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T rends can be hard to track. What’s considered popular today could wane tomorrow, and some-times the future can look unclear.
With this in mind, Total Landscape Care asked experts from Grasshopper, John Deere and Husqvarna to weigh in on where they think the mower market is heading, what they see catching on and what features are cur-rently resonating with landscapers.
What’s trending?As a landscaper, taking note of trends and using them to your advantage can be one of the greatest tools in your kit.
Grasshopper, for example, sees customers wanting more power delivery and fuel efficiency, environmentally friendly options and increased comfort and productivity, noted Mike Simmon, marketing coordinator with Grass-hopper.
This has led to increased efficiencies, Simmon said. “People want to be more comfortable, and that comes with integrating a maintenance-free suspension into the design of the machine from the ground up,” he commented. “It’s not an afterthought, bolt-on type of thing.”
This includes fine-tuning the idea of year-round us-age for Grasshopper machines, which in turn increases
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productivity, Simmon said. So not only will these ma-chines mow, but they also give users the ability to col-lect leaves, clear snow, remove debris and execute other landscaping jobs.
John Deere is also seeing a customer emphasis on uptime, ride quality and fuel-efficiency, according to Nick Minas, product manager for John Deere Commer-cial Mowing. “We are constantly looking into innovative design features, new technology and service solutions to help our customers increase their uptime.”
And the global popularity of zero-turn mowers (ZTRs) continues, says George Reister, wheeled product man-ager with Husqvarna. Reister adds that the company’s
research shows ZTRs are still growing at a faster pace than tractors.
Robotic mowersHusqvarna, which has been in the robotic mower market since 1995, continues to see its acceptance grow. While there are those in the landscaping industry who believe robotic mowers pose a threat to traditional lawn care companies, others think they are an asset.
“The overarching trend is towards robotics,” Reister said. “I think it’s the hottest product out there.”
Many companies have entered the robotic mower market, but the landscaping industry as a whole is still divided on the subject.
“We got ahead of the robots because we could see the trend,” Reister said. “We saw the technological shift. We also had a pretty good estimate of how long it would take.”
For Reister, the idea of robotics merging into the everyday life of landscapers isn’t something to shy away from, but instead is something to embrace.
Husqvarna has hosted a commercial landscaping summit in Charlotte over the past couple of years, bring-ing in 50 large North American landscaping companies. “We discuss future trends,” Reister said. “They’ve told us that what they would like is a commercial level robot, which is what we offer. A lot of companies in robotics are just focused on the residential market; we’re not. We see this as just like any other tool. There’s commercial level and there’s residential level. They are complemen-tary, not conflicting.”
Since humans are still involved in operating robotic mowers, Simmon doesn’t see this technology as a threat. He also pointed out that robotic mowers can take on tasks – such as mowing on steep banks or on road-sides – that present dangers to humans.
Millennial purchasingHusqvarna is also excited about the uptick in property purchasing by millennials that’s occurred in the past few years, Reister said. These younger buyers have shown the most interest in finding a complete and efficient lawn care solution.
The time people have for lawn care is now highly compressed. “The idea of somebody going out and
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spending all Saturday working on their lawn probably isn’t as realistic or desirable as it maybe once was,” Reister com-mented.
This trend means that millennials are more likely to hire out profes-sionals for lawn care services, Reister said.
What landscapers wantSo what features are attracting landscapers these days?
According to Simmon, Grasshopper buyers have shown the most interest in overall machine productivity, comfort, machine longevity, achieving a clean cut, avoid-ing downtime and the ability to perform repairs in the field if necessary.
Conversations with landscapers tend to focus on the overall productivity of the machine, according to Sim-mon. “They want to be able to mow at a fast pace and get a great cut on the first go around without having to go back and re-cut or clean things up,” he said.
When meeting with landscapers to discuss future equipment improvements, Grasshopper talks about the design of the machine, including air flow under the deck, blades, spindles and more.
Landscapers tell the company they want the ability to make fluid, smooth turns. “They don’t want to tear up things.” Simmons said. “And they want to be comfort-able. They’re on those mowers day in and day out.”
In pursuit of comfort, the company has discussed more comfortable seating options and suspension sys-tems that can significantly reduce the amount of vibra-tions and shocks experienced while mowing.
Minas says that an increased focus on operator comfort has also driven development of new features for John Deere mowers.
“Additions like ergonomic operator controls, air sus-pension upholstered seats and cab machines with heat
and air keep the operator comfortable through-out the workday, ultimately improving produc-tivity,” Minas said.
Field reliability advancements is another area of concentration. “They don’t want downtime,” Simmon said. “If something breaks in the field, they need to be able to either fix it right away themselves or be able to get it to a dealer to have it fixed.”
The most popular features on Husqvarna mowers are those that allow customers to stay active in the field the longest.
“Every time a mower shuts down for any reason, whether it’s because a belt breaks or because they need to sharpen blades or whatever it is, they need to keep the machine in service as long as possible for the entire season with no interruptions,” Reister said.
Design elements such as larger fuel tanks or torsion springs in belt systems will help keep landscapers pro-ductive on the jobsite throughout the day, Reister said.
For John Deere customers, Minas says uptime and fuel efficiency continue to be top concerns, leading Deere to incorporate Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) engines.
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Husqvarna believes larger fuel tanks are just one feature that can help landscapers stay in the field longer.
Opinions on the robotic mower are fairly divided, but some see it as a tool to free up landscaping crews for other tasks.
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“Commonly used in smaller block engines, we are now seeing more options in the mid-block range and greater,” Minas said. “Providing up to 25 percent more fuel savings, the benefits of EFI drive this trend.”
Using your machine’s data While some companies might not have a current focus on collecting data from their mower’s telematics, John Deere and Husqvarna have seen increasing customer interest in using this data in their operations.
“We are seeing more landscapers who are interested
in analyzing business data to identify trends and ways to improve op-erations,” Minas said. “As more landscapers real-ize the benefits of data collection, we anticipate increased interest.”
It also reflects the fact that the landscaping market is becoming more competitive, with some competing on a national basis, Reister said.
Telematics data helps landscapers know where their equipment is lo-cated, its operating condi-tion, how fuel efficient it is and how many acres per hour a mower is cut-ting. “These are all metrics that anybody with more than three trailers in their fleet wants to know,” Reister said, adding that even smaller operations are becoming interested in understanding the ef-ficiency of their machines.
Deck sizesThe popularity of certain sizes of decks is usually
dependent on the region and market served. For Grasshopper, Simmon says the 52- and 61-inch
are the most popular deck sizes they offer. In areas with tighter spaces, there’s the option of the 42- and 48-inch deck, but these smaller sizes are typically used more in residential than commercial work.
“When selecting mower deck size, landscapers are considering the needs of their operation and the proper-ties they maintain,” Minas said. “Landscapers are also evaluating trailer size and how many units they can transport to help determine which deck size is best.”
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Technology that’s here nowTwo popular pieces of technology that John Deere has incorporated in its mower offering include Mulch On Demand and the Michelin X Tweel Turf airless radial tire.
“Mulch On Demand enables the operator to switch between mulching and side-discharging without ever leaving the seat,” Minas said. “It reduces the time spent cleaning up clippings from driveways and sidewalks by allowing the operator to easily close off the discharge chute.”
Deere also offers the Michelin X Tweel Turf airless radial tire, which it says virtually eliminates flats and is nearly maintenance free. Additionally, the tire minimizes the cost and time spent on repairs and maintenance of traditional pneumatic tires, according to the company. It’s available for the John Deere 900 Series ZTrak mow-ers and R Series QuikTrak mowers.
Mower market over the next few yearsManufacturers remain optimistic about the future of landscaping, seeing growth in the demand for landscap-ing services.
“It’s still going to be a service that’s going to be in demand,” Simmons said. And if homeownership contin-ues to grow, “then they have to maintain those proper-ties somehow.”
Reister believes a few key factors will drive market demand.
