Toro TimeCutter SS5000
The Toro TimeCutter SS5000 zero turn mower is one of the bigger machines in the TimeCutter series, especially when compared to the likes of the Toro TimeCutter SS4360 lawnmower or the Toro TimeCutter SS3600 lawn mower. The engine that powers the SS 5000 is a Kawasaki that provides 22 hp and it has an air cooling system. The mower deck on this lawn mower has a cutting width of 50 inches. This mower deck consists of 3 blades working in tandem to give an better finish to your lawn than just one blade alone. The mower deck itself is 4 inches deep and has 3 small wheels located at the front of the to keep it from scraping the ground you are cutting.
The deck on the Toro TimeCutter SS5000 lawnmower sits from as low as 1.5 inches from the ground to as high as 4.5 inches above the ground. There is an optional foot pedal that you can attach to assist you in rapidly raising and lowering the mowing deck on the SS 5000.
The engine on the Toro TimeCutter SS5000 zero turn radius lawn mower supplies power to the rear wheels through a dual hydrostatic transmission. This enables the operator to control the power given to each rear wheel. He/she controls this power by using the lap bars. The rear wheels are responsible for moving the SS 5000 forwards and backwards as well as turning it. The front wheels are actually pretty redundant except for the fact that they obviously prevent the mower deck from scalping the ground it’s traveling over. The top speed of this lawnmower is 11.3 kph (7 mph). If you own a TimeCutter SS5000 mower, then please let others know what they should expect from owning one by leaving a review below listing what you like about it and the operating problems you had with it, if any.
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Very Sorry I bought this piece of junk! it spins the tires and fails to turn most of the time. I have to constantly charge the battery as it doesn’t on it own. it’s a gas hog, takes twice as much as my old tractor.
2012/13 toro ss5000 been pretty good. Just done usual tune ups for the most part. Only used 2 belts in 10 years. Residential use but put it the test mowing the perimeter of fields. Electric brake/brake module is a headache. Had to bypass mine which cost me a parking brake but it’s better than $100+ part I’ve changed twice. (Used OEM) doesn’t hold a hill the best sidling or going down hills without making skid marks or losing your line but overall it’s been worth what it cost then. Would buy a toro product again but not with that braking system
Repeated problems Deck keeps falling off, I think the transmission has gone out, Too many times in the shop. I hate it; Never will buy another one.
Over all good.
Problems: I’m replacing blades, which I can understand, but the spindles need to be replaced too. Toro needs to put a higher quality bearing in the spindles if they are not going to put grease zerks and allow the bearings to lubricated.
I would like to see a ROPS on the mower too.
Great Mower! Like all mowers, be careful on those steep hills. Other than that, this mower is great! Cut is very even, looks professional even on thick grass. Love the fast mowing mph. Seems to be very sturdy, and I have a property that takes its toll on mowers. Easy to service and maintain. This is the best mower I’ve ever owned.
on the flats its great any slope stay up and down
Wouldn’t trade it for anything on the market.
never buy another one
great no complaints.
arm rest
hour meter
I LOVE IT!!!
1. After my 1st cut I was not completely sold probably due to not being familiar with the way a zero turn operates Previous tractor was a rider that I had for 18 years. After each cut I grew more fond of what this could do and now I love it. I find it fun to cut the grass now and I get done so much quicker than before.
2, Dependability – After the 1st summer of use it has ran very well. I will have to wait to see how the durability of the machine holds up. To sum up this tractor is to say it is a beast.
2. Leaves a well cut lawn and disburses clipping really well.
3. Cut my mowing time down from over 3 hours to 1 1/2. 2 1/2 acres.
4. Rides well.
5. Deck wash works pretty well.
6. 22 horsepower Kawasaki engine. Runs nice.
7. Fast.
2. No roll bar.
3. No hour meter.
4. Louder than what I anticipated but considering that you sit right next to an open engine you have to allow for additional noise.
5. No grease fittings for the deck spindles.
Everything is at hands reach and user frendly. The engine fires up right away with no problems. Reviews tell you not to buy a zero turn if you have mowing on hills of 10 degrees or better. I have a small section with approx 20 degrees and if you take it easy and shift to low grar the mower performs great, try to do as much of your hill mowing up hill vs down hill if you can.
This is only the second zero turn I’ve ever been on but when compared to the higher priced Hustler Sport 21hp Briggs single cylinder w/ 48In cut that my dad bought he as well as I were pretty amazed yea it doesn’t have a a fabricated deck or foot pedal to lower and lift the deck but it does have 22 hp Kawasaki v-twin which provides plenty of power and the deck feels sturdy enough that it could take a decent beating. Also I purchased this as a reconditioned/store return unit when I asked the store clerk at local big box store (H-D) why it was brought back he stated the gentlemen who bought it before me simply couldn’t get the hang of driving it after I checked out before buying it i noticed the rollers on the deck hadn’t made contact with the ground yet and the blades hadn’t been engaged yet. Retail price of the unit at the time was $3100.00 I paid $1580.00 I caught it right at the end of summer when they stop purchasing mowers so I got the best deal. Smart speed defiantly a must for a newbie. So all in all great purchase and I wanted to pass along that you may ask a store clerk about recons. before paying double it worked out great for me!
Adjustable handles I’m 6’4″ and found the right adjustment
50″ cut
Smart-speed technology for beginners
sturdy, stable & reliable
I love it well worth the money
The SS 5000 ate it up, I was amazed at the ease of
operation and comfort.Thank you Toro for the Smart
Speed function, Fantastic!!!!!!
Seems very rugged.had it on 20 to 25 degree
slopes preformed better than I could have asked
for .Tickled to death.
Tim Buffalo Wv