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LM Reports: Commercial Zero-turn Mowers

1 Jan, 2005 By: Curt Harler Landscape Management


Buying Tips:

  • Is it a true zero? Can it turn in its own length?
  • Is the fuel tank large enough?
  • Is the deck height adjustable in fine increments?
  • Blade tip speed is a good indicator of "oomph"
  • Gas or diesel?
  • Check the unit's traction, a key point on zeros
  • Anti-scalp rollers are worth the added cost
  • Width is important. Compact zeros will pass through a 36-in. gate
  • Don't go too wide — over 70-in. mowers are tough to trailer
  • Can you get a full line of attachments?
  • How good is your local dealer's shop?
  • Resist the temptation to buy horsepower — buy utility.
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Auburn Consolidated Industries

The EverRide Hornet comes with either a 48- or 52-in. deck. Both the 19-hp and 23-hp units have narrower wheel base, smaller deck size and weighs less than the EverRide Warrior. Contact Auburn at 402/274-8600 or www.everridemowers.com.


Bad Boy

Bad Boy Advanced Operator System Series 6000 and 7200 zeros feature the Vanguard 31-hp air-cooled B&S Big Block engine. Mowers feature 10-gal. fuel capacity, full-suspension seat with adjustable control for operator weight, as well as an adjustable back which can be tilted forward and backwards. "Swing-away" deck provides access to mower components in seconds, simplifying cleanup and maintenance, reducing downtime for commercial users. Contact Bad Boy at 866/622-3269 or www.badboymowers.com.


B&H Manufacturing

The Schweiss mid-mount zero-turn comes with 50-, 60- or 72-in. decks. Units are powered by 25-hp Kohler Command engine. All decks offer high blade clearance, assuring that clippings are easily ejected. The 11-gal. tank keeps mower going all day. Contact B&H at 800/240-3288 or www.bhmfg.com.


Bush Hog

The M2000 series with 55-, 61-, or 73-in. decks. Hi Lift blades and high blade tip speed assure clean cuts. Open design below seat provides driver with easy access to components. Choose 23-, 25-, 26- or 27-hp Kohler engine. Infinite ground speed to 8 mph. Twin fuel tanks with 10-gal. capacity. Contact Bush Hog at 334/874-2700 or www.bushhog.com.


Country Clipper

The Boss with either joystick or traditional 2-stick operation. Powered by a Kohler 27-hp Command Pro engine with a heavy-duty canister filter, it can cut up to 10 mph. The front of the full floating deck mounted to the pivoting axle gives the Boss a true articulating deck that virtually eliminates gouging, scalping. Contact Country Clipper at 800/344-8237 or www.countryclipper.com.


Cub Cadet Commercial

The MTD Z-Wing 48 is the first commercial zero with a folding deck. Operator drives through a 36-in. opening by touching a switch. Ten engine choices from 23-33 hp and four engines, including Kohler, Kawasaki, Generac and Honda. M-60 and M-72 with 5.5 in. wider rear wheel base for better hillside handling. Contact Cub Cadet at 877/835-7841 or www.cubcadetcommercial.com.


Dixie Chopper

Want to mow at 15 mph? Dixie Chopper's Xtreme Mowchine is powered by a 32-hp (990cc) air-cooled Guardian engine. Riding on Turf Boss tires, the 60-in. model does 7.27 acres per hour, the 72-in. cuts 8.73 acres. Its 14-gal. fuel capacity keeps it running. Contact Dixie Chopper at 765/246-7737 or www.dixiechopper.com.


Dixon Industries

The 72-in. commercial SilverTip equipped with extra-large hydraulic drive systems features Parker pumps and wheel motors along with Dixon Blue synthetic oil. Canister-style high capacity air filters improve air flow and increase hours between filter changes. Heavy duty 11-gauge 3-blade deck with TunnelForce design has a large discharge chute for superb cut and distribution of clippings. Fusion high-lift blades increase blade life and remain sharp longer. Contact Dixon at 800/264-6075 or www.dixon-ztr.com


Encore

The Z-60 is powered by a 25-hp Kawasaki that produces 8.5 mph ground speed. The Z-60 has a 60-in. 10-gauge skirted deck and 19,000 rpm blade tip speed. All Z-series mowers available with optional collection system, mulcher, knobby or bar lug tires. Contact Encore at 800/267-4255 or www.encoreequipment.com.

