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Zero-turn-radius riding mowers are the workhorses of the turf-maintenance field, giving professionals the power, speed and dexterity they need to care for acres of grassy green. Most models rely on a basic design: front-end rotary blades with the operator seated over the machine?EUR??,,????'?????< That?EUR??,,????'?????< Hustler claims its Super Z riding mower is ?EUR??,,????'?????<Information:www.hustlerturfequipment.com
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Increased horsepower is one trend that has transformed the zero-turn riding mower in recent years. A decade or so ago, many riding mowers were manufactured with engines in the 12-h.p. range; now the norm (for basic models) is at least 20-h.p. The upper-end of the market is heading into uncharted territory, with many models exceeding 30 h.p. and a few touching 50 h.p.
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Recent years have seen a rise in the adaptation of small diesel motors for many pieces of equipment. Diesel can offer better gas mileage and greater durability than gasoline engines.
Another thing to note about the range of equipment out there is the remarkable diversity of power plants available for almost every model. Recent years have seen a rise in the adaptation of small diesel motors for many pieces of equipment. Diesel can offer better gas mileage and greater durability than gasoline engines?EUR??,,????'?????<
Another factor that governs (and will continue to affect) mower development are emissions requirements. California leads the nation in strict requirements, with even tighter rules coming on line several years from now. Most American manufacturers plan to keep pace with California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards.
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In the end, selecting the right zero-turn riding mower is a complex enterprise because of the many choices involved. Landscape professionals should carefully evaluate what they expect their equipment to do in order to balance cost, fuel economy, horsepower and other factors. The mowers on these pages represent a limited sample of the many zero-turn-radius riding mowers currently on the market. The models seen here were selected based on notable features and photo availability.
Manufacturers are invited to submit news and information to product editor Larry Shield at lshield@landscapeonline.com
Francisco Uviña, University of New Mexico
Hardscape Oasis in Litchfield Park
Ash Nochian, Ph.D. Landscape Architect
November 12th, 2025
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