Product Review – Lawnmowers
Published on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 12:57pm
When people drive by your property, the care of your lawn is one thing they’re sure to notice. You want your yard and/or property to look welcoming to your friends, family and neighbors and one easy way to keep things looking up to par is to keep on top of your mowing. You’ll need a mower that’s dependable and gets the job done with as little hassle as possible, but looks like a professional landscaping crew was just at your place. With one of these models, you can enjoy that look, and you may end up enjoying your property and tending to it even more.
Dixon - Ultra 61
Speed: 10 mph
Cutting deck size: 61 in
Cutting height: 1.5 - 5 in
Engine hp: 27
Height: 42 in
Width: 62.25 in
Length: N/A
Weight: 770 lb
Ultra is the ultimate in comfort, performance and productivity for the large estate owner. The oversized welded steel frame, a silky smooth hydraulic drive system, super sized tires and plush seat add up to a ride that’s hard to beat.
Other features include a welded steel deck and a high powered V-twin engine, control levers with hydraulic dampeners for smooth finger-tip operation and convenient foot pedal deck lift that allows for quick deck adjustment without taking hands off the steering levers.
704-921-6864
Dixon
9335 Harris Corners Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28269
Dixie Chopper - Dominator
Acres per hour: 5.0*
Cutting deck size: 56 in
Cutting height: 1.5 - 5 in
Engine hp: 33
Height: 78 in
Width: 62 in
Length: 112 in
Weight: 1,735 lbs
*Acres per hour is calculated on 80% efficiency
The new Dixie Chopper Dominator combines four-wheel-drive versatility with zero-turn maneuverability in a unique lawn-mowing machine, making hillsides and inclines readily accessible to quality mowing. A custom front-end mechanism activates the mower’s front casters, allowing it to operate on four full-size wheels with four-wheel motors when the casters are raised, and two full-size rear wheels in unison with the front casters when those casters are in the down position.
The Dominator’s unique front-end mechanism has been designed for versatility, providing an interchangeable connection for a blade to increase the unit’s productivity. An optional dual-wheel kit is also available.
765-246-7737
Dixie Chopper
6302 E. County Road 100 North
Coatesville, IN 46121
Exmark- Lazer Z S-Series
Speed: 10 mph
Cutting deck size: 60 in (48 - 72 in decks available)
Cutting height: 1 - 5.5 in
Engine hp: 27
Height: N/A
Width: 60 in
Length: N/A
Weight: 1,133 lbs
The Exmark Lazer Z S-Series is available with a range of 48” – 72” full-floating UltraCut™ Series 4 cutting decks allowing you to mow up to 7.3 acres per hour. The series is powered by 22 – 29 hp Kohler® Command™ Pro V-Twin or Kawasaki® V-Twin engines (Electronic Fuel Injection, propane, or traditional carbureted options) allowing speeds up to 10 mph forward and six mph in reverse. The Lazer Z S-Series also features a heavy-duty steel frame design and canister air filtration system, Exmark-exclusive Parker unitized pump and wheel motor system with no hoses, integrated cooling fans, and an integrated reservoir for improved performance and reduced maintenance.
402-223-6300
Exmark Mfg. Co Inc.
2101 Ashland Avenue
Beatrice, NE 68310
Ferris - IS3100Z
Acres per hour: 7.2*
Cutting deck size: 61, 72 in
Cutting height: 1.5-6 in
Engine hp: 33.5
Height: N/A
Width: 61, 72 in
Length: 73 in
Weight: 1,325, 1,400 lbs
*Acres per hour is calculated on 80% efficiency
The Ferris IS3100Z packs plenty of features to help you get your lawn looking great and on to the next item of your to-do list. Some of these features include an automotive style hood latch for easier service access, adjustable 360-degree anti-scalp rollers, a patented four-wheel suspsension system, and ¼-inch thick tubular steel frame rails. There’s also a heavy-duty rear bumper and debris shield to keep your mower and you protected. For operator control and comfort, the IS3100Z comes with ergonomic control panels, a deluxe high back seat, a folding ROPS, and creature comforts like a cup-holder, cell phone pocket and 12-volt outlet.
800-933-6175
Ferris® Industries
5375 N Main Street
Munnsville, NY 13409
Kubota - ZD 321
Speed: 9.3 mph
Cutting deck size: 54, 60 in
Cutting height: 1 - 5 in
Engine hp: 21
Height: 75.4 in
Width: 67.1 in
Length: 86 in
Weight: 1,517 lbs
The Kubota ZD 321 zero turn lawnmower brings a variety of features to make you actually look forward to mowing your lawn. Just some of these include an extra wide and reclining high-back deluxe suspension seat with lumbar support, a full flat operator platform for legroom and comfort (no humps to straddle or obstacles where you place your feet), increased grip size to reduce hand fatigue, and an ergonomically angled control panel for easy access to adjust cutting height, speed control, and all gauges. The Kubota 300 Series is also durable - a hydraulic PTO clutch means the mower will work longer but not harder because it smoothly transfers power for maximum efficiency. The PTO clutch is also equipped with a brake that ensures your mower blades stop quickly after your mower is disengaged.
888-465-8268
Kubota Tractor Corporation
3401 Del Amo Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
Scag - Turf Tiger 61-inch deck
Speed:12 mph
Cutting deck size: 61 in (52 - 71 in decks available)
Cutting height: 1 - 6 in
Engine hp: 25-35
Height: 67.5 in (w/ROPS)
Width: 73.5 in
Length: 87.5 in
Weight:1,350 - 1,700 lbs (w/ROPS)
The Scag Turf Tiger can cover major ground with its 12 mph ground speed (29hp and larger models) and large 10-gallon fuel tank. The shaft drive cutter deck is designed for minimum maintenance requirements and a wide range of cutting heights, while the double tube steel mainframe gives the mower strength and durability. Some other features include the heavy-duty Tri-Plate Velocity Plus™ cutter decks, the Command-Comfort Operator’s Station (on 29 hp and larger and diesel models) featuring a suspension seat and adjustable levers and pedals, and an operator-friendly instrument panel.
920-387-0100
Scag Power Equipment
PO Box 152
Mayville, WI 53050