“We were watching closely to see if millennials were going to continue the suburban trend, and that’s proving to be the case,” Reister said. “We were worried that they might urbanize – meaning not own homes – and that didn’t pan out. We’re seeing that it’s going to continue as it has for the past couple of decades.”
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E very lawn care operator deals with different terrain, clientele and climates, but they all have one thing in common: mowers.
While many landscapers gravitate to the tried and true zero-turn (ZTR) sit-down mower, others use stand-ons. But is one necessarily better than the other?
Here are the benefits and downsides to both types of mowers:
The beginning of the stand-onWhen talking about stand-on mowers, it only seems fitting to hear from the company that invented the product.
The idea of the stand-on mower came from the chal-lenges Wright Manufacturing originally faced as a land-scaping company, according to Ed Wright, vice president of engineering, sales and marketing. The company was
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using walk-behind mowers, which were tiring its crews. “We couldn’t keep good employees for more than
a few years before they were burned-out and looked for less strenuous work,” Wright said. “This led to the invention of the Velke sulky, a small wheel accessory that allowed you to ride behind a walk-behind mower. We quickly realized there was a market to sell it to other landscape companies.”
This progression led to the idea of users actually being able to stand on the mower, and in 1997, the company began the production of the original Wright Stander.
In the green industry, the initial idea of using the stand-on mowers was unconventional, said Wright, but there were some early adopters.
“After a few years, it quickly became accepted that stand-on mowers were more efficient and lighter than ZTRs on smaller and medium size lawns,” Wright said. “Our primary users were converting their businesses from using walk-behind mowers to stand-on mowers. It took another 10 years to expand into larger and more powerful stand-on mowers that could outperform many conventional ZTRs.”
Now the question no longer seems to be why a com-pany would want a stand-on mower, said Wright, but instead, what size and options do you want?
“There is definitely an increased interest in stand-on mowers, especially from end-users who are converting from the walk-behind market,” said Ron Scheffler, prod-uct manager with Bob-Cat. “As landscapers have be-come more aware of the benefits of this type of mower, interest has increased in customers who typically use both walk-behinds and sit-down zero-turns.”
Stand-on user demographicsWhen the first stand-ons were introduced, Wright says that they noticed the primary purchasers were land-scapers who maintained smaller properties; today, the demographics are more universal.
“Stand-on mowers are universally appealing when you realize that more lawns can be cut in the same amount of time while also having lower operating costs, a lighter footprint, less fatigue and lower rollover haz-ard,” Wright said.
“It is important for contractors to evaluate their busi-ness to determine which machine is best for the proper-ties they work on,” said Nick Minas, product manager for John Deere Commercial Mowing. “Stand-ons are ideal for smaller properties and landscapers who want to fit several machines on one trailer. Zero-turn mowers are larger in size and take up more space on a trailer. How-ever, the productivity benefits of zero-turns make them ideal for large properties.”
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Stand-on and zero-turn mowers both come with their own set of benefits and drawbacks.
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Veteran landscapers who value efficiency tend to pre-fer stand-on mowers, according to Scheffler. This could be because the machines may provide less back stress as opposed to sitting for long periods of time over rough terrain.
Stand-on mowers do provide a natural and intuitive body position when working, added Dan Roche, market-ing director of commercial products for Ferris. This allows bumps and vibrations to travel through the entire body and not just the upper body, which happens when the operator is seated.
Stand-on mowers can excel in areas that have tighter
spaces, more intricate and heavily populated land-scapes or a fair number of trees and bushes to maneuver around and under. The ability to mow and maneuver in compact spaces, such as cul-de-sacs and gated commu-nities, comes in handy.
“Cost is also a factor,” Minas said. “Stand-on mowers are typically less expensive than zero-turn mowers, so budget may be a decision-driver.”
“We definitely see younger operators warming up to them and approaching them with more enthusiasm,” Roche said. “The preference and where the stand-ons have come from have been driven much more by
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Stand-ons weigh less, which means there’s less inertia and less turf damage when stopping, starting and making turns.
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conditions and terrain than I would say a certain type of operator.
“That’s really what the stand-on does,” he continued. “It can get into a gated area and it can bring a lot of productivity into that space once you’re inside.”
Benefits and drawbacks of stand-onsWright Manufacturing did a time study on mowing operations and saw that significant blocks of the work-day were spent on activities other than cutting grass. Instead, landscaping crews were using trimmers where bulkier mowers couldn’t reach and getting off the mower to remove debris out of the cutting path. While mowing, they were also taking slower turns.
“A stand-on mower significantly cuts down on this unproductive time because you can quickly step on and off the mower,” Wright said. “In addition to the time sav-ings, stand-on mowers are not as complex, have lower operating costs and are more comfortable to use.”
Stand-on mowers also can offer increased visibility, and depending on the property, can be more productive than a walk-behind mower or sit-down ZTR. They also allow operators the chance to readjust their positions to help fight stiffness.
In addition, since stand-ons are more compact, more units are able to fit on trailers. They are typically lighter in comparison to ZTRs, and with the operator’s ability to adjust their positon, this shifting can aid the ma-chine’s center of gravity, which can be helpful when mowing on slopes.
“Where a standard ZTR would have a good part of the engine bay hanging behind the rear axle, there’s nothing but the back of the operator behind the rear wheel,” Roche said. “The units also have a centralized mass. Because that engine is in between the front and rear wheels, that center of mass is something that con-tributes to traction as well. With a lower wheel base, there’s literally less weight on a stand-on to
move around. That means there’s less inertia and less turf damage when you stop, start and make your turns.”
So, what are the drawbacks?“Stand-ons typically have slower ground speed and
do require the operator to stand all day,” Minas said.Adds Scheffler: “Due to its compactness, servicing the
stand-on machine may not be as user-friendly as work-ing on a sit-down zero-turn.”
And customers usually opt for a mix of stand-on and ride-on mowers.
Benefits and drawback of ZTRsZTRs still remain popular with landscapers for several reasons.
“Going back to before commercial zero-turns came into being, you only really had two choices in the world; you had something called an out-front mower and you had something which was a sit-down unit,” Reister said. “What you get with a zero-turn is high maneuverability, good speed and great cutting.”
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Wright Manufacturing is the inventor of the
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Wright said that the biggest benefit of a ZTR is the machine’s ability to carry a high capacity bagger.
Scheffler added that sit-down ZTRs usually have a wider footprint for stability when compared to a stand-on. And since the mower is larger, it allows room for more features, tools and aftermarket accessories.
“The number one benefit of a zero-turn mower is the productivity of the machine, especially when maintain-ing large properties,” Minas said. “They are fast, pro-ductive and offer great maneuverability. Additionally, a variety of engine and deck options, as well as mulching features, offer a solution for almost any operation.”
But some of the benefits associated with ZTRs can also prove to be their greatest drawbacks, including size, operators sitting down and being forced to get on and off the machine from a seated position to move items in the cutting path.
“Because sit-down zero-turn mowers are typically larger than stand-on mowers, the weight of the sit-down mower may prevent it from being wanted on certain properties/soils due to the potential of creating ruts,” Scheffler said. “A sit-down operator is stationary, and the center-of-gravity of the mower will not change dramati-cally, making cutting on slopes a little more challenging.
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Traditional ZTRs remain popular thanks to their productivity and ability to mow larger properties quickly.
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Also, with their larger footprints, you get less equipment loaded on a trailer versus using stand-on mowers.”
What does the future hold? Both stand-ons and ZTRs will continue to have their fans, according to our experts.
Minas believes that ZTRs will continue to be one of the top mowing solutions because of their productiv-ity benefits, even though stand-ons have increased in popularity.
“We believe that stand-on mowers will become more popular than other style mowers,” Wright said. “It’s al-most universally accepted as the best way to get the job done and, as the industry evolves, the notion of what a stand-on mower will do will also evolve, eliminating the
objections of the late adopters. We’ve certainly seen the start of this evolution as many manufacturers enter the market with their first-generation models.”
