by Sam Frisina
(Great Falls, Montana)
I got a Ariens Pro Zoom Zero Turn Mower because as a landscaper it is my job to ensure that my clients yard’s are in top condition. One of the most important rules for operating a good landscaping business is that a good lawn mower is a must. Many years ago when I started my business I began with just the old Black and Decker push mower I had in the garage.
Over time I suffered much wear and tear on this mower. Eventually the mower had to be replaced. I found myself trying one mower and then the next. As business picked up I began to wonder about the affect of gas and maintenance on my overall net profit. One of the things you must keep in mind when operating your mower is that without proper care many parts of the mower can be damaged and have to be replaced.
As time went on I realized what the problem was. The terrain where I live out near Great Falls Montana can be alternatively rugged and hilly or soft and full of mud. Eventually I came to the conclusion that what I needed was a commercial mower able to quickly avoid areas of soft dirt and mud.
I looked in a merchandising catalogue at my local library and found that Home Depot sells commercial mowers with the capability to turn better than regular riding mowers. I visited my local Home Depot and after talking with the associates in the store I decided that the mower that would best suit my needs was the Ariens Pro Zoom. I hauled it home in my trailer that day. I have been using this mower now for over two years on all my landscaping jobs.
My business may take me all over Great Falls and its surrounding areas but wherever I make a sale I am sure to bring my Ariens Pro Zoom Kawasaki zero turn mower with me. As a piece of advice to lawn mower beginners I should mention that one drawback of this mower is its weight. If you find yourself cutting grass on soggy ground the weight of the mower can be a disadvantage and you may get stuck in the mud. For anyone that needs to cut lots of grass this lawn mower is definitely a good option.