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No doupt about it, Grasshopper is the top of the line in ZTR. But you're going to pay for that priviledge... about twice what an Ariens/Gravely machine of the same size would cost.
Another thing to consider, Grasshopper puts its mower deck in front of the machine with the "drive" wheels in front of the operator. It's still zero turn. There are some advantages; if you mow under larger trees and bushes, you can shove the mower deck under them in front of you. Most "lesser" ZTRs put the deck under the operator with the drive wheels in the rear. Much more "GO-Kart" like. And some say; "more fun to ride".
Also, I don't think Grasshopper makes a "small" mower. I could be wrong.
Another thing to consider, Grasshopper puts its mower deck in front of the machine with the "drive" wheels in front of the operator. It's still zero turn. There are some advantages; if you mow under larger trees and bushes, you can shove the mower deck under them in front of you. Most "lesser" ZTRs put the deck under the operator with the drive wheels in the rear. Much more "GO-Kart" like. And some say; "more fun to ride".
Also, I don't think Grasshopper makes a "small" mower. I could be wrong.