Redman, president and senior vice president of the Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, "and the new Regent is no exception. The new mower deck design promises optimum airflow and grass discharge for a great mowing experience." The ZT1500 compact zero-turn mower is available in two models: a
21-gross-hp. model with a Briggs & Stratton Professional Series single- cylinder engine and 42-inch twin-blade mowing deck and a 22-gross-hp. V-Twin model with a Briggs & Stratton Professional Series engine and 46-inch three-blade cutting deck (at a retail price of $2,999). Other fea- tures common to both models include steel mower decks with aluminum greaseable arbors, electric height-of-cut, a Hydro-Gear EZT transmission, electric PTO and 18-inch drive tires. Simplicity now offers homeowners a choice of 15 different residential zero-turn models ranging from $2,499 to $10,599.
Snapper offers affordability and more with new tractors, zero turns In an effort to attract homeowners seeking to enter the lawn tractor market for the first time, Snapper unveiled the rugged, dependable SPX lawn tractor lineup at an affordable price. Starting at $1,799, the Snapper
Snapper SPX lawn tractor
SPX lawn tractor lineup boasts Briggs & Stratton Professional Series engines with 20-gross-hp. single- cylinder and 22- and 23-gross-hp. V-Twin options available. The SPX frame features 12-gauge steel, a cast- iron front axle and 14-inch turning
radius. With hydrostatic foot control pedals, the Snapper SPX drives like a car. Intelligently designed controls include cruise control and a seven- position height-of-cut lever. Contemporary styling with a dramatic front grille profile and LED headlights completes the package. In addition to the SPX lawn tractor lineup, Snapper introduced its
NXT lawn tractor ($2,599-$2,999) and YT400 high-performance yard tractor ($5,499 typical retail price with tractor and mower deck). It also expanded its residential zero-turn mower lineup to eight models, ranging from $2,499 to $5,199, with the new 200Z and 300Z and their starting retail prices of $2,599 and $3,699, respectively.
Stens releases 2012 catalog Stens' 2012 catalog is titled "The Big Blue Book of Parts," and for good reason. The catalog boasts more than 1,500 pages and 7,000 products, including the ad- dition of 450-plus new products. It con- tains a brand-new golf cart product selection for dealers who perform service on golf carts. Stens is also expanding its Sil- ver Streak blades selection, golf products line and K&N air filter offerings. A new feature to the 2012 catalog is the addition of Universal Product Codes (UPC) for most products. For dealers, distributors and retailers using scanning software to receive, conduct inventory, and sell products, this will help their businesses run better. For quick and easy ref- erencing, the catalog has easy-to-use tabs by product categories, search capabilities by OEM and competitor part numbers, equipment and engine model quick reference charts, and now UPC.
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