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Bob-Cat has announced an exclusive partnership with OTR Wheel Engineering to offer the manufacturer’s Zero-T drive tires. The new, enhanced-grip tires will be featured on all Bob-Cat Predator-Pro and ProCat 2016 model year mowers.

Zero-T drive tires are designed specifically for zero-turn mowers. Besides being a visually appealing addition, the tires are designed to provide:

Improved grip on hillsides
Improved puncture resistance
Improved function at slow speeds
Improved fast, tight turns without turf damage
Improved self-cleaning

Bob-Cat Predator-Pro mowers will also include new, rounded no-flat caster tires for improved steering and maneuverability.

"Bob-Cat’s exclusive partnership with OTR is a reflection of both companies' long dedication to innovation and engineering," says Bob-Cat brand director, Matt Donohue. "We believe adding the Zero-T drive tires will ultimately improve our customers' turf maintenance experience—leading to more efficient and more precise mowing.”

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