Woods - Model FZ22K - Zero-Turn Mowers - Introductions

WOODS FZ22K available with choice of three mower decks and five attachmentsWOODS® FZ22K Zero-turn MowerDARE TO COMPAREAffordable PriceVersatilityand Productivity at anThe new FZ22K lets you tackle more than mowing when maintaining your property. Along with the premium mowing features you expect from Woods, the FZ22K gives you the power to be more productive when sweeping debris, collecting leaves, pushing dirt and blowing snow. WOODS® FZ22K Zero-turn MowerDARE TO COMPARE TrueFloat™ suspension ensures the deck and wheel follow the contour of the ground for even cutting vs. Grasshopper’s deck with very little side-to-side floatation, creating an uneven cut. Large front roller with sealed ball bearing provides durability and long life vs. Grasshopper’s faster-wearing plastic bushings.Woods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620TSUPERIOR MX DECK DESIGN Deep deck with patented V-Baffle™ and removable wicker bill baffle provides superior cut and distribution quality in various grass conditions, such as lush grass and lawns with long stem weeds like dandelions vs. Grasshopper’s standard baffle which allows blow out of fine materials and is non-adjustable to properly maintain all grass conditions. Extra durable cast iron spindle housings vs. Grasshopper’s plastic shielded die-cast aluminum spindle housings.Woods® FZ22K1 Deck tilt and height adjustment control on console where it’s easy to reach and operate vs. Grasshopper’s switch down on deck next to operator's feet which requires awkward bending.2 Premium heavy-duty deck actuator with internal brake effortlessly maintains cutting height vs. Grasshopper’s actuator which requires more awkward bending and clumsy spacers to maintain cutting height.3 Skid rod welded around deck in conjunction with integrated baffle provides strength with style — glides over exposed roots and uneven terrain vs. Grasshopper’s deck which is more prone to gouging into uneven terrain and protruding roots.4 Outboard casters create a wider wheel base to reduce scalping vs. Grasshopper’s narrow wheelbase which allows outer edge to scalp more easily. 14Grasshopper 620T1224 43 3Woods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620TV-baffleGREATER OPERATOR COMFORTWOODS® FZ22K Zero-turn MowerDARE TO COMPAREWoods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620T Large 11" deck tires provide a smoother cut and better operator comfort vs. Grasshopper’s small 9" deck tire creates a rough looking cut and lets the operator feel imperfections in the lawn.Woods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620T Parking brake integrated into directional control levers engages brake every time handles are moved to outboard position and disengages when moved into operating position vs. Grasshopper’s parking lever located beside the seat and easy to forget to engage upon dismounting or disengage before pulling levers into operating position and killing the engine. Woods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620T Large 23" drive tires provide a smoother, more comfortable ride, improving operator comfort and reducing wear and tear on the equipment vs. Grasshopper’s 20" drive tires, providing less comfort to the operator and causing more wear and tear on the equipment.Woods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620T Large 15" tail wheel tires provide more comfort to the operator vs. Grasshopper’s 13" tires which create a rougher ride.Woods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620T Deck tilt and height adjustment control on console are easy to reach and operate vs. Grasshopper’s switch on the deck near operator’s feet which requires awkward bending. Woods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620T Fully adjustable suspension seat allows operator to place the seat in the most comfortable position. The operator can adjust the seat forward or backward, change the arm rest position, and adjust the suspension to operator’s weight. Operator can create an individualized perfect comfort zone vs. Grasshopper’s foam seat which does not allow customization.EASE OF USEWoods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620T Retractable seatbelt stays cleaner and is easy to access vs. Grasshopper’s loose hanging belt that can fall down beside seat and become difficult to locate.Woods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620T Dual fuel tanks with 8.6 gallon total capacity for longer run time between fill ups and large filler neck on tank makes fill-ups easy vs. Grasshopper’s single four-gallon, small opening fuel tank which is harder to fill up and requires filling twice as often.GREATER FUEL CAPACITYCONVENIENT SAFETY FEATURESWoods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620T Commercial grade Kawasaki® 22 horsepower engine provides more power to get the job done vs. Grasshopper’s Kohler® 20 horsepower engine. Commercial grade Hydro-gear ZT3400 trans-axles with spin-on, automotive type filter provide easy maintenance and protection against excessive wear vs. Grasshopper’s tandem pumps and motors without an easily changed filtration system. Engine air flow separated from trans-axles vs. Grasshopper’s cooling system draws air across the warm drive components to the engine. Ground speed of 9 MPH gets you where you want to go quicker vs. Grasshopper’s slower ground speed of 8.5 MPH.DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTSWoods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620T High ground clearance of 7.5" prevents unit from getting hung-up on climbing curbs, or loading onto trailers vs. Grasshopper’s 2.25" clearance which can easily get hung-up when transitioning over a bump.GREATER GROUND CLEARANCEWoods® FZ22K Grasshopper 620T Foldable ROPS (Roll Over Protection System) provides security and protection against roll overs and can be folded down to clear low storage shed doorways vs. Grasshopper’s OPS (Operator Protective Structure) which does not fold when necessary to clear obstructions.WOODS Outperforms GrasshopperDARE TO COMPARESPECIFICATIONS WOODS FZ22K GRASSHOPPER 620TMore durability and power for the toughest conditionsKawasaki 22HP, commercial-grade V-Twin OHV engineKohler V-Twin 20 HPLonger run time 8.6 gallons 4 gallonsMore economical and easier to serviceCommercial grade,Hydro-gear ZT3400 trans-axlesBasic pumps and motorsFaster ground speed 9 mph 8.5 mphGreater operator comfort and smoother ride23" drive tire15" tail wheel11" deck tiresPremium suspension seat20" drive tire13" tail wheel9" deck tiresFoam seatMore versatile ROPS Folding RigidATTACHMENTS WOODS FZ22K GRASSHOPPER 620TSide Discharge Decks 48", 54", 61" 48", 52"Powered Flip Up Standard OptionalDozer Blade 48", 60" 48"Snow Thrower 50" 46"Vac System Available – 48" and 54" decks Available – 48" and 52" decksBroom 60" N/ASpecifications subject to change without notice. Information in this brochure, including specific points of comparison, is based upon examination of the product models shown and manufacturers’ available literature. ©2012 Woods Equipment Company. All rights reserved. WOODS and the Woods logo are trademarks of Woods Equipment Company. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks not owned by Woods Equipment Company that appear in this brochure are the property of their respective companies or mark holders. B121201 November 2012Woods Equipment Company 2606 South Illinois Route 2, PO Box 1000, Oregon, Illinois 61061 tel 800-319-6637 woodsequipment.comPrinted in the USA with soy ink on paper using recycled content.