{"product_id":"husqvarna-mz61-61-zero-turn-mower-24-hp-kawasaki","title":"Husqvarna MZ61 24 HP 61-Inch Commercial Zero-Turn Mower with Kawasaki FR730V V-Twin and ZT-3100 Transmission","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MZ61 is the wide-deck flagship of Husqvarna's commercial-tier zero-turn lineup — a 61-inch lap-bar zero-turn paired with a 24-horsepower Kawasaki FR730V V-twin and twin Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 commercial transaxles. The 61-inch deck width is the headline number: roughly 27 percent more cut per pass than a 48-inch zero-turn, and enough to make a meaningful difference on three- to six-acre properties or small commercial routes where mowing time directly affects the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower comes from a 24-horsepower Kawasaki FR730V V-twin OHV engine displacing 726cc. The FR730V is the largest engine in Kawasaki's residential FR family and shares its overhead valve architecture, full pressure lubrication, and dual-element premium air filtration with the brand's commercial FX line. Owners running the MZ61 on a typical weekly schedule will see oil and filter changes once a season — essentially the entire engine maintenance routine. Electric key start, automatic choke, and a regulated charging system handle cold mornings without operator intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwin Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 commercial-grade transaxles power the rear wheels independently, allowing true zero-radius pivoting controlled through a pair of lap bars. Top forward speed is 8.5 mph and reverse runs at 4 mph. The ZT-3100 is the same commercial transmission found on Husqvarna's professional landscaper machines — significantly larger oil capacity, reinforced internals, and a service life calibrated for several seasons of daily commercial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 61-inch ClearCut fabricated steel deck cuts at 13 height settings between 1.5 and 4.5 inches via a foot-lift pedal and pin-locked indicator. Three cutting blades work in side-discharge configuration. Air-induction ducting pulls air through the deck shell to lift grass blades for a cleaner cut and improved discharge dispersal under heavy load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperator comfort centers on a premium 18-inch high-back commercial seat with armrests — noticeably more padded than residential zero-turn seats — plus soft-grip lap bars and a vibration-dampening foot deck designed for long mowing sessions. The dashboard layout is honest and minimal: ignition, throttle, choke, PTO knob, hour meter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is welded tubular steel with corrosion-resistant powder-coat throughout and a heavier flat-bar reinforcement structure underneath the operator station. The 5-gallon fuel tank delivers four-plus hours of continuous mowing time. The standard rear hitch accepts most popular tow-behind attachments — dump carts, broadcast spreaders, plug aerators, dethatchers, and lawn rollers all mount without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor three- to six-acre properties or small commercial routes where mowing time directly affects the day, the MZ61 is the most pragmatic commercial-tier zero-turn in Husqvarna's catalog. The combination of a Kawasaki FR730V engine, ZT-3100 commercial transmissions, and a 61-inch fabricated deck is the value story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Husqvarna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44780196593750,"sku":null,"price":3899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1866\/5621\/files\/Husqvarna_MZ61_Zero_Turn_Mower_61_24HP_Kawasaki_w_ROPS_Scratch_and_Dent.jpg?v=1779652906","url":"https:\/\/ri-medical.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/husqvarna-mz61-61-zero-turn-mower-24-hp-kawasaki","provider":"RI MEDICAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}