Floating Deck Hydro Drive
The premier midsize walk-behind on the market. This group of fully-featured mowers offers the boost in productivity that comes with a hydrostatic drive system, plus the enhanced clipping management of Toro's exclusive TURBO FORCE® cutting system.

Floating Deck Hydro Drive models:

• 17 HP Kawasaki KAI, 36" TURBO FORCE deck, Pistol Grips (30284)
• 17 HP Kawasaki KAI, 40" TURBO FORCE deck, Pistol Grips (30286)
• 19 HP Kawasaki KAI, 48" TURBO FORCE deck, Pistol Grips (30288)
• 19 HP Kawasaki KAI, 52" TURBO FORCE deck, Pistol Grips (30289)
• 23 HP Kawasaki, 60" TURBO FORCE deck, Pistol Grips (30280)
• 17 HP Kawasaki KAI, 36" TURBO FORCE deck, split T-Bar (30494)
• 17 HP Kawasaki KAI, 40" TURBO FORCE deck, split T-Bar (30496)
• 19 HP Kawasaki KAI, 48" TURBO FORCE deck, split T-Bar (30498)
• 19 HP Kawasaki KAI, 52" TURBO FORCE deck, split T-Bar (30499)
  

 

 

Model/#	Horsepower	Brand	Deck (Inches)	Style
(30284)	17	Kawasaki KAI	36	TF*, Pistol Grips
(30286)	17	Kawasaki KAI	40	TF*, Pistol Grips
(30288)	19	Kawasaki KAI	48	TF*, Pistol Grips
(30289)	19	Kawasaki KAI	52	TF*, Pistol Grips
(30280)	23	Kawasaki KAI	60	TF*, Pistol Grips
(30494)	17	Kawasaki KAI	36	TF*, Split T-Bar
(30496)	17	Kawasaki KAI	40	TF*, Split T-Bar
(30498)	19	Kawasaki KAI	48	TF*, Split T-Bar
(30499)	19	Kawasaki KAI	52	TF*, Split T-Bar
				TF* = TURBO FORCE

Product Details

• TURBO FORCE 7-guage deck
  
• Patented adjustable discharge baffle
  
• Robust 9-3/8" cast iron spindle housings
  
• Semi-pneumatic
  flat-free caster tires
• Hydrostatic drive system

(All specifications are for (30499). Specs for each model of the Floating Deck Hydro Drive series may vary. For specific product details, features, accessories, or specifications of the Floating Deck Hydro Drive Series, contact us)

Features

Rubber Discharge Chute
Made popular on Toro Z Master zero-turn riders, the high-performance rubber discharge chute allows for close trimming without damage and provides exceptional clipping dispersion.

Commercial-grade Deck Construction
The 7-gauge deck shell is further reinforced by a bull-nose front bumper, a 1/2" thick wear guard on the trim side, and a 3/8" thick reinforcement plate around the discharge opening.

Flat-free Caster Tires
Semi-pneumatic flat-free caster tires decrease downtime by eliminating flats.

Rugged Carrier Frame
Rugged carrier frame; 2" x 2" x .12" tubular steel construction is the industry's largest and most durable.

Easy Height of Cut
Easy to change, vertical pin height of cut system provides cutting heights ranging from 1" to 4-1/2" in 1/4" increments.

Premium Hydraulics
Independent, commercial-duty 10cc displacement pumps and wheel motors provide instant forward and reverse control without shifting.

Patented Adjustable Baffle
Allows operator to achieve maximum cutting performance by fine-tuning deck to conquer changing conditions, at unique job sites or different times of the season. In extreme conditions, the baffle can be opened in order to conserve power and achieve faster mowing speeds. In less demanding conditions, the baffle can be closed to yield micro-sized particles and maximize discharge velocity.

The industry's toughest spindle assembly
Rigorously tested to ensure that it can survive impacts that would destroy lesser spindles. The cast iron housing, with a massive 9-3/8" diameter base, absorbs impact loads and distributes them across a broader area of the robust deck shell. Built with maintenance-free sealed ball bearings.

Exclusive TURBO FORCE® Deck
High-capacity 7-gauge TURBO FORCE decks deliver unsurpassed strength, a superior cut, and increased productivity in extreme mowing conditions. Equipped with a patented adjustable baffle, TURBO FORCE decks can be fine-tuned in order to conquer changing turf conditions.

(All specifications are for (30499). Specs for each model of the Floating Deck Hydro Drive series may vary. For specific product details, features, accessories, or specifications of the Floating Deck Hydro Drive Series, contact us)

Accessories

Walk-behind Bags
Toro® utility bags add convenience and productivity to everyday mowing. Use them for trash, tools, cell phone - whatever you need to pick up or carry with you.

Atomic® Mulching Blades
Atomic mulching blades feature an aggressive "tooth" design that shreds grass and leaves into small particles.

Recycler® Mulching Kits
Patented 36", 40", 48", 52" and 60" Recycler mulching kits are widely recognized as the industry's best mulching system. The patented kicker design cuts and re-cuts grass into tiny particles that are then injected into the turf for a "just bagged look". Recycler mulching kits are proven to reduce mowing time by up to 38% vs. bagging.

Soft Baggers
Deck-mounted soft baggers provide convenient debris handling and are quick and easy to attach or remove. Great for seasonal clean-up and small, general-use applications.

TRU TRAK® Sulky
Toro's patented TRU TRAK® sulky is the industry's most innovative sulky design. Large, independently pivoting foot plates greatly reduce operator fatigue while the 2-point connection eliminates jack-knifing in turns or reverse. The unit tracks "true" and straight every time. Foot pads pivot into stowed position when operating in conditions not conducive to sulky operation and for trailering convenience.

Floating Deck Gear Drive

(All specifications are for (30499). Specs for each model of the Floating Deck Hydro Drive series may vary. For specific product details, features, accessories, or specifications of the Floating Deck Hydro Drive Series, contact us)

Engine 19hp*	Kawasaki® KAI	Kawasaki Details FH580V Kawasaki FH Series Engines are the standard of professional powerplants in many industries and products. Overhead v-valve 90-degree V-twin Pressurized lubrication Electron spark ignition Automatic compression release Dual element air cleaner Rotating grass screen High Pressure electric fuel pump Cast iron cylinder liners
Steering Controls	Split T-Bar
Starter	Electric Start
Ground SpeedGround Speed	6.2 mph fwd 2.5 mph rev
Fuel Capacity	5 gallons
Hydaulic Drive	Twin Hydro-Gear® Pumps
Hydraulic Fluid	Premium Synthetic
Drive Tires	16" x 7.50-8"
Caster Tires	9" x 3.50 - 4" flat free
Cutting Deck	52" 7-gauge TURBO FORCE
Adjustable Discharge	Standard
Spindle Housings	9-3/8" diameter cast iron
Blade Engagement	Electric Clutch
Discharge Chute	Reinforced Rubber
Height of Cut	1" to 4-1/2" quick change
Blade Tip Speed	18,300 ft/min