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Toro Introduces New MyRIDE Suspension System on Select Z Masterｮ Mowers

By Drew Tyson, June 15, 2015

The Toro Company is excited to introduce the all-new MyRIDE suspension system available on select Toroｮ Z Masterｮ zero-turn mowers. Built for maximum comfort, the innovative MyRIDE suspension system features a fully suspended operator platform that delivers 3.6″ of travel and isolates the operator from the rest of the machine. This design reduces impacts, bumps and vibrations for a more comfortable ride.
The MyRIDE suspension system also features adjustable rear shocks, which allow each operator to choose his or her own personalized comfort setting. The system is quick and easy to adjust, and it offers a wide range of ride preferences from soft to firm. Best of all, new Z Master mowers with MyRIDE deliver maximum comfort and ride quality without compromising the performance, durability, reliability and unmatched quality of cut of the Z Master mower.
The MyRIDE suspension system will be available on four models in the Z Master line, including the 3000 Series with 60″ deck, 5000 Series with 60″ deck, and the 6000 Series with the 60″ and 72″ cutting decks.

徹ur goal was to combine Toro痴 legendary toughness with an industry-leading ride experience, explains Chris Hannan, marketing manager for The Toro Company. 典he response from those who have tested this product in the field has been overwhelmingly positive.?/p> The MyRIDE suspension system is ideal for acreage owners with larger properties, as well as landscape contractors and other professionals who mow each day. Customers will benefit from the MyRIDE suspension system with a superior ride experience and increased productivity especially when mowing for extended periods of time.
For more information about the MyRIDE suspension system, please visit toro.com/myride or see your local Toro dealer.

I recently saw a video on that....it looks really neat. If it truly works as good as they say it does, it seems to be possibly better than the Ferris suspension. I have never operated a Ferris, but with the Toro the operator "platform" is separate from the rest of the mower, while on the Ferris the suspension lets the deck move with the ground. It seems like the Toro would minimize bumps even more than the Ferris. Just what it looks like to me.

Check out the video:

Toro's New My Ride Suspension

Ric said:

Check out the video:

Toro's New My Ride Suspension

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Yeah I saw that....that's why it seems so good to me, because the operator platform is separate from the rest of the mower. Seems like it would be a great ride.

lawn mower fanatic said:

Yeah I saw that....that's why it seems so good to me, because the operator platform is separate from the rest of the mower. Seems like it would be a great ride.

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I think it's going to be a great ride and I think the Ferris line is in trouble. The only thing I see wrong and I think Toro will fix the problem is the fact that you can only get the my ride in a 60 and 72 inch cut. If they had it in a 48 inch I mite be inclined to trade the ZM I have for one :smile: I just can't use a mower in those two sizes :smiley_aafz:

Ric said:

I think it's going to be a great ride and I think the Ferris line is in trouble. The only thing I see wrong and I think Toro will fix the problem is the fact that you can only get the my ride in a 60 and 72 inch cut. If they had it in a 48 inch I mite be inclined to trade the ZM I have for one :smile: I just can't use a mower in those two sizes :smiley_aafz:

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Yeah I think there are lots of people who operate 48", 52", etc. mowers who would love to have the suspension offered in the 60" and 72".

That set-up from Toro looks like a game changer. Need to make it for other models tho..

As to the Ferris, I believe Simplicity has a same kind of set-up too..

7394 said:

...As to the Ferris, I believe Simplicity has a same kind of set-up too..

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Yeah it looks like the Simplicity Cobalt is similar to the Ferris' suspension. ZTR Lawn Mower Cobalt | Zero Turn Mowers | Simplicity

Seems so, wonder who was 1st to have it ?

lawn mower fanatic said:

Yeah it looks like the Simplicity Cobalt is similar to the Ferris' suspension. ZTR Lawn Mower Cobalt | Zero Turn Mowers | Simplicity

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7394 said:

Seems so, wonder who was 1st to have it ?

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Well My guess would be Ferris was using it first. Seeing that Briggs purchased ferris and then the suspension appeared on there Simplicity mowers.

7394 said:

That set-up from Toro looks like a game changer. Need to make it for other models tho..

As to the Ferris, I believe Simplicity has a same kind of set-up too..

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I was at the shop and I see the Scag Cheetah has a suspension system on theirs and Toro has installed a suspension system on The Exmarks. The Shop Manager said they would probably have the MY Ride system on all the Z-masters by the start of next season. It's really funny because there all set up different.

Ric said:

I was at the shop and I see the Scag Cheetah has a suspension system on theirs and Toro has installed a suspension system on The Exmarks. The Shop Manager said they would probably have the MY Ride system on all the Z-masters by the start of next season. It's really funny because there all set up different.

