have gauge wheels or the rear rollers.

Jim - the Simplicity ZT3500 does NOT have any anti-scalp wheels, nor does it have the rollers on the rear of the mower deck. This is not a big negative on this mower unless the area you intend to mow has numerous humps and bumps that might cause the mower deck to bounce.

Eric - the Simplicity ZT3500 model was a special one time "build" by Simplicity at the beginning of 2011. Think of it as a limited edition model that was only offered to select dealers. So yes, this model is discontinued - it is no longer being produced. Simplicity built a couple of hundred units, and when they're gone, they're gone. Comparing the Simplicity ZT3500 to the Ariens ZoomXL 48, the Simplicty has a larger fuel tank, faster forward and reverse top end speeds and twice the number of cutting positions on the mower deck. And perhaps most importantly, the Hydro-Gear ZT3100 transmission on the Simplicity is more durable and more responsive than the Hydro-Gear ZT2800 transmission on the Ariens model. Both are excellent mowers, but I recommended the ZT3500 for the reasons stated above.

The reliability issue truly stem from the lesser quality Intek engines other companies use. When you get into the ELS and Pro series engines as well as the Vanguards, the quality is very high. To say it will be the same quality of a Kawasaki is tough, but they are very relilable.

Simplicity/Briggs and Stratton are not going to skimp when it comes to Simplicity models, being these are their high end mowers and a bad reputation would hamper them greatly.

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Robert - any warranty service that might need to be performed on this model would be done by your closest Simplicity dealer. Warranty coverage is honored by the Simplicity dealer no matter where the mower is originally purchased.

Paul - I'm sorry, but no zero turn mower (including this one) that I know of will operate effectively on inclines of 45 degrees. This particular model is not recommended for inclines greater than 22 degrees. You may want to consider a high end walk behind mower, or perhaps a commercial grade stand on mower to tackle your mowing requirements for this property.

Melissa - no it is not. The engine on this mower is a Briggs and Stratton ELS (extended life series) engine - engine model 44M777-0144-G1

Bryan - the Simplicity ZT3500 has 4 anti-scalp rollers - one on each front corner of the mower deck, and then two wide side by side anti-scalp rollers on the rear of the mower deck. The ZT3500 has the exact same mower deck as the Simplicity ZT4000 model. I'm sorry, but there is not a striping kit available for this model. And yes, this is a brand new mower that ships in a wooden crate (not a carton).

This unit would come ready to go except for the seat and steering bars. These would have to be put on and attached. This would be for shipping reasons. Otherwise this unit would be ready to go.

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Mowers Direct

Thanks for your inquiry. The Simplicity brand is manufactured by Briggs & Stratton.

Thanks for your inquiry. Yes, this mower is equipped with wheels on the deck.