Patent ID: 6047530
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: A01D,Y10S

Abstract:
A gang-type rotary lawn mower comprisinga frame supported by front and rear wheels for movement over the ground,a power source which is mounted on the frame and which drives at least two of the wheels,an operator's seat mounted on the frame,a steering system enabling the operator to steer the lawn mower,at least two side-by-side front rotary cutting deck assemblies mounted on the frame in front of the front wheels, the front deck assemblies defining a gap between adjacent front deck assemblies, andat least one rear rotary cutting deck assembly mounted on the frame behind the front deck assemblies and between the front and rear wheels, each rear deck assembly being aligned with a respective gap between adjacent front deck assemblies,each of the front and rear deck assemblies including a single-spindle cutting deck defining a downwardly opening space, a single spindle mounted for rotation about a generally vertical axis within the space, at least one cutting blade mounted on the spindle for rotation therewith, and a rear roller supporting the deck for movement over the ground, the deck having a width such that the roller extends across substantially the entire width of the deck.