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Exmark Micro Mulch Systems

Thursday, March 9th, 2017
Exmark Micro Mulching System

The aerodynamically designed deck allow you to maintain your regular mowing speeds, while the blades create airflow patterns that keep the cuttings from clumping and leaving buildup behind.

Lawn care professionals are tapping into the power of mulch to create a beautiful and eco-friendly finish. Instead of bagging grass, lawn clippings and other debris, you can leave the mulch behind. This allows the lawn to retain important nutrients and moisture.

Although you can use a traditional side- or rear-discharge mower to mulch the grass, many lawn care professionals turn to micro mulch systems to get the most out of this practice. These easy-to-use and easy-to-install lawn mower accessories provide an extra set of blades to break down clippings to a fine mulch. Micro mulch systems can direct the area of deposit, so you control where the mulch lands.

Why Micro Mulch?

In addition to benefitting lawn health, micro mulching is a great way to improve efficiency. Emptying clippings and sweeping sidewalks or driveways can eat up valuable time, and if you haul clippings away, you have to deal with them off-site at the end of a long day. Leaving the mulch behind may make more sense, especially if the lawn looks manicured and not covered in clumps.

A micro mulching kit breaks down the clippings while you mow, so you don’t have to slow down, or worse, cover the same patch of lawn twice. In the fall, micro mulching leaves can make messy, leaf-strewn lawns clean and neat in one pass.

When to Micro Mulch?

Summer and fall (slow to mid-growth seasons) are the best time for micro mulching. During the spring growing season, the thick grass can provide too much waste for efficient mulching. Wet grass can also make it more difficult to mulch. When you purchase a micro mulch system, it may make sense to get one that can be easily installed after the spring growing season.

How to Micro Mulch?

Exmark makes it easy to incorporate a micro mulch system on most of our walk-behind or zero-turn riding mowers Our decks are aerodynamically designed to allow you to maintain your regular mowing speeds, while the blades create airflow patterns that keep the cuttings from clumping and leaving buildup behind.

To find the right micro mulching system for your Exmark mower, visit our interactive accessories page.

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Exmark Radius – The Latest in Zero Turn Technology

Tuesday, January 24th, 2017
Exmark Radius X-Series

Exmark Radius X-Series delivers the cut quality and durability professionals demand with a host of new features and innovations.

The newest addition to the Exmark zero-turn family is the Radius, a professional-level mower with an appealing price point. Whether you own a fleet of commercial mowers and want to add the latest in zero-turn comfort and design, or if you’re a homeowner looking to enhance your lawn mowing, the Exmark Radius has what you need.

A Long History of Design and Development

At Exmark, we strive for a natural evolution of mower design and development. Each new line we release builds on the last – meaning we pay close attention to possible improvements, innovations, and upgrades with each mower we manufacture.

The Radius is a great example of this. For this next generation, we took our engineers’ expert advice and rolled it up with feedback from lawncare professionals and other users. The result is a line of mowers that offer the latest in quality, comfort, and cost.

Exmark Radius E-Series

Exmark Radius E-Series provides exceptional comfort and cut quality at an unbeatable value.

Radius Features and Options

High on your list of important features was comfort. Professionals who spend hours on the job want better operator comfort, ergonomics, and reduced vibrations so they can spend less time worrying about fatigue and more time getting the job done.

And we listened.

The result is more comfortable, vertically adjustable seats, covered with our patented Elastomeric Vibration Control fabric for maximum comfort.

Exmark Radius S-Series

Exmark Radius S-Series powered by Kohler ZT engines, with Hydro-Gear integrated tansmissions and up to 9 mph forward ground speed improves productivity.

Other features you can look for on the Exmark Radius include:

  • 48- to 60-inch UltraCut deck options
  • Side or rear discharge deck options
  • Counter-rotating blade design
  • Stronger frame and lower center of gravity for increased traction, stability, and maneuverability
  • Adjustable ROPS for safety
  • Larger tires for better clearance and reduced turf compaction
  • Easy access to the deck and fewer grease points for maintenance
  • High-powered Kawasaki FX engine for speeds of up to 10mph

The Radius also has the zero-turn design you’ve come to rely on from the Exmark brand. Best of all, the price is more accessible for small landscape businesses and private homeowners.

