INNOVATIONS
Exmark expands Radius zero-turn mower line
Exmark expanded its zero-turn riding mower offering with a new Radius E-Series machine featuring a twin-blade 48-inch UltraCut Series 3 cutting deck .
According to Mike Mayfield , Exmark product manager , the new mid-size Radius E-Series model offers several benefits , including increased cut quality , improved mulching and more uniform clipping discharge .
“ The new 48-inch UltraCut Series 3 twin-blade cutting deck uses longer blades than an equivalent three-blade cutting deck , for increased cutting system performance , particularly when mulching or bagging ,” said Mayfield .
The design of the twin-blade cutting system increases cutting chamber volume by 50 percent . The larger cutting chamber reduces deck packing , with more efficient transfer of clippings from the left to right chamber in side-discharge use .
The new UltraCut Series 3 twin-blade cutting deck is fabricated and welded from 7- and 10-gauge
high-strength alloy steel . Heavy-duty
Series 4 cutting spindle assemblies feature sealed bearings for maximum durability with reduced maintenance requirements .
The new Radius E-Series machine is powered by a Kawasaki
FR691V air-cooled twin-cylinder engine , featuring pressurized lubrication and cast-iron cylinder liners . Exmark ’ s hydro drive system uses dual Hydro Gear hydros to deliver zero-turn precision and infinitely variable ground speeds of up to 8.0 mph forward and 5.0 mph reverse .
Kubota introduces the next generation of SZ Series commercial stand-on mowers
Kubota Tractor Corporation introduced the next generation of the SZ Series commercial stand-on mowers with the availability of four new models : the SZ19NC-36-2 with a 36-inch cutting deck , SZ22NC-48-2 with a 48-inch cutting deck , SZ26NC-52-2 with a 52-in cutting deck , and the SZ26NC-61-2 with a 61-inch cutting deck . Improvements to the SZ Series deliver adjustable cutting deck baffles , enhanced serviceability , and increased tire performance . The new SZ-2 models will replace the original line of Kubota SZ mowers , and are currently available at Kubota dealerships nationwide .
The new “ -2” models replace the first-generation models in Kubota ’ s SZ Series line of stand-on mowers . The new models feature improvements throughout while maintaining the same horsepower and deck size configurations as previous models . One of the most notable upgrades to the SZ Series is the inclusion of adjustable cutting deck baffles to the SZ22NC-48-2 , SZ26NC-52-2 , and the SZ26NC-61-2 models . The new adjustable baffles allow operators to adjust the air intake of the cutting deck , which affects the quality of the cut and how well the clippings are directed into the bag , out the discharge chute , or onto the ground as mulch . Cutting conditions can vary greatly by region and climate , and more adjustability ensures operators can configure their SZ mower to provide the highest quality cut possible across a range of terrain conditions .
Also new for the next generation of SZ mowers are 23-inch Zero T tires . These tires feature a tread pattern that provides a great balance between handling , grip , and reduced turf impact . Serviceability of the SZ series was improved by making key areas of the cutting deck easier to access during service . Kubota also repositioned the hydraulic fluid reservoir inside the body of the mower . This helps protect the system and reduces potential leak points , further improving serviceability and reducing equipment downtime . sportsfieldmanagementonline . com June 2021 | SportsField Management
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