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Ariens Zoom34 (34") 14.5HP Zero Turn Lawn Mower
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- 14.5HP/344cc Briggs & Stratton® Power Built Engine
- Overhead valve design (OHV) runs cooler and cleaner
- Delivers more power, longer engine life & improved fuel economy
- Engine hood isolates operator from noise and heat
- Hydro-Gear® EZT Fully Integrated Transmission
- No shifting necessary for effortless operation
- Equipped with cooling fans and large hydraulic reservoir
- 4-Point Deck Mount Design
- 34" 12-gauge stamped steel deck
- 17,500 feet per minute blade tip speed
- 4 support positions prevent excess deck movement
- Delivers a better cut with less scalping
- Mechanical foot lift raises & lowers mowing deck
- 1.5" x 1.5" Fully Welded Square Steel Frame
- Produces less vibration for more comfortable operation
- Solid steel front axle
- Steering Control Dampeners
- Small shocks that make the mower smoother to operate
- Easier to keep a straight line and trim closer to objects
Specifications
915157
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start
Engine Cycle
4-Cycle
HP
14.5 HP
CC
500 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
2 Gallons
Engine Cylinders
1 Cylinder
Oil Filter
No
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Motor
Battery Included
Included
Overview
Weight
425 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Length
64.0 Inches
Product Width
42.0 Inches
Product Height
37.0 Inches
UPC
751058032269
Deck
Cutting Options
3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch)
Deck Material
12-Gauge
Deck Construction
Stamped
Spindle Material
Steel
Blades
2 Blades
Deck Positions
7 Positions
Cutting Width
34 Inches
Cutting Height
1.5-4.5 Inches
Deck Lift System
Manual Foot Operated
Engagement
Warner Electric
Deck Drive
Belt
Drive
Speeds
Variable
Maximum Speed
6 MPH
Maximum Reverse Speed
3 MPH
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheels
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Drive System
Transaxles
Accessories
Rear Bagger
Sold Separately
Engine Guard
No
Seat Type
Mid Back w/ Seat Springs
Hour Meter
No
Arm Rests
Sold Separately
Front Bumper
No
Trailer Hitch
Sold Separately
Mulcher Kit
Sold Separately
Headlights
Sold Separately
Wheels
Front Tire Size
11 x 4 Inch
Front Axle
Swivel
Rear Tire Size
18 x 6.5 Inch
Tire Type
Pneumatic Wheels
Reviews
(13)
Ariens 915157 Reviews & Ratings
Customer Photos and Videos
Customer Rating
3.69
(13 Ratings)
5
(6)
(6)4(2)
(2)3(2)
(2)2(1)
(1)1(2)
(2)Bad clutch
By Wayne
Nebraska
Review Posted 06/18/2014
Loved mower when purchased but then clutch went out. Was replaced under warranty but then went out again and at $700.00 not worth the trouble.
Wayne Does Not Recommend This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
2/5
3/5
3/5
Pros:
Features, Easy To Use, Fast, Easy To Store
Cons:
Unreliable, Durability, Clutch Has Gone Out For The Third Time
Worst machine ever
By Jerry Q.
Mountainside, New Jersey
Review Posted 03/26/2014
Started with a dead battery then needed all kinds of deck adjustments then the spark plug wire broke. When you cut grass it slides all over the lawn it also leaves trails of grass also put new blades, high lift for a better cut but didn't work. The machine is poorly designed.
Jerry Q. Does Not Recommend This
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Rating Breakdown
1/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
Pros:
None
Cons:
Low Quality, Unreliable, Cuts Terrible
New Mower
By Clarence I.
Clyde, North Carolina
Purchased 08/19/2013 |
Review Posted 09/09/2013
Does a great job and seems to be high quality. There is a short learning curve if you have never used one of these types of machines. Be patient and it will be enjoyable to use. Saves a lot of time.
Clarence I. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Durable, Fast, High Quality, I'd Buy It Again
Wow!!
By Daniel M.
Jacksonville, Florida
Purchased 05/30/2013 |
Review Posted 06/24/2013
I received my ZOOM 34 last week and mowed my lawn in 27 minutes first time. Tips-Spend $50 to have unload off truck. Use sawzaw to cut crate. Read about how to disengage transmission to push off crate. Takes two people to move off crate. Make sure you have it on fast speed to mow lawn. Don't make sudden turns or it will damage lawn. Great piece of American craftsmanship A+++++++++.
Daniel M. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Ariens riding mower
By Stan S.
alva, Florida
Purchased 02/14/2013 |
Review Posted 03/29/2013
The mower is great! It does a a nice job. Its easy, to operate, and for the price you cant go wrong.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Worst Mower Ever
By Dennis
Iowa
Review Posted 11/29/2012
I have a lawn service and purchased the Zoom 34 to mow small residential lawns. It arrived with a dead battery which is not such a big deal. However, the way the mower tears up my customer's lawn is a very big deal. The unit is too light and the tires too aggressive which results in serious damage to the turf when you turn. It is worhtless on any kind of slope and the paint on the deck peeled off the first time I used compressed air to clean the top of the deck. I find the review that claims to be able to mow a 12 acre lawn in record time a very big misrepresentation.
