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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
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
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