A Better Way: Force Z-23
The Z-23 is an immersive experience where the machine becomes an extension of the human body. The stand-on zero-turn platform, combined with fingertip control over hydraulically-operated attachments, delivers freedom of movement, eye-opening visibility, and dynamic command over the work performed. The Z-23 is a new category of work machine, offering a new level of versatility, agility, and precision.
Use Cases
Infield Grooming
Nothing grooms tighter or faster with better visibility and control. Remove cleat marks, spread conditioner, and clean edges quickly. Attachments are available for any natural infield material and finish desired. Even nail drag 1/4” deep with laser precision with our patented Vibraflex drag.
Synthetic Turf Care
One zero-turn machine, every surface you manage. Quick-swap synthetic turf attachments stand fibers up, level and decompact infill, and pull metal debris, so your fields stay safe and game-ready without a second machine.
Infield Laser Grader
Allow perfect drainage to the outfield with the machine automatically following conical or dual plane grades. Fix high or low areas the human eye has trouble sensing to make the field playable faster after a rain event. After grading, the same machine can then finish the field to game ready condition.
Gravel Maintenance
The RVF system enables the scarifiers to easily rip out potholes and compacted gravel on driveways and parking lots. Paired with Mini-Box attachments, the machine can fill lows and cut down highs to fix drainage issues on paths, trails, and stone walkways as well.
Flatwork Laser Grading
Prepare very accurate sub-grades for concrete flatwork anywhere with a 6’ doorway. Work inside tight areas with zero-turn maneuverability setting sand base layers. Makes quick work of clay tennis courts as well.
Horse Arena Grading
The Force is ideal for decompacting, grading, and dragging round pens and circular horse walkers up to a depth of three inches. Precise depth control keeps footing consistent while enabling quick work around jumps and other obstacles.
Tee Box Laser Grading
Get perfect water runoff with a machine the size of a mower! New construction or renovations can happen quickly with laser precision down to 1/8”. Reduces manpower and equipment needs.
Lawn Seed & Sod Prep
Easily loosen, level, and seed tight areas and hard to access job sites. Carry in and spread material with the scoop attachment and fill holes fast.
Seeding
Prepare perfect seed beds quickly. Loosen, broadcast, and cultipack to the perfect firmness in tight spaces and along edges or contours.
Plug or Slit Aerating
Allow water, oxygen, and nutrients to reach the roots by relieving compacted soil with either our plug or slit aerators. When paired with our XD drag you can break up the cores while you aerate. Select the slit aerator and you can aerate the same day you overseed or even on game day.
Overseeding
Using a combination of options the Force can quickly overseed existing turf. Aerate and broadcast seed fast in tight areas with one truck, one machine, and one operator.
Fertilizing
The 120 lb capacity hopper allows accurate application of a variety of nutrients quickly. The visibility, maneuverability, and control of the Force allow the job to get done faster than other methods.
Edging
Easily and quickly edge infields, cart paths, sidewalks and even landscape beds with total control. Create straight cuts or free-form organic shapes to outline new beds quickly and cleanly in existing sod.
Responsive variable force technology: Dynamic Command in Hand
The heart of the Z-23’s innovation is its patented Responsive Variable Force Technology. ABI’s RVF Technology enables small footprint zero-turn machines to do the work of much larger and heavier machines, with a fraction of the otherwise required tractive effort. Located at the underbelly of the Z-23, the RVF Technology hydraulically controls mid-mounted ground-engaging attachments with lift, variable down pressure, and pitch adjustments.
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Rear Lift System
- Powerful Hydraulic Cylinder
- Adjustable Lifting Bar
- Articulating Tool Carrier
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Pitch Control
- Fine Tune Angle of Ground Engagement
- Adjust Ground Engagement Relationship Between Two Mid-Mounted Attachments
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Lift, Grade, & Depth Control
- Variable Down Pressure to Ground-Engaging Components
- Control Attachment Grading Position and Working Depth
- Automated Grading with Available Laser Technology
100% Commercial Grade Industry Leading Technologies
The Z-23 was specifically engineered to include technologies that reduce the need for frequent repair and avoid common sources of breakdowns. The commercial grade systems, backed by a hefty warranty, mean the Z-23 is designed to work hard all day, every day.
Electronic Fuel Injected (EFI) Engine
The Z-23 comes equipped with a 23HP electronic fuel injection engine standard. An EFI system utilizes advanced computer controls teamed with a high-pressure fuel delivery system to provide peak power and fuel efficiency. Z-23 now starts like a car with no carburetor issues, has increased fuel efficiency, and starts easily in the cold!
Beltless Hydrostatic Drive System
Typically, machinery of this size runs off a Hydraulic Drive System geared to a belt and pulley drive shaft. The lifetime of a belt can be unpredictable as belts frequently break. Each Z-23 is plumbed standard with Dual Stacked HydroGear Variable Displacement Pumps and Fixed Displacement Wheel Motors, avoiding the need for belts entirely. The benefits are significant compared to typical belt-driven systems.
2-Stage Air Filter
Every Z-23 comes standard with a Heavy Duty 2-Stage Cyclonic Canister Air Filtration System. No longer located near the engine, the Canister Air Filter has been relocated for ease of access. A 2-stage filtration system makes sure that your engine pulls clean air, acting as your engine’s shield in dusty conditions. Keep the filter clean to see improved engine performance, fuel efficiency, and extended engine life.