“Stand-ons have an opportunity for growth at the expense of walk-behinds as traditional, riding ZTRs,” Roche said. “I think stand-ons will take more of the walk-behind and sulky business in the near term be-cause of the natural productivity gains there.”
But don’t discount the ZTR.“The sit-down zero-turn market will continue to lead
the way in market share, as these mowers allow more flexibility in features and designs that landscapers need simply due to their larger size,” Scheffler said. “And in the residential market, as well as our culture, the cus-tomers typically desire to sit.”
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Stand-on mowers provide a natural and intuitive body position when working that allows bumps and vibrations to travel through the entire body.
D ue to the prevalence of gasoline, considering other fuel sources is not high up on most landscapers’ checklists when considering new mowers.
Yet the market for mowers powered by a fuel other than gasoline is growing, and as technology advances, some of these alternative fuels offer both financial and environmental benefits to companies that switch.
DieselComing in second to gasoline in popularity is diesel. Al-though diesel and gasoline are both derived from crude oil, the two fuels have different molecular structures, and they also differ in how they burn and create energy.
Diesel gets better mileage than gas, thanks to its higher density, meaning less fuel is required to generate
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the same power. But diesel still may suffer from a per-ception problem.
“It used to be you’d run along a highway and you’d see those trucks that were just spitting out black smog all over the place, and that’s what people think about when they think about diesel,” said Mike Simmon, marketing coordinator for Grasshopper. “But diesel is the
best alternative to gasoline.” According to Simmon, power, fuel economy and emis-
sions compliance can all be found wrapped up in the diesel package.
According to Jamie Briggs, an Exmark product manag-er, there has been increased interest in diesel due to the productivity it offers. Exmark recently introduced its new Lazer Z Diesel model at the 2017 GIE+EXPO and Briggs says it has been well-received by landscapers.
“Fuel consumption is significantly less than gas-pow-ered engines,” Briggs said. “And with their torque and power, they’re able to cut more grass in less time using the diesel.”
Simmon said that while landscapers may pay more at the pump or per gallon for diesel, they will use less of it over time compared to gasoline or propane, which tend to burn a gallon and a half per hour.
There are some drawbacks to using diesel. Crews, used to using gasoline, may mistakenly put gas in a diesel tank. Another limitation is the number of locations at which crews can refuel. Simmon said while diesel outlets are becoming more common, they are still not as abundant as some would believe.
And a diesel-powered machine can cause sticker shock to some landscapers since these models are $2,000 to $3,000 more than a comparable gas mower.
“You also get a lot more power, fuel economy and longevity,” Simmon said. “So over time you’re going to catch up that higher cost of acquisition with your lower cost of ownership.”
Yet recovering the upfront cost only makes sense for those who plan to keep their equipment for four years or more. Those who trade their models in every two or three years won’t be able to fully recoup their costs in that amount of time, according to Simmon.
“Usually the hesitation comes down to that cost of acquisition and then the question (is) whether or not you are going to own that machine and use it long enough to get your return on investment,” Simmon said. “Eco-nomics usually play a larger role in the decision making than the environment does. Buyers have to balance their business needs with the environmental costs.”
According to Simmon, it is generally the business-savvy landscaping companies that will actually pull the trigger on diesel units because they have developed a
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strong customer loyalty. “They don’t have the worry that
they’re going to get undercut or underbid on a cost basis because they’re doing so much more for their customers and what they’re provid-ing to them every month,” Simmon said.
Propane gains popularityThere has been a steady increase of propane mowers available from OEMs over the past few years.
More than 150 propane mower models are now produced by 14 manufacturers in a variety of con-figurations, including zero-turn and stand-on units, according to Jeremy Wishart, director of off-road busi-ness development for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). There are around 20,000 commercial propane mowers in operation across the country, which is about 5 percent of the total com-mercial mower market.
“Contrast that to 2012, when there were a few hun-dred propane mowers in operation — and only a hand-ful of models available by a few OEMs — and you can see a market full of contractors who are buying into the benefits of propane,” Wishart said.
The pros of propane include lower operating costs, longer engine life and cleaner burning fuel.
“Compared with gasoline mowers, research shows that propane reduces source energy use by 20 percent, greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent, NOx emis-sions by 19 percent and SOx emissions by 16 percent,” Wishart said. “This is obviously better for the environ-ment — a fact landscapers can leverage when marketing to environmentally-conscious clients to grow business. Commercial clients, for example, are increasingly seeking environmentally friendly methods to support their own corporate sustainability efforts. Homeowners are also becoming increasingly attuned to the potential impact of
engine emissions.”Lawn Butler, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, made the
switch to propane five years ago and converted almost all of its fleet. Since swapping his fleet, Seth Kehne, president of Lawn Butler, said his costs have decreased thanks to the ability to buy a certain amount of propane at the beginning of the year to lock in their rate.
“One of the biggest pros is from a budgetary stand-point,” Kehne said. “We’re able to be right on target with our budget as opposed to fluctuating with gasoline, like we do with our trucks.”
In addition, Lawn Butler doesn’t worry about theft or spills with propane. “It’s clean burning, so guys riding around breathing it in are safe,” Kehne said. “It’s sus-tainable and our engines live longer and we actually can push our maintenance a little bit longer between oil changes.”
Lawn Butler has an on-site propane tank that a
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vendor refills regularly, making it easy for crew mem-bers to grab a tank and go. Kehne says landscaping companies would need at least six pieces of equipment running every day for this sort of investment to be worthwhile.
Some of the biggest barriers for propane right now are the cost of acquisition, equipment resale values and landscapers’ predisposition to gasoline.
“Propane’s biggest challenge is competing with the status quo,” Wishart said. “You never hear contractors say they love gasoline; they use it because it’s what they’ve always used, plain and simple. Getting contrac-tors to think beyond how they’ve always operated and realize that there are other fuel sources better suited for the work they’re doing will always be our number one challenge and top priority.”
While some companies are reluctant to pay the higher prices for propane equipment, there are rebates offered
by PERC’s Propane Mower Incen-tive Program that offer contractors $1,000 for every new propane mower purchase and $500 for every mower conversion.
Yet, Wishart says the incentive is more of a perk than a necessity, and many contractors have made the switch without using the program and still experienced a positive ROI.
Kehne felt it was important to be good steward of the environ-ment and had decided to switch to propane even if it was going to cost the company a little more.
“If we have the ability, where it’s close in costs, we’ll do the more sustainable option,” Kehne said. “Our employees really like it, as well.”
Both Kehne and Briggs say a dis-advantage of propane mowers is the challenge of reselling the product into the secondary market due to the limited number of contractors looking to buy propane units.
Other manufacturers, such as Grasshopper, do not currently sell a propane mower. The company offered a propane model in the 1990s, but Simmon said it didn’t last.
“We didn’t see the advantages even back then,” Sim-mon said. “Even if the technology has advanced, the properties of propane don’t change. Propane is a dry fuel, which means there’s less lubrication than with gas or diesel.”
Yet, Wishart says propane technology has advanced over the years.
“Propane engine and aftermarket conversion technol-ogy has made significant advancements to maximize performance and efficiency, so the cutting experience is identical to what contractors are used to with gasoline engines,” Wishart said.
Wishart also pointed to the number and type of contractors applying for the Propane Mower Incentive Program. “While we’ve always had healthy participation
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since the program first launched in 2012, we’re now seeing more second- and third-time applicants, re-inforcing the belief that once a contractor converts to propane, there is no going back to gasoline.”
Other alternatives While diesel and propane are the pre-dominant gas alternatives, other fuels and power sources are available. Whether or not these will gain a significant foothold in the mower market is still subject to debate.
ElectricityAs battery power has slowly become more prevalent in handheld landscaping tools, mower manufactures have begun moni-toring and taking this power source for zero-turn mowers more seriously.
