Rhinorider
Bronze Member
Most states declare 3:1 slope as the limit for wheeled equipment to mow.
2:1 is the preferred design slope for new installations that mowed.
if its a 2:1 or less, you may just need some time to get used to some side slope work. If it is closer to 3:1 you might want to find another way to maintain it....
perhaps a sickle bar mower, or other kind of offsetting mower... perhaps a string trimmer if its not 1000's of feet.
J, I think you got that backwards. 2:1 is steeper than 3:1..... I have run heavy equipment all my life (30+ yrs) on some very steep country here in WV. In fact when we get a job that is say 1/2: 1 guess who they call, because I have the most experience, or maybe it is I am old and expendable. LOL (haven't figured that one out yet). Anyway 2:1 sideways on a slope with rubber tires MAYBE ok if smooth and very dry. Again if the pucker factor kicks in then get off. Just go slow, things can get very interesting and down right educational in a heart beat.