A mower with reduced noise and vibrations is provided. The mower includes a mower frame and at least one drive motor supported by the mower frame. A plurality of wheels support the mower frame. At least one of the plurality of wheels is driven by the at least one motor. A cutting deck assembly hangs from the mower frame by a plurality of chain links. The cutting deck assembly includes a cutting deck and at least one cutting blade mounted under the cutting deck and rotatable by the at least one drive motor. At least one shock absorber has a first end opposite a second end. The first end is secured to the mower frame and the second end is secured to the cutting deck.
