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LCN October 2006 Horsepower10-04-06 | News



Strap In For These Ride-On Mowers

The Ride-On Mower is the landscape contractor?EUR??,,????'???s workhorse. It?EUR??,,????'???s your trusted steed, performing the most essential job of the business. Sure there are many other important tools you use on a daily basis, but when it comes down to it the Ride-On Mower is the heart and soul of landscaping. You need to be able to transport them from site to site, and keep them running at an optimum level. And unlike ever before manufacturers are building them with improved speed, handling, and seat comfort to make your job easier and faster. So sit back, start the engine and test out these mowers that we?EUR??,,????'???ve grouped by, what else, horsepower.


Kut-Kwick








Model: Super Slope Master SSM38-72D
Deck: 72?EUR??,,????'?? Deck Adjustable From 1.5?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 6.5?EUR??,,????'??
Engine: 38 HP Water Cooled Yanmar Diesel
Speed: 8 mph
Tires: 26?EUR??,,????'?? x 12?EUR??,,????'?? Drive Wheels, 19?EUR??,,????'?? x 16?EUR??,,????'?? puncture proof casters
Seat: Tilting seat with retractable seatbelts, located in the rear of the machine
Special Features: Rated for use on 40-degree slopes, canopy, 2 different light kits, deluxe engine gauge package available
Warranty: One year ?EUR??,,????'??? machine. Two years ?EUR??,,????'??? engine.
Cost: $43,589 (MSRP)



Scag Power Equipment








Model: STT ?EUR??,,????'??? 35 BV ?EUR??,,????'??? SS
Deck: Available with 61?EUR??,,????'?? or 72?EUR??,,????'?? cutter deck
Engine: 35 hp Briggs Vanguard ?EUR??,,????'??? liquid cooled
Speed: 12 mph forward ground speed, 5 mph reverse
Tires: 24?EUR??,,????'?? x 12?EUR??,,????'??-12?EUR??,,????'??
Seat: Torsion Spring Suspension Seat
Accessories: Grass catchers, mulch kits, stripers, hitch, lights
Special Features: Hydro Drive System with motorized pumps.
Warranty: Two year mower warrenty plus additional year for deck & spindles
Cost: $12,916 (MSRP)



Dixie Chopper









Model: XT3300
Deck: 60 and 72 inch models
Engine: 33 horsepower Generac
Speed: 15 mph ground speed (7.27 acres per hour for the 60-inch and 8.7 acres per hour for the 72).
Tires: Turf Boss
Seat: Gee Ride with deluxe armrests.
Special Features: Patented OCDC (operator-controlled discharge chute)
Warranty: Two year bumper-to-bumper on parts and labor; lifetime on front caster bearing assembly, front forks against breakage; rust on stainless steel portions of mower. Three year on engine.
Cost: 60?EUR??,,????'??: $10,299;



New Holland








Model: MC 28
Deck: 60?EUR??,,????'?? and 72?EUR??,,????'?? side discharge decks,
Engine: 3 cylinder diesel ?EUR??,,????'??? 28 hp
Speed: 10.7 mph forward, 7 mph reverse
Tires: Front tire width ?EUR??,,????'??? 37 inches, Rear tire width ?EUR??,,????'??? 39 inches
Seat: Full-suspension seat with padded, flip-up armrests.
Special Features: Cup holder, auxiliary power port, simple pedals for forward and reverse, low center of gravity, power steering for smooth handling and excellent maneuverability, 13.3-gallon fuel tank.
Warranty: Two year Manufacturer
Cost: $21,999 (Dealer)

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John Deere








Model: Max Z-Trak 777
Deck: Available with 60-inch 7-Iron II?EUR??,,????< Engine: 27 hp OHV, liquid-cooled, horizontal Kawasaki gas engine
Speed: 11 mph transport speed
Tires: 24???12-12
Seat: One-piece, high-back, deep-cushioned seat with standard armrests. Up to 5-inches fore-and-aft adjustment to match operator size
Special Features: Flip-out foot panel for easy access to deck spindles, Flip-up seat for easy access to the hydraulic system, Zero-turning radius, Innovative, low effort dial height-of-cut adjustment with foot assist deck lift system
Warrenty: Two Year ?EUR??,,????'??Bumper-to-Bumper?EUR??,,????'?? Limited Warranty
Cost: $11,739 (Dealer)



BOB-CAT??????oe








Model: Predator Pro Series
Deck: 48-, 52-, 61-, or 72-inch
Engine: 26hp Generac on the 52?EUR??,,????'?? model and 33 hp Generac on the 61?EUR??,,????'?? and 72?EUR??,,????'?? model
Speed: 12 mph transport speed
Tires: 52?EUR??,,????'?? drive tires ?EUR??,,????'??? 23???10.50-12 4ply turf tread drive wheels ?EUR??,,????'??? 61?EUR??,,????'?? & 72?EUR??,,????'?? drive tires 24???12-12 4ply
Seat: Full-suspension seat with adjustable arm rests and fully adjustable forward and reverse motion and adjustable to operator?EUR??,,????'???s weight.
Special Features: Four-point adjustment system, foot pedal height-of-cut adjustment lever, 1/4?EUR??,,????'?? increment height-of-cut settings, easy-access operator controls, 12-gallon fuel capacity
Warranty: Two year full commercial warranty
Cost: 72?EUR??,,????'??:10,2999; 61?EUR??,,????'??: $10,400; 52?EUR??,,????'??: $8,999 (MSRP)



