Rate this Slope

[LHS Inc]

I've had my 2010 JD 3520 for two years now and haven't come upon much slope to deal with until I got a mowing job where I cut the lawn also. The owners want it cut once a month.

The pic I provided shows the slope. The part I'm talking about runs along side the parking lot. The first time I cut it up and down. The next time I felt better about it and cut it the long way without any problem.

The slope furthest away I cut up and down with the flat ground, I'm not concerned about it.

From all I've read on TBN these CUT's can be tippy so I'm being extra careful.

If the pic is good enough can someone rate this slope for me?

The pic of my JD and the Frontier RC 1060 is on the rest of the lot which is fairly flat.

Thanks

 

[rekees4300]

Hard to tell the degree of slope based on pictures but looks to me like it isn't very steep. However I would suggest you remove your FEL, use 4WD, seatbelt and mow up/down instead of across.

 

[94BULLITT]

It does not look to bad to me. Like rekees said use 4wd, rops , and seatblet. Keep in mind that 4wd not only helps get you up but it helps keep you from sliding down. Fluid in the tires will help make it more stable which you probably have since you have a FEL.

 

[Localmotion]

That slope looks fine to me - from what I can see in the photo (which may be misleading) I wouldn't even thunk twice about it...

 

[Artisan]

"IF" the flag pole is plumb, then the camera is 2* off plumb...
After that the slope itself is hard to see. I suggest a 11* angle.
The real world could be much different.

 

[Misfire]

What slope?

Around here we call that flat land. :laughing:

Unless that pic is very deceiving, you should have no problem mowing that up, down, or across.

 

[dschuffert]

It is hard to tell from the pictures the actual degree of slope. I am cutting lengthwise on a ditch bank that I have measured at 18 degrees slope. I always make sure I have my seatbelt on, always in low range and going very slow (1 to 2 mph), always in four wheel drive, and ready to turn the steering wheel down the slope should the back get light or a tire raise.

 

[LHS Inc]

That slope looks fine to me - from what I can see in the photo (which may be misleading) I wouldn't even thunk twice about it...

Yeah I didn't think it was too bad but like I said I'm being careful with these tippy CUT's. I just need something to go by for future jobs.

Even though I'm doing ok with this site I think this will be my limit as far as mowing across slopes. Anything greater will be up and down.

Always good to live to see another day.

 

[creekbend]

I tend to agree with the other members in regards to the difficulty. By reviewing the posted pictures, I, personally don't perceive any problems due to the slope.

 

[LHS Inc]

What slope?

Around here we call that flat land. :laughing:

Unless that pic is very deceiving, you should have no problem mowing that up, down, or across.

Ha Ha, yeah I thought someone might think that. I've been mowing CRP ground on the farm which is flat with the JD 4010 / 10 ft Bushhog and it's a shock to the system to jump on the 3520 and start mowing. Especially on what I call a slope.

Still love my JD 3520 in spite of the difference.

 

[LHS Inc]

I tend to agree with the other members in regards to the difficulty. By reviewing the posted pictures, I, personally don't perceive any problems due to the slope.

Thanks for all the replies so far. I will say the second time mowing felt more comfortable than the first.

 

[creekbend]

Thanks for all the replies so far. I will say the second time mowing felt more comfortable than the first.

In retrospect, it is much better to be Safe than Sorry. Just a suggestion? Have you ever considered purchasing a Tiltmeter? They aren't very expensive and are even listed in TBN's Store. There are several threads and posts in regards to them.

 

[94BULLITT]

Mow it however you feel the most comfortable. Slopes can be decieving until you start across it. Another thing if you keep you fel on keep it as low as you can.

 

[Mark Page]

I have a pc. of pasture that I mow occcassionally. The back end of which is 26 degrees. It levels out to 12 degrees at the front. I have no problems side hilling the 12-16 degree slope, from 17 degrees to 21 degrees I mow down hill with the throttle closed, the rest I leave for the deer.
Sometimes I think it might not be a bad thing that these machines don't have 4 wheel brakes.
I wouldn't think twice about mowing your hill side hill or up and down.

 

[vtsnowedin]

What slope?

Around here we call that flat land. :laughing:

Unless that pic is very deceiving, you should have no problem mowing that up, down, or across.

+2 You don't know how good you've got it. There will come a time though when you reach the limits of your tractor set up. That is when you have to be paying attention with your ROPS up and your seat belt fastened. Take care.

 

[jenkinsph]

Looks like an easy slope to mow, I have way steeper places to deal with in my locale.

 

[7snakes]

I'll trade ya slopes.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/174753-guess-angle.html

 

[MHarryE]

I often hear people talking about tippy CUTs but I haven't seen many pictures. Is there a thread where everyone posts their tipped over tractor so we can see what it takes?

 

[k0ua]

Well I will add my 2 cents. Compared to what we have here in Branson, That looks pretty good. Sure better safe than sorry, and take all due precautions, There is no reason not too. Also look out for unseen rocks on the high side and holes on the low side that can make things worse. But like one of the guys said, that looks like what we call flat land around here. If you keep your bucket low and have filled tires, a lot of the time the tractor will slide sideways first before it would tip. Be ready to steer down hill, make sure you are in 4wd to prevent the back tires from breaking loose on damp grass and causing the tractor to run away. Be safe and have fun.

James K0UA

 

[chim]

What you see and what you feel are often two different things. Below (hopefully) is a shot of a small piece of the approx. 5 acres I used to mow for my MIL. The picture shows it to be a lot more tame than it felt. There were a few other areas similar to but not as bad as this. When we mowed for Mom, I'd have my #3 Son on the B7500 doing the flatter stuff.

Although the little Ford is almost tip-proof with the 5' deck behind it, that slope is about the limit for what i care to do sidehill. With anything other than very dry grass, the tractor would crab its way along the section where I am in the picture. Even so, it required one cheek on the left fender.

The ground is about 18" lower on the left side of the concrete wall at the left of the photo. It's very nearly flush on the upper side. A few times the mower pulled the tractor sideways while making the cut at the bottom and the deck slid over the wall. At least twice the Kubota had to come to the rescue with enough chain for #3 Son to be on the flat above.