
What’s new from the shows: Big job or little job, there is a mower to meet your needs.
By Farm Progress staff
Whether you’ve got a ditch bank to mow or just your backyard, companies that make mowing equipment have you covered with a wide variety of new and improved products.
Woods ditch-bank mower, which runs off hydraulics, is a move forward; however, it’s almost overshadowed by Woods completely new Bat Wing rotary cutter. Woods specifically sent its engineers and marketing people to customers to find out what they wanted in a rotary mower.
Once they had dozens of ideas in hand, they sorted through the ones that fit their system best and incorporated many of them into their new mower. It even includes a patent-pending lift-assist system for the PTO shaft which, makes hooking up to the machine simpler and less frustrating.
Hooking up the PTO was one thing customers said they would love to see improved in a new machine. This new model also features a sleek design and tons of features based on what customers said they would improve an already popular machine.
Meanwhile, many companies were busy designing new models of zero-turn mowers for lawn and barn lot care and maintenance. Whether it’s Scag’s redesigned tiger Cat II or Dixie Chopper’s Black Hawk machine, these new models include features that should not only add to operator comfort, but also add to dependability and longevity of the machines.
There are other new models from various companies included in the lineup, which Farm Progress editors found at farm shows. Be sure to look through the entire lineup of new products designed to help you get mowing jobs done more efficiently.
BUSH HOG ZERO-TURN MOWER
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When it comes time to get the mowing done, you don’t want to waste time. That’s why the new HDZ3273 Model zero-turn mower for professional use from Bush Hog is the right mower for the job. With a 73-inch deck and 32-hp engine, the HDZ is built for farm conditions. All of the HDZ models, ranging in size from 27 hp on up and from a 61- to 73-inch deck, have rotary-controlled deck height adjustment, a full-feature control module and anti-vibration isolators. You can learn more at bushhog.com or call 800-363-6096.
WOODS’ DITCH BANK MOWER
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Woods introduces the DBH 530 and DBH 630 ditch bank mowers, featuring hydraulic drive. These mowers will adjust to different angles so you can cut at the height you need in tough situations. These units were built to be tough yet safe to operate. You will need at least a 60-hp tractor to handle this mower. The 5-foot model lists for $12,580, and the 6-foot lists for $14,725. Contact Woods, Oregon, Ill., at 800-319-6637 or visit woodsequipment.com.
WOODS’ BATWING MOWER
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The most unique feature of the Woods BW15.50 Batwing rotary cutter is that customers told the company what they wanted, and the company included them in the new model. That includes everything from a more durable design to an easier-to-clean deck to a curve pattern in the front to get closer to poles. It also includes a patent-pending lift-assistance system for the PTO shaft, making it easier to hook up. The new model also features advanced seal technology and an industry-leading six-year gearbox warranty. Contact Woods, Oregon, Ill., at 800-319-6637 or visit woodsequipment.com.
SCAG TIGER II ZERO-TURN
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Scag introduces the Tiger Cat II, made to stand up to tough jobs. Spokespeople say there is a reason it bears the words “heavy-duty commercial” right on the operator’s platform. The STC II 61 V model features a 29- hp electronic engine built to last. Learn more from Scag Power Equipment, Mayville, Wis., at scag.com. Customers in Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky can contact Midwest Equipment at 800-755-3411 or mweco.com.
FERRIS MOWERS’ OIL GUARD SYSTEM
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Spend more time mowing and less time changing oil with the Oil Guard System from Ferris Mowers. Oil Guard allows up to 500 hours between services instead of the standard 100 hours. Other features include an easy-fill cap and an integrated oil filter for faster and easier oil changes. For more information, contact Ferris Mowers, Munnsville, N.Y., at 800-933-6175 or find your local Ferris dealer at ferrismowers.com.
GREAT PLAINS’ FOLDING CUTTER
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Take out brush in overrun pastures or row-crop residue with the new folding rotary cutter from Great Plains. Farmers have a few options to choose from, including 12- to 20-foot models with 540 or 1,000 rpm. Pick your axle and tire options on trailing models. The list price for the 15-foot RC5615 is $22,729. For more information, contact Great Plains, Salina, Kan., at 785-823-3276 or greatplainsag.com.
RHINO 320 SERIES MOWER
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Rhino's TW25 now has a 2-inch cut capacity that is designed for those hobby farms with small acreage or farmers with 25- to 3-acre paddocks. It has a cutting width of 60 inches and runs with as little as a 25-hp PTO. It is part of the TW20 Series and is available in 72- and 84-inch cutting widths. It has tapered side skirts to help prevent ground gouging. For more on the Rhino TW25 contact Rhino, Gibson City, Ill., at 800-221-2855 or visit rhinoag.com.
DIXIE CHOPPER’S BLACKHAWK
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For the operation with more than one farmhand and a lot of grass to mow, sometimes finding the keys can be a chore. Dixie Chopper offers a unique start system that uses a simple code that can be shared by everyone. The BlackHawk has a push-button code to start. It comes with deck sizes of 48, 54 and 60 inches, along with a Kawasaki FS or Briggs & Stratton Cyclonic engine. The high-back, padded seat provides comfort. Learn more at Dixie Chopper, Coatesville, Ind., 765-246-7737 or visit dixiechopper.com.
WALKER’S 403 ZERO-TURN MOWER
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Walker’s new S18 Model zero-turn residential mower is complete with an 18-hp Briggs & Stratton engine and Walker’s patented grass-handling system with Thru-Shaft PTO. The compact design makes this machine affordable and efficient. Able to run 36- to 56-inch mowing decks, the S18 works for farm residences and smaller commercial uses. You can also add on options like a single-stage snow blower, 48-inch dozer blade and dethatcher. Get more information at walkermowers.com or call 800-279-8537.
ALTOZ ZERO-TURN WITH TRACKS
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This mower is designed to perform in even the roughest terrain. The Altoz TRX 660i is a zero-turn mower with tracks. Other features include an all-terrain deck with swinging blades, front suspension, Kohler 33-hp engine, electronic fuel injection and deck sizes of 61 or 66 inches. For more information on the Altoz TRX 660i, contact Altoz, Greenbush, Minn., at 855-782-5869 or visit altoz.com.