WVBartMan
Silver Member
I presently own a L5030 and it seems I'm always pushing the limits of its abilities. I use my L5030 for mowing grass, blowing leaves, plowing snow, logging (winch & loader grapple) and misc small dirt projects around here. The L5030 has R4 tires on it and it still compacts the soil leaving tight soil and poor turf conditions in its wheel tracks. My dilema is buying an M9540 to replace the L5030 and my only concern is destroying my yard (3-acres) with the R1 tires and the extra weight of the M9540. I thought about buying an aerator to help relieve the compaction and I debated on buying two sets of tires (turf & R1) for the M9540 and switching them out.
I love the R1 Tires for my other chores but mowing the grass may pose a problem. My wife does most of the mowing (Woods 84" finish mower) and she is a great operator and I have very steep terrain, to the point where the R4 slide around on her and the rear tires are loaded. Does anyone have expereince mowing their grass with a M9540 and what is the damage to the turf?
Any advice and or opinions would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.
I love the R1 Tires for my other chores but mowing the grass may pose a problem. My wife does most of the mowing (Woods 84" finish mower) and she is a great operator and I have very steep terrain, to the point where the R4 slide around on her and the rear tires are loaded. Does anyone have expereince mowing their grass with a M9540 and what is the damage to the turf?
Any advice and or opinions would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.