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The Perfect Landscaping Duo – Surfer™ Pro and Super SF
Big or small they cut it all. Content Sponsored by To grow their businesses, landscapers need tools to tackle mowing projects of every shape and size. Hustler® Turf recently introduced two zero-turn mowers that would make the perfect landscaping duo, the SurferTM Pro and the Super SF (both new editions to the stand-on family of mowers). Let’s look at the difference between these two machines and explain how they can work in tandem to create your professional fleet. Let’s start with the Surfer Pro. It’s All About The Benjamins Let’s not beat around the bush. On top of its overall compact size, the price is what makes this unit attractive to pros. There are several 34” stand-ons out there, but few start at under $5,000* like the Surfer Pro. This unit is not designed to replace your Hustler Super S stand-on, but it does make quick work of the gated properties you would normally walk with a push-mower. Stacked And Sturdy With an overall length of 58.9 inches, the Surfer Pro is smaller than most traditional sit-down zero-turn mowers. Ideal for trimming and navigating tight spaces. But don’t let the size fool you, this machine is tough. The Surfer Pro is built with Hustler’s signature heavy duty steel decking (7 gauge on the 34″ deck, 11 gauge on the 48″). Impact areas are reinforced with 3/8-inch x 1 inch steel. In addition, we added 18” BigBite™ drive tires for stability and traction. Both Surfer Pro models come equipped with Kawasaki ® ...
The Perfect Landscaping Duo – Surfer™ Pro and Super SF
Big or small they cut it all. Content Sponsored by To grow their businesses, landscapers need tools to tackle mowing projects of every shape and size. Hustler® Turf recently introduced two zero-turn mowers that would make the perfect landscaping duo, the SurferTM Pro and the Super SF (both new editions to the stand-on family of mowers). Let’s look at the difference between these two machines and explain how they can work in tandem to create your professional fleet. Let’s start with the Surfer Pro. It’s All About The Benjamins Let’s not beat around the bush. On top of its overall compact size, the price is what makes this unit attractive to pros. There are several 34” stand-ons out there, but few start at under $5,000* like the Surfer Pro. This unit is not designed to replace your Hustler Super S stand-on, but it does make quick work of the gated properties you would normally walk with a push-mower. Stacked And Sturdy With an overall length of 58.9 inches, the Surfer Pro is smaller than most traditional sit-down zero-turn mowers. Ideal for trimming and navigating tight spaces. But don’t let the size fool you, this machine is tough. The Surfer Pro is built with Hustler’s signature heavy duty steel decking (7 gauge on the 34″ deck, 11 gauge on the 48″). Impact areas are reinforced with 3/8-inch x 1 inch steel. In addition, we added 18” BigBite™ drive tires for stability and traction. Both Surfer Pro models come equipped with Kawasaki ® ...
Bobcat Introduces Five New Zero-Turn Mowers
With a reputation built on performance, versatility, and toughness, Bobcat Company is bringing that same legacy to the turf market with its all-new lineup of Bobcat® zero-turn mowers. The extensive 21-machine lineup includes both zero-turn (ZT) sit-on and zero-turn stand-on mowers (ZS). The addition of mowers allows Bobcat to expand upon its established presence in the landscape industry and capture additional opportunities in the turf and lawncare markets. The new zero-turn mowers join compact track loaders, compact excavators, skid-steer loaders, compact tractors, utility products, small articulated loaders and mini track loaders in the bundle of Bobcat products focused on helping customers accomplish more in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and turf applications. “We have an opportunity to bring high-performance, high-quality equipment that Bobcat is known for to the world of turf with zero-turn mowers,” said Ron Scheffler, senior product manager, Bobcat Company. “Our customers in commercial landscaping already know Bobcat equipment, now they can round out their fleet with Bobcat zero-turn mowers. And because we know that residential turf customers are just as enthusiastic, introducing mowers is an opportunity to welcome a new audience.” Bobcat zero-turn mowers will be manufactured in Johnson Creek, WI and distributed through select Bobcat dealerships in the U.S. and parts of Canada. Zero-Turn Mower Models Bobcat offers an extensive lineup of zero-turn mowers to meet residential and commercial customer needs. Models vary in engine, horsepower, deck width, and fuel capacity. To determine which models offer the best performance for the application, refer to each machine’s corresponding model ...
