Zero Turn Lawn Mowers
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Zero turn mowers are highly selected riding mowers because of their excellent movement and quick and close cutting. Commercial users have often favored these machines for their faster cutting time and ability to turn on a dime while cutting very close to objects such as fences, trees, and other objects in the yard. What makes the zero turn different from other riding mowers is the lack of a gas pedal and clutch. Instead, zero turn mowers use levers to move the mower by a hydrostatic system for the rear wheels. The engine is located below the seat and the deck usually in the front. Getting used to a zero turn mower takes some work but can become a fun activity and not a chore anymore. Many homeowners who have bigger lawns are starting to chose ZTRs for their highly effective cutting and minimizing total time taken to complete. Commercial companies and businesses with lawns with plenty of objects are also selecting ZTR mowers for the same reason. However, ZTR mowers are not great for pulling attachments like a lawn tractor or for steep areas and their higher price often scares away potential buyers. Zero turn mowers are however a good value for what they can produce.
This riding mower allows quick and easy cutting of lawns of various sizes.
It also has easy level controls for moving the cutting deck and the mower as well. Turn on a dime features allows faster cutting and mower becomes a more efficient machine. Zero turn mowers offer great maneuverability for yards with trees, plants, and other landscaping objects.
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When looking for zero turn mowers, durability and commercial grade are always a plus although these will often be more costly. For a pricey investment, the mower should be durable, be highly effective, and be minimal with major problems and repairs. Most manufacturers of zero turn mowers do a good job at producing a quality product by using high quality engines. Other features include a foot pedal or hand lever for changing cutting height as well easy access to the deck. Because the deck sometimes becomes clogged, it is important to have good safety features like stopping the blades without turning off the engine as well as a system like Patented SmartJet™ by Cub Cadet that send pressure through the deck to remove clogs. Other features should be available to make the mower much easier to use including easy electric start, ergonomic features like comfortable seats, and technolical features to make it more powerful. Almost every brand has their own patented system for different advantages.
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Husqvarna Z4219 - 19 hp Briggs & Stratton engine with maintenance-free transmission and foot activated deck lifting system
Grasshopper Model 120-41 - features a 20 hp V-Twin engine with up to 72" deck size for mid or front mount
John Deere EZtrak Z225 - 18.5-hp Briggs & Stratton single-cylinder offering 7 mph ground speed and 42-inch Edge™ mower deck with built-in memory for cutting height changes |
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For those new to controlling a zero turn mower, it can seem complicated at first but after a little trial and error it will become very easy to hover the cutting deck around for faster cutting. Also consider options such as mulching, mufflers, and liquid cooled engines for faster and quieter mowing. |
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