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JOHN DEERE ANNOUNCES Z370R ELECTRIC ZTRAK ZERO-TURN MOWER John Deere is launching its first all-electric zero-turn mower : the Z370R Electric ZTrak .
At last fall ’ s Equip Expo , John Deere announced that it was pursuing battery-electric technology because of growing customer demand and would offer an electric option in each turf and compact utility product category by 2026 .
Specs on the upcoming Z370R Electric ZTrak include :
Battery : One 58 V lithium-ion , 3.2 kilowatt-hour , sealed ; meets IP66 rating ; Battery provides up to 2 acres of lawn mowing action per charge Charger : On board , 700 Watts , 120 V input Frame : Heavy-duty 2.5-in . x 2-in . front , and 1.5-in . x 2-in . side tubing Forward speed : 0-7 mph Front caster tires : 11 x 6-5 ; drive tires : 18 x 8.5-8 Seat back height : High back with armrests , 20 in . Width of cut : Accel Deep mower deck , 42 in ., 12-gauge Mulching system : Optional MulchControl attachment Slope operating limit : 13 degrees ; 10 degrees with Material Collection System
The Z370R Electric ZTrak is now available for pre-order , and it carries a starting price of $ 6,399 .
LANDMASTER ANNOUNCES NEW UPGRADES TO 2023 UTVS Landmaster released a mid-model year upgrade to its 2023 UTVs . The upgrades involve new engines , redesigning of the throttle and brake pedals and new graphics to the vehicle exteriors .
The Landmaster L5 and L7 models are now built with more powerful , higher-torque engines from Vanguard . Additionally , both the L5 and L7 now come standard with power steering ( EPS ). Another major change is the improved gas and brake pedal design : The pedals are now designed to provide added comfort for all types of passenger heights and sizes . Additionally , the new design is more comfortable when the driver needs to push the throttle pedal down for long periods
of time – when driving on long country roads , for example . Other changes include :
The L5 gets a huge upgrade from a 479cc carb engine to a more powerful 570cc Vanguard engine . This increase in power provides approximately 18 percent more torque and more acceleration off the starting line . “ Side-by-side to the previous L5 with the 479cc engine , you ’ ll notice a huge improvement and increase in power that the Vanguard 570cc engine gives you . That increase in punch of acceleration makes this a nice riding machine ,” said Bryan King , product engineer for Landmaster .
The L7 gets a huge expansion as it shifts from the Kohler EFI engine to the Vanguard 627cc EFI engine . Drivers will experience 8 percent more torque to help with larger loads and hill climbs ; additionally , the Vanguard engine produces more top end speeds of 35mph +. Depending on overall payload , users could see speeds in the high 30s . “ This is a great shift from Kohler to Vanguard . When we had dealers test drive models with the new Vanguard EFI engine , they immediately noticed the increase in power and acceleration ,” said King .
Also of note is that the Landmaster UTVs have been given a fresh , new look with modern style badging . The new reflective decals for the model ’ s name and branding elements are fixed to all sides of the vehicle , providing a modern sleek look and also aiding as a safety device at night . Additionally , the Landmasters are badged with an aluminum , American flag plate on the driver side , and the front emblem has been upgraded to a heavier-duty , automotive-grade molded emblem . New branding elements have also been added to the interior of both the L5 and L7 .
“ Quality is a huge focus for us at Landmaster , especially being an American-made product . The branding of the vehicle serves as a catalyst to draw users in and build their confidence in our quality . The new branding is bolder , purposeful , and all sourced domestically ,” stated David Piercy , marketing and creative director for Landmaster .
38 OPE Business March 2023 www . OPEBusiness . com