Craftsman 26 hp 52″ Riding Mower Review
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Lawn care will no longer be a chore, but a pleasure when a Craftsman 52” Briggs and Stratton 26 hp Gas Powered Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower is your implement of choice.
This lawn tractor comes with the Craftsman reputation for quality and zero turn maneuverability.
Recommended for areas of one to two acres of flat terrain, a yard full of trees, swings and play sets or yard ornaments will no longer be a hassle with 360 degrees of maneuverability.
The ZTS7000 has a Briggs and Stratton 26 hp Craftsman Platinum Series gas powered engine which supplies plenty of cutting power to the 52-inch heavy-duty mower deck.
Easy engagement cutting blade engagement and a pivoting front axle made of durable cast iron are added value features standard on this tractor.
- Craftsman ZTS7000 Features at a glance
- Transmission: Hydrostatic
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton Platinum Series, 724 cc, 26 hp, twin cylinder
- 52 inch wide cutting deck with 3 blades and 4 deck gauge wheels
- Electric Clutch
- Dual lever steering
- Turning Radius: Zero Turn
Engine
The ZTS7000 is powered by a Briggs and Stratton 26 hp, fan cooled twin cylinder 724 cc engine. It has a full pressure lubrication system, spin on olil filter and its air filter is of automotive grade. The two cylinders of the engine are cast iron lined. Electronic ignition is ensures reliable starts. The 4-gallon fuel tank allows for uninterrupted mowing.
Transmission
This mower has a Hydro-Gear EZT transmission with infinitely adjustable forward speeds of up to 5.5 mph and reverse speed up to 3 mph. This transmission offers reliability and performance with better traction capability than other zero turning radius mowers.
Cutting System
ZTS7000 has 3 blades mounted on a frame hung 14-gauge steel mowing deck. Four deck gauge wheels keep the deck afloat for a clean and even cut. The mower has a 52-inch cutting width with cutting heights of 1.5 inches to 3.75 inches. Cutting height adjustment is made with an electronic switch. Grass is side discharged from the mowing deck.
- The ZTS7000 comes fully assembled.
- It has a 2-year full warranty plus a 5-year frame and front axle warranty.
Good points
- 52 inch cutting width
- Zero turn
- Maneuverability and speed of cut
- 2-year full warranty plus a 5-year frame and front axle warranty
Bad Points
- Mulching kit not standard equipment
- Not suitable for sloped terrain
The best zero turn mower saves time, fuel, and money with its close cut around obstacles. A Craftsman 52” Briggs and Stratton 26 hp Gas Powered Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower (ZTS7000) offers a good combination of zero turn, speed of cut and superb ride.
