FAQ | Wright Commercial Mowers

FAQ

Wright Manufacturing, Inc.

Q: What's the story behind Wright?

Wright Manufacturing began with a commitment to excellence and a drive to innovate the landscaping industry. From humble beginnings mowing lawns under the name Lawn-Wright to designing and selling cutting-edge commercial mowing equipment, the company has always sought to help landscapers work smarter, quicker, more efficiently, and to a higher standard. Here are a few examples of mowing firsts from Wright:

CLIP SOFTWARE

To address increasing administrative needs, Wright developed one of the first scheduling, routing, and invoicing software solutions tailored for commercial cutters. Within five years, it had over 1,000 users, eventually paving the way for Wright to focus exclusively on mower design and manufacturing.

GRASS GOBBLER™

Frustrated with flimsy grass catchers that clogged up, Wright fabricated the first aerodynamic, continuously welded, tubing frame commercial grass catcher. It quickly gained popularity with landscapers and dealers, sparking the official formation of Wright Manufacturing.

VELKE SULKY™

To reduce fatigue from walking behind mowers all day, Wright collaborated with mower mechanic Jim Velke to develop a stand-on sulky for commercial walk-behind mowers, now widely known in the industry as the Velke Sulky™.

STANDER® MOWER

Building on the efficiency gains of stand-on attachments, Wright's engineering team invented the first stand-on mower—a breakthrough that launched an entire category of commercial mowing equipment. Wright continues to expand and refine its line of Standers to meet the demanding needs of professional landscapers.

STANDER® ZK AUTONOMOUS MOWER

As a company that has always been focused on increasing productivity, reducing the cost of production mowing, and leveraging human capability, we are the first company to bring to market full-scale production of large-format autonomous mowers.

Q: What's Wright's mission statement?

To enjoyably, safely, and profitably participate in the business of manufacturing and promotion of the most safe, useful, durable, and excellent quality lawn equipment in the world.

We endeavor to relentlessly and continuously improve and remove waste from our processes and systems according to lean concepts. We will treat, with the highest respect, each other, our internal and external customers, suppliers, and stakeholders while promoting each other's real success and progress in life.

Wright Mowers

Q: Why are Wright mowers some of the best mowers available today?

Given that Wright manufacturing began as a landscape company, we are in tune with our customers and we listen carefully to their needs. We work tirelessly to make incredibly high preforming and durable commercial mowers.

Q: Why does Wright claim the stand-on mower to be the best mower design?

Stand-ons are faster, lighter, easier on the turf, more ergonomic, and give you more performance for your dollar.

Q: Why is the Wright line of stand-on mowers the best in the industry?

Wright invented the first, and continues to produce the most advanced, stand-on mowing technology available. Our entire line of Standers delivers productivity, quality and reliability that is second to none.

Q: Won't I get more tired standing compared to sitting after mowing for a while?

Not necessarily. Standing is the most ergonomic operator position for mowing: it enables you to shift your weight and positioning on hills, duck under overhead obstacles, and use your legs (instead of your lower back) to naturally absorb any sort of jostling over terrain.

Q: Are Wright mowers compliant with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards?

Wright delivers high-performance lawn equipment that meets strict industry standards. While our mowers are EPA-certified for North America, we no longer produce or sell CARB-compliant models. As a result, our mowers are unavailable in California, though accessories, add-ons, parts, and apparel remain accessible.

Q: Can Wright mowers be converted to operate on propane?

Many of our mowers can be converted to run on Propane—ask your local dealer for available options.

Q: How are engine horsepower and torque calculated for Wright mowers?

We use engines manufactured by Briggs and Stratton® and Kawasaki®. All engine information is provided by the engine manufacturer and is available on the respective engine manufacturer's website. This information should be used for comparison only, as actual operating horsepower and torque will vary.

  • Kawasaki® engines are rated per SAE J1995 gross power testing with 98% + 3rd party verification SAE J2723 labeling/rating.
  • Briggs & Stratton® engines are rated per SAE J1995 gross power testing with revised 95% SAE J1940 labeling/rating.

Buy a Wright

Q: Where can I buy a Wright mower?

Wright Mowers, Accessories, Parts, and Add-Ons are available for purchase at our 750+ dealers across USA, Canada, and Australia. To search for a dealer, click here.

Q: Does Wright offer any discounts on its mowers?

Check our current seasonal discount available on our pricing page. Contact your local Wright Dealer for information on all in-store pricing and discounts, as prices vary among dealerships.

Q: Do I have to pay tax on a mower purchase?

Tax rates vary across states and localities, please contact your local dealer for any tax questions.

Q: Can I return a mower?

Contact the dealer from which you purchased the mower to determine if it's eligible for a return and to coordinate the corresponding return process.

Q: Can government agencies buy or finance Wright?

Warranty and Service

Q: What's the warranty policy on mowers?

Most Wright mowers are warranted for manufacturing defects for 2 years/unlimited hours or 5 years/500 hours, whichever comes first. Some mowers have additional BtB (bumper-to-bumper) coverage for wear-and-tear in addition to the warranty for the first year, such as the ZXT and ZXL models. A mower's warranty is not transferrable. A copy of the warranty can be found in the owner's manual included with the purchase of a mower, and is also available for free download from the Wright website. Contact your local Wright dealer to schedule a warranty-covered service appointment. For complete details on your warranty, see here: Mower & Accessory Warranty Info

Q: What are the options for service and maintenance work on my mower?

All warranty covered services must be performed by an authorized Wright Dealer for parts and labor expense coverage. All other maintenance and service work may be performed by any individual or service dealer.

Q: How do I determine which parts I need for service or maintenance work on my mower?

Parts for Wright Mowers can be found by using our parts lookup site. Parts for older models that are no longer current can be found in the 'Legacy Parts Manuals' section at the bottom of the Service page Service (Use the folder browse by clicking the 'Legacy Parts Manuals' folder). Please note that IPLs are not updated, whereas the parts lookup site is updated daily.