Lean-to-Steer Lawn Care Equipment
August 11, 2016
When it comes to stand-on lawn care equipment, one of the top concerns for most professionals is the ability to control the machine easily and efficiently. Lawn care would be great if every landscaping job was done on a perfectly cultivated rectangle. Unfortunately, no two grounds are created equally. From various slopes and curved angles to hard-to-reach spots you have to access on foot, every piece of terrain has something different to offer.
Stand-on lean-to-steer equipment gives you and your lawn care team more maneuverability out there—a must-have for stand-on equipment when you want to get the job done well and you want to get it done quickly. Here’s how.
One-Hand Operations: Thanks to the lean-to-steer technology, most movement operations (forward/reverse and left/right steering) can be done with one hand, which leaves your other hand free to operate the controls with ease.
Intuitive Controls: It might sound tricky to be performing two separate functions with two separate hands, but most lean-to-steer controls are very intuitive. Operators are able to use the equipment in a way that feels natural, making the learning curve very quick and easy.
Greater Precision: Most lean-to-steer lawn equipment provides greater precision while you’re working. Because you can rely on a combination of traditional steering and your own body’s movements, you have more flexibility to get in tight spaces and follow curves.
Better Productivity: Productivity: Because they allow precision, most lean-to-steer machines provide great productivity. You’ll experience less switching to smaller machines for finishing or to fit in tight spots, and precise turns can eliminate covering the same space twice.
Compact Size: The compact design of lean-to-steer machines makes it easier to squeeze into tight spaces, and there are also loading/transport benefits: The small footprint means you’ll have more room on your truck overall.
Although lean-to-steer equipment isn’t right for every lawn or type of terrain, it works great in medium-range commercial and residential settings. You’ll get more versatility than you’d find with a traditional stand-on machine.
Exmark’s Stand-On Spreader Sprayer is one of the best and most up-to-date examples of lean-to-steer technology. For functionality, ease of use, and uniform results, you can’t do better than this!