Snapper 550Z

Many homeowners have a desire to mow with commercial-grade equipment, particularly homeowners with large lawns. To answer that need, the new Snapper 550Z zero-turn mower targets the “prosumer” market with its professional-grade features and a price point starting at $4,999. The 550Z is available in 2 models, featuring a 25-gross-hp. Briggs & Stratton Commercial Turf Series V-twin engine or a 24-gross-hp. Kawasaki FR730V engine; a high-performance Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 transmission; a rugged frame built with 1.5-inch by 2-inch welded-steel rails; and a 61-inch fabricated mower deck constructed from 10-gauge steel. Both models feature speeds up to 10 mph, a 5.5-gallon fuel tank, 20-inch drive tires and a roll-over protection system. “The genesis for the 550Z comes from years of experience building premium-quality commercial mowers under our Ferris and Snapper Pro brand names,” said Rob Poehlein, sr. director, L&G Business Units, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group. “We’ve borrowed from that experience to bring this product line to market at incredibly attractive ‘prosumer’ price points.” The model featuring the Briggs & Stratton Commercial Turf Series engine has a standard advertised price (SAP) of $4,999; the model featuring the Kawasaki FR730V engine has an SAP of $5,199.

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