Mower News Pre-Order a Turn Tight

[SHC-Tammie]

Craftsman is introducing New Turn Tight technology to your lawn for best-in class maneuverability. The tightest turning radius available on a non-zero turning tractor. It isn't available yet but you can pre-order on 6 Craftsman models.
Check it out and let me know what you think
http://bit.ly/evwGbf

 

[KennyV]

It will be interesting to see how they are getting that much turn & what kind of bushings they are using up front... :smile:KennyV

 

[indypower]

Sears is having a tough time selling lawn tractors so they had to come up with something new. Looks and sounds good especially with the lifetime warranty on the front axle. I bet next year you will see the same thing from Husqvarna & Poulan since Husqvarna makes the craftsman tractors.

 

[Wayne195]

Looks and sounds good especially with the lifetime warranty on the front axle.

Yes, I am a bit surprised to see that they have a warranty on the axle; they must be pretty confident that it would'nt brake. Still not sure I'd want one though...:confused2:

 

[SHC-Tammie]

Glad to hear you like it! And for noticing the warranty.


Wayne195- I'm curious as why you're not sure you would like one?

Thank you!

 

[AndyMan]

The tightest turning radius available on a non-zero turning tractor.

Is there some advantage to a tight turn over a zero turn? Don't get me wrong - I love the idea of a tight turn, just curious - why get close to zero without just going to zero.

 

[jenkinsph]

AndyMan,
I think it is a matter of how close to a sero turn mower functionality you can get with a tractor style mower. Looking at the short video clip it looks good but not any better than a four wheel steer mower. I would be concerned with turns that sharp without 4wd and variable speed front wheels as scuffing might be a problem.

I do know the Deere X749 I have with a 62" deck will turn with a 6" radius, that is pretty good too. I don't like to get a mower deck so close you bump the trees as this will kill them over time. I would rather use a light string and weedeater to make up the last six inches or so.