Review By : Anonymous on 9/14/2009
Price Paid : $10,500.00
Years of Use : 180-Days
Implements : Snow blade
Purchased From :
Strengths The mower deck is great. The machine appears to be very durable. Fuel efficiency is great.
Weaknesses Because the machine is so heavy, the turf tires don't allow much tractor on inclines. When I got on an incline, I had no control and could not hold the bank. We have switched the turf tires out for bar type tires. I believe Kubota should offer this machine with tire options.
Overall Now that we have switched out the tires, we love the machine. We mow roughly 8 acres with it and it has cut our mowing time down dramatically.
Parts : 9 Performance : 8
Ease of Use : 9 Financing : 9
Reliability : 9 Overall : 9
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Review By : Randy on 7/19/2009
Price Paid : $11,000.00
Years of Use : 180-Days
Implements : ZD326P w/60 inch deck
Purchased From : Shelman Implement
Strengths This is one of the toughest mowers of its type out there. The double mower belt is incredibly strong, and should last for a very long time! I have cut areas with extensive growth, and barely have to slow down. I can also cut three times more area in the same amount of time than my old mower. Zero maintenance issues with this beast. The hard no inflation wheels on the front are great! The lift system works great to get under the deck to clean and sharpen. And if you're interested, it goes a long way on a little diesel.
Weaknesses No real suspension to speak of, so the ride is a little on the rough side on uneven ground (wear the seat belt!) Couple of the grease points are a little tricky to access, but overall maintenance needs seem to be pretty well thought out.
Overall Don't have as many problems getting the kids to help out with the yard anymore. Strong, well built, seemingly reliable machine. Would recommend to anyone looking to cut large areas.
Parts : Performance : 10
Ease of Use : 10 Financing : 10
Reliability : 10 Overall : 10
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Review By : jz on 12/11/2008
Price Paid : $10,200.00
Years of Use : 2-Years
Implements :
Purchased From : mid-florida tractor
Strengths Went from zd-18 to this model Like trading a ugo for a cadillac fast & cuts great!!!!!!
Weaknesses NONE
Overall 50 hrs and not one problem
Parts : Performance : 10
Ease of Use : 10 Financing :
Reliability : 10 Overall : 10
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Review By : Anonymous on 8/3/2008
Price Paid : $10,600.00
Years of Use : 30-Days
Implements :
Purchased From : humphreys outdoor power
Strengths hyd. deck is great
Weaknesses fuel gauge only work on right side tank the left side just gets a light when low
Overall i have put about 6 hours on my new 326 it has a great cut rides very smooth compared to other ztr i have operated it is very fuel efficient has all the power needed i cut grass that hadn't been mowed in 2 weeks (due to old lawn mower breaking down) it didn't hardly bog the engine down haven't had any problems and really like the mower
Parts : Performance : 10
Ease of Use : 10 Financing : 10
Reliability : Overall : 10
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Review By : Matt on 10/15/2007
Price Paid : $10,300.00
Years of Use : New Owner (0-1 Year)
Implements :
Purchased From : Vernau Sealy,Tx
Strengths Strong mower,will mow as fast as you want to go and good even cut. Has a crank jack on front to get under the deck. Very good on fuel. This thing has doors all over it to make maintance easier. This thing sticks on hills and ditch banks better than I expected,I learned it sticks better after the morning due has burned off.
Weaknesses Does'nt like mud,which is a problem with all zero turns.Should come with work lights. Rides a little rough,I let some air out of the tires which helped with traction and ride. I went ahead and changed the tran fluid with the 50 hrs filter change,the trans fluid take a while (several hours) to completly run down and fill the system. Check the trans fluid several times after a change.
Overall I have the ZD326S 60"Pro deck and have 60 hrs on the clock with no problems so far. I really like the machine and my kids even more they hav'nt had to mow the yard for months now.
Parts : 10 Performance : 10
Ease of Use : 10 Financing :
Reliability : 10 Overall : 10
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Review By : Burl on 09/09/2007
Price Paid : $10,920.00
Years of Use : New Owner (0-1 Year)
Implements :
Purchased From : Hogan Grain & Equip. - Elwin, IL
Strengths One great mowing machine. I have owned owned a B2630 tractor with a 60" deck for over two years. The B2630 is a fine machine, but the ZD326 with 60" deck cuts the same mowing acres in half the time. I mow over 6 acres of smooth to hilly ground, trees, shrubs, pond bank, ditches, etc. and the ZD handles it all. A great machine with no problems at all so far. I have over 20 hours of hot, very dusty, dry mowing with no "overheat" problems at all.
Weaknesses Kicks up a lot of dust and flying debris - the deck has lots of speed and vacuum. I don't think this can be avoided - most of the time this unit runs so fast you'll out run the dust cloud! Fasten your seat belt and hang on - you'll be mowing at speeds not thought of with normal tractor/mowers.
Overall Very pleased. This unit will be my main mower from now on. I'd recommend this unit to anyone who does seriuos mowing and wants a rugged, commercial built machine.
Parts : Performance : 10
Ease of Use : 10 Financing : 10
Reliability : 10 Overall : 10
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Review By : Anonymous on 08/27/2007
Price Paid : $10,700.00
Years of Use : Test Drive
Implements :
Purchased From : Dakins (jackson
Strengths I posted this under the 331 pro also.This is one awsome ZTR.I have the 26HP with 60 inch deck.The post above this states over heating issues,I have had NO over heating issues at all.This ZTR mows wet grass with no problems at all.Great seating,very heavy duty mower deck,and good controls.I now have about 25 hours on the machine
Weaknesses None yet !!
Overall Love it,great machine the more and more I use it.
Parts : 10 Performance : 10
Ease of Use : 10 Financing : 9
Reliability : 10 Overall : 10
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Review By : Joe on 08/15/2007
Price Paid : $12,000.00
Years of Use : New Owner (0-1 Year)
Implements :
Purchased From : Kubota Dealer
Strengths Looks good,smooth,quiet. Dual diesel tanks.
Weaknesses Overall motor is junk. Don't waste your money on this.Love Kubota's just not their zero turns, newer Kubota's( All) just aren't the quality of the 2000 and older. Good Warranty-you will need it if you buy this thing.
Overall Ran boiling hot first 15 hours use, alarms going off, had to let it sit all day to cool off,took back to dealer. Radiator had to be replaced as well as entire new "engine kit". Told not to use on anything but completely level ground-only used to mow my yard- 2 acres. Dealer told me another one-same model-just blew the motor. Dealer only offered me $7000 for trade-in, with 15 hours-tells you something right there. Sold it-lost thousands, but I knew the ZD326 was nothing but future problems and headaches. You will be blowing your $$ if you buy this.
Parts : Performance : 1
Ease of Use : Financing :
Reliability : 1 Overall : 1
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