To tap into an additional market in the grasscutting world, SCAG have introduced the "LIBERTY Z" Zero-Turn ride-on mower, featuring all the traditional and enviable SCAG reliability, aimed at the high-end domestic user.

. . . . And it's available for under £5000 + VAT.

This gets you either a 48" [22HP] or 52" [24HP] ride-on Zero-Turn mower with all the features you would expect from SCAG's professional high output mowers. The machines have a strong, tubular steel frame construction with a fabricated and welded deck, hydro transaxles, ground speed up to 7mph and a 3-year / 500 hour [non-commercial use] warranty.

As regards the machine in use, the operating position is excellent, due to a combination of comfortable high-back seat with lumbar support and adjustable height operating levers.

As well as being comfortably positioned, the operator has no trouble changing the deck cutting height from the driving seat - from 35mm to 155mm in 6mm increments.

And whoever looks after the machine will appreciate the low maintenance design features, such as minimal greasepoints, extra-low maintenance drive spindle bearings and the self-adjusting belt system to ensure proper alignment and longer belt life.

As ever - the proof of any such machine is customer reaction. Well, we can help you with that. So far, in the machine's first season we have had more than one experience of them being snapped up immediately from their demonstrations.

The Liberty Z is well worth a look - for high-end domestic, to a professional standard.

Machines are available for demonstration through the STM dealership network.

To find your nearest dealer ring 01789 488450, email info@st-mach.com or look at our website www.st-mach.com