Ergonomic handles reduce operator fatigue and provide a very low impact operating system. Available in Z-Control™ or SoftGrip™ pistol grip.
Smoother operation, to help reduce tire marking
Productivity-enhancing 5-gallon fuel tank
Heavy-duty spindles for zero maintenance means less down time
Welded 7-gauge steel with 7-gauge side skirts on the 36” and 48”; 2 layers of 10-gauge steel with 7-gauge side skirts on the 54” deck
Baked on enamel bonds to metal components for long life; resists scratches on frame and deck components
Easy to use height adjust in 1/8", 1/4” and 1/2” increments
Delivers a high quality of cut when you side discharge, mulch or bag. Equipped with a new molded rubber discharge chute for superior clipping dispersal.
Dual Hydro-Gear® pumps and Parker wheel motors for ultimate control and better productivity
Hydro-Gear® pumps are serviceable for long life. Motor oil is used as hydraulic fluid instead of expensive synthetic oils. Motor oil helps protect and extend the life of pumps and motors with better lubricating properties
Maintenance-free cutter spindles with split steel, deep sheave pulleys for strength and durability
Large 5” self-adjusting maintenance-free idler pulley
No-Flat caster wheels with sealed bearing and trash guards for long life and low maintenance.
16 HP | 18 HP | 20 HP | |
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Engine | 16 HP 603cc Kawasaki® FS Series, V-twin | 18 HP 603cc Kawasaki® FS Series, V-twin | 20 HP 603cc Kawasaki® FS Series, V-twin |
Ignition | Electronic with recoil start; electric start available on pistol-grip models | Electronic with recoil start; electric start available on pistol-grip models | Electronic with recoil start; electric start available on pistol-grip models |
Fuel Capacity | 5 gallon (18.9 L) | 5 gallon (18.9 L) | 5 gallon (18.9 L) |
Lubrication | Pressure with filter | Pressure with filter | Pressure with filter |
Air Cleaner | Ducted dual element | Ducted dual element | Ducted dual element |
Controls | Z-Control™ or SoftGrip™ Pistol Grip | Z-Control™ or SoftGrip™ Pistol Grip | Z-Control™ or SoftGrip™ Pistol Grip |
Power
Model
Ignition
Fuel Capacity
Lubrication
Air Cleaner
16 HP 603 cc Kawasaki FS Series, V-twin, Air Cooled, Gas
Electronic with Recoil Start
5 gal. (18.9 l) Polyethylene
Pressure with Filter
Dual Element
Model
Ignition
Fuel Capacity
Lubrication
Air Cleaner
18 HP 603 cc Kawasaki FS Series, V-twin, Air Cooled, Gas
Electronic with Recoil Start
5 gal. (18.9 l) Polyethylene
Pressure with Filter
Dual Element
Model
Ignition
Fuel Capacity
Lubrication
Air Cleaner
20 HP 603 cc Kawasaki FS Series, V-twin, Air Cooled, Gas
Electronic with Recoil Start
5 gal. (18.9 l) Polyethylene
Pressure with Filter
Dual Element
Drivetrain
Transmission
Shaft Size
Drive
Hydraulic Capacity
Brakes
Hydrostatic Drive with Dual Variable Displacement Pumps; Wheel Motors
1 in. (25 mm) Diameter Tapered Shaft
Belt from Engine to Hydro Input Shafts; Hydrostatic Drive to Wheels
1.2 gal. (4.6 l) with 25-Micron Filtration
Hydrostat Provides Dynamic Braking; Dual-Wheel Parking Brake
Tires
Drive Tires
Caster Wheels
Steering
Controls
Speed (Max)
Turning Radius
(2) 16 x 7.50-8, 4-Ply Turf Tread, Tubeless
(2) 9 x 3.50-4, No-Flat
Fingertip Levers at Handles Control Independent Power to Each Wheel for Moving, Stopping and Power Turning
Throttle; Speed Selector/Tracking Levers;
Wheel Drive Z-Control Traction Levers; Blade Drive Switch;
Dual-Wheel Parking Brake; Operator-Presence Controls;
Keyed On/Off Switch (On/Off/Start Switch on Electric Start Models)
6 mph (9.6 km/h) Forward; 2 mph (3.2 km/h) Reverse
Zero-turn with z-control
Deck
Fixed
36”, 48” and 54” side discharge DuraDeck™ with Extreme Discharge System
Dimensions
Overall Length 36” Model
Transport Width (chute up) 48” Model
77.6" (197 cm) Width
48" (122 cm)
Weight
36
48
54
524 lbs. (264 kg)
605 lbs. (274 kg)
596 lbs. (270 kg)
Accessories
GC Poly 3.75 or 5 Bushel Fabric Dump Catcher; 36”, 48”, or 54” Mulch Baffle Kit with Eliminator Blades; Jumbo Grass Catcher; 36”, 48”, or 54” Kit-ECO Plate; Poly Grass Catcher 3.75 or 5 Bushel Dump; Hydro Cold Start; 36”, 48”, or 54” Front Weight Kits