| Zero-Turn Mowers |
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| Model name |
Freedom Z |
Patriot |
Tiger Cat II |
| Engine |
Kohler 7000 Series Pro 22hp, aircooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft |
Kawasaki FX 22hp, air-cooled, VTwin, vertical shaft |
Kawasaki FS 22hp, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft |
| Engine Air Filtration |
Cartridge-style air filter |
Standard equipment canister air filter |
Standard equipment canister air filter (most models**) |
| Fuel Capacity |
6.5-gallons, tank mounted above the wheel |
6.5-gallons, tank mounted above the whee |
9 gallons, dual tanks mounted above the wheels |
| Ground Speed |
Up to 8 MPH forward, 5 MPH reverse |
8.5 MPH forward, 5 MPH reverse |
Up to 12 MPH forward, 5 MPH reverse |
| Main Frame Construction |
Single tube, steel frame, full length, fully welded |
Single tube, steel frame, full length, fully welded |
Single tube, steel frame, full length, fully welded |
| Drive Tires |
20 x 10 – 8, 4-ply radius edge tires |
52″: 22 x 9.5 -12, 4 ply |
48″ & 52″: 24 x 9.5 -12, 4 ply |
| Caster Tires |
11 x 4.5 – 5 , Pneumatic (air-filled); |
52″: 13 x 5 – 6, 4 ply |
48″ & 52″: 13 x 5 – 6, 4 ply |
| Caster Wheel Pivot Bearings |
l Pivot Bearings: Dual sealed ball bearings |
Tapered roller bearings |
Tapered roller bearings |
| Front Caster Arm Design |
Welded to the frame. |
Welded to the frame. |
Bolt-on for easy replacement if required |
| Steering |
Twin levers, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers |
Twin levers, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers |
Twin standard-style levers*, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers |
| Hydraulic Pumps |
Dual integrated, ZT-2800 Hydro-Gear transaxles |
Dual integrated, ZT-3100 Hydro-Gear transaxles |
Dual Pumps; 12cc displacement Hydro-Gear |
| Hydraulic Oil Cooler |
Not required – large cooling reservoir |
Not required – large cooling reservoir |
Not required – large cooling reservoir |
| Hydraulic Oil Filter |
25 micron |
26 micron |
10 micron |
| Hydraulic Wheel Motors |
Dual integrated, ZT-2800 Hydro-Gear transaxles |
Dual integrated, ZT-3100 Hydro-Gear transaxles |
Dual Parker hig-torque, cast iron motors |
| Belt Tension System |
Self-adjusting, spring-loaded design |
Self-adjusting, spring-loaded design |
Self-adjusting, spring-loaded design |
| Belt Construction |
Kevlar cord, commercial grade Dayco belts |
Kevlar cord, commercial grade Dayco belts |
Kevlar cord, commercial grade Dayco belts |
| Drive/Load Pulleys |
Split-steel design, stronger and lighter weight than cast-iron; stronger than stamped |
Split-steel design, stronger and lighter weight than cast-iron; stronger than stamped |
Split-steel design, stronger and lighter weight than cast-iron; stronger than stamped |
| Length |
72″ |
73″ |
80″ |
| Width |
60.5″ |
64.5″ |
60.5″ |
| Weight |
745 lbs. |
805 lbs. |
1,175 lbs. |
| Warranty |
1 year limited |
2 year limited |
2 year limited |
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Stand-On Mowers |
Zero-Turn Mowers |
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| Model name |
V-Ride |
Cheetah |
Turf Tiger II |
| Engine |
Kohler EFI |
Kawasaki FX 22hp, air-cooled, V-Twin, vertical shaft |
Briggs Vanguard 35hp , air-cooled, V-Twin, horizontal shaft |
| Engine Air Filtration |
canister air filters |
Standard equipment canister air filter |
Standard equipment canister air filter |
| Fuel Capacity |
8 gallon (52″ & 61″ V-Ride) |
61″ & 72″: 15 gallons, dual fuel tanks |
12 gallons single fuel tank mounted low in the center of the mowe |
| Ground Speed |
11 MPH forward, 6 MPH reverse |
10.5 MPH forward, 5 MPH reverse |
Up to 12 MPH forward, 5 MPH reverse |
| Main Frame Construction |
heavy-duty steel |
Single tube, steel frame, full length, fully welded |
