Anybody running an Ariens Ikon X or XL?

[Mycamaro_68]

Looking into a new zero turn and really like the specs of the Ikon X and Ikon XL. I'm just wondering if anyone has used one and what there thoughts are. I like that they offer a powered bagger unit that isn't outrageously expensive. I am open to other brands but need to limit the price range to around $4k or less with a bagger and preferably a powered bagger.

Thanks for any input.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Some Ariens machines are rebranded AYP, just something to be aware of.

 

[Mycamaro_68]

Some Ariens machines are rebranded AYP, just something to be aware of.

From what I have read Ariens is owned by Gravely (or vice versa) and they offer these same machines in Gravely clothing, so I would think these would be made in house and not rebranded from AYP. Thanks for the heads up though!

 

[FergusonTO35]

No prob. At one point, Home Depot was selling Ariens riding mowers that were rebranded AYP. That may have just been for HD though.