Cub Cadet RZT S 46
We nicknamed the Cub "the Robot" for its precise movement. In some respects it's a traditional zero-turn, its drivetrain consisting of twin Hydro-Gear transaxles powering each rear wheel. Each transaxle is a hydraulic masterpiece. Power from the engine spins a fanlike impeller inside the transaxle, moving hydraulic fluid to power a gear-and-axle assembly. But unlike traditional lever-controlled zero-turn mowers, the Cub uses a system it calls Synchro Steer: steering wheel, plus pedals for forward and reverse. We liked the setup, which allows for the easy handling of a zero-turn but the steady, predictable feel of a tractor.
Buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare)
What is it?
Buffelgrass is a shrubby grass to 1.5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It looks like a bunchgrass when small (either a seedling or recently burned, grazed, or cut). Older plants branch profusely and densely at nodes, giving mature plants a messy appearance. These nodal branches produce new leaves and flower spikes very quickly after light rains, making buffelgrass an extremely prolific seed producer.
Some native grasses such as Arizona cottontop (Digitaria californica) branch sparsely and do not appear shrubby. Bush muhly (Muhlenbergia porteri) is a true densely-branched shrub; it differs from buffelgrass in its very delicate texture.