READER'S CHOICE - HOTTEST PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR |
In this special section, we showcase our readers’ top product picks from the past year – products selected using reader inquiry tools. All of the featured products in this section ran in Lawn & Landscape and/or our Web site (www.lawnandlandscape.com) within the past year. The top five or 10 products in each category are ranked according to reader inquiry totals. Products listed as Other Favorites ranked below the Top 10. If you have a new product you’d like to see in Lawn & Landscape magazine, please send information about the product and a photo to Product Editor, 4012 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44113 or nwisniewski@gie.net. |
1. BRADLEY - 48-inch Commercial Mower
• Grease zerks on spindles
• Engine choices include a 15- or 18-horsepower Kohler
• 7-gauge fabricated steel deck
• Dual belt drive
• 5-speed peerless transmission and nine spline couplers
2. BUNTON - BZT-1250 Mower
• Zero-turning radius mower
• New blower design improves material flow by 10 percent
• Features include a heavy-duty cyclonic air cleaner with rotary pre-cleaner and mulching kits for both 42- and 48-inch mower decks
• Powered by a 25-hp Kohler Command V-twin OHV gas engine
• Other advancements include casters with maintenance-free ball bearings, a stronger steel frame and new wheel motors from Hydro-Gear that produce more torque at low flow
• New grass collection box is both lightweight and durable
• 48-inch deck can cut up to 23 acres per day
3. JOHN DEERE - Mini-Frame Z-Trak Mowers
• Zero-turning-radius machines increase productivity and operator control
• Smaller frames require less trailer space and boost maneuverability on tight jobs
• 717A model features 19-horsepower engine with a 48-inch deck
• 727A model features 23-horsepower engine with a 54-inch deck
• Both models feature overhead-valve design for improved fuel efficiency and minimized sound levels
• Forward mowing speed can reach 8 mph
4. DIXIE CHOPPER - 50-hp Riding Mower
• Model XXWD5000-72
• Features a turbo-charged, 50-horsepower diesel engine
• 72-inch cutting deck mounted to six-rail tubular steel frame
• Operates at speeds up to 13 mph, forward and reverse
• Ideal for maintaining large properties
5. ARIENS/GRAVELY - Intermediate Zero-turn Mowers
• Feature Kawasaki or Kohler engines, ranging from 19 to 25 horsepower
• Deck options include 44-, 48-, 52- and 60-inch cutting widths
• Hydraulic deck height control allows the operator to change the deck height with little effort
• Shorter frame fits easily in trailers
• Operate at forward speeds up to 10 mph
• Gravely Air-Flo deck design provides maximum airflow to expel clippings faster
6. BUSH HOG - Mid-mount Zero-turn Mower
• Features standard high-uplift blades, pivoting front axle, anti-scalp rollers and a grass collection system
• Powered by either a Kawasaki or Kohler Command engine, ranging in horsepower from 23 to 27.
• Pivoting axle keeps all four wheels on the ground for better traction and a smooth, comfortable ride
• Optional full-suspension seat features operator weight and lumbar adjustment armrests and ergonomically designed operator’s station and controls
• 55-, 61- and 73-inch deck options available
7. TORO - Z Master Z500 Series
• Zero-turn rider features TURBO FORCETM high performance decks equipped with a patent-pending, fine-tune adjustable baffle
• 52-, 60- and 72-inch decks are available
• Has a folding ROPS
• Engine options include a 20-, 23-, 25- or 27-horsepower Kohler or Kawasaki model
• Entire fully-welded, fabricated shell of the deck is constructed of high-strength, 7-gauge steel
• Deck includes a rugged "bull-nose" front bumper designed with a raised leading edge to deliver a crisp, level cut with reduced plowing and an integral underskirt to minimize blowout
8. FERRIS - HydroCut
• The only compact commercial walk-behind mower with hydrostatic drive
• Available in 32- or 36-inch cutting decks
• Powered by a 13-horsepower Kawasaki V-Twin engine
• Has Integrated Comfort Controls as well as Quick-Adjust height-of-cut controls
• Large 16-inch turf-friendly tires
9. KUBOTA - BX1500 Tractor
• Sub-compact tractor combines versatility and value
• 15-horsepower, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Kubota diesel engine provides performance and agility
• Newly designed engine balancer and superior exhaust suppression allows comfortable and quiet performance
• Unique 4-wheel drive enables smooth power transfer to front wheels at all turning angles giving efficient operations in tight places
• Hydrostatic power steering is standard
10. WRIGHT MFG. - The Wright Stander
• The first patented stand-up mower in the industry
• Efficient, compact, zero-turning radius design provides the speed and maneuverability of a riding mower and the visibility of a walk-behind mower
• Low center of gravity makes it safe and stable, even on steep inclines
• Handle bar on the dash serves as a reference point for the Quad Lever Control System
• The mower’s cutting widths range from 36 inches to 61 inches, and deck height is adjustable from 1.75 inches to 4.5 inches
OTHER FAVORITES |
COUNTRY CLIPPER - JAZee One • Features Country Clipper’s revolutionary stand-up deck and Kohler’s 16-horsepower Command Engine • Two high-performance, welded steel deck sizes: 38 inches or 42 inches • Easy-to-use, go-where-you-point joystick steering • Travels up to 6.5 mph AUBURN CONSOLIDATED - EverRide Warrior • A zero-turning radius commercial riding mower • Tunnel deck composed of heavy-duty 7-gauge welded construction • Top-mounted cooling fans provide 37-degree heat reduction for longer service life • Patent-pending design adjusts to the size of any operator • 54- and 60-inch decks available EXMARK - Lazer Z CT • Commercial mid-mount, zero-turning radius riding mower • Designed to provide versatility for a wide range of applications • Powered by a 18-horsepower Kohler engine or a 19-horsepower Kawasaki engine • Available with a 44-, 48- or 52-inch TriVantage full-floating deck • New control positioning allows comfortable operation • Includes standard 2-post rollover protection system |
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