Z-23 for Infield Grooming

Built For The Game

The Z-23 empowers operators with the control necessary to groom, prepare, and renovate; creating the safest and most playable surfaces possible. With available mid- and rear-mounted attachments engineered specifically for ballfields, the Z-23 is quite simply the best infield maintenance and renovation machine on the market.

World-Class Results for Every Field

Renovate, Maintain, And Groom Fields

Whatever field quality you’re working with, the Z-23 infield groomer is the comprehensive grooming, maintenance, and renovation machine you need. Fix drainage, reset infields, seed, fertilize, laser grade, level -all with the same machine and tool-free, quick-swap attachments. From professional crews to coaches and their volunteers, the Z-23 infield groomer empowers whatever size crew you have to get more done, with greater precision and unprecedented efficiency.

Force Advantages

Game Day Prep – Reduce weather-related delays and postponements by getting your field playable, faster.
Fine Tune – Patented lift and swivel rear-mount system replicates the finesse of a hand-raked finish.
Fix It – Leverage a mid-season away series to re-laser grade the infield -no heavy equipment required.

Attachments

Force Seed & Fertilizer Spreader

Holds 120 lbs. of material and has an adjustable spread pattern from 4 to 25 feet.

VibraFlex

Evenly staggered U-pins transfer vibration and flex from front to back, dancing along the infield to shatter surface tension.

Stealth Blade

Our proprietary Stealth Blade design offers the perfect subsurface compaction relief.

Profile Blade

Used to de-compact the surface without upending the surface profile.

Mini Box Blade

Skip the handwork and quickly level and grade in the tightest areas or on surfaces where a light footprint is necessary.

Multi-Function Rake

Can be pitched vertically to back blade material from high areas and fill into low areas.

Force Edger System

The Edger and Clean Up Tool is designed to effectively remove overgrown vegetation from the lips and edges of the infield, ensuring a clean and professional appearance.

Force Plug/Core Aerator

The available 48″ plug aerator for the Force Z-23, mounted to the mid-mount hydraulic lift system, enables 115,000 sq. ft. per hour aerating output.

Force Slit Aerator

The Slit Aerator is an efficient tool designed to enhance soil health by creating slits in the surface up to 2 inches deep, making it ideal for overseeding and relieving compaction.

Force Rear Scoop

The scoop can carry up to 300 pounds of mulch or soil and place it right where you want it.

VibraFlex

Evenly staggered U-pins transfer vibration and flex from front to back, dancing along the infield to shatter surface tension.

Stealth Blade

Our proprietary Stealth Blade design offers the perfect subsurface compaction relief.

Profile Blade

Used to de-compact the surface without upending the surface profile.

Mini Box Blade

Skip the handwork and quickly level and grade in the tightest areas or on surfaces where a light footprint is necessary.

Multi-Function Rake

Can be pitched vertically to back blade material from high areas and fill into low areas.

Force Edger System

The Edger and Clean Up Tool is designed to effectively remove overgrown vegetation from the lips and edges of the infield, ensuring a clean and professional appearance.

Force Plug/Core Aerator

The available 48″ plug aerator for the Force Z-23, mounted to the mid-mount hydraulic lift system, enables 115,000 sq. ft. per hour aerating output.

Force Slit Aerator

The Slit Aerator is an efficient tool designed to enhance soil health by creating slits in the surface up to 2 inches deep, making it ideal for overseeding and relieving compaction.

Tooth Bar

Designed to fracture and loosen material to keep the optional Mini-Box loaded with material.

Roller

The underbelly roller has a 58” working width & an 8” roller diameter.

Force Rear Scoop

The scoop can carry up to 300 pounds of mulch or soil and place it right where you want it.

Fine Finish Broom

The Fine Finish Broom creates the perfect finish in both high and low moisture conditions on well-maintained surfaces.

Pro Finisher

Provides a perfect finish for pro-level infield conditioners.

VibraFlex 3500-R

Two staggered rows of 1/4″ or 1/8″ VibraFlex pins that are designed to remove tire compression and air out the field.

Coco Mat

A perfect drag for surfaces with more moisture and also has a built-in leveling bar.

Rigid Drag Mat

A rigid metal mat with built-in leveling bar is perfect for every-day use and a perfect finish.

XD Flexible Drag Mat

Ideal to prepare an infield ready for play with heavy gauge yet flexible rust resistant galvanized steel mesh.

Force Seed & Fertilizer Spreader

Holds 120 lbs. of material and has an adjustable spread pattern from 4 to 25 feet.

Features

Responsive Variable Force Technology (RVF)

Located at the mid underbelly of the ABI Force, the patented RVF Technology hydraulically controls mid-mounted ground-engaging attachments with lift, variable down pressure, and pitch adjustments.

Zero-Turn Functionality

The zero-turn capability of the Z-23 means that you can get in tight spots, around edges, and closer to tree lines than with a skid steer or other heavier duty equipment. For infield grooming and seedbed prep, you want that light footprint and maximized nimbleness.

Speed Lock + Depth Lock

The Depth-lock feature prevents mid-mount attachments from going any deeper into the infield surface than intended. This feature makes it easy to ensure consistent preparation from field to field and operator to operator. The Speed-lock feature prevents less experienced users from operating the ABI Force faster than a facility manager establishes. This feature provides improved safety and ease of use for all operators.

