SPECIAL EDITION - COMMERCIAL ZERO TURN RADIUS RIDING LAWN MOWERS

Choices. There is probably no other piece of equipment in your professional landscaping fleet for which you have so many choices. For 2008 there are more than 30 manufacturers of commercial Zero Turn mowers offering about 600 different models to North American landscapers. The collective line-up includes 513 gas powered models, 69 diesel powered units and 16 mowers fueled by propane. It’s big business for the manufacturers and dealers as the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute forecasts 230,000 Zero Turns to be shipped this year, about the same volume as last year. In the Special Zero Turn Edition of FocusOn Landscapers, we are providing you with a snapshot of 33 of the commercial manufacturers of Zero Turn Radius Riding Mowers. For each company this is a listing of their model count and the company’s web site to link to so you can obtain the full details on each brand. We have also included expanded information on some of the new models you can expect to see available this year.

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www.dixiechopper.com
    Zero Turn Mower
The DIXIE CHOPPER XCALIBER SERIES high production mowers are packed with numerous new features. The redesigned 74" cutting deck, an industry-first, amounts to an unequalled mowing capacity of 9.2 acres per hour. Other unique features that are all standard on the XCALIBER SERIES include the springer forks, electric deck lift, and even a 12-volt adapter for a cell or iPod.
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www.ferrisindustries.com
    ZERO TURN COMMERCIAL MOWERS
FOUR new FERRIS BRAND COMMERCIAL MOWERS are being introduced that will provide the benefits of the Ferris IS® Independent Suspension with a Vanguard™ BIG BLOCK™ Engine. The new models; the 30hp air-cooled IS 2000Z, the 30hp air-cooled IS 3100Z, the 32hp air-cooled IS 3100Z and the 35hp liquid cooled IS 4500Z are commercial mowers with outstanding power and performance.
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www.gravely.com
    ZERO TURN COMMERCIAL RIDING MOWER
The ARIENS COMPANY introduces the 266 XDZ ZERO TURN MOWER SERIES to the GRAVELY line-up of powerhouse commercial products. The 2666XDZ is powered by forceful engine options including 30 and 40hp Kohler Command twin and the 31hp Kawasaki twin. This new ZERO TURN series also features the new heavy duty X-Factor® Deck Design. It is constructed of seven-gauge fabricated and welded steel, a 1/4" thick reinforcement plate at spindles and 5" deep airflow cut chamber.
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www.usa.husqvarna.com
    MULCHING ZERO TURN CUTTING DECK
HUSQVARNA introduces the Combi Mulching Deck available on select iZ and LZ series zero turn mowers. This unique cutting technology from Husqvarna offers professional users "ultimate mulching" performance. The Combi Mulch Deck eliminates the need for collection systems with costly grass disposal charges by delivering premium cut quality with almost no visible clippings. The seven-gauge stamped steel Combi Mulch Deck is available in a 52 or 61 inch cutting width and can be paired with Husqvarna's LZ30XP or iZ25XP. The Combi Mulch Deck can also be used to replace the TunnelRam deck on all other LZ and iZ zero turns.