EverRide??????oe Warrior?EUR??,,????<








Model: EZKW2560S/EZKW2554S, EZKH2760S/EZKH2754S
Deck: 60?EUR??,,????'?? or 54?EUR??,,????'?? Engine: 25 hp Kawasaki??????oe or 27 hp Kohler??????oe
Speed: 13 mph forward, 4 mph reverse
Tires: Drive tires, 24???12-12 4 ply Turf Tread, Caster tires, 13???6.5-6 4 ply Ribbed Tread
Seat: Standard full-suspension, high-back seat
Accessories: Optional 12-bushel grass catcher
Special Features: Pivoting front axle, power-efficient tunnel deck with 149 sq. in. discharge area and 1.5 inch blade overlap to eliminate streaking
Warranty: Two Year Manufacturer
Cost: 60?EUR??,,????'?? 25 hp: $8,049; 27 hp: $8,249
54?EUR??,,????'?? 25 hp: $8,199; 27 hp: $8,399(Dealer)



Great Dane??????oe Brutus








Model: GBKW2561S/GBKW2552S, GBKH2761S/GBKH2752S
Deck: 61?EUR??,,????'?? or 52?EUR??,,????'??
Engine: 25 hp Kawasaki??????oe or 27 hp Kohler??????oe
Speed: 12 mph forward, 5 mph reverse
Tires: Drive tires, 23???9.5-12, Caster tires, 13???5-6
Seat: Standard full-suspension, high-back seat
Special Features: 12cc pumps, solid shaft spindles
Warranty: Two year parts and labor
Cost: 61?EUR??,,????'?? 25hp: $7,250
52?EUR??,,????'?? 27 hp: $6,650 (Dealer)



Cub Cadet








Model: M60-KW ROPS TANK
Deck: 60?EUR??,,????'?? floating/fabricated
Engine: 27 HP Kohler??????oe Command??????oe V-Twin OHV, 25 HP Kawasaki??????oe V-Twin OHV, 29 HP Kawasaki??????oe DFI LC V-Twin OHV, 28 HP Caterpillar??????oe 3-Cylinder OHV Diesel
Speed: 12 mph forward / 5 mph reverse
Tires: Front: 13?EUR??,,????'?? x 6.5?EUR??,,????'??-6, Rear: 24?EUR??,,????'?? x 12?EUR??,,????'??-12
Seat: Deluxe high back w/5?EUR??,,????'?? travel & 4-position back
Special Features: The M-60 CT has a standard operator protective system which includes a rollover protection system (ROPS), seat belt and brush guard. Four anti-scalp wheels and rollers in the front and back work in conjunction with the Command Cut System?EUR??,,????< Warranty: Three year limited commercial
Cost: $8299.00 (MSRP)



Wright Sentar?EUR??,,????<








Model: Standing/Sitting, Zero-Turning-Radius Mower
Deck: 36?EUR??,,????'??-61?EUR??,,????'??
Engine: 17-25hp
Speed: 7.5-11mph
Tires: 18???8.0-10, 18???8.5-8 or 23.0???9.50-12
Seat: The padded seat with mono spring suspension folds out of the way for stand-up operation.
Special Features: mower?EUR??,,????'???s cutting height can be adjusted from the driver?EUR??,,????'???s seat or standing platform. Operator balance control lets operator shift weight instantly as terrain changes.
Warranty: Two Year limited commercial
Cost: $7,394.00 ?EUR??,,????'??? $9,129.00 (MSRP)



Bunton??????oe








Model: EstatePro
Deck: 36, 42, 48, and 52-inch
Engine: 21hp Briggs and Stratton, 17hp Kawasaki KAI, 19hp Kawasaki KAI, and 19hp Kawasaki with heavy duty air cleaner available.
Speed: 8 mph
Tires: 36?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 18???6.50-12 4ply. 42?EUR??,,????'??, 48?EUR??,,????'?? and 52?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 20???8-10
Seat: Standard full-adjustable seat with arm rests
Special Features: 12-volt accessory outlet, cup holder, storage area, adjustable control levers, maintenance free battery
Warranty: Two year 2,000 hour commercial
Cost: $4,649. ?EUR??,,????'??? $6,500 (MSRP)



Grasshopper








Model: 120
Deck: 41?EUR??,,????'?? DuraMax??????oe
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Extended Life, 20 hp vertical crankshaft, pressure lube
Speed: 7.5 mph
Tires: 18???9.5???8 turf
Seat: Contoured, coil-spring suspension with foldable armrests
Accessories: None
Special Features: N/A
Warranty: Two year commercial
Cost: 4,995 (Dealer)



Toro??????oe








Model: Z Master??????oe Z300 series
Deck: 34- and 40-inch
Engine: 19 hp Kawasaki V-twin engines ??????oe
Speed: 8 mph forward speed and up to 5 mph reverse
Tires: Drive tires,
Seat: Molded, high-back seat with folding arm rests
Special Features: Side discharge or mulch ?EUR??,,????'??? bagger is optional accessory. One-inch to five-inch cutting height that is adjustable from the operator?EUR??,,????'???s seat
Warranty: Two year limited warranty on engine/drive/deck/major components. Three year spindle warranty (third year, parts only).
Cost: 34?EUR??,,????'??: $4,999; 40?EUR??,,????'??: $5299 (MSRP)


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