I have M7060 with a 6 foot rotary mower. Wheels are set wide on the tractor with spacers. The rear wheels are filled, and I always have the bucket or forks on the front. I have fairly hilly land for the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and have tackled all but one area with no problems. I never mow across, always up and down.
The one area I have not yet tackled is the steepest part. Not sure of the grade, but I can't go across it with either a zero turn or a lawn tractor. It's a relatively small area, perhaps 135 feet across, and 70 feet top to bottom (the distance, not the height). At the top is an outdoor pavilion with about 25 feet of flat grass between it and the slope. At the bottom is just more field. (no river to slide into
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I believe proper technique is to climb hills going forward. I believe 4 wheel drive is best (may not get up the slope without it).
Should I back down them, mower first when mowing downhill?
Any tips or things to watch out for would be much appreciated.
The one area I have not yet tackled is the steepest part. Not sure of the grade, but I can't go across it with either a zero turn or a lawn tractor. It's a relatively small area, perhaps 135 feet across, and 70 feet top to bottom (the distance, not the height). At the top is an outdoor pavilion with about 25 feet of flat grass between it and the slope. At the bottom is just more field. (no river to slide into
I believe proper technique is to climb hills going forward. I believe 4 wheel drive is best (may not get up the slope without it).
Should I back down them, mower first when mowing downhill?
Any tips or things to watch out for would be much appreciated.