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1. Stephen Johnson

   

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   5/16/2016 3:05 PM

   Currently I am using 3 Toro 3500's on TTF in the lower transition zone, at 2.75" hilly terrain with undulating tight green surrounds, several bunker and lake slopes the are flymowed. When these three units are all operable we can mow front 9 one day and back 9 the next, and get every thing done 2x a week. After 8 years it is now a challenge to keep all three moving every day of the week. The ability to stripe rough is a factor but not as important as quality of cut, and dependability.
   I am open to all options of self contained rotaries, my the distributors are equal in dependability and parts availability, before I start the demo process and subsequent bidding are there any opinions you could share on Toro vs Jacobsen vs John Deere.
   Thank you for your views.

   
   
   
   
2. Stephen Johnson

   

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   5/16/2016 3:05 PM

   Currently I am using 3 Toro 3500's on TTF in the lower transition zone, at 2.75" hilly terrain with undulating tight green surrounds, several bunker and lake slopes the are flymowed. When these three units are all operable we can mow front 9 one day and back 9 the next, and get every thing done 2x a week. After 8 years it is now a challenge to keep all three moving every day of the week. The ability to stripe rough is a factor but not as important as quality of cut, and dependability.
   I am open to all options of self contained rotaries, my the distributors are equal in dependability and parts availability, before I start the demo process and subsequent bidding are there any opinions you could share on Toro vs Jacobsen vs John Deere.
   Thank you for your views.

   
   
   
   
3. Bob Pruneau

   

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   5/16/2016 4:05 PM

   If it's hilly or mogully I like the Toro 4300 or JD 8800 . Have not tried any new Jacobsen products . The small decks on those 2 units I find very good for not scalping turf, good climbers and easy servicing .

   
   
   
   
4. Steven Huffstutler

   

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   5/16/2016 5:05 PM

   I run one Toro 6500D and one 4500D. I can get 9 holes mowed a day and get around twice a week and spend Friday sharpening blades. I am very well satisfied with this combo.
   
   Regards,
   
   Steve

   
   
   
   
5. Craig Moore

   

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   5/17/2016 4:05 AM

   Look into Lastec for efficiency and quality of cut. We use a 721 pull behind on one course and a 4520 zero turn on the other course. We like both units.
   We also have two Toro 3500D sidewinders to trim up the last 2-3 passes around greens and tees.

   
   
   
   
6. Clint Evans

   

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   5/17/2016 7:05 AM

   Do you guys flymo bunker faces twice a week also?

   
   
   
   
7. Melvin Waldron

   

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   5/17/2016 7:05 AM

   I know your hills, have you considered or demoed the Ventrec's?
   
   I don't know about Deere's new mowers, avoid the 1600, don't think it would work well on your terrain anyway. Our old 5111 has held up real well for being 16 years old and 6700 hours on it.
   
   I have heard there are a couple of Toro's in the area that have been real good as well.
   
   Don't know if you want to have a fleet of the same mowers, or could you go with a couple of mowers that will handle your hills and one mower for the flatter areas, I guess it all depends on what your budget allows in that regard.
   
   Mel

   
   Melvin H. Waldron III, CGCS, Horton Smith Golf Course, City of Springfield/Greene County MO
   
   
8. James Kizer

   

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   5/17/2016 8:05 AM

   Take a look at the Trimax Snake very well designed and will follow undulations well with no scalping, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk98mR7u100

   
   
   
   
9. Josh Thomas

   

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   5/18/2016 2:05 PM

   This past fall I replaced a 3500 and (2) 4500's with Jacobsen AR-3, AR-522, and R-311. The AR-3 is used to mow tee complexes to the fairway. The 522 mows the primary rough (5) laps and the R-311 mows all of the outter rough. The R-311 was the selling point for Jacobsen as it covers some ground and is a great machine. I also think the Jacobsens don't leave asmany clumps as the Toro mowers. What used to take every bit of 2 days to mow all rough, now takes a full day and a few hours to finish. I was hesitant to switch to orange, but I am extremely pleased so far.