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Equipment Focus Commercial Zero-turn Mowers BOB-CAT ProCat SE The new BOB-CAT ProCat SE features an open-frame design for enhanced visibility, a low seat platform for an en- hanced center of gravity, an extreme discharge system with DuraDeck and expanded discharge chute for a superior cut and better clipping dispersal without clumping, and new motion control design that eliminates lost linkage motion for smooth and responsive operation. Comfort is standard on the new ProCat SE through a premium high-back seat that adjusts to fit the rider and a custom operator zone with controls that can also easily adjust to rider preference. The ProCat SE maximizes productivity with choice of 52- or 61-inch deck, hard-working and clean-running Kohler Command Pro engines with canister-style air filters, and an EPA-compliant fuel system with 14-gallon fuel capacity that offers ground speeds up to 11.5 mph and fewer refueling stops to keep you moving forward. John Deere Z925 EFI The John Deere ZTrak PRO Z925 with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) provides up to 25 percent fuel savings for land- scape contractors. The Z925 EFI optimizes power, performance and efficiency in all mowing conditions, which results in fuel savings, superior reliability, and less downtime. The 27-hp. engine includes an exclusive Tuff Torq integrated transmission. The transmission, which is standard across the ZTrak PRO 900 Series, features 13cc piston-style pumps and 13cc wheel motors for increased efficiency. Another series exclusive is the cross-porting system that routes the coolest hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic pump doing the most work. The Z925 EFI offers a 54-inch or 60-inch 7-Iron PRO mowing deck. The 54-inch deck also includes the John Deere exclusive Mulch-On-Demand technology that allows the operator to switch between mulching and side discharging without ever leaving the seat. Kubota adds new clean-burning propane mower to its zero-turn line Kubota Tractor Corporation announced the new eco-conscious Kubota ZP330 as the latest addition to its top-of-the- line Z-Series commercial mowers. The ZP330 — featuring either a 60- or 72-inch deck option — boasts a 31-gross horsepower, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, liquid propane gas (LPG) engine for reduced CO2 emissions. Kubota is mowing down emissions and out-of-pocket costs on the ZP330 by partnering with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) to offer a $1,000 purchase incentive through the Propane Mower End-User Incentive program. To further in- crease customer savings, this incentive can be combined with the Kubota $400 Customer Instant Rebate and existing state Propane Gas Association rebates. Additionally, the end-user incentive program is running concurrent with a Propane Mower Demonstration Program that allows customers to try out a Kubota ZP330 propane mower before pur- chasing. Scag Cheetah With a heavy-duty hydraulic drive system, double-tube steel main frame, and adjustable Operator Suspension Sys- tem, the Scag Cheetah sets new benchmarks in performance and comfort. A variety of high-horsepower gasoline en- gine options deliver maximum power. A low center of gravity and wide stance ensure traction and stability. Ground speeds up to 16 mph (61- and 72-inch models) result in even higher levels of productivity. And with a 48-, 52-, 61- or 72-inch Velocity Plus cutter deck, an unmatched quality-of-cut is assured. Scag mowers feature a 2-year commercial, or 3-year/500-hour non-commercial mower warranty, along with a 3-year limited cutter deck and spindle warranty. 22 Landscape and Irrigation October 2012 www.landscapeirrigation.com