Progressive - Model TDR-12B -Tri Deck Roller Mower
The TDR-12B tri-deck roller mower has a 12` wide cut and full length rollers on each deck making it ideal for golf courses, sports turf and polo fields alike. The TDR-12B can cut as low as ½" while it stripes the turf for a pleasing visual impact. Using the Progressive TDR-12B will provide an outstanding professional finished appearance as it smooths the surface at the same time. In addition the re-growth of divots is improved through better root to soil contact from the passing rollers. Cutting heights are quick and simple to set with the supplied tool to any height from ½" to 4".
A superior quality cut is achieved with the combination of high tip speed and Progressive`s high lift blades, which stands the grass up prior to cutting and then disperses the clippings evenly over the rear rollers. Only 25 to 40 horsepower is required to operate the TDR-12B, which keeps the cost of tractor operation low.
All mower decks are free floating to follow changing contours. Decks float side to side is 40 degrees total (15 degrees down and 25 degrees up). In addition, unlike similar mowers, the TDR-12B decks float a total of 24 degrees front to back (12 degrees down and 12 degrees up).
Progressive`s exclusive Pro Lift-N-Turn™ system is standard equipment. Operators have the ability to slightly raise the decks off the ground with the PTO still engaged, making turning easier on the turf as the weight of the mower is distributed between the tractor and the floatation tires. An automatic stop prevents the main decks from rising too far.
Developed and tested over several years, Progressive is pleased to introduce maintenance free blade spindle assemblies. Completely interchangeable with a greased spindle, the same housing is used providing wide spacing between the bearings ensuring low bearing loading and long service life. Maintenance free blade spindles not only protect the owner`s investment from a missed service, it also reduces overall maintenance time and costs.
With a tip speed over 18,000 feet per minute, Progressive`s high lift blades provide superior airflow, to stand grass up to be cleanly cut and evenly discharged over the rear rollers, while minimizing clumping and accumulation.
Progressive`s high tip speed provides a clean even cut at ground speeds up to 6 miles per hour, for the high productivity users have come to appreciate form a Progressive mower.
A recent change was made to the TDR-12B left hand deck, it is now equipped with a common gear box as the other two decks. This means (when viewed from behind the mower looking forward) all clippings are now discharged towards the right side.
This provides the following advantages:
- Common blades for all decks (cannot mix up red and black blades)
- The TDR-12B can now be fitted with low lift blades if needed
- All gear boxes are common part numbers
- Most importantly, the discharge of the left hand deck is towards the center of the mower. This is important when trimming around bunkers, ponds or the edge of a sports field, as clippings are directed away from these areas, reducing clean up and improving after mowing appearance.
Infinite cutting height adjustment from ½" to 4" is easily accomplished with the on board tool. This allows the TDR-12B to transition quickly for multiple mowing height applications.
6" diameter rollers run full length on both the front and rear of each TDR-12B mower deck. Helping to smooth the mowing surface while cutting, the rollers help promote root to turf contact, for faster divot repair and healthier turf.
The rollers can also stripe the turf for a pleasing visual impact for the facilities patrons - a testament to the professionalism of the job.
Often mowers of this size are moved between tractors that are equipped with different size tires. This created additional work when the mower was connected as either the mower or the tractor`s drawbar has to be adjusted to achieve the proper drive line positioning. To overcome this Progressive equipped the TDR-12B with a constant velocity (CV) input PTO as standard equipment. This makes connection to a tractor easier as the drawbar hitch length does not need to be adjusted each time to suit the mower (within reason). With the standard CV joint, it is much easier for the TDR-12B to be connected to different tractors as adjusting the drawbar to correct minor misalignment isn`t as critical. Overall hook-up time is greatly reduced. Let`s go mowing!