Double tube, steel frame, full length, fully welded |
| Drive Tires |
20 x 10.5 – 8 inch |
48″ & 52″: 23 x 9.5 – 12, 4 ply |
52″: 26 x 9.5 -12, 4 ply |
| Caster Tires |
13 x 6.5 – 6 (61″ V-Ride) |
13 x 6.5 – 6 |
52″: 13 x 5 – 6 |
| Caster Wheel Pivot Bearings |
Tapered roller bearings |
Tapered roller bearings |
Tapered roller bearings |
| Front Caster Arm Design |
Welded to the frame. |
Bolt-on for easy replacement if required |
Bolt-on for easy replacement if required |
| Steering |
Twin levers, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers |
48″ & 52″ : Twin levers, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers |
Twin Quick-Fit levers, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers |
| Hydraulic Pumps |
Dual 12cc (61″ V-Ride) |
Dual integrated, ZT-3400 HydroGear transaxles |
Dual Pumps; 16cc displacement Hydro-Gear; pump-mounted fans on most models |
| Hydraulic Oil Cooler |
Auxiliary hydraulic oil cooler (on the 48″, 52″ and 61″ V-Ride) |
Not required – large cooling reservoir |
Yes – large cooling reservoir with auxiliary oil cooler |
| Hydraulic Wheel Motors |
dual hydraulic pump dual wheel motor drive system |
Dual integrated, ZT-3400 HydroGear transaxles |
Dual Parker 18ci heavy-duty motors with extra large, tapered shafts |
| Belt Tension System |
Self-adjusting, spring-loaded design |
Self-adjusting, spring-loaded design |
Self-adjusting, spring-loaded design |
| Belt Construction |
Kevlar cord, commercial grade Dayco belts |
Kevlar cord, commercial grade Dayco belts |
Kevlar cord, commercial grade Dayco belts |
| Drive/Load Pulleys |
Split-steel design, stronger and lighter weight than cast-iron; stronger than stamped |
Split-steel design, stronger and lighter weight than cast-iron; stronger than stamped |
Split-steel design, stronger and lighter weight than cast-iron; stronger than stamped |
| Length |
71″ |
81.75″ |
83″ |
| Width |
47.75″ |
61.25″ |
64.5″ |
| Weight |
770-775 lbs. |
1075 lbs. |
1,420 lbs. |
| Warranty |
3 year limited |
3 year limited |
3 year limited |
| Usage Purpose |
personal |
personal |
personal |
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| Walk-Behind Mowers |
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| Model name |
SW-Belt Drive |
SWZ-Hydro Drive |
SWZT-Hydro Drive |
| Engine |
Kawasaki V-Twin |
Kawasaki FS V-twin |
Kawasaki FS V-twin |
| Fuel Capacity |
5.5 gallon |
5.5 gallon |
5.5 gallon |
| Ground Speed |
6 mph |
7.4 mph |
7 mph |
| Main Frame Construction |
heavy-duty steel |
heavy-duty steel |
heavy-duty steel |
| Caster Tires |
9-inch |
9-inch |
9-inch |
| Caster Wheel Pivot Bearings |
Tapered roller bearings |
Tapered roller bearings |
Tapered roller bearings |
| Front Caster Arm Design |
Replaceable front arms |
Replaceable front arms |
Replaceable front arms |
| Steering |
Twin levers, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers |
Twin levers, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers |
Twin levers, finger-tip steering with smooth control dampers |
| Transmission |
Five-speed |
Five-speed |
Five-speed |
| Clutch Brake |
Ogura PTO clutch brake |
Ogura PTO clutch brake |
Ogura PTO clutch brake |
| Belt Construction |
Twin power drive belts |
Spring tensioned hydraulic drive belt |
Spring tensioned hydraulic drive belt |
| Drive/Load Pulleys |
Split-steel design, stronger and lighter weight than cast-iron; stronger than stamped |
Split-steel design, stronger and lighter weight than cast-iron; stronger than stamped |
Split-steel design, stronger and lighter weight than cast-iron; stronger than stamped |
| Length |
70″ |
72″ |
75.5″ |
| Width |
43″ |
47″ |
48.5″ |
| Weight |
450 lbs. |
515 lbs. |
550 lbs. |
| Warranty |
2 year limited |
3 year limited |
3 year limited |
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