Ariens ZENITH 52R 52″ Zero-Turn Mower

The Ariens ZENITH 52R is a culmination of extensive experience, designed specifically for daily professional and local authority applications. It delivers the maximum in performance, durability, and operator comfort, making it a machine you can rely on, every single day. The ‘R’ in its name signifies its rear-discharge capability, where clippings are efficiently ejected to the rear between the wheels, keeping paths and beds clear.

At its core is the professional-grade Kawasaki FX730V V-Twin engine, complete with a double air filter for longevity. This power is matched by exceptional comfort, thanks to suspended front wheel forks and a cushioned, fully adjustable comfort seat. The commercial-grade 132 cm (52″) cutting deck can also be used with an optional mulching kit, offering excellent versatility. With a standard ROPS and a professional warranty, the ZENITH 52R is built for serious work.

Key Features and Benefits

Industry-Leading Frame Design: The ZENITH 52R is built upon a large-dimensioned tubular frame, constructed using automotive bending technology to minimise weld seams. This provides unrivalled strength and stability, effortlessly carrying the machine’s loads during intensive use.

Advanced ENVY™ Mower Deck: The mower deck is one of the most heavily stressed components. The ENVY™ deck features improved airflow and an enlarged discharge for a perfect cut, even on grass that is lying down. It is secured with a 4-point suspension system for permanent parallelism and features blade spindles made from forged aluminium, which run cooler and are more resistant to impact and vibration than cast alternatives.

Automatic Belt Tensioner System: The Constant Belt Tension (CBT) technology automatically maintains the correct tension on the mower deck belt. This significantly increases the service life of the belt, compensates for wear, and prevents slippage, ensuring a consistently high-quality cutting pattern.

Operator Safety and Comfort: A standard, foldable Rollover Protection System (ROPS) with a safety belt provides crucial protection for the operator. For maximum comfort during long working hours, the hydro-pneumatic suspension of the driver’s seat can be precisely adjusted to the driver’s body weight, complete with adjustable armrests and a high backrest. The foot-pedal operated deck lift allows for effortless adjustment across 15 cutting heights (3.8 – 12.7 cm).

Ideal Applications

The Ariens ZENITH 52R is perfectly suited for professional landscapers, grounds maintenance contractors, and municipalities responsible for large green spaces. Its robust construction and efficient rear-discharge system make it ideal for managing parks, large estates, sports fields, and complex commercial properties. It excels on large, flat, undulating, or even hilly terrain (up to 15°), providing a pristine finish with commercial-grade speed.

A range of optional accessories is available to further enhance its capabilities, including a trailer hitch kit, LED headlight kits, and puncture-proof “TWEELS”.

As an authorised UK dealer for Ariens, Sims Garden Machinery has over 100 years of experience in the industry. When purchasing a professional machine like the ZENITH 52R, buying from a specialist dealer is essential. Unlike online box-shifters, the team at Sims provides expert advice from trained sales staff to ensure the machine is right for the job. Every machine is fully assembled and inspected by trained mechanics in the dedicated workshop through a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI). For local customers in Warwickshire and the surrounding areas, this includes free personal delivery and a full handover demonstration, ensuring complete confidence from day one. Customers are welcome to visit the Stratford-upon-Avon showroom to see the quality of Ariens mowers firsthand.