Get Behind These Mowers

LCN Horse Power - February 2009
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For those landscape contractors who maintain landscapes, operating a walk behind mower can be a vital part of your business, particularly for residential applications. According to our annual survey, nearly two-thirds of our readers do landscape maintenance. More than 56 percent of the respondents said their company purchased a mower in the past three years, while 62.3 percent said their company owns a walk-behind. Check out these mowers for their special features. The walk behind mowers have been arranged by cost.

The Toro Co.
Model No.: GrandStand Mower
Engine: Available in 19 HP Kawasaki and 23 HP Kawasaki
Deck: Available in a 48" and 52" TURBO FORCE deck
Speed: 8 mph
Tires: 20" x 10" - 8" drive tires, 11" X 4" ?EUR??,,????'?????< Accessories: Recycler???????(R)???????+???????(R)??????oe???? mulching kit, trash bag, operator-controlled discharge chute, optional specialty blades, weight kit, bagger, storage compartment, striping kit, light kit.
Special Features: A unique suspension system for a smooth ride over the roughest terrains, plus a retractable platform that allows for operation from both stand-on and walk-behind positions.
Warranty: 5 years or 1,200 hours limited
Cost: $8,332 to $8,888

Rich Manufacturing
Model No.: LP25KAW-10
Engine: 25 HP Kawasaki
Deck: 52" Easy Lift
Speed: 13 mph
Tires: 23?EUR??,,????'?????< Accessories: Light kit, wheel barrow attachment, suspension seat, aerator, dethatcher, snow blade and sprayer
Special Features: Convertible walk-behind is also a zero turn rider.
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $7,220

Walker Manufacturing Co.
Model No.: Model MW
Engine: 15 HP Kawasaki
Deck: Interchangeable from 36" to 56"
Speed: 0 to 5 mph forward, 0 to 2.5 mph reverse, infinitely variable
Tires: 18?EUR??,,????'?????< Accessories: Retractable sulky, deck strut kit for improved hillside traction
Special Features: A simple, unique forward speed control system and easy-to-use steering controls eliminate thumb locks and allow the Walker to handle much like the Walker Rider.
Warranty: 1 year on tractor, 2 years on transaxles
Cost: $6,690 (with 48" Deck - typical)

Hustler Turf Equipment
Model No.: TrimsStar?EUR??,,????'?????< Engine: V15 HP (36") and 17 HP (48") Kawasaki air-cooled gasoline
Deck: 36" and 48"
Speed: 0 to 6 mph forward
Tires: Front: Two ?EUR??,,????'?????< Accessories: Roll-On?EUR??,,????'?????<

Havener Enterprises
Model No.: 48BS23.0H
Engine: 23 HP B&S Intek V-Twin
Deck: 48" cut width, 8 gauge steel
Speed: 6 mph
Tires: 16?EUR??,,????'?????< Accessories: All steel bagger and Mulch Kit
Special Features: Electric Start, 2600 IZT Hydro drives
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
Cost: $3,499.95

Scag Power Equipment
Model No.: SFW Belt-Drive Walk-Behind
Engine: 16hp Briggs Vanguard
Deck: 36" or 48"
Speed: 2-6mph forward, 0-2mph reverse
Tires: 15?EUR??,,????'?????< Accessories: Grass catchers, mulching
Special Features: Floating cutter deck, low-maintenance design. Its quick and easy cutting height adjustment system requires no tools. Operators will spend less time greasing thanks to the low-maintenance design.
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $3,198 to $3,542 list, plus freight

Encore Power Equipment
Model No.: Premier Series Walk-Behind WB32K13
Engine: 32"
Engine: 13 HP air-cooled Kawasaki
Speed: 1 to 5 mph
Tires: 13"-5.0 X 6, 2-ply, pneumatic
Special Features: Removable gas tank/
greaseless spindles
Warranty: 2 years mower/10 years deck shell
Cost: $2,599

Worldlawn Power Equipment
Model No.: Float Force Walk Behind
Engine: 13, 15 and 17 HP Kawasaki or 15 and 18 HP Kohler (recoil and electric)
Deck: 36", 42" and 48" and 3mm steel with re-enforcing bar
Steering: Special pistol grip steering for easy handling
Accessories: Sulky attachment, grass catcher, side discharge and mulching kit
Cost: $2,024 to $3,287

Eastman Industries
Model No.: ST21-K
Engine: 6 HP, 179 cc Kawasaki
Deck: 21" aluminum rear discharge (grass bag standard)
Speed: One speed shaft drive
Tires: Front, 8" aluminum wheels, rear, steel roller
Special Features: Blade Break Clutch (BBC) ?EUR??,,????'?????< Warranty: 1 year commercial
Cost: $1,898

Exmark
Model No.: Metro 26 MS6KA26B
Engine: 6-horsepower Kawasaki
Deck: 26-inch
Speed: 2.0 mph to 4.1 mph forward
Tires: 10?EUR??,,????'?????< Accessories: Side discharge chute, turf striper, micro-mulch system
Special features: Blade Brake Clutch (BBC) enables operator to disengage blades without shutting down engine; belt-driven spindle protects crank shaft from blade impacts.
Warranty: Limited 2 year commercial
Cost: $1,699

Allen Hover Mowers
Model No.: 418H
Engine: Honda GCV-135 or 160
Deck: ABS Plastic
Speed: Walking Pace
Tires: None
Accessories: Extended handle, hi-rise kit, blade options
Special Features: Universal motion, designed for
slope work.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $850 to $995

Trim-A-Lawn/Seago Intl.
Model No.: Wheel Trimmer
Engine: Tecumseh
Deck: Steel
Speed: Walking Pace
Tires: Semi-pneumatic
Accessories: Sting cutting head or blades
Special Features: Open sides allow for trimming and mowing at the same time.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $399