The ride-on mower is hands down one of the most important and well-used pieces of equipment you will ever own. Consequently, new mowers are continually being developed according to your needs and desires. Power, maneuverability, flexibility, and comfort are just some of the attributes constantly being improved upon. How the equipment cuts into your budget is also an important factor, but the new mower?EUR??,,????'???s durability, coupled with proper maintenance, easily makes purchasing a new ride-on mower a sharp investment.

Power Trac

Model No.: PT-1850
Deck: 45?EUR??,,????'?? Rough Cut
Engine: 65 hp Diesel
Speed: 0-8mph Infinitely Variable
Tires: 26?EUR??,,????'?? x 12?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 12?EUR??,,????'??; 4-ply Bar Tread (Dual Tires)
Seat: Tilt Seat
Special Features: Slope Mower ?EUR??,,????'??? Mow Slopes up to 45 Degrees, Articulated Steering
Warranty: 1-yr. Limited, Parts-Only
Cost: $28,000.00

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??,,????'??? 3?EUR??,,????'??, Rear tire width ?EUR??,,????'??? 39?EUR??,,????'??
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-gal. fuel tank
Warranty: 2-yr. MSRP
Cost: $21,999.00 List

The Toro Company

Model No.: 74267 ?EUR??,,????'??? Z580-D Series ?EUR??,,????'??? Full Size Zero-Turn Mower
Chassis: 7-gauge steel engine frame, 2?EUR??,,????'?? x 2?EUR??,,????'?? tubular steel carrier frame
Engine: 25 hp Kubota Liquid-Cooled Diesel
Deck: 60?EUR??,,????'?? Turbo Force??????oe
Speed: 11.2 mph forward / 6.3 mph reverse
Tires: Drive Tires ?EUR??,,????'??? 24?EUR??,,????'?? x 12?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 12?EUR??,,????'??; Caster Tires ?EUR??,,????'??? 13?EUR??,,????'?? x 6.5?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 6?EUR??,,????'?? flat-free, semi-pneumatic
Accessories: Recycler??????oe Mulching Kit, E-Z Vac Collection Systems, Operator Controlled Discharge chute, Z Stand Kit, Cool-Tops Downdraft System, Deluxe Suspension Seat, Sun Shade, Striping Roller
Special Features: Patented Turbo Force Adjustable discharge baffle; 9-3/8?EUR??,,????'?? diameter cast iron spindle housings; Flex-resistant 1/4?EUR??,,????'?? thick heat-treated steel blades; Bull-nose front bumper
Warranty: 2-yr. limited commercial engine, hydraulic system, frame, deck and deck spindles; 3rd year of coverage on deck spindle parts; 1-yr. for remaining components
Price: $13,806.00 MSRP

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?EUR??,,????'?? x 12?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 12?EUR??,,????'??
Seat: 1 piece, high-back, deep-cushioned seat with standard armrests. Up to 5?EUR??,,????'?? 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
Warranty: 2-yr. ?EUR??,,????'??Bumper-to-Bumper?EUR??,,????'?? Limited
Cost: $11,739.00 List

Ferris Industries

Model Number: IS 3100Z
Deck: 61?EUR??,,????'??
Engine: 30-hp Briggs & Stratton Big Block
Speed: 12 mph
Tires: 24?EUR??,,????'?? x 12?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 12?EUR??,,????'?? (drive) 13???6 (caster)
Seat: Deluxe high-back seat with lumbar support
Accessories: Collection System, Trailer Hitch Kit, Mulch Kit, Stripe Kit, Light Kit
Special Features: 4-wheel patented suspension
Warranty: 2-yr. limited commercial warranty
Cost: $11,363.00

Kubota

Model No.: ZD321-60
Deck: 60?EUR??,,????'??
Engine: D1005 3-cylinder
Speed: (mph) (forward/reverse) 0-10.6 mph / 0-5.3 mph
Tires: Front: Tubeless Pneumatic 15?EUR??,,????'?? x 6?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 6?EUR??,,????'??
Rear: Pro Turf 26?EUR??,,????'?? x 12?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 12?EUR??,,????'??
Special Features: Zero Turning Radius ; Shaft Driven Transmission ; Shaft; Driven Mowers ; Hydraulic PTO Clutch ; Deluxe Suspension Seat w/4 ; Adjustable Controls ; Tilt-assist Front Axle ; Dual Element Air Filter ; Electric Key Shut Off ; Control Lever Safety Start Switch ; Hands Free Parking Brake ; Foldable ROPS
Warranty: 24 Months; Including Mower Deck
Cost: $11,260.00

