Mower Update

Combining the speed of a ZTR with the stability of four-wheel steering, the Cub Cadet RZT S riding mower uses foot pedals and a steering wheel to control the speed and direction of the rear wheels. The RZT S is available in three deck sizes – 42, 46 and 50 inches. For operators who prefer lap bar controls, Cub Cadet offers the RZT residential ZTR rider in 42-, 50- and 54-inch deck sizes.Cubcadet.com

The Toro Z Master Professional 6000 Series EFI mower has closed-loop EFI technology from Kohler engines, which allows the engine to automatically adapt to changes in load, weather, fuel and altitude. The Professional 6000 Series EFI is equipped with a 29-horsepower Kohler EFI engine that powers the Turbo Force cutting deck of either 60 or 72 inches. Toro.com

The Grasshopper MaxTorque’s fuel-injected diesel engine can save 900 gallons of fuel during 1,000 hours of use and is Tier 4 Interim compliant. The Model 430D ZTR uses a 30-horsepower, three-cylinder, liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engine. It’s available with a 61- or 72-inch DuraMax deck.Grasshoppermower.com

The Exmark Lazer Z X-Series features a hydro-drive system and is available in a 48-, 52-, 60- or 72-inch full-floating UltraCut Series 6 cutting deck. It has a single-point height adjust, rear-sloping ROPS bar and a Panhard rod to decrease deck sway.Exmark.com

Raise or lower Wright’s Stander X’s 48-, 52- or 61-inch decks with the new generation height-adjustable deck. The Stander X also has an Aero Core deck design, thigh-to-knee pad, low center of gravity, deck-lift system and open design.Wrightmfg.com

Gravely’s Pro-Stance series stand-on mowers feature integrated transmissions, a dial height-of-cut and foot pedal deck lift. Its operator presence controls have large diameter handles and an adjustable speed bar and reverse index bar. The deluxe thigh pad is custom contoured, and it folds out for access to the tank, battery hydro overflows and fuse box. The Pro-Stance is available in 34-, 48-, 52- and 61-inch decks.Gravely.com