cold1313
Gold Member
I was wondering if anyone here uses a pull behind mower for an ATV / UTV / Side by Side whatever you want to call it.
I have some steep slopes on my property (around a pond, etc.) that I am unable (i.e. unwilling) to risk with my tractors and mowers. I can travel these areas with my Polaris Ranger without any worry or pucker factor. It's not a weekly mowing type of thing but maybe every month or so.
So far I have kept this down with weed whips, etc. Many, many hours doing so.
Unfortunately the only options I have found are from Swisher. The more expensive units ($1,600 - $2,200) appear that they'll work on paper however I don't get a great feeling on build quality, durability etc. I also wonder how the 2 wheeled version would do going along a hillside and if it would want to slide down the hill. I can crabwalk the unit with the Ranger, just trying to think ahead.
Unfortunately the used ones are complete junk in my area and there is no place for me to look at a new one.
Cutting this area every month or two would primarily be heavy grass and stalky weeds. I'm sure there is the occasional tree starting to try and grow but I don't plan on taking out saplings with something like this.
Any recommendations?
I hate to spend a ton of money on a unit, especially if I'm not sure how well it'll work. (Swisher) Has to be durable enough to handle the slopes and bumps along with a pressurized oiling system in the engine to operate at those inclines.
I have some steep slopes on my property (around a pond, etc.) that I am unable (i.e. unwilling) to risk with my tractors and mowers. I can travel these areas with my Polaris Ranger without any worry or pucker factor. It's not a weekly mowing type of thing but maybe every month or so.
So far I have kept this down with weed whips, etc. Many, many hours doing so.
Unfortunately the only options I have found are from Swisher. The more expensive units ($1,600 - $2,200) appear that they'll work on paper however I don't get a great feeling on build quality, durability etc. I also wonder how the 2 wheeled version would do going along a hillside and if it would want to slide down the hill. I can crabwalk the unit with the Ranger, just trying to think ahead.
Unfortunately the used ones are complete junk in my area and there is no place for me to look at a new one.
Cutting this area every month or two would primarily be heavy grass and stalky weeds. I'm sure there is the occasional tree starting to try and grow but I don't plan on taking out saplings with something like this.
Any recommendations?
I hate to spend a ton of money on a unit, especially if I'm not sure how well it'll work. (Swisher) Has to be durable enough to handle the slopes and bumps along with a pressurized oiling system in the engine to operate at those inclines.
