The Woods R1540 is a zero-turn mower produced from 2000 to 2001 as part of the R Series. It is distributed by Woods and built by Ariens. It features a 15 hp Vanguard 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. The hydrostatic transmission offers infinite forward and reverse speeds. The mower has a 40 inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades. It rides on 11x4-4 front and 18x6.5-8 rear lawn/turf tires, weighs 588 lbs, and includes power steering with an open operator station.