If you’re looking for the commercial quality results of an Exmark zero turn mower, enhanced comfort over older models, and easier maintenance than ever before, the Radius line of zero turn mowers is a great option.

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Rear Discharge Decks

Tuesday, October 18th, 2016

There are times when you want to bag the mulch you mow, and there are times when discharging off to the side is preferable. There are also times when neither of these choices are ideal. For commercial mowers, certain locations come with side discharge difficulties. Medians, road sides, campgrounds, parking lots, cemeteries, and areas with heavy landscaping all require that you discharge to the rear or not at all.

Lazer Z X-Series

Exmark’s most powerful, productive mower, the Lazer Z X-Series, with the awesome UltraCut Rear Discharge cutting deck.

Mowers with rear discharge cutting decks also have the benefit of providing more efficient and sound-controlled mowing—two factors that play a big role when commercial mowing is your business. Everyone wants the perfect, well-manicured look of a freshly cut lawn, but few people want to be put out by lengthy mow times, and unsightly clumps.

The Exmark Solution

If you want controlled, uniform clipping distribution that both looks great and is healthy for turf, rear discharge decks are a great option.  With a full suite of rear discharge cutting deck options for our top-selling models, including select Radius and Lazer Z models, you can increase your productivity without sacrificing cut quality.

Rear discharge cutting decks provide distinct advantages to the modern landscaper, including:

  • Counter rotating blades for more efficient processing
  • Fuel savings of up to 20 percent
  • Uniform distribution in tight spaces
  • No overprocessing of clippings
  • Molded bumpers on both sides of the deck for easy maneuverability

These features are offered in addition to the standard high-power motors and quality construction you’ve come to expect from an Exmark mower.

Why Choose Rear Discharge Decks?

Controlled clipping discharge is ideal for populated or restricted areas, especially when used as part of a regular maintenance schedule. These mowers can also be used in rough-cut situations (like ditches), as each blade has more capacity and can handle larger jobs without damaging the equipment. And because the mower doesn’t overprocess the clippings, you can get faster results without putting too much strain on your team.

When used as part of a fleet of Exmark mowers, all of which are designed for commercial-quality cutting and seamless results, a rear discharge zero-turn mower is one of the most valuable pieces of equipment you’ll own.

Get great looking results, high efficiency, and rely on the signature high-strength alloy steel and durable construction Exmark is known for. With a rear discharge deck, you can expand your services and get more done in a day.

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UltraVac Accessories: Get More Out of Your Mower

Tuesday, September 20th, 2016

If you own an Exmark mower, you already know what it’s like to get a clean, precise finish on every lawn you mow. Exmark has long been considered one of the leading providers of both commercial and residential mowing equipment, allowing you to invest in machinery that can stand up to all the rigors you demand.

There’s no reason why the benefits should stop at superior comfort, precision, and results.

The UltraVac Bagger Collection Series

UltraVac 3-Bag Collection System

When you prefer the crisp, clean look of a freshly-mowed lawn without mulch, the UltraVac system has everything you need to create that perfect finish.

There are times when you want to mulch a lawn, and there are times when the debris left behind from mowing is both an eyesore and a nuisance. Many homeowners and businesses prefer the crisp, clean look of a freshly-mowed lawn without mulch, especially in the fall when debris and leaves can cause heavier than normal amounts of residue.

The answer to this problem is the UltraVac system, which provides a bagging option you can turn on and off with the switch of a button. Designed for both heavy commercial use and private residential mowing, this series has everything you need to create that perfect finish.

UltraVac Options

For our smaller zero-turn riding mowers, you can opt for the non-powered collection system, which offers twin bags that hold up to six bushels of clippings. Because this is designed mostly for personal use, you won’t find any complicated bearings or impellers that need to be replaced.

We offer both the UltraVac collection system and the UltraVac QDS collection system. Accessories in these series include features like:

  • Rear-discharge hoppers
  • Commercial-grade cloth bags with reinforced bottoms and capacity of up to eight bushels
  • Commercial-grade impeller turbo system, which chops the debris with five abrasion-resistant blades and sealed bearings
  • Easy hopper removal to transition between mulching/bagging and reduce the amount of dust/debris

Because these features are customizable to your equipment and your needs, you can handle different jobs easily. The UltraVac system is also easy to remove for transport and for use across different mowers.

Why Make the Exmark Choice?

