Mowers - Get Mow For Your Money

LC/DBM HorsePower - March 2010
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An important part of any landscape contractor's business is maintenance. One of the most vital pieces of equipment for that maintenance is a lawn mower. Some landscape contracting businesses have a fleet of mowers. Choose the mowers that best serve your clientele and your mowing requirements. For your convenience these mowers have been arranged by cost.

Kut Kwick Corp.
Model No.:MSM83-88D
Engine: Yanmar 83 HP water cooled, turbocharged diesel
Deck: 88'' Cut, 1/4'' thick steel, pivots to minimize scalping
Speed: 6 mph maximum in low, 10 mph maximum in high, ZTR, infinitely variable
Tires: 38'' x 18 - 20'' 8 ply rear, 19'' x 6'' puncture proof caster front.
Accessories: Optional enclosed cab w/AC, dual drive wheels, and light kits.
Special Features: World's largest ZTR steep slope mowing machine up to 40 degrees; tilting seat so operator stays upright.
Warranty: 2 years engine, 1 year on remainder of machine
Cost: $63,500

Progressive Turf Equipment
Model No.: Slope-Pro
Engine: 32 HP Kohler
Deck: 52'' cutting deck
Speed: Up to 7 mph
Tire: No, it's a tracked model
Accessories: Extra steep slope engine mount
Special Features: Quick release marine type fuel tanks, two on the machine, one spare
Warranty: tba
Cost: $45,000

Harper Industries.
Model No.: 72LC
Engine: 30.2 HP Yanmar liquid cooled diesel
Deck: Reinforced 10 gauge steel construction, 72'' cutting width.
Speed: 0 to 11 mph ground speed
Tires: Deck Caster ?EUR" Foam filled 11'' x 4.00 x 5'', drive tire - all terrain tread 25'' x 12.5 x 12'', stabilizer tire ?EUR" 16.5'' x 6.5 x 8'' foam filled
Accessories: Canopy, front wheel weight
Special Features: Self leveling system keeps the operator, engine and controls vertical for mowing on slopes up to 34 degrees, depending on turf conditions.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $39,285

Bush-Whacker
Model No.: ST-180
Engine: NA
Deck: 7 gauge and 10 gauge smooth top
Tires: Laminated (aircraft optional)
Accessories: Mulching/shedder deck
Special Features: Batwing, 275 gearbox, cuts up to 4'' material.
Warranty: 1 year limited
Cost: $18,995

Grasshopper
Model No.: 930D
Engine: 30 HP liquid-cooled Kubota
Deck: 52'', 61'' or 72''
Speed: 0 to 11 mph forward, 0 to 6 mph reverse
Tires: 22x11x10 bar-tread, high-flotation
Accessories: Premier suspension seat, full-flotation deck inserts, TrimMaster roller kit, flat-proof front tires.
Special Features: CoolTemp embossed Cordura lumbar seat, hydraulic deck and implement lift standard. PowerFold feature lifts the deck effortlessly for simplified maintenance.
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $17,800 to $18,905

Rugged Performance Machines
Model No.: Z-10
Engine: Kohler 29 HP electronic fuel injection
Deck: 62'' wide, 3 blades with
air accelerators
Speed: 0 to 16 mph forward; 0 to 5 mph reverse; infinitely variable
Tires: 26'' x 12 rear; 13'' x 9 front; all tires no-flat flotation tires
Accessories: Air suspension seat; lighting system; hitch; lawn/leaf sweeper.
Special Features: Independent suspension; all controls on handlebars; only four grease points.
Warranty: 2 years commercial
Cost: $16,995

Cub Cadet
Model No.: Tank S D
Engine: 31.2 HP Yanmar diesel engine
Deck: Select Cut System deck available in either 60 or 72-inch
Speed: 11 mph forward and 5 mph in reverse
Tires: Synchro Steer synchronizes all four wheels based on direction and speed to improve traction, stability and user control.
Accessories: Including cab enclosure, snow blade, large capacity grass collection system, cab enclosure, spreader kit and mulch kit.
Special Features: Including fully hydraulic power steering, a pivoting front axle, foldable ROPS, effortless single lever deck height adjustment and a hydraulic deck lift.
Warranty: 3 year limited commercial
Cost: $15,999 to $16,999

Micro-Mower
Model No.: 146XL-FM loader mount
Engine: Hydraulic
Deck: FL40 (41'') Finish Flail
Speed: Variable
Tires: NA
Accessories: Choice of decks, controls and mounts.
Special Features: Floating heads and head, quick on/off
mows left or right.
Warranty: 12 months no labor
Cost: $15,751

Walker Manufacturing
Model No.: MC
Engine: 23 HP Kohler Command
Deck: 42'' Torsion-flex frame with caster wheels and counterweight springs
Speed: 0 to 5 mph forward and reverse; infinitely variable
Tires: 19 x 8.5-10 drive, 13 x 6.5-6 rear tires
Accessories: Implement hitch, rotary broom, loader bucket, two-stage snowblower, dozer blade, debris blower, Perfareator.
Special Features: Manual PTO clutch and brake; remote air intake; splined PTO shaft speeds deck and attachment installation; dual hydrostatic Eaton model 7 transmission, each wheel independently driven.
Warranty: One year
Cost: $12,880

