Memorial Day has come and gone. Many consider this to be the official start of Summer. Look out your window. Is the lawn calling your name?

These are three mowers worthy of your consideration for lawn care and even business if you need them. These zero-turn mowers have the features and power to make your Summer the best! You can mow efficiently and comfortably for a long time with these machines.

Husqvarna Xcite Z380/Z50

You should be excited to get your hands on the Husqvarna Xcite Z380 & Z350 zero-turn mower. These new zero-turn mowers from Husqvarna have several cool features that have never been seen before.

The Z380 is an entry-level commercial-grade mower, and the Z350 is a high-end residential version. Both the mowers are similar but with a few upgrades on the engine and transmission for the Z380.

Specifications

Mowing Deck

• 10-gauge solid steel.
• Steel-reinforced leading edge. 
• 54" cut.
• Four anti-scalp wheels.
• Three blades and a plastic chute.

Deck Height Adjustment

• Deck height adjustment has a cut height variability ranging from 1.5 - 4.5.
• Uses a foot and dial system.

Motor

• The engine is a Kohler Pro 7000 747cc with 26hp.
• It draws from a 4.3 gallons fuel tank capacity.

Transmission

• The Transaxles that come on the Husqvarna Xcite mowers are.
• A TUFF TORQ for TZ-350s.
  • These are considered high-end residential transaxles.
• The HTE10 transaxles by Parker are installed on the TZ-380.
  • These are commercial-grade transaxles.
    
• The top speed for the Xcite is 9.0mph.

Tires

• The rear tires are 22x10-10 in a reaper tread.
• The front caster tires are 13x6.5x6.

Features

• The Intelligent Control System.
  • Starts and stops the engine.
  • Engages and disengages the mower.
• A smooth ride suspension system has adjustable springs and ten comfort settings.
  • A 4-bar link system creates a smoother ride with no rocking or wobbling.
• Additional features include:
  • A rear accessory rack.
  • Front and rear tie-down spots (easy to load).
  • An easy-to-reach battery.
  • A front-mounted LED bar.

Price

The price of the Husqvarna Xcite Mowers is worth your attention. The residential version of this mower (Xcite Z350) is for just $5,499.

The commercial option (Xcite Z380) will likely be priced at $6,999.

TORO Titan Max

Last year Toro released the Titan Max to consumers as their biggest and best residential zero-turn mower. Toro has taken it one step further this year by releasing a limited-edition version of the Titan Max. It is known as the Titan Max Havoc Edition.

This limited-edition version has all the same features as the regular Titan Max, with several exciting upgrades. Here are the specifications of the base, Titan Max.

Specifications

Mowing Deck

• Iron Forged 10-gauge fabricated Deck with a bull nose lead cutting edge.
• 60" Cut.
• Three anti-scalp wheels.
• Three blades.
• Heavy-duty rubber chute.

Deck Height Adjustment

• The deck adjustment has a cut height variability ranging from 1.5-5".
  • Adjustments are made with a pin-style adjustment system.

Mower

• The motor is a Kohler Pro 747cc with 26 hp.
• The fuel tank capacity is 7 gallons.

Transmission

• The Transaxles on the Toro Titan Max are the Hydro Gear ZT2800.
  • This model is a high-end residential-grade transaxle.
• The top speed is 9.0mph.

Tires

• The rear tires are 23x12x12 with reaper tread.
• The front tires are 13x6.5x6.

Features

• A nice cup holder and a small storage compartment.
• A step-through front end as well as a step-on deck.
• An easy flip-up floorboard for easy access to the belts and spindles.
• The battery is in an easy-to-access position.
• A rubber mat for added grip and shock absorption.

Limited Edition Features

• An upgrade from 2800 transaxles to 3100 transaxles.
  • Commercial quality transaxle.
• Blacked-out body and frame.
• Blacked out mowing deck.
• LED Light bar mounted on the Rollover Protection System.
• A 23" high back seat for added comfort.
• Custom two-toned aluminum alloy wheels.

Price

The Toro Titan Max retails for $7,099.

The Limited Titan Max Havoc Edition is $7,699. This price is a bit more expensive. However worth it when you consider the upgrades plus the fact that you're getting a limited-edition mower.

Bad Boy ZT Elite Limited Edition

The Bad Boy ZT Elite Limited Edition is another limited edition zero-turn mower that hit the market in 2023. The Limited Edition version has many found on the standard ZT Elite and quite a few key upgrades.

Specifications

Mowing Deck

• A 7-gauge fabricated and fully reinforced deck with a reinforced leading edge with four anti-scalp wheels.
• A 48" or 54" cut.
• The deck takes three blades with a heavy-duty rubber chute.
• The cut height variability ranges from 1.5 - 4.5" using a deck dial plus a foot-pedal system.
• A cup holder with two generously sized storage compartments.
• The mower has a step-on deck.
• An easy flip-up floorboard and Seat provide easy access to the spindles, belts, battery, and other components.
• The floorboard has sweet reaper tread rubber floor mats for added grip and shock absorption.
• Bad Boys' patented independent front suspension.

Limited Edition

• The limited edition comes in a 60" cut option only.
• The 60" cutting deck comes with six anti-scalp wheels.

Motor

• The ZT Elite has two high-end residential engine options.
  • These choices range from Kohler engines with a power rating of 25hp or 26hp.
  • Or a Kawasaki 24hp or Briggs 25hp.
• A fuel tank with a capacity of 6.5 gallons feeds the mower.

Transmission

• The transaxle for the Elite and Limited Edition is a dual Hydro-Gear 3100 transaxle.
• The ZT Elite has a top speed of 7mph.

Tires

• The rear tires for the ZT Elite are 22x22-10 reaper-tread tires.
• They are matched with 13x6-6 smooth tires on the front.

Limited Edition Features

Motor

• The ZT Elite Limited Edition offers two upgraded engine options.
  • They are entry-level commercial-quality engines.
    • Kohler Confidant ZT740 747cc and 25hp.
    • Briggs CX127 810cc 27hp.
• The rear tires are 22x11-10 reaper tread.
• A blacked-out paint job on the entire body, frame, and mowing deck.
• Laser-cut arm grips
• CNC cut limited edition logo on the title plate
• A receiver hitch.
• The Seat rests on a rubber suspension platform.
  • You will be sitting higher up and have a noticeably smoother ride.

Price

The ZT Elite can range from $5,199 - $6,049, depending on your chosen engine and cut size. The ZT Elite Limited Edition cash price is $5,999. Regarding financing, you'll pay as low as $103 per month with approved credit. Remember that this is the finance price that Bad Boy advertises on their website, but make sure to contact your local dealer to find out about other financing options they might have.

Summary

All three of these mowers are terrific options. To help with your selection, please look at the comparison of the three on the charts below.

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