Mow, Mow, Mow! - Take a Ride on These Mowers

LC/DBM HorsePower - October 2009
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To be profitable as a landscape contractor business you need to find efficient ways to mow lawns. Your staff may spend six to eight hours a day on these mowers, so make sure you choose one that is comfortable and can take on your job sites. Pay attention also to the special features. For your convenience, these ride on mowers have been arranged by cost.

Jacobsen
Model No.: R-311
Deck: Full-Floating 134'' Wide Cut
Engine: 4 cylinder diesel 45 HP
Speed: Up to 7.7 mph mow speed
Tires: Front tires: 26 x 12-12, tubeless, 6-ply rated; rear tires: 23 x 10.5-12, tubeless, 4-ply rated
Seat: Grammer air suspension seat
Special Features: Combines the productivity of a large rotary with the maneuverability of a small mower. All hydraulic-driven motors on cutting decks, individual Deck Control allows to move each deck independently making it easy to trim in tight spots. Beveled blades. Standard foldable ROPS.
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $60,710

Kut Kwick Corp.
Model No.:SSM38-72D SuperSlopeMaster
Deck: 72'' wide, 1/4'' thick
Engine: 38 HP Yanmar diesel 3-cylinders
Tires: Front 19'' x 6'' Solid Caster, rear four (2 per side) 26'' x 12-12''
Seat: Self-tilting (gravity) suspension seat with arm rests
Special Features: Capable of safely cutting slopes up to 40-degrees, with a static/stationary rating of over 65-degrees. Zero-turn-radius mower can handle slopes.
Warranty: 1 year on the machine, 2 years on the engine
Cost: $51,097

Power Trac
Model No.: PT-1850
Deck: 90'' rough cut deck
Engine: 65 HP Deutz Diesel
Speed: 0 to 8 mph infinitely variable
Tires: 26'' - 12 x 12 Duals
Seat: Tilt seat standard to keep operator upright
Special Features: Will mow 45 degrees.
Warranty: 1 year parts, 2 years engine
Cost: $36,500

Lastec
Model No.:3300
Deck: 100'' articulating
Engine: 33 HP Kubota Turbo Diesel
Speed: 9 mph
Tires: Rear 26'' x 12'' x 12'' Front 13'' x 5'' x 6'' semi solid
Seat: Deluxe seat suspension with arm rest
Special features: Folds to 78'' for easy loading on trailers
Warranty: 2 years parts, 1 year labor
Cost: $29,900

Venture Products
Model No.: Ventrac 4231TD
Deck: 67'' width with single turf tires or 70'' width with dual turf tires
Engine: Vanguard 31 HP Turbo Diesel
Speed: Direction - forward/reverse, acceleration and braking
Tires: Lift of front-end attachments; auxiliary function - example: angling dozer blade or dumping the slip scoop
Special Features: All wheel drive, articulating and oscillating heavy-duty frame, S.D.L.A. controls next to the operator for precise control.
Warranty: Ventrac's V-Plus Warranty, 3 years residential and 2 years commercial
Cost: $21,515

Scag Power Equipment
Model No.: Scag Turf Tiger
Deck: 61'' Velocity Plus or 72'' Advantage Deck
Engine: CAT 28 HP Diesel Engine
Speed: Up to 12 mph
Tires: 24'' Drive Tires
Seat: Adjustable torsion spring suspension seat
Special Features: Double-tube steel frame, cutter deck driveshaft, dual pump and motor hydraulic drive system
Warranty: 2 years mower warranty, plus additional year on deck and spindle
Cost: $17,882 and up

Dixie Chopper
Model No.: Xcaliber CAT 3666
Deck: 66'' deck of 7 gauge thickness, 10 gauge top plate
Engine: 4-cylinder 36-HP Caterpillar diesel
Speed: 11 mph
Tires: 27'' Turf Boss
Seat: Michigan Seat Co. seat with armrests, seatbelt
Special features: First manufacturer to offer the CAT engine in a lawn mower application. Longer wheelbase and big block valve springs create smoother ride.
Warranty: 3-year bumper-to-bumper (2-year engine manufacturer's warranty).
Cost: $16,399

Cub Cadet Commercial
Model No.: TANK S6031
Deck: 60'' Select Cut System
Engine: 31 HP Kawasaki V-Twin OHV
Speed: Forward 12 mph, reverse 5 mph
Tires: Front Tires 16'' x 6.5'' - 8'' Turf Trac R/S; rear tires 24''x 12''- 12'' Turf-Master
Seat: Fully adjustable, suspension, lumbar, arm rests and reclining back w/8.25'' of travel.
Special Features: The TANK S features patented Synchro Steer technology that allows for full directional control of the front wheels unlike free rotating casters. This allows for greater stability and maneuverability on hillsides and slopes.
Warranty: 3 years limited commercial
Cost: $16,000 to $18,000

