Zero-turn means fast, fun mowing. Features a 24 HP Briggs & Stratton® ELS V-Twin OHV engine with Electric Start. Heavy-duty dual EZT hydrostatic drive with twin control levers for speed and direction.
Average Customer Rating:
4.4 out of 5
30 of 35 (86%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
FEATURED REVIEW
Overall Rating:
55
Woooohoooooo......,
May 18, 2007
By Happycuttingfrom Hockessin, DE
Performance:
55
Value:
55
Features:
55
Reliability:
55
"WHAT A MACHINE! It's like having a lawn type 3-D video game! I have to admit that even though I have had past experience with a ZTR, I had completely forgotten how to drive one. It took some getting used to and it felt like when I first learned to drive a car... tense. The machine is VERY reactive, but you learn quickly that you have to guide it and not manhandle it. I have 2 acres with a bit over 1 in grass area. It used to take 2.5 hours, with all the obsticals, to cut my lawn and I did it, for the first time mind you, in 1.33 hours AND that was with a bathroom break in there. I can only imagine once I really get the hang of it how it will improve. The machine can do some hills too with the torque of the motor and drives. I went up a steep hill (@30 degrees) with little drop in speed and under cutting load. I'm a die-hard (no pun intended) Craftsman Tool / Equipment man and this just adds to my confidence. The bigger your yard, the more benefit you will get out of a machine like this."
Review 2 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
55
Blades,
September 30, 2007
By partsguy101from Orlando
Performance:
55
Value:
55
Features:
55
Reliability:
55
"I recognized that a lot of people could not purchase the blades but I found that if you look online by your model number and go into the type of mower deck you have, you can find the replacement blades quite easily. It does look like they messed up when making the manual because there is an A between the numeric portion and the Alpha portion according to the breakdown online vs. the breakdown in my manual. Just a useful tip."
Review 3 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
45
Big Investment with Unavailable Parts,
September 17, 2007
By NoBladesfrom Byron, GA
Performance:
35
Value:
35
Features:
45
Reliability:
35
"We purchased the 50" ZTR Mower 3 months ago. Initially, we were very pleased with the mowing experience. The problem came when we needed new blades. Sears does not carry them and evidently can not or will not find them for their customers! I made them sell me the blades off the demo on the floor. I agree the blades do wear out quickly. The mower isn't very good without them. Until they learn to stock required parts, I do not recommend buying this mower."
Review 4 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
35
Gas and Blades,
September 10, 2007
By Spacecowboy9696from Georgia
Performance:
45
Value:
35
Features:
45
Reliability:
45
"Good Machine, cut my cut times by 1/3. But I cut my grass once a week and this thing goes through a fifty dollar set of blades just about as fast as it does gas. Make sure you grease the front end at least every 4 cuts and pack it good. It is kind of a pain to change the blades, the machine doesn't "stand up" all that great. If you sears store assembles the machine, recheck all the bolts holding up the deck, I lost a couple of them after the first cut and one side of the deck fell. Haven't had to call for any service yet (had it 6 months)."
Review 5 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
25
Zero turn, how about Zero parts.,
September 4, 2007
By TractorLoverfrom Pensacola Florida
Performance:
35
Value:
15
Features:
15
Reliability:
15
"So I buy the zero turn, I'm happy as a clam. BUT all is not well in zero turn land. Shortly after getting the tractor I need a new blade! Oh-NO! I think. What will I do? "It's okay", my beautiful wife, Stevena says. "Just go to your local Sears store and purchase a new blade". Yay! I think. As quickly as I was angry, I was happy. My Zero turn and I would be B.F.F.'s again!!! So I go to my local Sears store to purchase a blade, when I get greeted by the greatest store employee ever, Robert. "How can I help you" He asks. "Well..." I explain that I need a new blade. But no, the blades I yearned for were not to be found at the Sears store. "GASP!" I gasped aloud. "What shall I do?" "It's okay" Robert Replied, "We can look online and get them" "HORRAY!!!" I screamed, so loud even that other customers glanced my way.
