Exmark Quest any good?

17 years ago

My brother called and is interested in buying a zero turn mower. He saw an Exmark Quest 48" deck with a 22hp Briggs and straton that he is thinking of getting. He does not want to spend more than $4100.00. Are these any good?

He has 3 acres, front acre has a slight hill and the back two are relatively flat with a lot of young trees to mow around.

Would the Exmark be a good choice? Anything else that he should be considering instead considering the budget?

Thanks!

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rite2cnsl_aol_com

15 years ago

The quest is a very good machine it is identical to the laser except it is referred to as a residential machine rather than a commercial machine. The primary difference is that the laser has twin hydraulic drive pumps and the quest has one. I bought the quest when it first came out and have over 900 hrs on it. I have had very minimal repairs most of which were all on warranty. I have used practically every kind of machine and this brand far exceeds them all. And no the quest is a far cry from a toro timecutter. The timecutter is not a well built machine like the ex mark is even though they both come from the same company. I would buy another ex mark when I look for a replacement. As much as I dislike john deere for zero turns I would buy a Deere before I bought a toro.

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canguy
17 years ago
Not familiar with that model however Exmark is a high quality brand. Is a servicing dealer easily accessible?
sergeant
17 years ago
The quest is just a rebadge Toro Time cutter Z With a Briggs instead of a Kohler engine and if I remeber right cost a Little bit More than the Toro CounterPart (Toro is the parent company of Exmark). From first hand expirence The Toro's or the Exmarks are not very comfotable to ride on for any length of time. One summer I mowed 10 acres a week for a JD,Bocat&Exmark dealer my younger Brother worked at on a Exmark Lazer Z and my back was killing me all summer because of the ride. But they do have kits for the seat to make it more comfortable but even those were not that great. I would tell your brother to look at a Simplicity Javelin which has ride dampering springs on the front axle and Gives you a Great ride and they are priced from $3,399 to $3,999 avaliable in 38,44 and 50inch mowing decks. Anothe Brand to look at in his price range would also be the Cub Cadet Iseries Zero turn Tractors But for traditional Zero turns I will always say look at Simplicity or Ferris(Simplicity has been the Parent of Ferris for sevral years) just for the smooth ride.

Here is a link that might be useful: Javelin
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hawker1
17 years ago
I have a new ExMark Lazer C which is the bottom line commercial model they make. It is very solid construction and the ExMarks are the standard for the mowing services around here (lots of them.) I selected the Lazer over the Quest as the Lazers have hydraulic wheel motors vs. the Quest having the mechanical hydrostatic drives. I have the optional seat which was thrown in as part of a sales promo that was going on and I am pleased with the ride. The dampened steering on the ExMark makes things better too. My yard is very rough and I had a Gravely which I believe is made by Toro that was a killer ride. Dealer made me a good trade so I bit the bullet and got the commercial model.
sergeant
17 years ago
Gravely is made by Areins which is Gravelys parent company.
eigdeh
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks Canguy, sergeant, and hawker1! Most helpful. I past this info to my brother.

Ken
woodinvirginia
17 years ago
I have the Exmark Phazer 44" to cut 3 acres which I can now do in 45 minutes as opposed to it taking 3.25 hours with my old Craftsman garden Tractor.

Have had mine 2 years with no complaints just change the oil every 25 hours & sharpen the blades every season..