eXmark

Model Number: Varies by engine and deck size
Deck: Triton High-Capacity Cutting Deck; 6?EUR??,,????'?? deck depth;
Widths: 60?EUR??,,????'??, 66?EUR??,,????'?? and 72?EUR??,,????'??
Cutting Height: 1.0?EUR??,,????'?? to 5.0?EUR??,,????'?? in 0.25?EUR??,,????'?? increments; Quick-Lift Platform Deck Assist Engine: 27 hp Kohler??????oe Command?EUR??,,????< Speed: 0-10 mph forward; 0-6.3 mph reverse. Mows up to 6.0 acres per hour.
Tires: Drive tires: 24???12-12, 4-ply MultiTrac; Caster tires: 13???6.5-6, smooth tread, semi-pneumatic
Seat: High-back Elastomeric Vibration Control (EVC) with padded armrests Accessories: Micro-Mulch System, UltraVac 3-Bagger and QDS Systems, Exmark Turf Striper, Sun Shade, Light Kit, Trash Containers, CustomRide Seat Suspension, Operator Controlled Discharge, LazerLocker
Warranty: 2-yr.
Cost: Starting at $9,299.00

Hustler Turf Equipment

Model Number: FasTrak?EUR??,,????< Deck: Welded steel decks. NOT STAMPED! 48?EUR??,,????'?? or 54?EUR??,,????'?? side-discharge/mulching decks
Engine: Kawasaki V-twin 23/48 or 25/54 configurations
Speed: 8 mph
Tires: 20?EUR??,,????'?? drive tires, 13?EUR??,,????'?? caster tires
Seat: Seat springs and slide with arm rests come standard
Accessories: Optional catchers and snow-removal attachments
Special Features: New decks ; more commercial components to the industry-leader in the estate class ; Commercial hydrostatic transmissions for true zero-turning-radius maneuverability ; 10-gallon fuel capacity with built-in sight line ; Silky-smooth SmoothTrak?EUR??,,????< Warranty: 4-yr. bumper-to-bumper parts and labor ; Lifetime warranty on the leading edge of the deck & tractor frame ; 2-yr. commercial warranty
Cost: $6,500.00

Cub Cadet Commercial

Model Number: The Enforcer 48
Deck: 48?EUR??,,????'?? (also avail. in 44?EUR??,,????'?? and 54?EUR??,,????'??)
Engine: 21 hp Kawasaki V-Twin
Speed: 8 mph forward/ 3.5 mph reverse
Tires: Front?EUR??,,????'??+Smooth 11?EUR??,,????'?? x 6?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 5?EUR??,,????'?? ; Rear?EUR??,,????'??+Turf 20?EUR??,,????'?? x 8?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 10?EUR??,,????'??
Seat: Adjustable, high-back seat with arm rests and standard suspension
Accessories: Light Kit, Ultra-Traction Tires, Front Blade, Mulching Kit, Triple Bagger, Electric Lift for Front Blade
Special Features: Command Cut System?EUR??,,????< Warranty: 2-yr. commercial
Cost: MSRP $4,999.00

Bobcat

Model Number: 942290 FastCat Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Deck: 36?EUR??,,????'??
Engine: Briggs & Stratton??????oe Intek ; hp (@ 3,600 rpm)
Seat: Adjustable high-back deluxe seat with armrests ; Full suspension seat is optional
Special Features: 2 independent drives provide smooth and maneuverable zero-turn operation for reduced mowing time. Compact size without compromising durability. More leg room for better comfort ?EUR??,,????'??? high-back adjustable seat forward and back, footrests angled for optimal comfort, open floor panel design provides easy access
Warranty: 1-yr.
Cost: $4,295.00 List

Encore Power Equipment

Model Number: Fuzion
Deck: Available in 34?EUR??,,????'??, 42?EUR??,,????'?? and 48?EUR??,,????'?? deck sizes
Engine: 15-18 hp Kawasaki or Briggs ELS
Special Features: Hydro-Gear EZT Transaxle Drive System ; 1?EUR??,,????'?? ?EUR??,,????'??? 4.75?EUR??,,????'?? Cutting Height in .25?EUR??,,????'?? increments ; 18,500 ?EUR??,,????'??? 19,000 Blade Tip Speed
Warranty: 3-yr. consumer, 1-yr. commercial parts & labor & 10-yr. deck warranty
Cost: Starting at $3,999.00

Power Points

70: Percent. With an emphasis on reduced emissions and alternative fuels, power equipment today is about 70 percent cleaner than 1990s equipment.

35: Percent. ?EUR??,,????'??With new EPA Phase 3 regulations, ground supported exhaust emissions will be reduced an additional 35 percent of current levels by 2010,?EUR??,,????'?? according to Fred Whyte, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute?EUR??,,????'???s immediate past president.

Source: Outdoor Power Equipment Institute