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Zero-Turning Radius Riding Mowers: Introduction
If a traditional lawn tractor does not provide enough cutting width and power to meet your needs, then you should consider a zero-turning radius riding mower. These are mowers of a completely different breed that is right at home taking care of the toughest mowing jobs. These mowers provide greater power and unmatched maneuverability. If you are in need of a serious mowing machine with industrial or near industrial capabilities then this is the lawn mower for you. These lawn mowers are obviously not suitable or necessary for smaller lawns but they work great for larger lots and yards.
Zero Radius Riding Mowers range from around a 54″ cut up to 66″ .
The Poulan Pro Zero Turning Radius Lawn Tractor is at the lower end of the scale. The Poulan Pro Zero Turning Radius Lawn Tractor with 54-Inch Steel Deck, 26 HP Briggs & Stratton ELS Twin Engine, Dual EZT Hydrogear Transaxels and Electronic PTO (Non-CARB Compliant) #950ZX
. It is a fine example of a riding lawn mower that combines extreme power with precision maneuverability.
At the other end of the size range comes the Swisher 66-Inch Zero Turning Radius Pro Series Riding Lawn Mower with 27 HP Kohler Courage VTwin Engine #ZT2766KP
This is a grass cutting machine that really delivers but it comes at a price nearly double that of the Poulan but you get what you pay for and this is a very serious pice of grass cutting machinery. Someone with a smaller mowing area would have little use for such a large and powerful mowing machine but this powerful zero turning radius riding lawn mower is right at home taking care of the larger mowing jobs.
A 66 inch deck makes short work of covering multiple acres of lawn and while the Swisher is a highly maneuverable machine it is at its most efficient when utilized for larger grass cutting jobs. Even with its extra manoueverability it’s sheer size means that tight spaces and hard to reach areas of smaller lawns can be difficult if not impossible for this machine. If you have a large area that needs mowing frequently this is the mower to get the job done quickly while providing your lawn a nice looking cut in the process.