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Rating Breakdown
1/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
Experience with purchase of new mower in Bolingbrook
By Sue K.
Illinois
Purchased 04/13/2012 |
Review Posted 05/08/2012
Absolutely perfect, I have had no issues so far. Runs great, hope to do business in the near future. The customer service was excellent as well.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Needed Adjustments
By Bruce
New Braunfels, Texas
Review Posted 04/10/2012
I agree with Robert, from Florida, the deck and belts required some adjustments in order to work the way they are supposed to work. However, once properly adjusted, it is now running fine. Home Depot is not a store to find replacement/maintenance parts for this lawn mower. They did not carry any general maintenance parts: air filter, spark plug, blades, belts, and accessories for this Ariens mower even though it was purchased from them.
My 34" has a 13.5 hp Briggs and Stratton engine and sometime struggles when the grass is a bit longer. It seemed to have enough power before I installed a bagger and counter weight. You can really feel the drag and reduction in maneuverability, when the bags are full. Maybe that is the reason they currently install a 14.5 hp.
The accessories (bagger, tow hitch) required several modifications during installation, and to function properly. I was very disappointed with the bagger, before I sealed the seams and riveted the plastic joints and shimmed it. The bagger is very expensive.
There must be a couple of decks variations out there because the mulching blade kit did not fit mine. I did not want to bend and drill holes to make it fit so I returned it.
If you are somewhat mechanically inclined, buy this mower, knowing you are going to have to tweak it some, right out of the box.
This is a good mower for yards, 1 acre or less with lots of obstacles. The ride is rough so if you do not have a smooth surface beware.
I have owned this mower for over two years now. It is my first zero turn, and it saves me about 35 minutes on a 2/3 acre lot with several tress and obstacles. The maintenance is simple, oil change (there is no oil filter), fuel filter and spark plug are easy to change.
Overall, I am satisfied with this purchase.
My 34" has a 13.5 hp Briggs and Stratton engine and sometime struggles when the grass is a bit longer. It seemed to have enough power before I installed a bagger and counter weight. You can really feel the drag and reduction in maneuverability, when the bags are full. Maybe that is the reason they currently install a 14.5 hp.
The accessories (bagger, tow hitch) required several modifications during installation, and to function properly. I was very disappointed with the bagger, before I sealed the seams and riveted the plastic joints and shimmed it. The bagger is very expensive.
There must be a couple of decks variations out there because the mulching blade kit did not fit mine. I did not want to bend and drill holes to make it fit so I returned it.
If you are somewhat mechanically inclined, buy this mower, knowing you are going to have to tweak it some, right out of the box.
This is a good mower for yards, 1 acre or less with lots of obstacles. The ride is rough so if you do not have a smooth surface beware.
I have owned this mower for over two years now. It is my first zero turn, and it saves me about 35 minutes on a 2/3 acre lot with several tress and obstacles. The maintenance is simple, oil change (there is no oil filter), fuel filter and spark plug are easy to change.
Overall, I am satisfied with this purchase.
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
4/5
4/5
Issues in the beginning
By Robert
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Review Posted 08/09/2011
Bought mine at Home Depot. The belt came off in the first 10 minutes of cutting. After inspection the belt was defective. After the deck was torn apart in my garage I was off to get a new one. Home Depot was out. So they said. Anyway after driving around town I finally found one. Or should I say bought two. Mower needed all kinds of adjustments which I did myself. Works great now. Don't buy from Home Depot. Would have given a better rating if the product would have be right in the beginning.
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Rating Breakdown
3/5
3/5
3/5
3/5
Nice little mower
By Mike S.
Elma, New York
Review Posted 06/02/2011
Unit was delivered last week. Good setup instructions. Open up the hydraulic bypass valves (2) to get it off the pallet easier. (Read the instructions first.)
We've had frequent heavy rain this year and the lawn was 8" tall. I set the deck height on maximum and this machine handled it no problem. It tamed an awful lawn. I'm a first time ZTR owner, learning to operate was easy. With the rear engine it's much easier on the ears too. Excellent turning on flat ground or gentle slopes. I'm 6'-2" and this machine fits pretty well.
Unit was purchased for a .75 acre lawn with lots of trees and obstacles. (A wider model would not fit as well).
Unit is compact so mower deck does not stick out far from the mower body.
We've had frequent heavy rain this year and the lawn was 8" tall. I set the deck height on maximum and this machine handled it no problem. It tamed an awful lawn. I'm a first time ZTR owner, learning to operate was easy. With the rear engine it's much easier on the ears too. Excellent turning on flat ground or gentle slopes. I'm 6'-2" and this machine fits pretty well.
Unit was purchased for a .75 acre lawn with lots of trees and obstacles. (A wider model would not fit as well).
Unit is compact so mower deck does not stick out far from the mower body.
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
4/5
4/5
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