 

Exmark

The LazerZ XS available with 60- or 72-in. UltraCut deck options. The 2005 unit relies on the Vanguard 31-hp Big Block V-twin engine. Drive train features high-capacity, fan-cooled hydraulic pumps and large-displacement wheel motors. Unit can cut seven acres per hour. Quick-Lift deck assist standard on 72-in. model. Contact Exmark at 402/223-6300 or www.exmark.com.


Gizmow Power Lawn Equip.

Gizmow's Formula is the first and only commercial mid-Z mower with front wheel steering. The patent pending system links the front wheel angle with the independent rear wheel power. Delivers unprecedented hillside control without crabbing or sliding. Mow closer to walls and fences, tighter around trees and plantings, and faster over rough and uneven terrain. Intuitive control system literally eliminates turf tear. Contact Gizmow at 866/463-2628 or www.gizmow.com.


Grasshopper

PowerFold frontmount deck electric height adjustment gives easy deck lifting, electric height adjustment on the 52- and 61-in. 34 Series. Single-switch controls cut height and deck lift. Set infinite range of cutting heights from 1-5 in. without leaving operator's seat. Deck rotates upright for cleaning, maintenance, blade work. Shorter overall length for easy trailering and transport. Contact Grasshopper at 620/345-8621 or www.grasshoppermower.com.


Gravely

Gravely's 144Z zero-turn with 44-in. cutting width and a 17-hp Kawasaki twin engine. Seven gauge cutting deck with quarter-inch spindle reinforcement, maintenance free spindles, and Hydrogear commercial pumps and wheel motors. Unit covered by two-year manufacturer's warranty, operates at 9 mph forward speed and has a 7-gal. fuel capacity. Contact Gravely at 800/472-8359 or www.gravely.com.


Great Dane

Chariot LX available with 25-, 26-, 27- and 28-hp engines and choice of a 61- or 72-in. cutter deck. Quick 1-5 in. cut height adjustment without tools. Twin lever or optional wrap-around transmission controls available. Multi-adjustment suspension seat standard. Contact Great Dane at 812/218-7100 or www.greatdanemowers.com.


Howard Price Turf Equipment

Zeros featuring 52-80 in. cut widths and 23-36 hp engines. The new 360Z features flexible 80-in. wing cutting unit and mows up to 6.4 acres an hour at 8 mph — 34% better than 60-in. deck. The 21-in. wing trims under trees, shrubs. Contact Howard Price at 636/532-7000 or www.howardpriceturf.com.


Husqvarna

Tunnel Ram decks for performance on heavy cutting properties. Increased airflow and deck capacity provide improved performance and grass dispersal.  For dry, limp grass conditions, a high performance front baffle can easily be adapted to increase vacuum.  The company says its new deck design is easy to service: impact resistant polymer side discharge shield, simplified belt shield removal and spindles that can be greased from the outside. Available for intermediate zero-turns, full-frame zero-turns or broad-area zero-turn riders, the decks have triple-rolled edges and 7-gauge tunnel/side skirts. Contact Husqvarna at 800/487-5962 or www.usa.husqvarna.com.


Hustler

Hustler's Super Z Diesel is powered by a Cat 3013C engine and has the only hydraulic drive in its class. Features 60- or 72-in. side-discharge decks. Free-floating mower uses 3 blades with center blade to the front. Has folding, 2-post ROPS and stabilizer rollers at the rear of unit. Contact Hustler at 800/395-4757 or www.excelhustler.com.


John Deere

The 997 Diesel Z-Trak is the newest member of the Deere zero family. Designed for heavy-duty commercial use. Powered by a 31-hp, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled Yanmar engine. Choose a 60- or 72-in. side-discharge deck or 60-in. rear-discharger. Standard heavy-duty canister air filter system, hydraulic PTO clutch, 12-gal. fuel tank. Contact John Deere at 800/537-8233 or www.johndeere.com


Kubota

The ZD-Pro Deck matches with the ZD21 and ZD28 mowers. The 7-gauge steel deck offers excellent cutting performance in all grass varieties and conditions. The shaft-driven, low- noise ZD Pro Deck available in a 60- or 72-in. width. Cutting height can be adjusted from one to five inches in half-inch increments. Contact Kubota at 888/458-2682 or www.kubota.com.


