John Deere unveils new dump-from-seat material collection system

CARY, N.C. – John Deere recently rolled out the Dump-from-Seat Material Collection System (MCS). The new Dump-from-Seat MCS is compatible with all John Deere gas-powered Z900 ZTrak zero-turn mowers collection.

“We know that efficiency, productivity and ease of operation are critical to the success of our customers,” said Ruben Pena, product manager, John Deere. “When developing the new Dump-from-Seat design, we focused on improving and simplifying the dumping process to make it even easier to empty the hopper without leaving the seat.”

The new design of the MCS moves the fulcrum of the dump lever closer to the operator.

The new MCS also features a steel blower, to help increase productivity and reduce clogs while operating. The blower finely chops materials, while the suction requires less passes.

The location of the blower housing was moved from the deck to behind the rear tire of the mower, creating a shorter path for the clippings to travel into the hopper, which helps reduce the occurrence of plugs during operation.

The new design reduces the overall length by 14-inches and width by six-inches versus the previous model. The weight of the machine with a full collection system is also 2% lighter than the previous model.

To learn more about the new Dump from Seat Material Collection System, as well as the John Deere Z900 ZTrak line, visit www.JohnDeere.com or contact your local dealer.