Source: www.TurfMagazine.com
Riding mowers are considered one of the most essential pieces of equipment in the lawn care industry. Check out the latest models here, along with the attachments available to turn your riding mower into a total lawn care system.
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BOB-CAT ProCat |
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Cub Cadet Tank S |
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Dixie Chopper Xcaliber |
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Ferris IS 500Z |
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Bad Boy Lightning Z |
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Country Clipper BOSS SR-1205 |
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Encore Power Equip. FuZion FC |
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EverRide Warrior |
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Exmark Next Lazer Z |
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Grasshopper FrontMount 729BT & 735BT |
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Harper Industries ATM 72LC |
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Havener Bradley ZTR |
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Hustler Turf FasTrak Super Duty |
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Kubota ZD221 & ZD323 |
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Land Pride ZXT Pro Series |
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Gravely 100i XDZ Series |
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Great Dane Brutus |
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Husqvarna iZ5223 |
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Ingersoll 4000 & 4200 Series |
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John Deere Z-Trak Pro 800 Series |
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Toro Z Master G3 74925 |
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Venture Products Ventrac 3100 & 3200 |
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Walker Super B EFI |
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Wright Stander ZK |
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New Holland G5000 Series |
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Rich Mfg. Convertible Mower |
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Scag Power Equip. Turf Tiger |
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Snapper Pro S200x |
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FEATURED RIDING MOWER ATTACHMENTS | |
Accelerator Industries Offers premium aluminum grass catchers that are light and durable and pack full without clogging. They come in capacities of 3.3, 4.15, 7.5, 6.2 and 11 cubic feet, and will fit brands including Ariens, John Deere, Cub Cadet, Grasshopper and more. Accessories include dust covers and extenders. |
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EarthWay The M40ECM broadcast spreader has a 3,350-cubic-inch, rustproof hopper with 175-pound load-bearing capacity. The spread pattern adjusts from 4 to 25 feet. It also features a 12-volt motor; electronic, remotely operated shutoff system; and optional motor speed control. |
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Grass Packer The Grass Packer is molded from polyethylene and has a steel-framed inlet. Specially designed vents allow optimal airflow and collection (between 3.5 and 4 bushels). It has a conical shape and can be angled up to 6 inches above the ground, reducing the possibility of scalping. |
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Humboldt Specialty Humboldt rear grass catchers are available for several mower brands and in several models. They come with steel counterweights, different types of blowers, clear plastic hose with smooth inner lining, polyester fabric bag with tapered sides and low-profile, powder-coated bag support. |
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JRCO The Tine Rake Dethatcher will give a quick spring green-up by removing embedded thatch and leaves and combing up matted turfgrass while mowing. Flexible tines allow zero-turning while raking. Available in 36, 46 and 60-inch widths, it mounts to the JRCO mount bar with clevis pins. |
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Buffalo Turbine The Cyclone PTO blower features a direct-drive gearbox; remote control nozzle; plastic-shielded, telescopic PTO shaft; and turf-saving rear roller. |
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Butler & Co. The Vulcher 2 mulcher is available in remote control or manual models and can be installed on decks from 36 to 72 inches. |
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Kunz The AcrEase Pro60K wing mower can be pulled singly or in tandem, behind or to the side. The fully floating, low-profile, 60-inch deck makes it easy to mow around and under trees. It is powered by an 18 hp Kohler engine and has a large side discharge to provide a high-quality finish cut at high speeds. |
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MB Companies The model MCT broom features a mechanical center drive that uses PTO power. Two 8-inch diameter swivel caster wheels assist the broom in following ground contour. It can be angled 30 degrees left or right through hydraulic control. Brush lift also provides oscillation to improve flotation. |
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Power Chute Design The Power Chute is a powered, operator-controlled discharge chute that is manufactured to fit individual makes and models of mowers, including 14 major commercial brands. Each unit is controlled by a two-way foot switch or hand toggle. Made from high-tensile diamond plate. |
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Great Day The Hi-Hitch allows mowers to tow small trailers. It is made of aircraft aluminum and accepts all conventional trailer hitch balls. |
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JT Washam Enterprises The Quick Brush 1000 can be used to groom turf or brush in topdressing and can be removed and installed in 60 seconds after initial setup. |
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SourceOne The Plugr Tow Pro is a 45-inch, self-contained aerator. Tines are driven into the soil by a 12 hp engine and the control panel is battery-powered. It can aerate up to 84,000 square feet per hour. It features offset capability and indicator lights that warn if speed is not optimal for quality aeration. |
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TrimmerTrap The Blade Blocker is an operator-controlled mower deck discharge baffle operating inside the discharge shield. Baffle can be opened and closed from the operator’s seat. It can be installed on zero-turn or standup riders and is made of .5-inch thick high-density polyethylene for durability. |
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TurfEx TurfEx commercial-duty spreader attachments are available with 3, 7 or 12-cubic-foot capacity and all models have corrosion-proof polyethylene hoppers and cable-operated gates. Variable speed controllers are standard. Provides constant, even material flow and spreading pattern. |
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W.E. Chapps The Deluxe Rider/Z-ROPS Cover provides full protection from the elements for the entire mower. Designed to fit all ROPS bars and tested for sustained highway speeds in an open trailer. It is fully adjustable, securing with elastic bungee around the base and metal D-rings for tie-downs. |
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Jungle Jim’s The Mower Trimmer Rack stores a trimmer directly on a mower and has locking capabilities to prevent rattling and theft. |
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ProLawn The EZTFM133 is a three-section shielded sprayer with a wind-resistant shield and curtain system. It can spray 5.5 acres per tank. |
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ProMow The GO 501 five-gang mower has a cutting width of 8.1 feet and can mow up to 4 acres per hour. It folds for storage and will not scalp turf. |
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Scag Power Equip. The Clam Shell collection system has a 12-bushel, dump-from-the-seat hopper and a vertically mounted, all-steel, spindle-driven blower assembly. |
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Selbro Selbro’s blower attachment easily replaces the mower deck and discharges to the right and left. Several models are available. |
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York TA1 and TA2 trailer-type rakes come in 4, 5 and 6-foot widths, can be angled to discharge material left or right and offer optional grader blade assemblies. |
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