When you want the industry standard in durability, great construction, high performance, and seamless results, Exmark mower accessories provide the answer. Achieve a perfect lawn without the mess—and do it with equipment that will continue to work as hard as you do.

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Announcing the Exmark Radius

Tuesday, September 6th, 2016
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Radius zero turn mowers are the next great professional grade lawn mower from Exmark.

Here at Exmark, we’re pleased to be launching a new zero-turn mower that combines everything you love about our existing models with increased comfort and a lower-cost design. Exmark has long been known as a company for great quality, durability, and productivity in yard design—with this new launch, we’re also reaching out to provide a simpler and more affordable lawn care solution.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a homeowner with acreage and you’re looking for a higher-quality solution to your regular lawn maintenance, or if you’re a landscaping company in search of a versatile, affordable solution for your fleet—when you rely on the Exmark brand, you get quality equipment in a package you know and trust.

 

Exmark Radius Models

The new Radius is being released in three models: the E-Series, S-Series, and X-Series. In all three models, you can expect a low center of gravity, increased ergonomics, adjustable ROPS, and vibration controls—just to name a few of the features. The improved handling capabilities are ideal when you want a more precise cut, while safety interlocks and easily accessible control panels make it easier for you to manage your operations.

Perhaps best of all, we allow the three different models so you can match your individual needs to a price point that makes sense for you.


Radius E-Series:

Exmark Radius zero-turn rider

The Radius is being released in three models: the E-Series, S-Series, and X-Series.

  • 5-inch cutting deck
  • Ground speeds of up to 8mph

Radius S-Series:

  • Operator seats with adjustable isolation technology
  • 5-inch cutting deck
  • Ground speeds of up to 9mph

Radius X-Series:

  • Full suspension seat
  • 5-inch cutting deck
  • Ground speeds of up to 10mph

And because you’re purchasing equipment from the trusted Exmark brand, you also get the commercial engines and warranties we’re known for on all three of the Radius series mowers.

Why Radius?

With each new design and model of mower, we strive to create the balanced, comfortable ride you want with the precise cutting capabilities you need. To this end, we’ve worked hard on the Radius series to isolate just what it is that provides this perfect balance.

For comfort, the answer is in our seat isolation, specialty foam design seats, and Elastomeric Vibration Control. For precise and professional cutting, our Ultracut decks play a large role. Either way, you can look forward to better mowing capabilities at a lower price point than you’re used to.

Join the ranks of Exmark owners everywhere with the new Radius zero-turn series. When you want professional comfort and a professional finish—but you don’t want to pay the professional price—this mower provides the perfect solution.

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Get a Distinctive Cut with Striping Kits

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016

A lawn that has been perfectly striped is one of the most serene sights in the world. There’s something about the neat lines and trim edges that makes baseball fields to private lawns look incredible. If you want to create a highly professional finish in your lawn care, striping the grass is the best way to do it.

The look of striping is caused by bending the grass at opposite angles. While this can be accomplished simply by mowing in a careful pattern (as the act of mowing naturally causes the blades of grass to bend), the long-lasting, deep colors of professional striping can only be accomplished with the right tools.

You don’t need a brand new mower in order to achieve these results. With an Exmark striping kit or lawn striper attachment that mounts onto your mower deck, you can achieve stripe perfection while going about your regular mowing routine.

Lawn Striping

Striping the grass is the best way to create a highly professional finish to your lawn.

How Our Stripers Work

Most lawn stripers and rollers, including those offered for your Exmark mower, are designed to be attached or removed, depending on the job you’re preparing to tackle. They’re constructed of the same steel-welded parts and high-grade bolts as the rest of your equipment, which means you get a professional fit and finish. They’re offered in a versatile range of sizes so you can attach your striping kit to everything from a push mower to our top-of-the-line Lazer series.

Once the roller is attached, it automatically presses the grass further and deeper in the direction you’re moving, which means you get more visible results as you mow. You don’t have to adjust the length of the cut—just your movement pattern, as you’ll want to keep your lines straight and your turns tight.

Considerations When Striping a Lawn

While the right equipment will go a long way in helping you achieve the results you want, it’s also important to prep the area accordingly. Grass that is too short won’t bend as well, and your stripes will be difficult to see. Your look will also depend on the type of grass. For example, warm-season grasses, like those you often find in warmer, wetter areas of the South, tend to be more rigid and stripe better.

