초록 ▼

A riding mower is provided that includes a frame, an engine operatively attached to the frame and providing locomotion to the riding mower, a first front wheel operatively attached to the frame, a first back wheel operatively attached to the frame and a back axle forming a back axle axis. The first

A riding mower is provided that includes a frame, an engine operatively attached to the frame and providing locomotion to the riding mower, a first front wheel operatively attached to the frame, a first back wheel operatively attached to the frame and a back axle forming a back axle axis. The first front wheel forms a front wheel axis and the first back wheel forms a back wheel axis. The back wheel axis is longitudinally spaced from the front wheel axis by a wheel base distance. The engine is longitudinally spaced forwardly of the back axle axis. In this way, the center of gravity of the riding mower is positioned relatively low and forward as compared to other known riding mowers. The first front wheel provides the front-most surface for the riding mower and the first back wheel provides the back-most surface for the riding mower.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [13.] A riding mower comprising:a frame;an engine operatively attached to said frame for providing locomotion to said riding mower;a mower deck for use in mowing associated vegetation, said mower deck being operatively attached to said frame;a first front wheel operatively att

[ What is claimed is:] [13.] A riding mower comprising:a frame;an engine operatively attached to said frame for providing locomotion to said riding mower;a mower deck for use in mowing associated vegetation, said mower deck being operatively attached to said frame;a first front wheel operatively attached to said frame, said first front wheel providing a front-most surface for said riding mower;a first back wheel operatively attached to said frame, said first back wheel providing a back-most surface for said riding mower; and,a back axle forming a back axle axis;first and second frame members for use informing said frame, said first and second frame members having back ends that are longitudinally spaced rearwardly of said back axle axis by a frame axle distance FA, said frame axle distance FA divided by said wheel base distance WB forming a frame wheel base ratio FWBR, said frame wheel base ratio FWBR being within the range of 0.00 and 0.25;a first hydrostatic transmission positioned collinear with said back axle axis; and,an operator seat operatively attached said frame, said operator seat having a seat center of gravity with respect to said frame, said seat center of gravity being longitudinally spaced forwardly of said back axle axis by a seat axle distance SA, said seat axle distance SA divided by said wheel base distance WB forming a seat wheel base ratio SWBR, said seat wheel base ratio SWBR being within the range of 0.35 and 0.60.