Patent ID: 6935092
Filing Date: 2005-08-30
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
1. A zero radius turning mower comprising: an engine; first and second rear drive wheels, wherein the first and second drive wheels are drivable in forward and reverse directions so as to allow zero radius turning of the mower; a first pivot axis and a second pivot axis; wherein a seat of the mower is selectively movable by pivoting about the first pivot axis from a deployed position to a stowed position such that a foot platform of the mower remains deployed for supporting at least one foot of an operator when the seat is moved from the deployed position to the stowed position; wherein the seat is pivotally connected to a seat support via the second pivot axis different than the first pivot axis; and wherein the first pivot axis about which the seat pivots from the deployed to stowed position is located laterally forward of respective rear edges of the first and second rear drive wheels.