Total Control

The patented spring system allows for up to 1,000 lbs of down pressure, but builds in forgiveness, so the Z-23 can power through some of the toughest jobs. With unparalleled pitch-control and hydraulic rear lift control, the ground engagement components mimic the movement of the machine so you can get finishing, feathering, and sifting results.

Electronic Fuel Injected (EFI) Engine

Each Z-23 comes equipped with a 25HP 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. The Force 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.

Heavy-Duty 2-Stage Air Filter

Every ABI Force Z-23 comes standard with a Heavy Duty 2-Stage Cyclonic Canister Air Filtration System. 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

Specifications

Force for Infield Grooming
Engine
Power	Kohler® Command Pro 25 hp EFI V-Twin OHV (17.2kW) \| 747cc \| 4-Cycle Air Cooled \| Gasoline \| Model ECH740
Air Filter	Heavy Duty 2-Stage Cyclonic canister air filtration system
Fuel	6 gallon/22.7125 liter capacity with fuel gauge \| Unleaded gasoline
Electrical	20 amp Regulated alternator \| 350 CCA at 0 degrees - battery
Drive System
Drive	Hydrostatic zero-turn \| HydroGear variable displacement pumps & fixed displacement wheel motors
Speed	Forward 0-10 mph; Reverse 0-4 mph
Braking	Dynamic braking via hydrostatic transmission \| Integrated parking brake
Chassis
Tires & Wheels	Front (Air): 13 x 6.50-6, Rear: 24 x 12.00-12 (Air or Optional Tweel)
Frame Construction	Rugged tube steel
Mid-Mount System	Independent hydraulic lift & pitch controls with adjustable & lockable spring-loaded down force with Responsive Variable Force (RVF) technology.
Rear-Mount System	Hydraulic lift control with articulation
Towing Capacity	1-1/4" receiver - 2,000 lbs. towing capacity at slow speed on flat and open ground only! Never tow anything on an incline!
Operator Experience
Operator Experience	Cushioned knee pad & spring cushioned standing platform \| Cushioned zero-turn steering levers \| Dash indicator lights \| USB power port \| Cup holder \| Machine mount assistance bar
Environmental
Environmental	EPA & CARB compliant
Weight
Base Unit Weight	1,300 lbs.
Dimensions
Dimensions	93" L x 56" W x 57"H \| 72"-84" With optional rear attachments
Warranty
Limited Warranty	36-month machine and accessories/36-month unlimited hour commercial warranty (refer to manual)

Reviews

Neal Conijn

We have been using our ABI Force Z23 for just over a year now, and it has become an indispensable piece of equipment. From the obvious use on our districts Baseball and Softball field, to maintaining our clay running tracks at the middle schools. We also use it with our grounds team to spot aerate, overseed, and fertilize smaller turf areas with challenges rather than blanket treat all turf areas. This has been saving the district hundreds of dollars twice a year. My athletic groundskeepers at the high school also asked to use it to widen the base paths on our varsity and JV fields to allow a more normal path of travel for the 6 foot wide attachments. Our coach and Athletic Director were thrilled with the results. This never would have happened if it required a sod cutter, tractor bucket, and days of raking to prep the ground. I highly recommend this over any other piece of grooming option!

Jayme Wilcox

Supervisor Grounds from District 100

With the ABI force I gotta say it’s a one in a kind of machine with it is anyways, but with what it can do it’s priceless for a grounds crew . I have 10 fields I mostly use the ABI force for and with the ABI and myself I can get all 6 fields spiked leveled and groomed all in 4 hours. The district I work for didn’t have a groomer they used a bobcat to do it’s work in the past this is something I pushed for and sold my boss on getting and we did. This has replaced 4 guys. The ABI is a huge time saver for me now I have those four guys mowing other areas in the district and helping.

Ryan Morris

USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium

The ABI Force from ABI Attachments has been a complete game changer, at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium, here in Oklahoma City, OK. Being able to laser grade our infields whenever we want and how we want has been an absolute blessing! We are now better able to not only control where our water travels from our infields, but we are also better able to control our moisture throughout the days, weeks and months of a softball season. The ability to pitch our fields in different directions almost on command has changed the way we take care of our softball fields.This machine has also saved us time and labor! Being able to operate multiple attachments at the same time makes the work much more efficient and less strenuous on our personnel. We essentially have gained more man power without having to hire more workers. This machine is a BEAST!

Chuck White

Softball Hall of Fame

In my 40 plus years of working on fields as a player, high school coach, collegiate coach and now maintaining the fields at the Softball Hall of Fame I have never had one piece of equipment that has made as much of an impact of maintaining fields as the ABI Force. The Force is such a versatile and agile piece of equipment that performs a multitude of jobs for us that we never were able to do or it performs these jobs so much better and efficiently for us than in the past. The greatest impact the Force makes on our facility is our ability to laser weekly after each tournament event. We are now able to maintain our surfaces on a weekly basis by managing and replacing our material, preventing low spots in our infield due to heavy play. This provides us with a safer surface that is manageable both in dry and wet conditions. I give the Force my highest recommendation for an infield grooming machine.