Best Zero-turn Riding Lawn Mower: Cub Cadet iSeries ZTT | cub cadet riding mower
Written by admin on June 16, 2009 – 8:40 pm -Cub Cadet iSeries ZTT 42 The Cub Cadet iSeries ZTT 42 was rated the “Best Zero-turn Lawn Mower by ConsumerSearch.com. Here is what they had to say: The big advantage of the iSeries ZTT 42 is that it can turn on a dime -- so it leaves no circle of uncut grass at the end of turns (which means less trimming later). Unlike other zero-turn lawn mowers, the Cub Cadettractor is easier to learn to use since it has a regular steering wheel instead of two levers. It also slips less on sloping lawns – a problem with typical zero-turn lawn mowers. Tests show the 42-inch ZTT 42 doesn't mulch clippings as well as the John Deere X304 above, but bags them as well and side-discharges better. The main drawback is that Cub Cadet lawn tractors have a spottier... more
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Craftsman DYS 4500 Riding Lawn Mower Review | craftsman dys riding mower
Written by admin on June 10, 2009 – 3:26 pm -Among the best in its class the Craftsman DYS 4500 riding lawn mower is and easy to use riding mower. With its huge 54? cutting deck and 26 hp Kohler Pro engine it will cut a very large lawn in record time. The Kohler Pro engine is quiet, even with the cutting deck engaged and is strong enough to easily cope with small hills and inclines. The operation is easy with a single foot control for forward and reverse operation. The automatic transmission is smooth and very responsive and a cruise control is included. very handy for large open areas. The large cutting desk does lead to a larger than average turning radius of sixteen inches. The cutting deck is easily adjustable and can be set for cutting heights between one and four inches in six increments.... more
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Is Lawn Mowing Safety a Major Concern?
Written by admin on June 1, 2009 – 11:17 pm -A. Yes, about 68,000 people each year report injuries caused by power mowers that result in emergency room treatments. More than 9,000 children under the age of 18 are injured nationwide every year, and Hoosier children are being injured by lawn mowing equipment in drastic fashion. According to data from the Indiana State Department of Health, 37 percent of all power lawn mower related injuries in the state involved the hospitalization of children under the age of 15. Q. What can I do to prevent injuries to children? A. It is important to keep children safe around lawn-mowing equipment, and there are many things that can be done to ensure their safety. Never allow children to be in the yard while a lawn mower is being operated, and never let... more
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