Kesmac
Model No.: 5 Gang Transportable Reel Mower
Engine: PTO Driven
Deck: N/A
Speed: 6 mph
Tires: 24 x 12-12
Accessories: This vertical mower is a valuable tool for golf courses, parks, recreations areas, turf maintenance and sod producers. Thatch removal adds the benefit of up to two weeks earler spring green up at the start of the season.
Special Features: Single point adjustment for easy reel to bedknife Adjustment.
Warranty: 1 year limited
Cost: Starting from $11,700

Exmark Manufacturing Co
Model No.: Lazer Z EFI LZZ29KCE606
Engine: 29 HP Kohler Command PRO V-Twin engine
Deck: 60'' UltraCut Series 6
Speed: 0 to 11.5 mph forward, 0 to 7 mph reverse, infinitely variable
Tires: 24 x 12-12, 4-ply Multi-Trac
Accessories: Exmark Turf Striper; Micro-Mulch system; operator controlled discharge; light kit; 12-volt power adapter; custom ride suspension.
Special Features: Consumes up to 25 percent less fuel than a standard carburetor-powered mower for savings that really add up over time. It's also a lot friendlier on the environment, too.
Warranty: 3-year limited commercial
Cost: $11,499

Wright Manufacturing
Model No.: Sentar Unique Mowing Experience
Engine: 19 to 25 HP
Deck: 48'', 52'' and 61''
Speed: Control levers return to the neutral position when the operator lets go.
Tires: Zero turning radius
Accessories: Exclusive rapid height adjustment control. Operator balance control lets the operator shift weight instantly as terrain changes.
Special Features: Padded seat with mono spring suspension folds down for operation from a sitting position or folds up for stand-on operation
Warranty: 2 years parts and labor
Cost: $9,114 to $10,164

Gravely
Model No.: 992185 - Pro-Turn 260
Engine: 27 HP/852 cc Kawasaki FX
Deck: 60-inch, X-FACTOR deck 7-gauge fabricated steel with .25'' spindle reinforcements
Speed: 13 mph/6 mph
Tires: Front- Ribbed 15 x 6-6, Rear- Turf 24 x 11.5 -12
Accessories: Standard foldable rops, suspension seat Optional; 3-bucket bagger kit, discharge cover kit, electric deck lift kit, Flextend shoulder support system.
Special Features: Turn to the machine that's all business: bolts and gussets; Bearings and springs; forks and spindles; all-over steel; transmission.
Warranty: 2 years limited commercial
Cost: $8,999

The Toro Company
Model No.: GrandStand Stand-on Mowers
Engine: 18 or 25 HP Kawasaki
Deck: 36'' - 60'' Turbo Force
Speed: Infinitely variable, 0 to 8 mph
Tires: 18''x8.5''-8'' (36''); 18''x9.5''-8'' (40''); 20''x10''-8'' (48'', 52'', 60''); 11''x4''-5'' flat-free caster tires
Accessories: Recycler mulching kits, optional specialty blades, trash bag, Operator-Controlled Discharge Chute, weight kit.
Special Features: Flex-Ride operator platform suspension system; 2-in-1 ride-on/walk-behind versatility; patent pending variable speed control.
Cost: $7,777 to $9,666

Kunz Engineering
Model No.:AcrEase Model Pro60K Wing Mower
Engine: 18 HP Kohler Command Pro
Deck: 60''
Speed: Dependant on tow vehicle; capable of modern high mowing speeds.
Tires: 13x5.00x6 front, 15x6.00x6 rear
Accessories: Optional hitching, optional third wheel kit to reduce scalping on irregular areas
Special Features: Attaches to the side of any zero turn mower or riding mower to drastically reduce mowing times and labor costs.
Warranty: 1 year commercial
Cost: $3,995 (Hitching separate)

Red Hawk
Model No.: 36KO150B
Engine: 15 HP Kohler
Deck: 7-gauge fabricated steel deck
Speed: 5-speed peerless transmission
Tires: 9x3.5-4 smooth tread front tires
Accessories: Optional mulch plate; grass catcher; stand on sulky.
Special Features: Includes 1.5'' - 4'' cutting height; greaseable spindles; dual belt drive; 5-gallon fuel tank.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $2,199.99

Hayter Mowers
Model No.: Harrier 56
Engine: Briggs and Stratton Intek 5.5
Deck: 22''
Speed: Variable .5 to 3.5 mph
Tires: Rear roller and semi-pneumatic front
Accessories: Full width large capacity fabric grassbag with hinged flap for easier emptying; fins at front of deck to give improved collection performance particularly at low cut heights.
Special Features: Rear roller for striping; a split rear roller for dramatic striping and a unique blade design that delivers a near reel quality cut a a fraction of the price of a reel mower.
Warranty: 2 years commercial use
Cost: $1,795

Honda
Model No.: HRC Commercial Series
Engine: HRC216HXA
Deck: Heavy Duty 15 gauge steel
Speed: 1.8 to 4 mph
Tires: 9'' Xenoy
Accessories: Improved heavy duty handlebars that are now adjustable for height; front bumper provides mower deck and engine protection; also allows convenient transport tie down.
Special Features: Exclusive MicroCut twin-blade mulching technology; dome shaped deck design that facilitates both bagging and mulching while delivering finer clipping particles;
Warranty: 1 year body with 2 years engine
Cost: $1,249