Landscape & Urban Design Issue 33 2018 | Page 84

“GET IT DONE. WITH MURRAY ZERO TURN MOWERS Zero turn mowers reduce mowing time through offering ÅThe mid-range model is the ZTX150, which features a enhanced manoeuvrability, giving gardeners more time to Briggs & Stratton Intek™ Series 7220 V-Twin OHV petrol enjoy the garden. engine. This machine, with three blades, offers a 117cm One brand that offers affordable and efficient, zero turn lawn cutting width and 13 cut of height positions tractors is Murray. Murray products have been getting the The premium model in the Murray range is best suited for job done for over 90 years. Today, as a member of the Briggs professional users or those with lots of grass to cut. The & Stratton family of outdoor power products, Murray wears ZTX250 utilises a Briggs & Stratton Professional Series™ its brand proudly as the “Get it done. Go have fun.” lawn and 8270 V-Twin OHV engine and has an incredibly wide deck of garden equipment. 122cm to reduce the total amount of cutting passes required, Murray zero turn mowers operate by two handles on each and subsequently saves the user time. side of the machine; each with a push/pull function for All Murray zero turn machines have a fuel capacity of 11 forwards and reverse movement. Each handle is linked with litres, as well as electric starting and mulching capabilities. two individual rear wheels, each with its own independent They are designed with the user in mind, even down to the motor, which allows the tractor to turn within its own adjustable seat which gives the operator ultimate comfort footprint. This allows for excellent manoeuvrability when even on the roughest terrains. They include commercially cutting around trees, flower beds and other obstacles, with inspired features such as a fully welded steel frame, a the added bonus of removing the need for backing up at the thick-walled front axle, easy access maintenance points and end of each mowing pass – simply spin 180° and go back! durable steel mower deck to make sure they give a great cut, There are three zero turn mowers in the Murray line up. time after time. The entry level machine is the ZTX110 which has a There is also the additional option of an integrated rear hydrostatic drive and is powered by a Briggs & Stratton 7200 cargo bed to provide on-the-go versatility and convenience, OHV V-Twin engine. It is the smallest in the range but still allowing you to carry addition tools or somewhere for offers a 107cm cutting width, and seven different cutting cleared debris. heights. Murray lawn and garden products are available in the UK exclusively through Henton and Chattell dealers. For more information please visit www.murray-tractors.co.uk. 84 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 34 2018