“Exmark is always watching the leading technol-ogy,” Briggs said. “It’s now a cost and productivity issue. Contractors need to be able to buy equipment that makes money, but they also need to be able to run for a full day without doing recharging. Certainly, there’s an opportunity for electric to gain traction, but there still needs to be an advancement in the technology to get it there.”
Nick Minas, a product manager for John Deere Com-mercial Mowing, said while there hasn’t been an over-whelming demand for electric zero-turn mowers, there is still increased interest from landscapers.
“As technology advances, there could be more oppor-tunities for electric mowers,” Minas said.
Simmon is skeptical battery power is the solution as an alternative to gas. While there has been advancement for electric power in the automotive industry, he isn’t certain how well it will transfer over to running a mower.
Electricity may not be up to the weight and power demands of today’s mowers, Simmon said. Electric-pow-ered handheld equipment makes more sense, because they use smaller rechargeable batteries, and are used in spurts of time, he said.
Simmon doesn’t write off electric completely, noting battery-powered handheld equipment’s progress over the past 10 years.
Electric-powered commercial mowers could eventu-ally reach acceptance, Simmon said, “but it would have to take some significant advancement in the amount of power a battery could provide.”
One landscaper is seeing a more immediate future for electricity, however. Lawn Butler’s Kehne believes elec-tricity will eventually overtake gas, and his company is already planning to evaluate electric zero-turn mowers in the next two to five years.
BiodieselBiodiesel, considered a subset of diesel by some, currently has only 202 public fueling stations in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center.
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Grasshopper offers a Tier
4 Final-compliant
diesel-powered
model.
beyond gasoline
Simmon noted most landscapers refuel their mowers either through contract fueling or at filling stations, and those are going to offer predominately gas and diesel. “Until we get to a point where biodiesel makes a good inroad in the vehicle market, then there’s going to be less demand for it in mowers,” he said.
Biodiesel is typically sold to end users as a blend of biodiesel and petroleum-based diesel. The nomencla-ture includes a capital “B” (for biodiesel) followed by a number that indicates the percentage of biodiesel versus petro-diesel. So B5 is 5 percent biodiesel and 95 percent petro-diesel. B20, a common blend for com-mercial purposes, is 20 percent biodiesel/80 percent petro-diesel.
Pure B100 biodiesel by itself is more expensive to make than petro-diesel. But thanks to the Renewable Fuels Act of 2007, credits generated by renewable fuel pro-duction brought the price down to $2.68 a gallon for B20 last fall. What’s im-
portant to remember is that 80 percent of a B20 blend is
diesel, so the price of the biodiesel is actually much lower than diesel. For example, if the credit’s total value was $1.20 a gallon, the B100 price would be $2.18. It’s the diesel that brings the B20 price back up to $2.68, which is still lower than the straight diesel cost of $2.76.
B100 and B20 substantially reduce particulate matter, total hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. Additionally, biodiesel is nontoxic, biodegradable and has none of the aromatics found in traditional diesel, which are consid-ered carcinogenic.
While some mower models can handle biodiesel, John Deere does not advise using blends over B20, as these can harm the emissions control system.
Interest in biodiesel as an alternative fuel has been minimal right now, according to manufacturers.
Compressed natural gasBoasting more filling stations than biodiesel, compressed natural gas (CNG) has currently 933 public fueling sta-tions in the United States.
CNG produces lower amounts of carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions than gasoline. Unlike liquid fuels, CNG does not clog fuel systems during seasonal storage, but the trade-off is a lack of lubrication, accord-ing to Simmon.
It is the least expensive U.S. fuel and almost all of the natural gas consumed in the United States is produced in North America.
For a time, Simmon believed CNG was rising up in popularity. Dixie Chopper introduced the CNG-powered Xcaliber Eco-Eagle in 2009, but the model is no longer listed on the company’s site.
Despite its advantages, CNG has its downsides. It has a lower energy density than gasoline, giving it a limited range.
Should you make the switch? There are several factors to consider when looking into going to the road less traveled.
First, of course, is the bottom line. Spiking gas prices can hurt your wallet but swapping to another fuel comes with a series of upfront costs, including the new equip-ment and the possible need of setting up infrastructure for refueling.
“With alternative fuels, it is important for landscap-ers to consider infrastructure to ensure they have access and storage for fuel,” Minas said. “The cost savings may not outweigh the costs to set up a business for alterna-tive fuels.”
Another element to keep in mind is the change in maintenance procedures. Most alternative fuels sim-plify maintenance, but other processes will need to be learned for the different type of fuel and engine.
If your company is trying to win city or government contracts, switching to alternative fuels can give you a competitive advantage. Likewise, if your company has committed to being sustainable, using alternative fuels can enhance your ecological footprint and public percep-tion.
“We’ve put it out there a little bit and people think it’s great,” Kehne said. On one public/private contract, Lawn Butler highlighted its propane use when quoting the job. “That added to our pros,” he said. “So, it’s definitely positive.”
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Altoz TRX 660 i All-Terrain XE 540 HDBOB-CAT Predator-Pro RS XRZ Pro RSCub Cadet PRO Z 972 L PR0 Z 160 S EFIExmark Lazer RadiusFerris IS 3200Z and IS 2100Z 400S Grasshopper 900 Series 100V SeriesGravely Pro-Turn 400 Pro-TurnHusqvarna Z560X M-ZT 52Hustler Super Z HyperDrive X-ONEJohn Deere Z955M Z915EKubota Z700 Z400Mean Green Mowers CXR-52 N/ARed Max CZT60x CZT52Scag Turf Tiger 2 PatriotToro Z-Master TitanWalker T25i S18Wright Manufacturing MMZ ZTO
Brand flagships and entry-level models
Brand Flagship model Entry-level model
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Altoz
Altoz
XE 540 HD
Kawasaki
FX
27
852
3 Years/600 hours (First 12 months no hour limitation)
$8,199
10/6
23”
13”
54”
1.5” to 4.25”
Fabricated Steel, Laminated 10 and 10 Gauge deck thickness
73.5”
N/A
55”
64”
83.5”
83.5”
1020
N/A
10
Altoz
TRX 660 i All-Terrain
Vanguard
EFI
37
993
3 years Engine + 2 Year Transmission + 1 Year Manufacturer
$19,999
10/6
11” Wide Track
15”
66”
3” to 7”
Fabricated Steel, Laminated 10 and 7 Gauge deck thickness
79”
N/A
67.5”
67.5”
96”
96”
1570
N/A
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Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
