12/29/2022 0 Comments Hydro gear zt 3100 service manual![]() ![]() I have seen hitches on ZTR's but that is typically only on machines to make the consumer feel good about it having "versatility" that otherwise isn't suitable for the abuse that many homeowners might subject it to. The reason why a machine may have 2800s and not 2200s is that the cutting performance can support faster speeds while mowing or because that machine is significantly heavier than one utilizing a lesser transmission, BUT, this doesn't mean that you can tow with it. As for ZTR's, the transmissions in these ONLY get better as the weight of the machine increases or he need for speed is there. I have seen mowers with the K58 rated as ground engaging but I wouldn't settle for anything less than a K62 with steel cut gears or a K66 if I had a worry about what I was doing with it. Yes, many have towed with K46's and alike without fail, but add the slightest grade or overloaded cart and the work that the transmission must do increases exponentially causing excessive heat and premature transmission failure. One thing to consider regarding mower transmissions, is that only a rider type (with steering wheel) rated as having a "ground engaging" transmission should be used for towing any heavy loads. I don't know what you guys think of those big box JDs with their low-end hydro. But the Raptor would cut this in 20 minutes giving me less than 20 hours / year on the thing. If I really did it, I'd get 2800s - I know. Thus, am considering something like a Hustler Raptor, 42". But of course, that may have little bearing on life expectancy under light use and good care. In other conversations I've had with manufacturers, then stop testing at 150 hours. ![]() Seems like a lot of residential builds are looking at 150 hours. But a TL-200? Maybe it's fine on the flats, with a 42", and no towing. I sold my Broadmoor with K-57, and 240 hours of heavy use, no issues. Ethically, it bugs me to spend $2k on something that may only last 150-200 hours. I'd more let it fail and replace it first. So I emailed TuffTorq asking the inevitable question: "What is the MTBF / life expectancy" I could get from this?Īnswer: "If you change the oil every 150-200 hours, you should be fine." Change oil? Like disassemble it?. The current home owner has some rendition of a "LT big box John Deere." This prompted me to look at JD's "E" series, thinking I don't need a whole lot, no towing, no hills, etc. I have a commercial weed whacker, so am GTG there. the inevitable quest of how to take care of it I may need to use my push mower for some trimming. ![]() Yeah so I'm looking for a 20 year machine on a budget! I'm moving to a home with roughly 3/4 acre, mostly flat, with lots of landscaping. ![]()
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