But long story short they didn't have them online either."
Review 6 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
45
craftsman 50 inch zero turn,
August 5, 2007
By dustofffrom Houston Texas
Performance:
55
Value:
45
Features:
45
Reliability:
55
"I've had the mower for a couple months now and have put over 12 hours with no problems.It was hard to decide which brand to buy .Everything I mow is on flat ground with lots of bushes and trees so I don't have the strain of slopes. So far it's been real fun> I now mow my neighbors yards just for the fun of it and for the stress release. No doubt the zero turn is the way to go ."
Review 7 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
15
OUCH!!,
July 19, 2007
By SadInARKANSASfrom Harrison, Arkansas
Performance:
15
Value:
15
Features:
25
Reliability:
15
"A lot of money for a broken machine. This mower has bean broken more than it has been useable. I do not know if this is just my machine or the whole line, but I would never recommend this even to my worst enemy. Belts brake constantly, it takes two to five weeks fo rservice to come out and fix the issue at hand. Customer service is of no real help and the warranty will not raplace the machine until it is irreplaceable, which never really happens. Please, do your due dilligence before buying this mower!!"
Review 8 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
35
ALWAYS BROKEN!!,
June 18, 2007
By UNHAPPYINMOfrom Branson, Missouri
Performance:
45
Value:
25
Features:
45
Reliability:
15
"Sorry, but I have had nothing but problems. This thing is a lemon!! I have replaced three belts, a pully system, three wheels and several sets of blades!! I know my conditions here are not perfect, but come on!! I am contimuaLLY MORE AND MORE DISSATISFIED WITH CRAFTSMAN PRODUCTS!!"
Review 9 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
55
Maneuver,
June 13, 2007
By CJ01from Waller, TX
Performance:
55
Value:
55
Features:
55
Reliability:
55
"FAST, FAST, FAST! We have a few acres of mowing and our new Craftsman ZTS 7500 does it in half the time. I could not be happier! Responsive to every move, we have small trees and yard ordainments to maneuver around and now I have no trouble at all. Happy Mowing!"
Review 10 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
55
very nice mower,
June 13, 2007
By jimbo777from binghamton
Performance:
55
Value:
45
Features:
55
Reliability:
55
"great mower ,however didnt like paying 160.00 for the mulching kit and blades, really didnt like it when i found out the kit is only a plug for the hole ,no blades, the blades that come with it when you buy the mowing are the only ones the fit it so i had a fit and they gave me another set of blades on the house which is great and with the protection agreement plan you cant go wrong.these power house machines save you alot of time"
Review 11 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
55
Great mower,
June 11, 2007
By Fasu12from Oklahoma City, OK
Performance:
55
Value:
45
Features:
55
Reliability:
55
"I looked and looked at Zero Turn mowers for months before finally deciding on the Craftsman ZTS. I'm very happy with the purchase to this point. It is extremely quick and easy to handle. The only draw back I have at this point, is I wish the seat had more cushion and better springs. It does a great job of cutting our 5 acres."
Review 12 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
45
June 10, 2007
By kb0857from Peoria,Il
Performance:
35
Value:
45
Features:
45
Reliability:
35
"I purchased my mower in 10/06. It took a little getting used to, very responceive. I have 3 acres to mow and it's cut my mowing time from 4 hrs to 2 hrs. This season I'm having some problems with the engine cutting out and back firing. I've had the service tech out once and he'll be coming back out. Hopefully he'll get the problem fixed. Other than this problem I really like my mower ( purchase the extended warrranty, repairs can get exspencive ). After the mower is repaired I'm sure it will be a 5 star across the board."