TIRES
DECK
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
FUEL EFFICENCY
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BOB-CAT
BOB-CAT
Predator-Pro RS
Kawasaki
FX1000V
35
999
6-year/2,750 hour
$14,225
12.5
24
13
61”, 72”
1-4.75
Fabricated, formed & welded’
73.8
49
63
77
82
82
1,293
N/A
14
BOB-CAT
XRZ Pro RS
Kawasaki
FX651V, FX691V, FX730V
20.5 22 23.5
726
6-year/1,200 hour
$6,799
10
23
13
48”, 52”, 61”
1.5-4.875
Fabricated, formed & welded’
67.4
45”
49 54 62
62 67 76
76”
76”
758, 774, 817
N/A
9 1/2
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
TIRES
DECK
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
FUEL EFFICENCY
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Cub Cadet
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
PRO Z
160 S EFI
Kohler Confidant
EFI EZT-750
27 HP
747cc
2 year/no hour limit commercial warranty & 4 year/500 hour limited residential warranty
$7,499
up to 9.5/4.5
Turf 23” x 10.5” - 12”
Turf 13” x 6.5” - 6”
60”
1” - 5”
Floating, fabricated 10ga. (.135”) steel shell (e-coated)
70”
48”
62”
73”
80”
80”
1060
N/A
7 gal (twin 3.5gal. Tanks)
PRO Z
972 L
Kawasaki
FX1000v
35 HP
999cc
3 year/no hour limit limited commercial warranty & 5 year/1,750 hour limited deck construction warranty
$11,999
up to 14/7
Turf 26” x 12” - 12”
Smooth (Run Flat) 15” x 6” - 6”
72”
1” - 5”
Floating, fabricated 7ga. (.187”) steel shell (e-coated)
75”
52”
74”
85”
88”
88”
1,591
N/A
14.9 gal (twin 7.45 gal. tanks) with dial gauge
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
TIRES
DECK
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
FUEL EFFICENCY
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Exmark
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Exmark
Radius E-Series
Exmark
708cc V-Twin
N/A
708
4 years/500 hours
N/A
8.0/5.0
22x9.5-12 (48”, 52”), 22x10.5-12 (60”)
13x6.5-6
48”, 52”, 60”
1.5-5.0
Fabricated and welded
5’10”
N/A
N/A
5’0” (48”), 5’5” (52”), 6’1” (60”)
6’10” (48”, 52”), 6’11” (60”)
N/A
849 lbs. (48”), 862 lbs. (52”), 901 lbs. (60”)
N/A
7
Exmark
Radius S-Series Suspension
Exmark
708cc V-Twin
N/A
708
4 years/500 hours
N/A
9.0/5.0
23x9.5-12 (48”, 52”), 23x10.5-12 (60”)
13x6.5-6
48”, 52”, 60” (side-discharge), 60” (rear-discharge)
1.5-5.0
Fabricated and welded
5’10”
N/A
N/A
5’0” (48”), 5’5” (52”), 6’1” (60”)
6’10” (48”, 52”), 6’11” (60”)
N/A
N/A
N/A
7
Exmark
Radius X-Series
Kawasaki
FX651V (48”), FX691V (52”), FX730V (60”)
N/A
726
4 years/500 hours
N/A
10.0/5.0
23x9.5-12 (48”, 52”), 23x10.5-12 (60”)
13x6.5-6
48”, 52”, 60”
1.5-5.0
Fabricated and welded
5’11”
N/A
N/A
5’0” (48”), 5’5” (52”), 6’1” (60”)
6’10” (48”, 52”), 6’11” (60”)
N/A
937 lbs. (48”), 957 lbs. (52”), 1006 lbs. (60”)
N/A
7
Exmark
Lazer Z E-Series – EFI
Kohler
ECV740
N/A
747
5 years/1,250 hours, no hour limit in first 2 years
N/A
10.0/6.0
24x12-12
13x6.5-6
60”
1.0-5.5
Fabricated and welded
5’11”
N/A
N/A
6’1”
7’
N/A
1115 lbs
N/A
8
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
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DECK
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
FUEL EFFICENCY
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Exmark
Exmark
Lazer Z E-Series
Kawasaki
FX651V (48”), FX751V (52”, 60”, 72”)
N/A
726/852
5 years/1,250 hours, no hour limit in first 2 years
N/A
10.0/6.0
23x9.5-12 (48”, 52”), 24x12-12 (60”, 72”)
13x6.5-6
48”, 52”, 60”, 72” (side-discharge), 60” or 72” (rear-discharge)
1.0-5.5
Fabricated and welded
5’11”
N/A
N/A
5’0” (48), 5’5” (52”), 6’1” (60” side-dischrage), 7’1” (72” side-discharge), 5’7” (60” rear-discharge), 6’7” (72” rear-discharge)
6’8” (48”, 52”), 7’0” (60” side-discharge), 7’2” (72” side-discharge), 7’3” (60”, 72” rear-discharge
N/A
N/A
N/A
8
Exmark
Lazer Z E-Series Suspension
Kawasaki
FX751V
N/A
852
5 years/1,250 hours, no hour limit in first 2 years
N/A
10.0/6.0
24x12-12
13x6.5-6
60”
1.0-5.5
Fabricated and welded
5’11”
N/A
N/A
6’1”
7’
N/A
N/A
8
Exmark
Lazer Z S-Series
Kawasaki
FX651V (48”), FX801V (52’, 60”), FX850V (60”, 72”)
N/A
726/852
5 years/1,250 hours, no hour limit in first 2 years
N/A
10.0/6.0
23x9.5-12 (48”, 52”), 24x12-12 (60”, 72”)
13x6.5-6
48”, 52”, 60”, 72”
1.0-5.5
Fabricated and welded
5’11”
N/A
N/A
5’0” (48”), 5’5” (52”), 6’1” (60”), 7’1” (72”)
6’8” (48”, 52”), 7’0” (60”), 7’2” (72”)
N/A
N/A
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Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
TIRES
DECK
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
FUEL EFFICENCY
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Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
TIRES
DECK
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
FUEL EFFICENCY
Exmark
Lazer Z S-Series – EFI
Kohler
ECV740 (52”), ECV749 (60”, 72”)
N/A
747
5 years/1,250 hours, no hour limit in first 2 years
N/A
10.0/6.0
23x9.5-12 (52”), 24x12-12 (60”, 72”)
13x6.5-6
52”, 60”, 72”
1.0-5.5
Fabricated and welded
5’11”
N/A
N/A
5’5” (52”), 6’1” (60”), 7’1” (72”)
6’8” (52”), 7’0” (60”), 7’2” (72”)
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Exmark
Lazer Z S-Series – EFI/Propane
Kohler
PCV740
N/A
747
5 years/1,250 hours, no hour limit in first 2 years
N/A
10.0/6.0
24x12-12
13x6.5-6
60”, 72”
1.0-5.5
Fabricated and welded
5’11”
N/A
N/A
6’1” (60”), 7’1” (72”)
7’0” (60”), 7’2” (72”)
N/A
1283 lbs. (60”), 1383 lbs. (72”)
N/A
43.5 lb (propane)
Exmark
Lazer Z X-Series
Kawasaki
FX801V (60”), FX921V (60”, 72”)
N/A
852/999
5 years/1,500 hours, no hour limit in first 2 years
N/A
10.0/6.0
24x12-12
13x6.5-6
60”, 72”
1.0-5.5
Fabricated and welded
5’11”
N/A
N/A
6’1” (60”), 7’1” (72”)
7’0” (60”), 7’2” (72”)
N/A
1215-1235 lbs (60”), 1259 lbs. (72”)
N/A
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Exmark
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
TIRES
DECK
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
FUEL EFFICENCY
Exmark
Lazer Z X-Series – EFI/RED Technology
Kohler
ECV740 (52”), ECV940 (60”, 72”), ECV980 (72”)
N/A
747/999
5 years/1,500 hours, no hour limit in first 2 years
N/A
10.0/6.0
23x9.5-12 (52”), 24x12-12 (60”, 72”)
13x6.5-6
52”, 60”, 72”
1.0-5.5
Fabricated and welded
5’11”
N/A
N/A
5’5” (52”), 6’1” (60”), 7’1” (72”)
6’8” (52”), 7’0” (60”), 7’2” (72”)
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Lazer Z X-Series Suspension
Kawasaki
FX801V (60”), FX921V (72”)
N/A
852/999
5 years/1,500 hours, no hour limit in first 2 years
N/A
10.0/6.0
24x12-12
13x6.5-6
60”, 72”
1.0-5.5
Fabricated and welded
5’11”
N/A
N/A
6’1” (60”), 7’1” (72”)
7’0” (60”), 7’2” (72”)
N/A
1215 lbs. (60”), 1294 lbs. (72”)
N/A
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Navigator
Kohler
CH740 (42”, 48”), ECH730 (48”)
N/A
725/747
2 years, no hour limit
N/A
7.0/4.5
18x10.5-10
8x3.0-4
42”, 48”
1.0-4.0
Fabricated and welded
4’4”
N/A
N/A
3’8” (42”), 4’2” (48”)
7’8” (42”), 7’11” (48”)
N/A
1140 lbs. (42”), 1170 lbs. (48”)
N/A
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Ferr is
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Ferris® IS 3200Z
5901567
Kawasaki®
Kawasaki® FX1000V
35 gross hp
999
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$11,699
0-12
26” x 12”-12”
13 x 6.5-6”
61” and 72”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
5.85 ft./70.25 in.