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I guess that's one way the Toro beats the Ferris....it seems like the suspension is more customizable on the Toro (firm, soft, etc.)

lawn mower fanatic said:

I guess that's one way the Toro beats the Ferris....it seems like the suspension is more customizable on the Toro (firm, soft, etc.)

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Yeah there fully adjustable, more so than Scag I looked at yesterday. I don't think the Exmarks are same set uo as the Toro though but I haven't had a chance to see one of theirs yet, just in a picture but it looks similar to the Scag.

I have to stop by my Toro Dealer tomorrow, I'll see if they have both.

I sat on a new Toro with the "My Ride" set-up today.. You have to step on the deck to climb UP on it.. Tall seating area, did not realize the whole floor w/ seat is suspended.

I stepped on the floor & the suspension moved, which I wasn't expecting. But once seated, that is one comfy set-up.. I didn't bother to ask price, since it is way over kill for my needs.

Looked like a pretty serious machine to me..

7394 said:

I sat on a new Toro with the "My Ride" set-up today.. You have to step on the deck to climb UP on it.. Tall seating area, did not realize the whole floor w/ seat is suspended.

I stepped on the floor & the suspension moved, which I wasn't expecting. But once seated, that is one comfy set-up.. I didn't bother to ask price, since it is way over kill for my needs.

Looked like a pretty serious machine to me..

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I'd like to see one and sit on one to see what they are but they don't have any at the dealership yet. They have the 2000 and 3000 models on the floor and the My Ride are do in shortly. Not to get off the subject but I did get to compare the Toro Grandstand 36" side by side with the Scag 36" V Ride and The Scag doesn't compare, doesn't even come close.

Ric- It was wild sitting up so high, & fully suspended. I would have enjoyed testing it. They only had the one, when I was there. But I was told they have orders for them already. I remember when 18 wheelers cabs could have air ride seperate from the frame & ground. Never liked that as you couldn't 'feel' the road. But this is much different, I gotta find out what they cost. (not buying, just a curious dude)..

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Ric- It was wild sitting up so high, & fully suspended. I would have enjoyed testing it. They only had the one, when I was there. But I was told they have orders for them already. I remember when 18 wheelers cabs could have air ride separate from the frame & ground. Never liked that as you couldn't 'feel' the road. But this is much different, I gotta find out what they cost. (not buying, just a curious dude)..

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I can imagine it is and sitting so high is one of my concerns. The Z Master mower along with Exmark has the lowest center of gravity in a zero turn that I know of and Toro changed that with the MY Ride not that you still can't get the regular model but it makes me wonder about it will do holding hills and slopes. Wonder how long before you'll see it on the Exmark?

Ric said:

Wonder how long before you'll see it on the Exmark?

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They just came out with this.

Lawn World » Exmark Launches Suspended Operator Platform for Lazer Z Mowers

Ask & you shall recieve. Looking at it is even a bit daunting. I agree that the low center of gravity has been changed greatly with this 'my ride' set-up. (Least it sure looks like )..

Wouldn't be surprised if others do the same. Figured ExMark would be doing same..

7394 said:

Ask & you shall recieve. Looking at it is even a bit daunting. I agree that the low center of gravity has been changed greatly with this 'my ride' set-up. (Least it sure looks like )..

Wouldn't be surprised if others do the same. Figured ExMark would be doing same..

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I see that LMF put up the Exmark picture so they apparently did those at the same time as the Z Master. It wouldn't surprise me to see it on all there mower eventually.

I went down to the shop today to pick up my Z Master and I checked out the ride suspension on the Scag Cheetah and it doesn't come close to the Toro. The Toro has three coil over damper shocks, one in the front and two on the back of the seat all adjustable. The Scag has only one in the middle that is adjustable from the front of the seat. Really can't see how one can compare to three when it comes to ride.

I did see the 3 coil overs on the Z Master, looks well thought out. The Z you can rock back & forth sitting still. Gotta be comfy when flying.

I agree that about the 1 on the Scag, just doesn't 'look' like it compares.

The added cost for the My Ride suspension will be approximately $1000. Had an opportunity to test one out yesterday, on a rough lawn it is a big difference, you have to slow down because you don't feel nearly as many of the bigger bumps. I got the feeling that you will be seeing it on many other Toro models next year, but couldn't pin our rep down to anything. Don't sell Exmark so expansion to their line never came up.

Rivets said:

The added cost for the My Ride suspension will be approximately $1000. Had an opportunity to test one out yesterday, on a rough lawn it is a big difference, you have to slow down because you don't feel nearly as many of the bigger bumps. I got the feeling that you will be seeing it on many other Toro models next year, but couldn't pin our rep down to anything. Don't sell Exmark so expansion to their line never came up.

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I'm waiting. I'm really wanting to get on one but were always the last place to get anything down here. Dealer told me probably they would have one until Sept. I may call the Exmark dealer and see when there going to get theirs.

