Disclosed herein is a landscaping machine including a protective rollover bar having a left bar portion extending from a left side of an operator seat, a top bar portion extending from the left bar portion above the operator seat, and a right bar portion extending from the top bar portion to a right side of the operator seat. The landscaping machine further includes a storage device attached to the protective rollover bar, the storage device extending between and attached to the left bar portion and the right bar portion. The storage device includes a receptacle that is configured to hold objects during operation of the landscaping machine. Further disclosed herein is a storage device attachable to a landscape machine and a storage device kit.

An outdoor moving device includes a main body, a first energy storage device, a second energy storage device, and a connection assembly. The first energy storage device is capable of supplying power to the outdoor moving device and includes at least one first energy storage unit. The second energy storage device is capable of supplying power to the outdoor moving device and includes at least one second energy storage unit. The connection assembly is used for mounting the second energy storage device to the main body. The first energy storage device is detachably mounted to the main body, the first energy storage device is detachable from the main body to supply power to another power tool, the first energy storage unit includes a first positive electrode made of a first material, and the second energy storage unit includes a second positive electrode made of a second material.

A utility vehicle having a magnetic panel movably and removably coupled thereto. The vehicle includes a frame carrying a prime mover and ground engaging members operatively attached to the frame. The vehicle also include includes a panel extending between a first end region and a second end region. The first end region of the panel is operatively coupled to the frame such that panel is both movably and removably attached to the frame. One or more magnets are positioned between the portion of the frame and an inner surface of the panel proximate the second end region of the panel such that the second end region of the panel is adapted to be removably couplable to the control tower via the one or more magnets.

Disclosed are various embodiments, aspects and features a multifunction, intelligent telescoping boom system. The system may comprise a hydraulic circuit with a continuous, circulating flow through a circuit that includes a hydraulic pump and a configurable valve bank. Valves in the valve bank may be designated to given components of any of a multitude of implement attachments. In this way, the continuous flow of hydraulic fluid through the valve bank may be distributed, via the valves, to the hydraulic components of implements. Hydraulic flow in excess of the demand created by the hydraulic components moves on through the valve bank and returns to the pump to continue the circulation. Also returning to the pump from the valve bank is any hydraulic fluid returning to the valve bank from the hydraulic components. Advantageously, because the system provides a continuous circulation of pressurized hydraulic fluid through the bank, implements with a mix of linear and rotating hydraulic components may be simultaneously powered from the same source of pressurized flow.

An assist device 12 for and method for using the assist device for exiting a zero turn lawn mower 16 or adjusting a cutting deck height of a zero turn lawn mower 16 having an operator deck 36 and an operator seat proximate the operator deck 36 wherein the assist device 12 is attached and extends upwardly from the deck 36 and is positioned forward of the operator seat and comprises a hand hold section 26 for gripping to aid an operator in reaching a standing, position on the operator deck 36. The device 12 is secured to the top surface of the riding lawn mower wherein the base 16 of the assist device 12 is adapted for connection with an angled surface such that the device 12 remains in an upright position allowing the operator to grip the device 12 along the hand hold section 26 to assist the operator in positioning on the mower 16, entering and/or exiting the mower 16 and adjusting the height of the cutting deck 18.

A mower deck can include roller assemblies that prolong the life of bearings by more evenly distributing the roller's load to the bearings. The roller assembly can include a roller that is secured between opposing bearings via a tapered shaft of the roller and a correspondingly tapered collar that is housed within the corresponding bearing. The interface between the tapered shaft and the tapered collar causes the collar to be secured snugly within the bearing while also providing even distribution of the roller's load to the bearing.

A downdraft fan assembly mountable on a vehicle roll bar, which may be used for providing a flow of ambient air over the vehicle operator, and a canopy carried by the fan assembly, which may be used for providing solar and precipitation protection for the operator. The downdraft fan may draw air through a roof cap with a rear-facing outlet, or may draw air through a series of vents disposed around the canopy of the assembly, or through some combination of the two, such as may be desired. In some variations, multiple openings may be provided in the roof, if desired.

This application describes a turfgrass mowing system having one or more turfgrass mower cutting units and one or more turfgrass brushing assemblies. The turfgrass brushing assemblies are pivotally coupled to the turfgrass mower cutting units with a pivot coupling on a frame assembly of the turfgrass mower cutting units. The turfgrass brushing assemblies include a brush holder assembly coupled to the frame assembly with a vertically adjustable coupling, an angle adjustable coupling, or both. A brush is coupled to the brush holder assembly of each turfgrass brushing assemblies. With the turfgrass brushing assemblies pivotally coupled to the turfgrass mower cutting units, a user may brush turfgrass with the turfgrass system to stand the turfgrass upright immediately before cutting the turfgrass with the turfgrass mower cutting unit, thus improving the cut of the turfgrass.

A mowing robot includes a body which forms an outer shape and an internal space; a first wheel and a second wheel which are independently rotatably provided at a first side and a second side respectively so that the body can rotate and move forward with respect to ground; a first motor which provides a rotational force to the first wheel; a second motor which provides a rotational force to the second wheel; and a sensor which is provided in the internal space, has a gyro sensing function for at least horizontal rotation, and has a magnetic field sensing function, wherein the sensor is provided between a wheel front end plane and a wheel rear end plane, and is provided above a first motor upper end plane and a second motor upper end plane.

A shielding apparatus for mounting on zero-turn type mowers of the variety having a horizontal cross-member forward of an operator seat and disposed between a pair of longitudinal frame members supporting a cutting deck, the shielding apparatus being comprised of a panel having a lower mount portion and an upper shield portion, the mount portion being mountable to the cross-member such that said shield portion is oriented vertically, perpendicular to the cutting deck. The shield portion is sized, shaped and oriented to substantially blocks debris and insects expelled forwardly and upwardly from beneath the cutting deck of the mower from coming into contact with an operator of the mower. Embodiments of the subject shielding apparatus are adapted for magnetic mounting to the mower.