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Patented articulated steering
Our patented articulated steering increases driving pleasure by improving manoeuvrability.
Front-mounted cutting deck
Front-mounted cutting deck for excellent reach into corners and under bushes.
Turn key start
Easy to get operating under any wetather conditions. No choking needed, just turn the key and go.
Combi cutting deck
Delivered with a Combi cutting deck for efficient BioClip® (mulching) and rear ejection cutting.
Service position
Service position on the cutting deck facilitates cleaning and servicing.
External fuel cap
Thanks to the external fuel cap, you don't have to open the engine hood when taking on more fuel. The extra wide fuel tank opening makes refueling even easier.
Automatic blade engagement
The blades are engaged automatically, when you lower the cutting deck.
Rear ejection
The rear ejection cutting mode provides highly-effective cutting performance on areas that are cut less frequently.
Tilting hood
The tilting hood and easily accessible servicing points makes maintenance and servicing easy.
Storage compartment
The open left-hand storage is easy to access while mowing.
Comfortable driver's position
With a Rider you get safety, stability and traction on both flat grounds and hillsides. The Rider's low centre of gravity contributes to the exceptional traction as well as a comfortable
Pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission
Speed and direction are managed by pedals, which lets you keep both hands on the steering wheel, for optimum driving control.
Easy-access cutting height lever
The cutting height lever is easy to reach from the driver’s seat, making it possible to do cutting height changes while mowing.
16 inch wheels
16 inch wheels both front and back for optimal riding comfort and accessibility.
Transparent fuel tank
Large fuel tank with transparent panel allows easy checking of fuel level.
Bottle holder
Convenient bottle holder for refreshments.
Cutting decks and accessories
A wide range of cutting decks and accessories make our Riders exceptionally versatile.
Easy-access controls
Controls are easy accessible and designed for optimum user comfort.
BioClip®
BioClip® (mulching) provides excellent cutting results on frequently cut areas. The grass is cut into fine pieces that quickly decompose and return to the lawn as natural fertiliser.
Engine behind driver
Thanks to the rear-mounted engine, you get a better overview of the mowing and less noise and emissions in the driver’s area.
Pivoting rear axle
The rear axle is pivoting to get maximum traction on the drive wheels and a smooth ride also on uneven surfaces.
| Engine | |
| Motor/engine manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
| Engine name | Intek |
| Net power at preset rpm Energy | 9.6 kW |
| Net power at preset rpm | 2900 rpm |
| Cylinder displacement | 500 cm³ |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Engine cooling | Air |
| Generator | 3 A |
| Power/fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel tank volume (with reserve) | 12 l |
| Engine lubrication type | Pressure |
| Oil filter | Yes |
| Battery | |
| Battery type | Lead/Acid |
| Battery capacity | 24 Ah |
| Battery pack weight | 15.87 lbs |
| Cutting deck | |
| Uncut circle | 30 cm |
| Cutting deck type | Combi |
| Cutting deck material | Steel |
| Cutting methods | BioClip®/Rear discharge |
| Cutting height max | 75 mm |
| Cutting height min | 25 mm |
| Blade engagement | Automatic |
| Blades | 3 pcs |
| Powder-coated cutting deck | Yes |
| Dimensions | |
| Tyre dimensions, front | 165/60-8 |
| Tyre dimensions, rear | 165/60-8 |
| Wheelbase | 88.7 cm |
| Ground clearance | 105 mm |
| Base machine, length | 190 cm |
| Base machine, width | 89 cm |
| Base machine, height | 107 cm |
| Weight | 198 kg |
| Drive system | |
| Transmission type | Hydrostatic |
| Transmission manufacturer | Tuff Torq |
| Drive method | Pedal-operated |
| Speed forward max | 9 km/h |
| Speed reverse max | 9 km/h |
| Transmission model | K46 |
| Equipment | |
| Seat material | Vinyl |
| Seat back height | Medium |
| Foldable seat | Yes |
| Steering wheel type | Comfort |
| Parking brake, type | Disc |
| Sound and Noise | |
| Sound pressure level at operators ear | 85 dB(A) |
| Sound power level, measured | 99 dB(A) |
| Sound power level, guaranteed (LWA) | 100 dB(A) |
| Vibration | |
| Vibration level steering wheel | 2.5 m/s² |
| Vibration level seat | 0.7 m/s² |
