Patent ID: 6336312
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
A gang-type rotary lawn mower comprising:a frame supported by front wheels and at least one rear wheel for movement over the ground; a power source which is mounted on said frame and which drives at least two of said wheels; an operator's seat mounted on said frame; a steering system enabling the operator to steer said lawn mower; at least two side-by-side front rotary cutting deck assemblies mounted on said frame in front of said front wheels, said front deck assemblies defining a gap between adjacent front deck assemblies; and at least one rear rotary cutting deck assembly mounted on said frame behind said front deck assemblies and between said front wheels, each rear deck assembly being aligned with a respective gap between adjacent front deck assemblies; each of said front and rear deck assemblies including a deck defining a downwardly opening space, at least one cutting blade mounted on a spindle for rotation therewith and a first roller supporting said deck for movement over the ground, said first roller extending only partially across the width of said deck.