How to choose the right Viking lawn tractor?

Choosing a lawn tractor is not actually very difficult. You basically need to keep three points in mind.

1. How much do you need to mow?

For larger areas, the VIKING T5 and T6 series lawn tractors are ideal. The T5 series suits areas up to 8000m² and the T6 up to 10000m².

For smaller areas, such as plots up to 4000m², the R4 series tractor with excellent manoeuvrability is sufficient. T4 side-discharge tractors suit areas up to 8000m²

2. What kind of surface do you need to mow?

For a surface with many trees, bushes, flower beds, narrow gaps and similar obstacles, the R4 series lawn tractor with a narrow cutting width is definitely the best choice. T4 series tractors are also suitable for a garden that requires a lot of manoeuvring, as they have no grass collection boxes.

But if you need to mow larger areas where speed, maximum performance and comfort matter, the T5 and T6 series tractors are the best choice.

3. Millist varustust hindate?

Regardless of series, all VIKING lawn tractors have a single-pedal drive, forward-reverse switching from the steering wheel, hydrostatic transmission and electromagnetic, i.e. push-button, activation of the cutting deck.

For demanding work, especially powerful twin-cylinder engines are available. As optional equipment you can use a snow plough, a tipping garden trailer, a lawn roller and so on.

Looking further, there are actually a few more technical points to keep in mind:

• the tractor's load-bearing construction; a sturdy three-dimensional tubular frame or structure is definitely good, as it ensures the tractor's stability and rigidity even after several years of mowing on uneven ground
• a frame surrounding the tractor that protects against trees and bushes and to which optional equipment can also be attached in the future
• the cutting deck should be removable quickly and without tools; for winter snow clearing it is better if the cutting deck is not underneath
• the wheels could be on bearings and greasable, which also ensures a longer service life without major repairs
• the availability of the manufacturer's service network and original spare parts; correct, quality servicing gives the tractor a long life, just like a car.

To keep it short, below is a table on the suitability of VIKING lawn tractors. By clicking on a model name you will reach more information about that particular tractor.

Area size	up to 4000m²	up to 6000m²	up to 8000m²	up to 10000m²
Sobivad mudelid	MR 4082	MT 4097 SX	MT 4112 S	MT 6127 ZL
		MT 5097	MT 4112 SZ
			MT 6112

The grass box with a downward-sloping inner base leaves no corners when emptying where cut grass could get stuck, and the box empties completely with ease. The grass box can be emptied easily from the driver's seat (MR 4082, MT 5097, MT 6112, MT 6127ZL)

The angled twin-blade cutting deck leaves no stripes on the mown surface (MT 4097SX, MT 4112S, MT 4112SZ, MT 5097)

An LCD screen that shows operating hours, battery voltage, grass box fill level and readiness, fuel level and cutting deck activation (MT6112, MT 6127ZL)

A forward-reverse lever that switches easily from beside the steering wheel (all VIKING lawn tractors)

A simple single-pedal drive, with the brake on a separate pedal. The hydrostatic transmission makes mowing and driving especially comfortable. Cutting-height adjustment with spring support and easy-to-read height indicators. (all VIKING lawn tractors)

A tool-free adjustable driver's seat ensures a comfortable driving position for users of any height (all VIKING lawn tractors)

Triangular fins on the edges of the cutting deck guide grass from the edges of the mowing area directly under the blade, so that the entire cutting width is mown evenly (all VIKING lawn tractors)

The cutting deck with synchronised blades ensures the best airflow around the blades, which in turn optimises the movement of cut grass into the discharge channel, and grass lifted up from the ground by the vacuum effect is mown cleanly and evenly (MT 6112, MT 6127ZL) 

A comfortable cockpit with plenty of legroom, no obstructing levers or switches in the footwell; getting on and off the tractor is also easy thanks to the low, smooth floor, and there is an easy refuelling opening (all VIKING lawn tractors)

 Source: http://www.farron.ee/blog/VIKING_traktor/