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www.toro.com
    ZERO-TURN Riders
THE TORO COMPANY has announced it is adding several new models to the Toro® Z Master® Z400 and Z500 Series of commercial ZERO-TURN RIDERS with the goal of providing added value to landscape contractors. In addition to the new models, the company also announced that all diesel-powered Toro® Z Master® Mowers will be "Biodiesel-Ready" by 2008.
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Manufacturer Listing
    BAD BOY MOWERS: 24 Models, 20 are gas-powered ranging from 23 to 35hp and four Diesel models (28 & 35hp). Deck sizes range from 36" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    BOB CAT: 13 Models, all gas-powered ranging from 23 to 35hp. Deck sizes range from 36" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    BUNTON TURF: 14 Models, all gas-powered ranging from 19 to 37hp. Deck sizes range from 36" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    COUNTRY CLIPPER: 18 Models, all gas-powered ranging from 21 to 27hp. Deck sizes range from 48" to 60". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    CUB CADET COMMERCIAL: 14 Models, 12 gas-powered ranging from 19 to 30hp and two 28hp Diesel models. Deck sizes range from 44" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    DIXIE CHOPPER: 25 Models, 21 are gas-powered ranging from 20 to 38hp, two Diesel models and two Propane models. Deck sizes range from 44" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    DIXON: 24 Models, all gas-powered ranging from 17 to 30hp. Deck sizes range from 30" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    ENCORE: 18 Models, 16 gas-powered ranging from 15 to 28hp and two 27hp Diesel models. Deck sizes range from 34" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    ENVIROGARD PRO SERIES: 14 Models, all PROPANE-powered ranging from 17 to 25hp. Deck sizes range from 34" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    EVERRIDE: 11 Models, 9 gas-powered ranging from 19 to 27hp and two 18hp Diesel models. Deck sizes range from 48" to 66". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    eXMARK: 39 Models, 36 gas-powered ranging from 19 to 31hp and three 25hp Diesel models. Deck sizes range from 34" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    FERRIS: 27 Models, 22 gas-powered ranging from 19 to 37hp and five 28 - 33.5hp Diesel models. Deck sizes range from 44" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    GIZMOW: 3 Models, all gas powered ranging from 25 to 27hp. Deck sizes range from 52" to 61". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    GRASSHOPPER: 36 Models, 25 gas-powered ranging from 16 to 32hp and 11 (20.9 -28hp) Diesel models. Deck sizes range from 41" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    GRAVELY: 36 Models, 34 are gas-powered ranging from 17 to 40hp and two Diesel models (27 & 31hp). Deck sizes range from 34" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    GREAT DANE: 19 Models, all gas-powered ranging from 19 to 27hp. Deck sizes range from 34" to 61". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    HOWARD PRICE TURF: 15 Models, 11 gas-powered ranging from 22 to 45hp and four Diesel models. Deck sizes range from 52" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    HUSQVARNA: 12 models with 10 gas units ranging from 17 to 30hp, two diesel models 27 & 36HP. cutting widths of 42" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    HUSTLER TURF: 34 Models, all gas-powered ranging from 19 to 30hp. Deck sizes range from 52" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    JOHN DEERE: 21 Models, 18 gas-powered ranging from 19 to 29hp and three Diesel models(31hp). Deck sizes range from 48" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    KUBOTA: 13 Models, two gas-powered ranging from 20 to 23hp and 11 Diesel models (18 - 36hp). Deck sizes range from 48" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    LAND PRIDE: 19 Models, all gas-powered ranging from 18 to 31hp. Deck sizes range from 44" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    LASTEC: 15 Models, 10 gas-powered ranging from 26 to 32hp and five Diesel models. Deck sizes range from 61" to 100". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    MASSEY FERGUSON: Two Models, both gas-powered, 18 & 20hp. Deck sizes 44" & 50". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    SAYLOR: 14 Models, 11 gas-powered ranging from 20 to 27hp and 3 Diesel models(23hp). Deck sizes range from 48" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    SCAG: 25 Models, 22 gas-powered ranging from 17 to 35hp and three Diesel models (25 to 28hp). Deck sizes range from 36" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    SIMPLICITY: Seven Models, all gas-powered ranging from 21 to 27hp. Deck sizes range from 44" to 61". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    SNAPPER PRO: 13 Models, all gas-powered ranging from 21 to 32hp. Deck sizes range from 48" to 73". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    TORO: 21 Models, 16 gas-powered ranging from 19 to 29hp and 5 Diesel models (25-27hp). Deck sizes range from 34" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    WALKER: Five Base Models with 11 deck options, gas-powered models ranging from 13 to 27hp and Diesel model (21hp). Deck sizes range from 36" to 60". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    WRIGHT: 42 Models, all gas-powered ranging from 15 to 37hp. Deck sizes range from 36" to 61". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    YARD SHARK: Four Models, all gas-powered ranging from 20 to 25hp. Deck sizes range from 51" to 60". Visit: Click here to visit Site

    YAZOO KEES: 10 Models, all gas-powered ranging from 17 to 30hp. Deck sizes range from 34" to 72". Visit: Click here to visit Site