Wow !! $1000. for the 'my ride' set up. Wonder what the whole machine costs ?

Z Master 52" used to be around $8K to $9K according to my friend who bought his about 6 yrs ago.

7394 said:

Wow !! $1000. for the 'my ride' set up. Wonder what the whole machine costs ?

Z Master 52" used to be around $8K to $9K according to my friend who bought his about 6 yrs ago.

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The Z Master comes in the 2,3,5,6,and 7000 series so picking up one used for that price would depend on the model.

7394 said:

Wow !! $1000. for the 'my ride' set up. Wonder what the whole machine costs ?

Z Master 52" used to be around $8K to $9K according to my friend who bought his about 6 yrs ago.

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If the price of an Exmark goes up $1000 for that option it will be crazy expensive!!

lawn mower fanatic said:

If the price of an Exmark goes up $1000 for that option it will be crazy expensive!!

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The Z Masters aren't cheap. I'll bet the 3000 will be going for between 10 and 11K

Ric said:

The Z Masters aren't cheap. I'll bet the 3000 will be going for between 10 and 11K

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Yeah and aren't the Exmarks a bit more expensive?

lawn mower fanatic said:

Yeah and aren't the Exmarks a bit more expensive?

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The Exmarks aren't really anymore expensive depending on the series you buy. The E series is the least expensive starting at around the 7K mark and up depending on the size of the deck and engine combination you buy.

Ric said:

The Exmarks aren't really anymore expensive depending on the series you buy. The E series is the least expensive starting at around the 7K mark and up depending on the size of the deck and engine combination you buy.

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Oh ok. I thought some were around 12k, but maybe that's with the baggers.

The one I tried out on Wednesday was a Model 74992, had a 60" deck, and list price was $12,000. We ordered 3 and hope to get at least one by Labor Day.

Wow !!! $12K a unit. Should get a discount for buying 3.

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Wow !!! $12K a unit. Should get a discount for buying 3.

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Yeah That's a little pricey but it's the same for a lot other mowers. My guess 12K would be the 5000, the 3000 will be a little less money. That's why I was wanting it on the 2000 unit.

Ric- Lil pricey indeed. But I guess you are right comparables are probably in about same price area. how big is the deck on the 2000 ?

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Ric- Lil pricey indeed. But I guess you are right comparables are probably in about same price area. how big is the deck on the 2000 ?

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I'm running the 48" deck on the 2000. I would like to have gone a little bigger but anything larger wouldn't increase productivity for the lawns that I mow. You can get the 2000 with the 48" 52" or 60" decks. If I can get the 3000 my ride in the 48" I'd go that way because I like the separate pumps and wheel motors and I'd like to have the full 7ga. deck say nothing about the warranty but I don't think there going to offer the MR in the 48"

I understand, for me going bigger than a 42", would just cause me more push mow work. And my push mow has no seat. :laughing:

Thanks for the info on the MR "Z"s

7394 said:

I understand, for me going bigger than a 42", would just cause me more push mow work. And my push mow has no seat. :laughing:

Thanks for the info on the MR "Z"s

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Yeah that's where a lot these commercial guys get into trouble, they buy the 60" mowers thinking there faster and they end up with having to waste a lot of time pushing the areas that they can't get to with the 60" and it slows there rate of productivity. That's where I like the 36" stander, smaller areas and back yards aren't a problem.

I see that around here as well.. One neighbor has a 52" Z Master, but he must never mow different directions enough, cause he has some nasty wheel ruts, it IS a heavy machine.
And he does have to push mow quite a lot more than me, & he doesn't even have 1 tree on his property..

7394 said:

I see that around here as well.. One neighbor has a 52" Z Master, but he must never mow different directions enough, cause he has some nasty wheel ruts, it IS a heavy machine.
And he does have to push mow quite a lot more than me, & he doesn't even have 1 tree on his property..

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Yeah you can make some nasty ruts with the ZTR mowers that for sure and the bigger ones. There's a lot of the lawns that I do with my 48 that I can't change directions on, that's why I use three different mowers about everyday. What I can't do with the 48 can be done with the 36" stander, with it I can change directions and goe places I can't with the ZTR. The nice thing and one of the reason I went with the 2000 was it's weight, it's only 926 lbs and the stander goes 756 and with the wet conditions i9f you don't watch what your doing you can still leave some nasty ruts or end up stuck in the mud.

Looks cool. I upgraded the seat on the 2000 series I ordered to just the suspension seat. This looks even more beneficial but I only use my 2000 3 days a week. Might really consider a 5000 if I went into every day of the week. The availability of only 60" and 72" decks is a draw though

Simplicity and Ferris are the same mowers owned by Briggs and Stratton