EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 57 MIN
#231 - Does a Hybrid Zero Turn Actually Save Lawn Care Pros Money? Hydro-Gear SmartTec | Scott Wilmoth
from Turf Nerds: A Lawn Care Podcast · host Evan Lindman and Greg Durbin
Evan’s Segway: https://amzn.to/49stgck Evan’s Walker’s: https://amzn.to/4wTxZ0O Use code TURFNERDS for 5% off orders $600 and up at Magna-Matic! Use code NERDS to save 10% on Spencer Products! What happens when you drop the only commercial hybrid zero-turn mower in America on a real lawn care route? We found out. Evan demos the Hydro-Gear SmartTech hybrid mower live, and Scott Wilmoth (Marketing Manager at Hydro-Gear) calls in to break down how the three-in-one deck motor system works, why the engine only kicks on between 40–60% battery charge, and what kind of fuel savings lawn care pros can actually expect. Plus: Greg's ZS4000 clutch disaster. A $15 broken fan that turned into a $700 repair bill, and why hybrid might be the smarter move over full electric for commercial mowing. Tap Here for Turf Nerds Merch! Look! We Have A Website! Don’t forget to check out Green Frog Web Design and tell them the Turf Nerds sent you. Or Greg will scalp your lawn! Use promo code TURFNERDS for 50% off Equip Expo 2026 registration! Shoot us an email! [email protected] Instagram Facebook TikTok Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TurfNerdsPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 #LawnCare #LawnMaintenance #Mowing #MowingGrass #LawnCareBusiness #Toro #ToroMultiforce #CubCadet #BibleStudy #Bible #Christian #Business #Entrepreneurship #Comedy #2024 #Marketing #Advertising #TipsAndTricks #Tips #Success #Yakta #YaktaMowers #YaktaOutdoor #Spring #SpringRush #FYP #Mower #NewMower #UsedMower #RouteDensity #EquipExpo #EquipExpo2024 #Echo #Stihl #RedMax #Shindaiwa #StringTrimmer #WeedWhip #GreenFrogWebDesign #WebDesign #EzraMcCarthy #Aerator #Aeration #ZAerate #Bobcat #BobcatMowers #Husqvarna #HusqvarnaGroup #HYGREENTOOL #GOMOW #ThunderLightingSupply #ChristmasLights #Christmas #Trump #DonaldTrump #PresidentTrump #ElectionDay #EZDumper #DumpInsert #StempkyNursery #Mulch #MulchInstallation #TurfNerds #Newsmax #NewsmaxTV #CarlHigbie #CharlieKirk
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Evan’s Segway: https://amzn.to/49stgck Evan’s Walker’s: https://amzn.to/4wTxZ0O Use code TURFNERDS for 5% off orders $600 and up at Magna-Matic! Use code NERDS to save 10% on Spencer Products! What happens when you drop the only commercial hybrid zero-turn mower in America on a real lawn care route? We found out. Evan demos the Hydro-Gear SmartTech hybrid mower live, and Scott Wilmoth (Marketing Manager at Hydro-Gear) calls in to break down how the three-in-one deck motor system works, why the engine only kicks on between 40–60% battery charge, and what kind of fuel savings lawn care pros can actually expect. Plus: Greg's ZS4000 clutch disaster. A $15 broken fan that turned into a $700 repair bill, and why hybrid might be the smarter move over full electric for commercial mowing. Tap Here for Turf Nerds Merch! Look! We Have A Website! Don’t forget to check out Green Frog Web Design and tell them the Turf Nerds sent you. Or Greg will scalp your lawn! Use promo code TURFNERDS for 50% off Equip Expo 2026 registration! Shoot us an email! [email protected] Instagram Facebook TikTok Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TurfNerdsPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 #LawnCare #LawnMaintenance #Mowing #MowingGrass #LawnCareBusiness #Toro #ToroMultiforce #CubCadet #BibleStudy #Bible #Christian #Business #Entrepreneurship #Comedy #2024 #Marketing #Advertising #TipsAndTricks #Tips #Success #Yakta #YaktaMowers #YaktaOutdoor #Spring #SpringRush #FYP #Mower #NewMower #UsedMower #RouteDensity #EquipExpo #EquipExpo2024 #Echo #Stihl #RedMax #Shindaiwa #StringTrimmer #WeedWhip #GreenFrogWebDesign #WebDesign #EzraMcCarthy #Aerator #Aeration #ZAerate #Bobcat #BobcatMowers #Husqvarna #HusqvarnaGroup #HYGREENTOOL #GOMOW #ThunderLightingSupply #ChristmasLights #Christmas #Trump #DonaldTrump #PresidentTrump #ElectionDay #EZDumper #DumpInsert #StempkyNursery #Mulch #MulchInstallation #TurfNerds #Newsmax #NewsmaxTV #CarlHigbie #CharlieKirk
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