It might also take some practice before you’re able to get the results you want. Basic stripes are the easiest finish to accomplish, though you may encounter obstacles like trees and shrubs that you have to work around. Over time, you can work up to diagonal lines, criss-cross patterns, or even a checkerboard.

It’s also a good idea to remember that lawn striping is about more than just making things look good—it can also be an invaluable tool as you prepare to continue your lawn maintenance. The straight lines can help guide you as you fertilize and seed. The stripes can also be used to cover bare patches or imperfections in a lawn. You can also step your landscaping up to the next level by using the lines to accentuate a focal piece such as a fountain, outdoor structure, or other lawn showpiece.

Find the striping kit or striper for your Exmark mower

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Why Switching to Propane Mowers with EFI Could Boost Your Bottom Line

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016
Exmark Lazer Z S-Series Propane

State-of-the-art Exmark EFI-propane mowers offer increased fuel economy and performance, with reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

If you’re looking for ways to increase profit margins for your lawn care business, one option might be to consider switching to propane mowers. On average, it is said that about 9% of production costs for landscape professionals goes toward fuel. Therefore, a move to propane mowers regulated with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), could help cut your fuel costs and improve your bottom-line.

Increased efficiency — The propane engines on Exmark mowers can increase fuel efficiency by up to 40% for extended runtimes, compared to traditional gasoline-powered mowers. At the same time, historical prices for propane run about 30% less than gasoline. With gasoline prices still low, this may not seem crucial – but if there’s one rule of gasoline prices, it’s that eventually, they always go back up.

EFI with E-Gov technology plays a big part in the efficiency of propane mower engines. Electronic Fuel Injection and E-Gov keep fuel flowing to your engine at a steady rate, even when your mower revs. This prevents engine drop-off when you hit a rough patch or tackle a steep grade. Gasoline mowers with mechanical regulators can be slow to respond to increased demand on the engine. Just as when you drive, an engine that runs at steady rate performs better than one that continually revs up to work harder.

Cleaner and Greener — Propane is remarkably stable over time, and can be stored for long periods. It also burns cleaner than gasoline, reducing build-up and engine maintenance. This means less mower downtime to have your machine in the field longer, and more profit. Another added benefit is lower emissions, which has become more of a selling point with customers.

Quieter — Propane mower engines are quieter to operate than gasoline or diesel mowers, which could let you start earlier and work later than competitors, and reduce the potential for noise complaints from neighboring properties.

For more information on switching your fleet to propane, see Exmark’s whitepaper, or talk to an Exmark dealer near you.

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New Product Showcase: Exmark Vantage S-Series Propane

Wednesday, May 25th, 2016

Exmark Vantage S-Series Propane

New 60-inch Vantage S-Series is Exmark’s most productive propane-fueled stand-on riding mower

Exmark has expanded its industry-leading line of propane-fueled commercial mowers to include a 60-inch version of its Vantage S-Series Propane stand-on riding mower.

The machine’s innovative Kohler EFI propane powerplant delivers increased fuel economy and performance combined with reduced emissions, making it one of the most environmentally friendly commercial stand-on mowers available today.

Exmark Director of Marketing, Daryn Walters, said the 60-inch Vantage S-Series Propane is a machine customers have frequently been requesting.

“The reception to the 52-inch model we launched in 2015 was overwhelmingly positive,” Walters said. “That said, one thing we consistently heard from customers is of a need for a model with a larger cutting deck.

“The 60-inch Vantage S-Series Propane will give these customers added width of cut to maximize productivity, combined with the cost-saving advantage of our cutting-edge Kohler EFI propane powerplant. It’s a win-win situation. More productivity combined with lower cost equals greater profit. It’s as simple as that.”

Exmark Vantage S-Series Propane

The state-of-the-art Kohler EFI-propane engine is the industry’s first OEM-engineered propane powerplant for commercial mowers.

The Vantage S-Series Propane is powered by a state-of-the-art Kohler Command Pro PCV740 V-Twin EFI propane engine. The professional-grade design uses automotive-style closed-loop electronic fuel injection to eliminate carburetor-related issues and automatically adjust to load, weather and altitude for better performance every day. The EFI design also offers car-like ease of starting – just turn the key and go. No choke, no priming and no fuel pressure adjustments needed.