Rich Manufacturing

Versatile Rich mower converts zero from a rider to a walker. With either the 17 V-Twin Kawasaki or V-twin Kohler engine with 12-volt electric-start. Attachments include snow blade, aerator, dethatcher. Contact Rich at 765/436-2744 or www.convertiblemower.com.


Scag

Turf Tiger has low center-of-gravity, maximum maneuverability and positive traction on all kinds of terrain. Its quick ground speed (10.5 mph on smaller models, 12 mph on models 29 hp and larger!) and 10 gal. fuel capacity get work done fast. Double tube frame and tough drive shaft system ensure reliable service. Specially designed 52-, 61- or 72-in. Advantage deck insures maximum airflow for a faster cut and no double cutting, even in tall, tough weeds. Engine choices range from 23- to 35-hp. Contact Scag at 920/387-0100 or www.scag.com.


Self-Guided Systems

The SGS Hybrid-Z38 is the first zero-turn robotic mower for the professional landscaper. Powered by a 9-hp Honda engine, it has three 12.5-in. blades and a mulching deck that can cover an acre per hour. The 4.5-gal. tank gives 12-hour mowing time. Sensors detect obstacles and unit moves around them. It stores that part of property in memory so it can avoid them the next time. Contact Self-Guided Systems at 248/853-1001 or www.selfguidedsystems.com.


Snapper

Snapper Pro FastBack product line offers commercial cutters a mid-priced zero-turn. Choose among six models — four with twin stick control and two with joystick control. The twin stick FastBack is available with a 19-, 21-, or 25-hp Kawasaki OHV V-twin engine or a 27-hp Kohler OHV V-twin. Joystick model offers either a 23- or 25-hp Kohler V-twin OHV engine. They come with a 48-, 52- or 61-in. seven-gauge steel welded mower deck, steel stabilizer bars and anti-scalp rollers. Contact Snapper at 888/762-7737 or www.snapperpro.com.


Swisher

Swisher's zero-turn radius mower is available in 36-, 42- and 50-in. mowing decks. 350-degree turning radius. Three models include 14-hp with 36-in. mowing deck; 18.5 hp with 42-in. deck; and 22 hp with 50-in. deck. Contact Swisher at 800/222-8183 or www.swisherinc.com.


Toro

Z Master Z500 series mid-mounts available with engine options including 20-, 23-, 27-, 28-hp Kohler; 25- and 27-hp liquid-cooled Kawasaki. Seven-gauge steel Turbo Force decks in 52-, 60- and 72-in. widths. Adjustable discharge baffle allows on-site fine-tuning to match mowing conditions. Rubber discharge chute provides exceptional dispersion, resists damage. Contact Toro at 612/888-8801 or www.toro.com.


Walker

The Walker Riding Mower is one of the most compact zero-turn radius mowers available. Size and maneuverability fit the work of mid-size walk-behind mowers with the increased productivity of a rider. Seven tractor models are offered from 13-26 hp with gas or diesel engines, and eleven mower deck sizes range from 36-74 in. with grass collection, side discharge or mulching capability. All decks tilt up to 90 degrees for easy maintenance and compact storage. Model MT is powered by a Kohler 26-hp electronic fuel injection engine option. Contact Walker at 800/279-8537 or www.walkermowers.com.


Woods

The F-Series Mow'n Machines (F21D, F23, F25, F25L) come with a 21-hp Kubota liquid cooled diesel engine, a 23-hp Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine, a 25-hp Kohler gasoline engine, or a 25-hp Kubota liquid cooled gasoline engine. These finish mowers have a variety of optional attachments from snow throwers to dozer blades and cutting decks in a range of sizes, making them ideal all weather, multi-purpose tools. Contact Woods at 866/869-6637 or www.woodsonline.com.


Yazoo/Kees

Mega-Max series large-frame, mid-mount zeros. Rugged cutter deck constructed with 7- and 10-gauge steel. Available in either a 61-in. or 72-in. deck. Advanced spindle assemblies, durable casters, handle extension kit, unique blade design, integrated drum brake, easy- reach controls, premium suspension seat. Contact Yazoo/Kees at 877/368-8873 or www.yazookees.com.


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