Exmark prepares for the Lazer Z’s 30th Birthday

Exmark will celebrate three decades of innovation, honoring the 1995 debut of its Lazer Z commercial zero-turn mower. As part of this milestone, Exmark is releasing a video that dives deep into the legacy of the Lazer Z. Exmark says the video captures the spirit of a machine that defined an era and continues to shape the future of lawn care. The company also plans to unveil its 2025 Lazer Z line, which it says includes three new redesigned series at the Equip Expo show in Louisville, Ky., October 15-18.

As Exmark’s first mid-mount zero-turn mower, the Lazer Z redefined the productivity, cut quality, durability, maneuverability, and ease of transport for commercial users. The state-of-the-art design helped landscape professionals do more work and earn more money.

Exmark Vice President, Daryn Walters, said the mid-mount design of the Lazer Z, which places the cutting deck between the front caster wheels and rear drive wheels, was a game-changer.

“Our customers told us what they needed. Increased cut quality and maneuverability, faster mowing and maximum long-term durability, with less maintenance, were at the top of their list,” Walters said. “Armed with this knowledge, we had the roadmap, so we started testing, refining, retesting and finally, once the Lazer Z was ready, we released it to the world.

When launched in 1995, the Lazer Z was available in one configuration with a 60-inch cutting deck. Exmark has grown the Lazer Z line to include five series and a wide range of power and size options, from 48- to 144-inches in cut width. Walters said he’s more excited about the innovations coming in the 2025 Lazer Z line.

“Exmark is a company built on innovation, and we’re always taking the feedback of our customers to drive our future innovations,” Walters said. “Each model in the 2025 Lazer Z line reflects the needs of its users, with the features they want and the value proposition they seek.”