A hood in which a predetermined space is formed is provided in a front portion of a traveling vehicle body, a control portion on which an operator rides is provided on a rear side of the hood, a first electric motor configured to drive rear wheels and a second electric motor configured to drive a work machine are provided on a lower rear side of a control seat of the control portion, and a battery configured to store electric power to be supplied to the first electric motor and the second electric motor is provided in the space formed by the hood.

A hood in which a predetermined space is formed is provided in a front portion of a traveling vehicle body, a control portion on which an operator rides is provided on a rear side of the hood, a first electric motor configured to drive rear wheels and a second electric motor configured to drive a work machine are provided on a lower rear side of a control seat of the control portion, and a battery configured to store electric power to be supplied to the first electric motor and the second electric motor is provided in the space formed by the hood.

A drive-by-wire steering system for a power equipment device is provided. One example embodiment comprises a steering interface system, a power steering system, and a communication link connecting the steering interface system and power steering system. The power steering system can adjust steering angle of wheels of the power equipment device based on inputs received from the steering interface system. The steering interface system can receive user inputs and provide powered feedback and/or a simulated caster effect via a steering interface. Additional embodiments include power equipment devices and steering interface systems.

A drive-by-wire steering system for a power equipment device is provided. One example embodiment comprises a steering interface system, a power steering system, and a communication link connecting the steering interface system and power steering system. The power steering system can adjust steering angle of wheels of the power equipment device based on inputs received from the steering interface system. The steering interface system can receive user inputs and provide powered feedback and/or a simulated caster effect via a steering interface. Additional embodiments include power equipment devices and steering interface systems.

An aerial lawnmower, including a main body, a mower assembly disposed on at least a portion of a first end of the main body to cut at least one vegetation in response to rotating, and a plurality of rotors disposed on at least a portion of a second end of the main body to perform at least one of increase and decrease an elevation of the main body in response to rotating.

An aerial lawnmower, including a main body, a mower assembly disposed on at least a portion of a first end of the main body to cut at least one vegetation in response to rotating, and a plurality of rotors disposed on at least a portion of a second end of the main body to perform at least one of increase and decrease an elevation of the main body in response to rotating.

Suspension systems and grounds maintenance vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed. The suspension system may include biasing elements or springs that may be adjusted to vary the preload and thus change the spring and dampening characteristics of the suspension system. In some embodiments, the system may include an adjustment mechanism that permits simultaneous adjustment of two springs via a single action. In other embodiments, features adapted to assist an operator with mounting/dismounting the vehicle are disclosed.

Suspension systems and grounds maintenance vehicles incorporating the same are disclosed. The suspension system may include biasing elements or springs that may be adjusted to vary the preload and thus change the spring and dampening characteristics of the suspension system. In some embodiments, the system may include an adjustment mechanism that permits simultaneous adjustment of two springs via a single action. In other embodiments, features adapted to assist an operator with mounting/dismounting the vehicle are disclosed.

A power take-off PTO connection mechanism (100) for mid mounted tools (101) of a utility vehicle (1000 includes three main assembly members: a frame attachment mechanism (108), a vertical moving frame (or cradle) (106), and a PTO assembly (128). The frame attachment mechanism (108) is fixed to the frame of the vehicle or tractor (1000). The PTO connection mechanism (100) of the present invention helps is easy and quick connection of the PTO shaft to a variety of tools (101) with the tractor. The PTO shaft remains in continuous contact with the tool power input once it is moved in an engaged position.

A power take-off PTO connection mechanism (100) for mid mounted tools (101) of a utility vehicle (1000 includes three main assembly members: a frame attachment mechanism (108), a vertical moving frame (or cradle) (106), and a PTO assembly (128). The frame attachment mechanism (108) is fixed to the frame of the vehicle or tractor (1000). The PTO connection mechanism (100) of the present invention helps is easy and quick connection of the PTO shaft to a variety of tools (101) with the tractor. The PTO shaft remains in continuous contact with the tool power input once it is moved in an engaged position.