PRODUCT NEWS
JOhN DEERE ExPaNDS
liNEUP Of COmmERCial
fRONT mOWERS
John Deere increases its front-mount
mower models with the new 1500 Series
TerrainCut front mowers. The series adds
5 new models — the 1550, 1570, 1575, 1580
(pictured with ROPS) and 1585 TerrainCut
— to the existing front mower lineup. The
Final Tier 4-compliant machines increase
uptime and reduce operating costs with
enhanced performance, comfort and ver-
satility.
"The new 1500 Series TerrainCut offers
an industry-exclusive, factory-installed
ComfortCab for climate-controlled com-
fort and improved ergonomic controls
for ease of use," said Carl Agee, John Deere
product manager. "Ideal for governmental,
institutional and commercial landscape
operations, the 1500 Series is a produc-
tive and versatile Final Tier 4 emissions
solution."
The 1550 TerrainCut boasts a 24.2-hp.
engine, and the 1570, 1575, 1580 and 1585
TerrainCut models are equipped with a
37.4-hp. engine. All 1500 TerrainCut mod-
els can be equipped with 60- or 72-inch
7-Iron PRO side-discharge deck or 62- or
72-inch FASTBACK rear-discharge deck
options. These decks come standard with
flat-free semi-pneumatic caster tires that
increase uptime to finish the job.
The 1550 and 1570 TerrainCut models
are available with either 2-wheel or 4-wheel
drive. The on-demand 4-wheel drive auto-
matically engages and disengages as needed
to keep operators productive.
The 1580 and 1585 TerrainCut mod-
els come standard with 4-wheel drive and
2-speed transmission to provide faster
transport speeds and slower operating
speeds when using implements.
"The 1500 Series TerrainCut front
mowers offer true four-season capabili-
ties," continued Agee. "These machines can
cut all grass types in dry or wet conditions,
with even clipping dispersion. They can also
blow snow or clean streets and walkways
with ease, providing a robust and versatile
equipment option in all environments."
The 1575 and 1585 models have the
only factory-installed cab on the market
and come standard with HVAC, front work
lights, flashers, turn signals, windshield
wiper, an upholstered air suspension seat,
and tilt steering. Curved glass and single
pane tempered windows provide an unob-
structed view no matter what the task.
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