4.82 ft./57.875 in.
5.54 ft./66.5 in
6.39 ft./76.75 in.
7.04 ft./84.5 in.
7.04 ft./84.5 in.
1443
N/A
11 gal
Ferris® IS 3200Z
5901568
Vanguard™
Vanguard™ BIG BLOCK™ EFI with Oil Guard
37 gross hp
933
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$11,999
0-12
26” x 12”-12”
13 x 6.5-6”
61” and 72”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
5.85 ft./70.25 in.
4.82 ft./57.875 in.
5.54 ft./66.5 in
6.39 ft./76.76 in.
7.04 ft./84.5 in.
7.04 ft./84.5 in.
1443
N/A
11 gal
Ferris® IS 3200Z
5901570
Kawasaki®
Kawasaki® FX1000V
35 gross hp
999
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$11,699
0-12
26” x 12”-12”
13 x 6.5-6”
61” and 72”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
5.85 ft./70.25 in.
4.82 ft./57.875 in.
6.37 ft./76.5 in.
7.14 ft./85.75 in
7.04 ft./84.5 in.
7.04 ft./84.5 in.
1511
N/A
11 gal
Ferris® IS 3200Z
5901571
Vanguard™
Vanguard™ BIG BLOCK™ EFI with Oil Guard
37 gross hp
993
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$12,299
0-12
26” x 12”-12”
13 x 6.5-6”
61” and 72”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
5.85 ft./70.25 in.
4.82 ft./57.875 in.
6.37 ft./76.5 in.
7.14 ft./85.75 in
7.04 ft./84.5 in.
7.04 ft./84.5 in.
1511
N/A
11 gal
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
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Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Ferris® IS 3200Z
5901574
Vanguard™
Vanguard™ BIG BLOCK™ EFI with Oil Guard
32 gross hp
896
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$11,699
0-12
26” x 12”-12”
13 x 6.5-6”
61” and 72”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
5.85 ft./70.25 in.
4.82 ft./57.875 in.
6.37 ft./76.5 in.
7.14 ft./85.75 in
7.04 ft./84.5 in.
7.04 ft./84.5 in.
1511
N/A
11 gal
Ferris® IS 3200Z
5901575
Vanguard™
Vanguard™ BIG BLOCK™ EFI with Oil Guard
32 gross hp
896
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$10,999
0-12
26” x 12”-12”
13 x 6.5-6”
61” and 72”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
5.85 ft./70.25 in.
4.82 ft./57.875 in.
6.37 ft./76.5 in.
6.39 ft./76.75 in.
7.04 ft./84.5 in.
7.04 ft./84.5 in.
1443
N/A
11 gal
Ferris® IS 2100Z
5901581
Vanguard™
Vanguard™ 810cc
26 gross hp
810
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$8,699
0-10
24” x 9.5”-12”
13” x 5” - 6”
52” or 61”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
6.01 ft./72.125 in.
4.90 ft./58.75 in.
4.75 ft./57 in.
5.58 ft./67 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
1223
N/A
11 gal
Ferris® IS 2100Z
5901582
Kawasaki®
Kawasaki® FX801V
25.5 gross hp
852
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$9,299
0-10
24” x 9.5”-12”
13” x 5” - 6”
52” or 61”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
6.01 ft./72.125 in.
4.90 ft./58.75 in.
4.75 ft./57 in.
5.58 ft./67 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
1223
N/A
11 gal
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
TIRES
DECK
DIMENSIONS
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Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Ferris® IS 2100Z
5901583
Vanguard™
Vanguard 810 EFI with Oil Guard
28 gross hp
810
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$9,499
0-10
24” x 9.5”-12”
13” x 5” - 6”
52” or 61”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
6.01 ft./72.125 in.
4.90 ft./58.75 in.
4.75 ft./57 in.
5.58 ft./67 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
1223
N/A
11 gal
Ferris® IS 2100Z
5901587
Vanguard™
Vanguard™ 810cc
26 gross hp
810
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$8,999
0-10
24” x 12” - 12”
13 x 6.5-6”
52” or 61”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
6.01 ft./72.125 in.
4.90 ft./58.75 in.
5.12 ft./61.5 in.
6.5 ft./78 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
1295
N/A
11 gal
Ferris® IS 2100Z
5901588
Kawasaki®
Kawasaki® FX801V
25.5 gross hp
852
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$9,699
0-10
24” x 12” - 12”
13 x 6.5-6”
52” or 61”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
6.01 ft./72.125 in.
4.90 ft./58.75 in.
5.12 ft./61.5 in.
6.5 ft./78 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
1295
1 N/A
1 gal
Ferris® IS 2100Z
5901589
Vanguard™
VanguardTM 810 EFI with Oil Guard
28 gross hp
810
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$9,999
0-10
24” x 12” - 12”
13 x 6.5-6”
52” or 61”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
6.01 ft./72.125 in.
4.90 ft./58.75 in.
5.12 ft./61.5 in.
6.5 ft./78 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
1295
N/A
11 gal
ENGINE
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PRICE
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Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Ferris® IS 2100Z
5901714
Kawasaki®
Kawasaki® FX850V EFI
29.5 gross hp
852
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$10,399
0-10
24” x 12” - 12”
13 x 6.5-6”
52” or 61”
1.5 - 5”
ICD™ Cutting System
6.01 ft./72.125 in.
4.90 ft./58.75 in.
5.12 ft./61.5 in.
6.5 ft./78 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
6.875 ft./82.5 in.
1295
N/A
11 gal
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
TIRES
DECK
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
FUEL EFFICENCY
Ferris® 400S
5091704
Briggs & Stratton®
Briggs & Stratton® Commercial Series
23 gross hp
724
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$4,299
0-8
20”
11”
48”
1.5” - 4.5”
10-guage fabricated deck with reinforded top, corners, side skirts and leading edge.
N/A
N/A
4.9 ft./59.5 in.
4 ft./48 in.
6.66 ft./80 in.
N/A
753
N/A
5.5
Ferris® 400S
5901705
Kawasaki®
Kawasaki® FR651V
21.5 gross hp
651
4-year limited/500 hours Engine Warranty: 3-Year limited manufacturer’s warranty
$4,299
0-8
20”
11”
48”
1.5” - 4.5”
10-guage fabricated deck with reinforded top, corners, side skirts and leading edge.
N/A
N/A
4.9 ft./59.5 in.
4 ft./48 in.
6.66 ft./80 in.
N/A
753
N/A
5.5
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Grasshopper
900 Series
900D 1.3L
Kubota
MaxTorque Diesel
N/A
1.3 L
Commercial: 3-year/unlimited hours Residential: 4-year/800 hours Engine: 3-year engine manufacturer limited warranty
$20,755
11.0
24x12x12 Bar Tread
9x3.5x4 Flat-proof
61”
1.25” - 5”
DuraMax
69.5
NA
64.0
74.5
112.5
NA
1,595 lbs.
1.00
8.0
100V Series
124V
Briggs & Stratton
Commercial Turf
N/A
724 cc
Commercial: 2-year or 500-hour (whichever comes first, limited warranty. Residential: 4-year or 500-hour (whichever comes first) limited warranty. Engine: 3-year engine manufacturer limited warranty
$6,535
8.0
20x10x10 Turf
13x5x6 Ribbed
48”
1.00” - 5”
Double-layered 10-gauge
59.0”
NA
51.0”
61.5”
75.0”
NA
810 lbs.
