Groundsmaster® 3500-D

The Groundsmaster® 3500 Series is a revolutionary triplex rotary mower designed for superior performance trimming. The free-floating Contour™ Plus cutting decks allow mowing of undulating terrain without scalping. The powerful engine and exclusive traction drive system, gets the mowing job done quickly.

Air Filter: Remote-mounted 5″ Donaldson® air cleaner

Armrests: Standard

Battery: 12V

Blade Style/Type: Rotary

Blade Type (Description): Combination Blades: 27″ (68.6 cm) long, 2.5″ (6.4 cm) wide, 0.25″ (0.64 cm) thick

Cab Unit: N/A

Controls: Forward and reverse traction control pedals; mow/transport foot lever; hand activated parking brake; hand operated ignition key switch; tilt steering wheel lock; PTO switch; throttle; joystick control for deck raise and lower; cutting deck transport lock.

Cooling System Description: Rear-mounted, cross flow 4-row radiator

Cup Holder: Standard

Cutting Unit Accessories: Mulching Kit, Sectional Roller, Roller Scraper Kit

Cutting Unit Lift/Lower: Joystick control for deck raise and lower

Cutting Unit Type/Configuration: Three Contour™ Plus 27″ (69 cm), rear-discharge rotary with standard full-length striping rear rollers on each deck. Sidewinder® system allows all three decks to slide right and left 12″ (30 cm) of center, 24″ (61 cm) total travel. 68″ (173 cm), standard and 72″ (183 cm) optional. Deck overhang for trimming is 12″ (30.5 cm) @ 68″ (173 cm) width of cut and 14″ (35 cm) @ 72″ (183 cm). Overlap: 6.5″ (16.5 cm) at standard width of cut.

Deck Construction: 10-gauge steel constructed chambers with 12-gauge welded reinforcements. 1.5″ (3.8 cm) square x 0.25″ (0.6 cm) wall tube with 7-gauge side supports. Spindle support 3/16″ (0.48 cm) high-strength steel and 10-gauge exterior channels.

Drivetrain: Diesel

Electrical System: 12-volt 585 CCA battery and 40 amp alternator

Engine Cooling: Liquid Cooled

Fuel / Power Source: Diesel / Biodiesel

Fuel Capacity: 11 U.S. gal. (41.6 L)

Fuel Filter: Fuel filter/water separator

Gauges/Instrumentation: Fuel gauge and hour meter. Light cluster with check engine and charge indicator lights. Low engine oil pressure and high coolant temperature warning lights (high temperature safety shut off).

Ground Clearance: 6″ (15.3 cm)

Ground Following: 6″ (15.3 cm) anti-scalp cups on each blade.

Ground Speed – Forward: 0 – 9 mph (0 – 14 km/h)

Ground Speed – Reverse: 0 – 4 mph (0 – 6.4 km/h)

Height: 76″ (193 cm) with ROPS

Height of Cut Range: 0.75″ – 4″ (1.9 cm – 10.2 cm) in 0.25″ (0.6 cm) increments. 3-position 0.030″ (0.08 cm) incremental calibration

Hydraulic Cylinders: Open center, manual valves, gear pump hydraulic system

Hydraulic Fluid Capacity: 3.5 U.S. gal. (13.2 L)

Hydraulic Fluid Type: Toro PX™ Extended Life Hydraulic Fluid

Interlocks: Traction pedal, operator presence in seat, PTO engage or disengage, and cutting deck mow or transport safety interlock switches. Parking break set prohibits movement through traction pedal.

Lighting: Optional

Main Frame/Chassis: Formed steel, welded steel and steel tubing

Max Slope Angle: Refer to operator’s manual.

Mowing Rate (Productivity): Up to 4.1 acres/hr (1.7 hectacres/hr)

Mowing Speed: 0 – 6 mph (0 – 10 km/h)

Number of Blades: 3

Oil Capacity: 6.5 U.S. qt. (6.2 L)

Oil Cooler Description: Single pass, aluminum side-by-side oil cooler/radiator, 6.3 fins per inch, serpentine fin profile, 6.5 quart (6.1 liter) capacity.

Optional Accessories: Bimini Canvas Sunshade, LED Work Lights, Universal Sunshade (White or Red)

Overall Width: 71.8” (182 cm) with standard 68” (173 cm) width of cut

75.8” (193 cm) with optional 72” (183 cm) width of cut

Parking/Service Brakes: Dynamic through hydrostatic transmission service brake.

Hand actuated over center, drum type parking brake.

Power Steering: Yes

Power Train (Engine Description): Kubota® 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel. Power: 24.8 hp (18.5 kW) gross, at rated speed of 3000 rpm. Torque peak: 71.5 (52.7) Nm (lbs-ft) @ 2200 rpm. Displacement: 1123cc. EPA Tier IV Final and Stage V Compliant.

Product Length: 116″ (295 cm)

Rollers: Standard full-length striping rear rollers on each deck

Safety/Operator Safety: Two post ROPS, seat belt and slope indicator standard

Seat: Two-piece premium commercial two-tone grey vinyl with two armrests, fore/aft adjustment

Sidewinder: Yes

Spindle Assembly: Ductile cast iron spindle housing. Dual greaseable tapered roller bearings. 1.25″ (3.2 cm) diameter solid cold finished steel spindle shaft. Splined connection between spindle shaft and deck motor. Welded blade retainer plus anti-scalp cups.

Starting: Key Start

Steering System Description: Hydraulic power steering, tilt wheel

Tires – Front: 20″ x 12″ – 10″, 4-ply, Turf Tread

Tires – Rear: 20″ x 10″ – 10″, 4-ply, Turf Tread

Tool Box: Standard

Traction Drive: 3WD

Traction Drive (System): 3-wheel drive in mow and transport. Series/Parallel hydrostatic, closed-loop transmission provides infinitely variable ground speed in forward and reverse. Variable displacement piston type pump.

Transport Width: 72.5″ (184 cm)

Weight: 2,110 lbs. (957 kg) with cutting units

Wheelbase: 59.5″ (151 cm)

Width of Cut: 68″ (173 cm)