Investing in Operator Comfort with an Exmark Suspension Platform
May 09, 2019
When it’s time to upgrade your lawncare company’s mowers, price and reliability are undoubtedly a big factor. Productivity should also be a top concern. Many things go into productivity, including mower size, engine size, and how much downtime a mower has. Something you may not have considered as a contributing factor to productivity is how the machine impacts your crew.
Rough ground can be jarring on even the smoothest traditional riding mowers. A day of vertical bumps, lateral sway, and vibrations can contribute to operator fatigue, leading to frequent rest breaks and fewer properties mowed in a day. Investing in the comfort of your crew is a sound business decision that can help keep them alert and engaged for the full workday.
If you want productive employees, an Exmark suspension platform zero-turn mower can deliver maximum productivity. Three coil-over dampers isolate the operator platform from the mower’s chassis. The platform can travel vertically, making rough and bumpy ground much more comfortable to mow. Trailing arm design minimizes lateral movement, too, so there’s less side-to-side sway. Plush foam padding, high seat backs, and an Elastomeric Vibration Control (EVC) stretch fabric base add to operator comfort.
The travel of the operator platform is completely isolated from the cutting deck, maintaining Exmark’s legendary cut-quality. The travel of the operator platform is completely isolated from the cutting deck, maintaining Exmark’s legendary cut-quality. We designed our suspended operator platforms with an eye to your maintenance needs. They are virtually maintenance free, with no additional upkeep or downtime needed. Whether you run a large operation with a crew of hundreds, or a small business with just a couple of employees, you’ll appreciate that the suspension platform is easy to adjust for all your employees. Operators can set it for their size and preferences, without tools, so it can be reset quickly out in the field.
Suspension platforms are available on the Lazer Z E-Series and X-Series, with deck widths from 60” to 72”, and on the Radius S-Series, with deck widths from 48” to 60”. They deliver the performance, durability and reliability that commercial landscape pros demand. If you’d like to see what an Exmark suspension mower can offer your business, talk to your local Exmark dealer.