HOTTEST PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR: Mowers & Tractors

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