Snapper Pro
Model No.: S800x
Deck: 61''
Engine: 28 HP Kawasaki
Speed: 10 mph
Tires: 24'' x 12 x 12 (drive), 11'' x 4 (front), 13'' x 6.5 (rear)
Seat: Deluxe seat
Special Features: An electric switch makes cutting height adjustments and lifting the deck for blade maintenance a snap. Optional suspension seat.
Warranty: 2 years commercial use, parts and labor excluding only belts, blades, tires and brake pads.
Cost: $10,900 to $11,300

Ferris
Model No.: IS 3100Z
Deck: 61''
Engine: 30 HP Vanguard Big Block
Speed: 12 mph
Tires: 22'' x 11 x 10 (drive), 13'' x 5 (caster)
Seat: Deluxe High-back with lumbar support
Special Features: Cruises at 3,200 RPMs for better fuel economy while providing plenty of power and torque. Patented 4-wheel suspension system dramatically increases quality of cut, comfort and productivity.
Warranty: 2 years commercial use, parts and labor excluding only belts, blades, tires and brake pads.
Cost: $10,900 to $12,900

Grasshopper
Model No.: 329B MidMount
Deck: 52'' Grasshopper DuraMax deck
Engine: 29 HP, V-twin OHV B&S Big Block
Speed: 10.5 mph forward
Tires: Standard 24x12x12 turf tires
Seat: Iso-mounted, high-back, deep-cushioned, Cordura-covered with padded arms/backrest and lumbar support. Optional Premier suspension seat for customized support.
Special Features: Design-matched hydro system and SmartFrame construction for smooth operation and optimal power transfer to cutting deck. Optional 4X Rear Discharge deck spreads clippings behind the mower and away from sidewalks and roadways.
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $10,700 to $10,945

Exmark
Model No.: Next Lazer Z
Deck: 48'' heavy duty Triton spindle
Engine: 23, 29 and 34 HP Kawasaki V-twin; 23 and 27 HP Kohler Command V-Twin
Speed: 0 to 11.5 mph forward, 0 to 7 mph reverse
Tires: 24'' x 12-12, 4 ply Multi-Trac
Seat: High back, two-tone, bolstered seat with Elastomeric Vibration Control material.
Special Features: Dozens of enhancements that will reduce maintenance, improve traction and handling, and make the mower safer and more comfortable for landscape professionals.
Warranty: 3 years parts, 2 years labor
Cost: $9,400

Hustler Turf Equipment
Model No.: Z4
Deck: 48''
Engine: Kawasaki V-Twin 23 HP
Speed: 10 mph forward/5 mph reverse
Tires: Front - 13x5 - 6 rib tread/drive - 23x9.5x12
Seat: Molded, cool-gray vinyl seat with adjustable armrests. Fore and aft sliding adjustment.
Special Features: Silky-smooth SmoothTrak steering with patented automatic park brake system; welded steel decks; heavy-duty, 7-gauge, full-height rear bumper provides protection for the engine and exhaust; retains the ease of maintenance.
Warranty: Limited 2 years commercial, parts and labor
Cost: $8,999 and up

Gravely
Model No.: 100i Series
Deck: 48''
Engine: Two-cylinder Kawasaki FX engine
Maximum Speed: Up to 10 miles per hour
Tires: Front 13'' x 6.5 - 6, rear 23'' x 10'' - 12
Seat: Full suspension adjustable seat
Special Features: Integrated transmission and X-Factor deck design. A foot operated deck lift and twin stick controls minimize fatigue. Designed of durable full welded tubular steel.
Warranty: 2 years or 1,000 hours
Cost: $7,373

Land Pride
Model No.: ZXT Pro Series Zero Turn Mower
Deck: 54'' or 60''
Engine: Choice of Honda, Kawasaki or Briggs & Stratton engine
Seat: Deluxe cushion seat with arm rests or molded vinyl comfort suspension seat with arm rest.
Tires: Drive tires 24 x 10.5 - 12 turf tread; front tires 13 x 5 - 6, ribbed tread with
roller bearings
Speed: Forward 0 to 11 mph, reverse: 0 to 5.5 mph
Warranty: 2 years parts and labor, 3 years on wheel motors and pumps
Cost: $7,199

Encore Power Equipment
Model No.: F48K17FC Encore 48'' Front-Cut Fuzion
Deck: 48"
Engine: 17 HP air-cooled Kawasaki engine
Speed: 9 mph
Tires: 20''
Seat: Deluxe
Special Features: Electric lift to 45 degree angle
Warranty: 2 years mower/10 years deck shell
Cost: $6,499