New ZTR - not as easy to manuever as it looks...

[John Ranalletta]

Had a new Toro ZTR delivered today and promptly ran it into a stone wall that edges my driveway. It looks simple and I'm simple; a perfect match, I thought.

 

It'll take a while to learn how to use the darn thing but it's kinda' like learning how to pat your head with one hand while rubbing your stomach with the other. Try it some time.

 

As I remember, I'm in good company.

 

 

[motoguy128]

Some folks find those types of controls very intuitive, others do not.

 

I wonder if someone that does a lot of swimming, kayaking or canoeing would find it easier.

[Paul Mihalka]

Been there, done that. A tree in our yard still remembers me. After a couple of rides you'll do OK, and it will be fun and time saving.

[RonStewart]

This is a discussion about a riding lawn mower.

More info:

http://www.toro.com/home/zeroturn/index.html

[pbharvey]

I have a zero turn Kubota. Once you get the hang of it you'll be amazed. Of course if you don't get the hang of it, you'll have a yard full of divots.

[John Ranalletta]

I've got the Timecutter Z w/ Kawasaki 2-cyl engine. Just mowed part of the lawn. Amazing stuff.

[Spike]

Got any streams around? Baker can help if you do.

[David]

[John Ranalletta]

No, but I do have a 6' drop off to my drive that scared the bejeezus out of me.

 

Didn't DB trade that unit in for a 8-bladed, hover-craft mower?