Review 13 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
55
Best, Over-all Lawn Tractor on the Market,
June 6, 2007
By Alirisefrom Newport News
Performance:
55
Value:
55
Features:
55
Reliability:
55
"I look at so many lawn tractors. From Toro's to Gravely's. The Craftsman quick radius lawn tractor has the best built, easiest to use, and best looking lawn tractor available on the market. I studied the others for about 2 weeks, never found one with everything I was looking for. Almost bought one of those because I was tired of looking. Then I decided to check out the craftsman. And boy, was I glad I did. It had everything I was looking for, from a wide 50 inch cut, controls at my finger tips, easy start (even a woman can start it, main thing I was looking for), sharp turning, great power, looks good, to the dependability of a great warranty. Made me feel good as well as confident that I had made the right purchase. Best part of all was my Husband agreed!"
Review 14 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
55
Fast... and powerful,
May 24, 2007
By Democritusfrom Maine
Performance:
45
Value:
55
Features:
45
Reliability:
45
"Zero turning radius, nifty. Be a bit cautious when driving however, this is not the riding mower of the 1980's. The turning radius and the speed plus pure power of the thing made my large lawn a breeze, after I learned how to control it of course."
Review 15 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
55
Lawn Care , Honey Do List,
May 18, 2007
By jeniusmcwifefrom Camp Lejeune USMC Base, N.C
Performance:
55
Value:
55
Features:
55
Reliability:
55
"I help around the house everyday. I do not do the lawn. But I am a proud owner of our Craftsman lawn mower. We have had only 2 mowers in our entire marriage and both were of outstanding value and truely reliable. I strongly recommend a Craftsman mower if you want the best quality for your dollar!"
Review 16 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
55
THE BIG Z,
May 18, 2007
By thegrasshopper1from PA
Performance:
55
Value:
55
Features:
55
Reliability:
55
"THIS IS A WONDERFUL ZERO TURN, IF ANYONE IS IN THE MARKET FOR A ZERO TURN MOWER, YOU NEED NOT GO ANY FATHER THAN THIS ONE."
Review 17 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
55
It Rocks!,
May 17, 2007
By Ricky58from Texas
Performance:
55
Value:
55
Features:
55
Reliability:
55
"I really like this mower, I would recommend it to anyone who has a big lawn, I can cut my yard in half the time & can move around the trees with ease."
Review 18 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
55
Craftsman ZTS 7400 Zero Radius Mower,
May 14, 2007
By roger3605from Inola, OK
Performance:
55
Value:
45
Features:
55
Reliability:
55
"This has been the best purchase I have ever made. My wife was wanting to move so that when I retired we would have a much smaller yard to mow. I did not want to move, so, I thought and thought and compared the prices and features of all the available models of zero turn mowers. I finally decided on the Craftsman model, and now my wife is not clammering to move! In fact, she is the one who does all the mowing, (we have an acre to mow, and lots of trees and other obstacles to mow around). She gets it done in a very short time, and spins around the yard, while I sit and enjoy a cold drink. And, then she still has the energy to go play a round of golf! What else could be better than that?"
Review 19 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
45
Decent,
May 11, 2007
By sativahybrid024from upstate, ny
Performance:
35
Value:
35
Features:
45
Reliability:
55
"I have had this mower for a year and a half and use it commercially. It has 1,000 hours on it and still runs great. I only replaced the belts and changed oil etc, regular maintenance. Its been tipped twice too and only got some minor scratches."
Review 20 for Craftsman 24 hp 50 in. Deck, ZTS 7500 Zero Turn Riding Mower
Overall Rating:
45
ZTS 7500,
May 10, 2007
By palsplacefrom Rexburg, ID
Performance:
55
Value:
55
Features:
45
Reliability:
55
"Great mower! Have had no major trouble. Mostly small things like the "c-clip" on the deck elevator popping off and one of the clips on one of the deck wheels came off. Only complaint is the bagger assembly gets plugged frequently if the grass is wet AT ALL. I have 2 acres and it has cut down on cutting time by about half. Has plenty of power and cuts well. All in all, a great value and machine. Wish there were a mulcher kit available throught Sears though..."
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