Zero-Turn Mowers are Taking Over the World

You see them everywhere. You may even own one yourself, or your thinking about it. Zero-Turn Mowers are making a lot of lives easier.
Let’s face it, who wants to be outside in the heat of summer pushing, or even just walking behind a lawnmower? With a zero-turn mower, you can have a seat while you carve up that lawn of yours with expert precision.

With the agility of zero-turn mowers, you may find that even if you don’t have a large yard or area to maintain, a zero turn could operate quite well inside of it. Unlike a traditional lawn tractor, zero-turn mowers are adept at moving around in tighter spaces. Of course, it’s all there in the name, ‘Zero Turn.’ They certainly don’t require a lot of room to maneuver around a yard, even those of the smaller variety.

In fact, many previous walk-behind owners have found that their zero-turn mower was able to get to all the same places as their former mowers, with exceptions, of course. After all, not all yards are created equally. The consensus is, however, that a zero-turn mower can go far in leveling the playing field, so to speak.

Given the obvious popularity of zero-turn mowers, there are many brands and models available on the market today. Just like anything else, though, some are better or more highly regarded than others. That is the case with the two brands we’ve chosen to discuss. John Deere and Kubota are not only two of the most trusted and most popular names in lawn tractors, etc., they’re also two of the most recognizable, with John Deere’s iconic bright green and the bright orange of Kubota. We know what they are the second we see them. Even from a distance. There’s just no mistaking these brands.

John Deere

As they say, “nothing runs like a Deere.” It’s been true for years, and it continues to be, as John Deere has further expanded their run of small lawn equipment to include some fantastic zero-turn mower options, produced and marketed to the average private homeowner.

Their Z300 Series zero-turn mowers are smaller and more economical, meant for those slightly smaller spaces. This line gives the rider a very maneuverable ride with a precise cut. The Z500 Series gets noticeably larger and is well suited for those who have a bigger-than-average yard to contend with. If you talk about the size of your land in acreage, or you need a super heavy-duty commercial zero turn, you’ll do well with the Z700 Series or the commercial Z900 Series. Both of these are in the big leagues of mowing. Build to handle massive areas and tough terrain, these mowers can dish out a lot of punishment on those overgrown, brushy areas that pop up from time to time.

Historically, John Deere has been the most trusted name in farm and lawn equipment. That tradition looks to be continuing with their latest crop of zero-turn mowers.

Kubota

When it comes to options, Kubota has many capable zero-turn mowers to offer up. Their powerful Z Series features nine different versions, all with their own model variations; satisfying the needs of homeowners and professionals alike.

The Z100 and Z400 Series mowers are the introductory levels, ideal for homeowners with areas from small to massive to maintain. The ZG100 and ZG300 Series offer models that are perfect for either or both homeowners and professionals, with a diverse variety of sizes and capabilities available. The Z700 and Z700 EFI Series are much larger but still good in smaller spaces. These models are geared more toward the landscaping professional, with much larger mowing capacity and overall size. The ZD1000, ZD1200, and ZD1500 Series are all diesel-consuming models, making them quite powerful, yet surprisingly efficient in fuel usage. These models are massive, and they can do some massive jobs. Born to live on the commercial side of life, these mowers were made to work hard for a living.

Kubota is definitely at the top of their game with this lineup of zero-turn mowers. The variety is astounding and the capability of their products is a growing legend in itself. Somewhere within the Z Series is most likely the perfect zero-turn mower option for whatever you may need.