1.65
6.5
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
TIRES
DECK
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
FUEL EFFICENCY
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Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Pro-Turn
991215
Kawasaki
FS691V
23
726
2 yrs/1000 hrs
$7,310
9/5
22 X 10-10
13 X 6.5-6
48
1-5
Fab
70 in
46.7 in
62
50
78.5
78.5
964
N/A
10 gal
Pro-Turn
991216
Kawasaki
FS691V
23
726
2 yrs/1000 hrs
$7,534
9/5
22 X 10-10
13 X 6.5-6
52
1-5
Fab
70 in
46.7 in
67.5
55.5
78.5
78.5
977
N/A
10 gal
Pro-Turn
991217
Kawasaki
FS730V
24
726
2 yrs/1000 hrs
$7,862
9/5
22 X 10-10
13 X 6.5-6
60
1-5
Fab
70 in
46.7 in
75
63
78.5
78.5
1006
N/A
10 gal
Pro-Turn
991218
Kohler
ZT730
23
747
2 yrs/1000 hrs
$6,882
9/5
22 X 10-10
13 X 6.5-6
48
1-5
Fab
70 in
46.7 in
62
50
78.5
78.5
953
N/A
10 gal
Pro-Turn
991219
Kohler
ZT730
23
747
2 yrs/1000 hrs
$7,021
9/5
22 X 10-10
13 X 6.5-6
52
1-5
Fab
70 in
46.7 in
67.5
55.5
78.5
78.5
966
N/A
10 gal
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
TIRES
DECK
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
FUEL EFFICENCY
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Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Pro-Turn
991220
Kohler
ZT740
25
747
2 yrs/1000 hrs
$7,371
9/5
22 X 10-10
13 X 6.5-6
60
1-5
Fab
70 in
46.7 in
75
63
78.5
78.5
995
N/A
10 gal
Pro-Turn 400
992273
Kawasaki
FX850
27
852
3 yrs
$12,106
13/6
23 X 10-12
15 X 6-6
52
1-5.5
Fab
70 in
47.75
67.5
55.5
80
80
1326
N/A
13.4 gal
Pro-Turn 400
992274
Kawasaki
FX921V
31
999
3 yrs
$13,138
13/6
24 X 12-12
15 X 6-6
60
1-5.5
Fab
70 in
47.75
75
63
80
80
1358
N/A
13.4 gal
Pro-Turn 400
992275
Kawasaki
FX 1000V
35
999
3 yrs
$13,686
13/6
24 X 12-12
15 X 6-6
60
1-5.5
Fab
70 in
47.75
75
63
80
80
1358
N/A
13.4 gal
Pro-Turn 400
992276
Kawasaki
FX 1000V
35
999
3 yrs
$13,908
13/6
24 X 12-12
15 X 6-6
72
1-5.5
Fab
70 in
47.75
87
75
82
82
1453
N/A
13.4 gal
ENGINE
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PRICE
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TIRES
DECK
DIMENSIONS
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Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Pro-Turn 400
992278
Kohler
EFI ECV880
33
824
3 yrs
$13,583
13/6
24 X 12-12
15 X 6-6
60
1-5.5
Fab
70 in
47.75
75
63
80
80
1360
N/A
13.4 gal
Pro-Turn 400
992282
Yamaha
EFI MX775V
29
824
3 yrs
$12,850
13/6
24 X 12-12
15 X 6-6
52
1-5.5
Fab
70 in
47.75
67.5
55.5
80
80
1332
N/A
13.4 gal
Pro-Turn 400
992283
Yamaha
EFI MX825V
33
824
3 yrs
$13,686
13/6
24 X 12-12
15 X 6-6
60
1-5.5
Fab
70 in
47.75
75
63
80
80
1356
N/A
13.4 gal
Pro-Turn 400
992284
Yamaha
EFI MX825V
33
824
3 yrs
$14,156
13/6
24 X 12-12
15 X 6-6
72
1-5.5
Fab
70 in
47.75
87
75
80
80
1445
N/A
13.4 gal
ENGINE
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TIRES
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Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Husqvarna
Z560X
Kawasaki
FX801V
27 hp
852 cc
5 years/1,500 hrs
$11,399.95
12 mph
24 x 12-12
13 x 6.5-6 flat free
60 in.
1-5 in.
7 ga
73 in.
46 in.
62.5 in
76 in.
81 in.
81 in.
1,398 lbs
N/A
12 gal.
Husqvarna
Z560X
Kawasaki
FX850V
31 hp
999 cc
5 years/1,500 hrs
$11,799.95
12 mph
24 x 12-12
13 x 6.5-6 flat free
60 in.
1-5 in.
7 ga
73 in.
46 in.
62.5 in
76 in.
81 in.
81 in.
1,398 lbs
N/A
12 gal.
Husqvarna
Z560X
Kohler
Command Pro EFI
31 hp
824 cc
5 years/1,500 hrs
$11,999.95
12 mph
24 x 12-12
13 x 6.5-6 flat free
60 in.
1-5 in.
7 ga
73 in.
46 in.
62.5 in
76 in.
81 in.
81 in.
1,398 lbs
N/A
12 gal.
ENGINE
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PRICE
SPEED
TIRES
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DIMENSIONS
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FUEL EFFICENCY
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Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Husqvarna
M-ZT 52
Briggs & Stratton
Endurance Commercial
26 hp
810 cc
4 years/750 hours
$5,899.95
10 mph
23 x 9.5-12
13 x 6.5-6
52 in.
1.5-4.5 in.
11ga
72 in.
45.5 in.
54 in.
67 in.
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
760 lbs
N/A
5 gal.
Husqvarna
M-ZT 52
Kawasaki
FS651V
22 hp
726 cc
4 years/750 hours
$6,299.95
10 mph
23 x 9.5-12
13 x 6.5-6
52 in.
1.5-4.5 in.
11ga
72 in.
45.5 in.
54 in.
67 in.
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
760 lbs
N/A
5 gal.
Husqvarna
M-ZT 52
Kohler
Confidant
23 hp
725 cc
4 years/750 hours
$6,299.95
10 mph
23 x 9.5-12
13 x 6.5-6
52 in.
1.5-4.5 in.
11ga
72 in.
45.5 in.
54 in.
67 in.
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
760 lbs
N/A
5 gal.
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
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TIRES
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DIMENSIONS
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FUEL EFFICENCY
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Hustler
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Transmission
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Hustler
Super Z HyperDrive
Vanguard
M61 EFI
37
993
3 year/No hour limit or 5 year/500 hours
$16,209
16
26
13
60
1”-5.5”
7 ga w/7ga stamped disc
71.5”
n/a
66”
n/a
84.5”
n/a
1536
n/a
11.7
Hustler
X-One
Kawasaki
FX850
27
852
2 year/No hour limit or 5 year/500 hours
$10,273
10.5
24
13
60
1”-5.5”
10 ga w/7 ga doubler
71.6
n/a
62.4”
n/a
82.75”
n/a
1245
n/a
11.7
ENGINE
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John Deere
John Deere Commercial ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers
Z915E
Kohler
CV742
25 hp
747 cc
36 Months or 1200 hours , whichever comes first, no hour limitation for the first 24 hours
$8,459.00
0-10
48, 54, 60 in.
13x5-6
48, 54, 60 in.
1- 5.5 in
One-piece stamped steel with reinforcements
73 in. (6.08 ft.)
47 in. (3.92 ft.)
N/A
62 in. (5.17 ft.) 68 in. (5.67 ft.) 74 in. (6.17 ft.)
84 in. (7 ft.)
N/A
1,100 to 1,178 lb
1.1-1.9 U.S. gal./hr
11.5 U.S. gal.
John Deere Commercial ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers
Z955M EFI
Kohler
ECV860J EFI
29 hp
824 cc
36 Months or 1200 hours , whichever comes first, no hour limitation for the first 24 hours
$11,929.00
0-10
N/A
N/A
60, 72 in.
1- 5.5 in
7Iron PRO, one-piece stamped steel with reinforcements
73 in. (6.08 ft.)
47 in. (3.92 ft.)
N/A
74 in. (6.17 ft.) 86 in. (7.17 ft.)
84 in. (7 ft.)
