Once thought to provide a lower-quality cut than walk-behind models, riding greens mowers have advanced to the point where cut quality is no longer a factor, thanks to advanced features from brands such as Jacobsen, John Deere, Toro, and others.
Read More (About Greens & Tees Riding Mowers)Most if not all greens and tees mowers fall into one of two main subcategories: riding and walking greens and tees mowers. Historically, riding greens mowers have provided a much wider cut than walk-behind models, but have also been thought to produce a lower-quality cut. However, new reel and blade designs, components, ground-contouring innovations, and other technologies and advancements from Jacobsen, John Deere, Toro, and other leading brands have done much to change this.
Models in this category include gas and diesel, hybrid gas or diesel, and electric 2WD and 3WD mowers equipped with multiple reels, each with seven to 15 blades. These mowers typically have up to 157.5-centimetre cutting widths and are capable of mowing at speeds up to 8.4 km/h and have top travel speeds up to 16 km/h. Jacobsen’s Eclipse 322 riding mower, for example, is at the higher end of that range with a max cutting width of 157 cm and a top travel speed of 14.5 km/h.
In recent years, riding greens mower manufacturers have emphasised features and technologies that produce better fuel efficiency and quieter, easier operation while also improving cut quality. Toro’s Greensmaster-series mowers, for example, are equipped with all-electric traction, steering, lift, and cutting components that reduce noise and eliminate the need for hydraulic oil.
John Deere says operating its PrecisionCut Triplex mowers in Eco Mode via the TechControl display can save up to 30% in fuel usage while generating 3 fewer decibels’ worth of noise. Depending on the model, other greens riding mower features can include operator-controlled programmable operations, digital displays, joystick controls, onboard diagnostics, headlights, adjustable cut heights and clip frequencies, multiple blade options, and reel speed control.
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