So Many Mowers!

How to select the right commercial mower


Kubota ZP330

The new ZP330 boasts a clean-burning, 31-gross-hp, three-cylinder, liquid-cooled, liquid propane-gas (LPG) engine for greener performance with reduced CO2 emissions, yet the same productivity operators know and trust.

  • Eligible for a number of federal and state incentives that reward consumers for making propane their engine fuel of choice
  • High-performance HST transmission
  • Full-flat operator platform
  • High-back deluxe suspension seat for operator comfort
  • Adjustable speed control levers
  • Hands-free hydraulic deck lift and parking brake

Snapper Pro S200xt

Snapper Pro says the most impressive of this eight-model series is the S200XTB2861, featuring a 28-gross-hp Briggs & Stratton Commercial Turf Series engine and 61-inch iCD Cutting system.

  • Engine includes a 5-Step Integrated Cyclonic Air Management System that provides ultimate dust and debris protection for extended engine life
  • iCD Cutting System allows for better airflow, discharge and cut quality
  • iCD Cutting System has a reinforced leading edge which provides protection where the deck needs it most
  • Newly designed .25-inch-thick Marbain steel blades generate greater lift for a precision cut
  • Heavy-duty cast-iron greaseable spindle for longer life
  • For operator comfort the S200xt utilizes a premium, adjustable seat with optional suspension platform
  • Can reportedly mow up to six acres per hour based on 80% efficiency

Toro Z Master Professional 5000 EFI Mower

Toro's Model 74930 utilizes electronic fuel-injection technology, helping contractors save up to 25% on fuel costs, the company says.

  • This closed-loop EFI system allows the engine to automatically adapt to load, weather, fuel and altitude changes
  • Easy starting in a wide range of altitudes and conditions, along with no-choke starting, helps operators get down to work quickly
  • System of engine sensors monitors the engine while running, while indicator lights provide early warning of any potential issues before they occur; helping ensure an enhanced level of reliability and reduced service times
  • This mower also comes standard with a durable 7-gauge steel Turbo Force cutting deck in 60-inch width. The deck features a patented adjustable discharge baffle, flexible rubber discharge chute, high-strength cutting blades, a rugged bull-nose front bumper, and tough spindle assemblies.

Walker Super B

Walker says the out-front design of its Super B puts the operator at the center of the machine for a better balanced design.

  • Because the deck is out front, the seat position is lower, helping lower the machine’s center of gravity which enhances hillside performance
  • Not just for traveling across a hill, it also helps with stopping, changing directions and precise mowing on hills
  • Better balance improves steering response because the weight of the operator and machine is concentrated on the drive wheels
  • Adding to this balance are the deck counterweight springs and the transfer of some of the deck weight to the drive tires
  • Better-balanced machine is also easier on turf
  • Easy-to-use steering configuration uses a forward speed control/cruise control and gentle fingertip pressure on the steering levers to precisely maneuver the machine