Residential zero-turn
ZT Score
Swisher Response Gen 2 66
7.9/10
Best for3+ acres
DriveDual Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 with Ogura clutch
Warranty3-year limited
Deck
66"
Power
23.0 HP
Top speed
8.0 mph
Price
$5,999
What owners love
- +66-inch cut, the widest deck at this price
- +11-gauge fabricated deck with cast-iron blade spindles
- +Rapid Response Control keeps your arms in a relaxed position
- +Commercial-grade welded steel frame with an Ogura clutch
- +8-gallon tank clears over five acres without refuelling
Worth knowing
- −Only 8 mph and no seat suspension
- −A 66-inch deck needs genuinely open ground
- −ZT-2800 transaxles rather than commercial units
Our verdict
Swisher Response Gen 2 66
The 66-inch Response Gen 2 is the widest cut you will find anywhere near this price, and for a big open lawn that changes the maths entirely. Swisher pairs it with an 11-gauge fabricated deck, cast-iron blade spindles and a welded commercial-grade frame, plus the Rapid Response Control system that keeps your arms resting comfortably rather than stretched out on tall levers. An eight-gallon tank clears five-plus acres between fills. It tops out at 8 mph, there is no seat suspension, and 66 inches needs genuinely open ground to be worth having. For a large, flat property on a budget, few machines cover grass this fast for the money.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Swisher |
| Model | Response Gen 2 66 |
| Cutting deck | 66 inches |
| Engine | Kawasaki V-twin, 726cc |
| Power | 23.0 HP |
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 with Ogura clutch |
| Top speed | 8.0 mph |
| Warranty | 3-year limited |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | 3+ acres |
| Typical price | $5,999 |
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