N/A
1,275 to1,365 lb
1.0-1.8 U.S. gal./hr
11.5 U.S. gal.
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
ENGINE
WARRANTY
PRICE
SPEED
TIRES
DECK
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
FUEL EFFICENCY
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Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Kubota
Z400 Series
Kawasaki
FS651/FS730
22/24
726/726
4 yr/500 hr (Res) // 2yr unl hr(Comm)
From $6,560
10 / 5
23”x10.5”-12”
16”x7.5”-8”
48” / 54” / 60”
1.5” - 5”
Fabricated & Welded
69.8
N/A
48.5/54.5/60.5
61/67/73
80.9
80.9
870
N/A
6.8
Kubota
Z700 Series
Kohler/Kawasaki
GH680/GH730/GH740/FX730/FX801
23.5/24/25/24/26
694/747/747/726/852
4 yr/750 hr (Res) // 2yr unl hr(Comm)
From $8,717
11.2 / 5.6
23”x10.5”-12”
16”x7.5”-8”
48” / 54” / 60”
1.0” - 5”
Fabricated & Welded
69.9
N/A
48.5/54.5/60.5
61/67/73
83.9
83.9
1232
N/A
11.6
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Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
CXR-52
Electric
Electric, Lithium
36
3 battery, 2 limited
$15,499
9
24
13
52/60
1-5.5
steel
69
46
54
6
69
69
590-650* *Depending on number of batteries
N/A
N/A
ENGINE
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RedMax
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Transmission
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
RedMax
CZT60x
Kawasaki
FX850V
27 hp
852 cc
5 years/1,500 hrs
$10,599.95
12 mph
24 x 12-12
13 x 6.5-6 flat free
60 in.
1-5.0 in.
7 ga
73 in.
46 in.
62.5 in
76 in.
81 in.
81 in.
1,320 lbs
N/A
11 gal.
RedMax
CZT52
Kawasaki
FS691V
23 hp
726 cc
4 Years/750 Hours
$6,199.95
9 mph
23 x 9.5-12
13 x 6.5-6
52 in.
1.5-4.5 in.
11 ga
72 in.
45.5 in.
54 in.
67 in.
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
760 lbs
N/A
5 gal.
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Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Kohler
ECH749
26
747
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
12/5
26X9.5-12
13X6.5-6
52
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
53
64.5
83
83
1420
N/A
12
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Kawasaki
FD750D
25
745
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
12/5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
61
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
62
73.5
88
88
1555
N/A
12
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Kawasaki
FD791D
26
745
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
12/5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
61
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
62
73.5
88
88
1510
N/A
12
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Kohler
ECH749
26
747
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
12/5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
61
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
62
73.5
88
88
1540
N/A
12
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Scag
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Kawasaki
FD851D
31
824
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
12/5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
61
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
62
73.5
88
88
1515
N/A
12
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Briggs
6134
35
993
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
12/5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
61
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
62
73.5
88
88
1515
N/A
12
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Briggs
61E4
37
993
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
12/5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
61
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
62
73.5
88
88
1515
N/A
12
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Kawasaki
FD791D
26
745
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
12/5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
72
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
72
83
92
92
1570
N/A
12
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
ENGINE
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Scag
Turf Tiger II
Kohler
ECH749
26
747
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
12/5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
72
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
72
83
92
92
1600
N/A
12
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Kawasaki
FD851D
31
824
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
12/5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
72
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
72
83
92
92
1575
N/A
12
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Briggs
6134
35
993
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
12/5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
72
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
72
83
92
92
1575
N/A
12
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Briggs
61E4
37
993
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
12/5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
72
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
72
83
92
92
1575
N/A
12
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
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Scag
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Kubota Diesel
D902
25
898
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
10-5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
61
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
62
73.5
92
92
1728
N/A
12
Scag
Turf Tiger II
Kubota Diesel
D902
25
898
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
10-5
26x12-12
13X6.5-6
72
1-6
Top 10 ga. Upper Support 7 ga. Lower Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
68
46.5
72
83
92
92
1758
N/A
12
Scag
Patriot
Kawasaki
FX691V
22
726
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
8.5/5
22x10.5-12
13x6.5-6
52
1.5-5
Top 10 ga. Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
61
47.5
53
64.5
73
73
840
N/A
6.5
Scag
Patriot
Kawasaki
FX730V
23
726
2 years unlimited hours commercial. 3 years/500 hours non-commercial
N/A
10/5
24x12-12
13x6.5-6
61
1.5-5
Top 10 ga. Support 11 ga. Skirt 7 ga.
61.5
47.5
62
73.5
79
79
900
N/A
6.5
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd/rev (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
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Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Displacement (cc)
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Toro TITAN HD
2500
Kawasaki
FX 726cc
23.5
726cc
4 year/1000 hours
$9,443
10
24x12-12
13x6.5-6”
48,52,60
1.5”-5”
7/10-gauge high-stength steel
70.5”
49”
53”
63.25”
82”
N/A
937 lbs
N/A
7 gal
Toro Z Master
7500-D
Yanmar
1642cc
37
1642cc
5 year/2000 hours
N/A
12.5
26x12-12
15x6 - 6
60,72,96
1.0-5.5
7 gauge TURBO FORCE with Bullnose bumper
71.8”
51”
102.93”
N/A
97.38
N/A
2,650 lbs
N/A
12.5 gal
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Walker
Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Transmission
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
Walker
S18
Briggs Vanguard
V-Twin
18
570
1-3
N/A
7.4/5
18
8
36-48
1-4
Welded Steel
No ROPS
No ROPS
49
49
94
N/A
827
N/A
4
Walker
T25i
Kohler EFI
ECH740
25
747
1-3
N/A
7/5
18
8
36-74
1-4
Welded Steel
No ROPS
No ROPS
49
49
93
N/A
1018
N/A
4.7
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Make
Model
Engine make
Engine model
Horsepower
Transmission
Years/hours
MSRP
Max speed fwd (mph)
Drive tires (in.)
Caster tires (in.)
Deck sizes available
Cutting height (in.)
Deck construction
Overall height with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall height with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute up (ft./in.)
Overall width with chute down (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS up (ft./in.)
Overall length with ROPS down (ft./in.)
Operating weight (lbs.)
Fuel consumption (gal./hr.)
Gas tank capcity (gal.)
ZTO
WZTO48SFX730E
KAW
FX730
23.5
Hydro-Gear ZT3400
N/A
$8,310
10.5
23x10.5-12
13x5.00
48”
1.5-5.5”
Aero Core, 7 Guage
N/A
N/A
78”/49”
N/A
N/A
N/A
1080-1160
N/A
13.5
ZTO
WZTO52SFX730E
KAW
FX730
23.5
Hydro-Gear ZT3400
N/A
$8,490
10.5
24x12-12
13x5.00
52”
1.5-5.5”
Aero Core, 7 Guage
N/A
N/A
78”/53”
N/A
N/A
N/A
1080-1160
N/A
13.5
ZTO
WZTO61SFX730E
KAW
FX730
N/A
Hydro-Gear ZT3400
N/A
$8,740
10.5
24x12-12
13x5.00
61”
1.5-5.5”
Aero Core, 7 Guage
N/A
N/A
78”/62”
N/A
N/A
N/A
1080-1160
N/A
13.5
MMZ
WZ52SFX850E-49S
KAW
FX850
N/A
16cc pumps, 15 cu in motors
N/A
$10,030
13
24x9.5-12
13x 6.50- 6
52”
1.5 -5.5”
Aero Core, 7 Guage
N/A
N/A
78”/53”
N/A
N/A
N/A
1210- 1235
N/A
13.5
MMZ
WZ61SFX850E-49S
KAW
FX850
N/A
16cc pumps, 15 cu in motors
N/A
$10,280
13
24x12-12
13x 6.50- 6
61”
1.5- 5.5”
Aero Core, 7 Guage
N/A
N/A
78”/62”
N/A
N/A
N/A
1210 -1235
N/A
13.5
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