The 60-inch UltraCut Series 4 side-discharge cutting deck features Exmark’s patented flow-control baffles to deliver the company’s signature quality of cut. Heavy-duty welded construction and high-strength 7-gauge spindle reinforcements deliver superior strength with increased long-term durability.

Maintenance-reducing features include sealed, no-maintenance spindles and Exmark’s patented spherical bearing design idler arm pivots.

“When combined with the incredibly reliable Kohler powerplant, the maintenance-reducing features help keep the Vantage S-Series Propane out making money more of the time,” Walters added.

The new 60-inch Vantage S-Series Propane mower joins Exmark’s existing EFI propane Lazer Z (zero-turn rider), Turf Tracer (walk-behind) and Vantage (stand-on) models.

Learn more at Exmark.com.

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Measuring Mower Productivity

Sunday, May 22nd, 2016
Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero-turn riding mower

Exmark engineers its machines to deliver a better finished quality of cut in less time. Win-win.

The productivity of your mowers and lawn care equipment matters, perhaps more than you think.

Whether you’re a landscape maintenance professional, or an acreage owner looking to spend less time mowing and more time enjoying your lawn, speed and efficiency make a big difference when it comes time to getting big jobs done quickly.

Of course, speed isn’t the only factor to judge when it comes time to select a new mower. Qualities such as cut quality, durability, ergonomics, comfort and dealer support, among others, are important as well. But any business owner will tell it to you straight — time is money, and by choosing your tools wisely, you can save a lot of both with the right mower(s).

How to Determine Mower Productivity

Exmark mower productivity chart

Click the photo to visit the mower & equipment productivity resources at Exmark.com.

While there are a lot of variables that can impact the productivity of a mower or piece of lawn care equipment, it’s fairly easy to determine the potential of a machine if you know the cutting/application width and the speed at which it’s designed to run.

At Exmark.com, you can find productivity charts for mowers and turf management equipment that can be useful for determining a machine’s potential, or the gains you can expect from a new mower or piece of equipment.

You’ll find Exmark publishes productivity numbers at two efficiency levels: 100-percent; and 80-percent. That’s because, while 100-percent efficiency numbers may look impressive on paper, in the real world, most landscape professionals operate at closer to 80-percent efficiency. You can’t mow at full speed all the time, and the 80-percent figure more accurately reflects that everyday reality.

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Exmark Advantage: Lazer Z Suspended Operator Platform

Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

Exmark Lazer Z Suspended Operator Platform

Exmark has added suspended operator platform-equipped 52-inch Lazer Z E-Series and 72-inch Lazer Z X-Series options to the existing 60-inch options in both models for the 2016 model year.

The suspended operator platform uses three coil-over hydraulic dampers to significantly reduce the impact of bumps and vibration. It provides 3.6-inches of travel in vertical and fore-aft directions, with trailing arms to limit lateral travel and increase operator stability.

Exmark Lazer Z X-Series Suspended Operator Platform

Make long days in the seat a lot less taxing with the suspended operator platform.

“We initially launched the suspended operator platform on 60-inch versions of our Lazer Z E-Series and Lazer Z X-Series mowers, as it’s our most popular cutting deck size,” said Exmark Director of Marketing, Daryn Walters. “Almost immediately we began to receive calls, emails and social media messages inquiring about the platform’s availability with other cutting deck widths.

“These new models are the direct result of the feedback we received.”

Exmark Iso-Mount system

Exmark patented Iso-Mount isolation system

The suspended operator platform preserves the performance advantages of that have made the Lazer Z the most popular commercial zero-turn mower on the market, and it significantly reduces the negative effects of mowing rough terrain on the operator. The design is easily adjustable for operator weight and ride quality preference without tools, making it easy to achieve the desired ride quality for any operator. There’s no harsh bottoming, regardless of operator weight, and the design eases access to hydrostatic drive system components, making routine maintenance easier to perform.

Suspended operator platform-equipped Lazer Z models are equipped with a new seat design that uses patented Elastomeric Vibration Control (EVC) stretch fabric and plush foam padding for maximum comfort. In addition, Exmark’s patented Iso-Mount isolation system provides a controlled .75-inch of lateral and .5-inch of vertical isolation to further insulate the operator from bumps and vibration.

Learn more about the advantages of Exmark’s suspended operator platform-equipped Lazer Z models and locate your local Exmark dealer at Exmark.com/Exmark-Advantage.

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