Exmarks new engine lineup...

[TLS]

Exmark has told me that they are coming out with an XP line of Lazers with 27hp LC Daihatsu Diesel, 31hp LC Daihatsu Gas. Also it was stated that a 27hp LC Kawasaki would be available on (I guess) standard Lazers. This is all exciting news that without the internet, would not be circulating. Anyone have any more info on these machines as they seem to be the answer to the Kohler monopoly madness!! Now if Exmark would just use Engine and Trans. coolers like a Dixie and a little more speed...watch out!

[Turf Kutter]

Wow are they going to rocket their buisness even more with that.They will get their name out there even more and maybe a few more dealers everywhere.:)

[Cutter1]

They are all liquid cooled, with a hefty price tag!! I used the 31 hp 72 inch laser the other day. Nice ride, smooth cutting and surprisingly quiet. the 31 is suppose to run about 12,000 and the diesel is 500 more.

[accuratelawn]

I won't spend that much money...I can replace alot of Kohlers with the price difference!!!

[Lazer]

You won't want the weight, either!

1520lbs! Please, what were they thinking?

[Eric ELM]

As I said in another post, that does seem heavy. My diesel Chopper only weighs 1200 lbs, which is 300 more than the gas Choppers at 900 lbs.

[Grasscape Inc]

Those are marketed against the Scag "SABRE" tooth tiger.

[TLS]

Lazer,

Was that 1520lbs. for the 60" or 72" XP series? That is heave for a 60" but not that bad. Its actually a little light for a 72" machine. A 72" Dixie Chopper Yanmar Diesel machine tops out at 1700 lbs! I had a John Deere F935 that weighed 1757lbs! Boy did that thing sink into septic tank fields!!!

Also $12,500 for a Diesel 72" is CHEAP! A 72" Diesel Dixie is $16,000 +/- !! So I think that they are on there way to not being able to meet demand for these new Exmarks. Lets hope they keep those prices down.

[Lazer]

I thought Eric said his DC diesel weighs 1200 lb.

60" vs. 72" is less than 50lbs.

[TLS]

Lazer,

On the Dixie page it lists 1200lbs for a 60" 26hp Diesel, and 1700lbs.!! for the 72" 41.4hp Diesel. My friend has a 72" Dixie Diesel and is agravated at its poor cut and turf ripping weight. He's in line for Replacing his lineup with the new Exmark XP's this winter.

[Acute Cut]

Careful what you say Dixie1. Eric might delete your post for preaching con-dixie. LOL> Just jokin eric. I am curious as well what the final weight will be on the exmark being as how it is usually soggy up here in the Northwest. I was thinking about trying to change my tires over to those tires that Eric has on his machine. They look like they would have less problem getting stuck (Spinning out on wet grass) than does my current Exmark factory tires.

Have a good one yall.
Acute Cut

[jason2]

Had my Lazer Z on the scale today. It's a full size(not HP) with a 52" deck and 18 hp Kohler. With me on it it weighed in at 1210. I weigh 200. Just thought I'd share that since we're discussing weights. I can't imagine having a machine that weighed almost twice what mine does, on a lawn. Maybe they plan to put some really wide tires on it. :) Distribute some of that weight.

[Lazer]

You're correct, wide tires alleviate the ground pressure.

But, PSI isn't the concern.

Starting, stopping and TURNING that much weight is what slows you down.

On large, open turf that's no prob, but in office parks, heavily landscaped areas and residential sites, all that extra weight is a manueveability disadvantage.

[Doug406]

Exactly Lazar, that is what it would be for. I was happy when my exmark dealer was talking about it. Why, because I can buy a 72" with z turn and trimmability in a midmount with enough power now. A 26 with 72 boggs in tall grass. And I need it for a school, airport, and a few others. And it is another alternative to a wide area mower with 3 decks (although I may go that way anyhoooo).