Mowing Steep Hills

[Hay Dude]

I disagree with Randy, zero turns handle hills better than a rider. Mine's a commercial unit and would put it up against any rider out there. It's wider than my old rider and has a lower center of gravity.

Agree. Zero Turns can mow very effectively across hills, too.
Also, if you put traction tires on a Zero turn, it’ll go anywhere you dare to go.
You could buy 2 or 3 zero turns for the price of a steep slop mower.
Another option would be a Kubota “F” series. I have a 3680, which is unstoppable on steep hills and will not flip over.

 

[mikester]

Agree. Zero Turns can mow very effectively across hills, too.
Also, if you put traction tires on a Zero turn, it’ll go anywhere you dare to go.
You could buy 2 or 3 zero turns for the price of a steep slop mower.
Another option would be a Kubota “F” series. I have a 3680, which is unstoppable on steep hills and will not flip over.

The world really needs more lawns...first world problems. I want less grass to cut. Make a wild flower meadow aka weed patch.

 

[Hay Dude]

The world really needs more lawns...first world problems. I want less grass to cut. Make a wild flower meadow aka weed patch.

Um, ok?
Are you directing this comment at me for some reason?
I cut large lawns for customers. I do not believe in the need for excessive lawns, either.

 

[mikester]

Um, ok?
Are you directing this comment at me for some reason?
I cut large lawns for customers. I do not believe in the need for excessive lawns, either.

Sorry my check sarcasm light was on...

 

[Hay Dude]

Sorry my check sarcasm light was on...

No problem.
I am laughing at you a bit, though.
You hang out on a site dedicated greatly to lawn mowing & maintenance while espousing the virtues of less lawns and increased weeds.
You roll your way.

 

[Rdrcr]

According to my gauge, I’m side mowing 50% grade on my property with my Cub Cadet Pro Z. Anything over 45% gets your attention (roll bar up, seatbelt on) and I’ve experienced some slippage at 50% on wet grass.

My machine isn’t rated for 50% but manages it reasonably well.

I can’t recall the price comparison between the Cub Cadet Pro and the Ventrac.

Mike

 

[Raul-02]

bar tires

R4 tires?

 

[Raul-02]

carlisle WT300 tires

that's an R 14 isn't it?

 

[Nikkorott]

I need a new mower.

Long story, but now I have to mow more often and more areas. And the grass is on some pretty steep hills. I cannot simply go up and down them, as there is a fence at the bottom and my house at the top. I have to side-hill most of it. A push mower is simply out of the question, as it will take me days to mow this much with my bad knees. I need a riding mower.

I currently have a troy-built little 30 something inch, mower. One where you pretty much sit on the engine and there is no weight over the steer tires. Its in good shape but simply does not work on these hills. Center of gravity is way too high, cannot turn at the top of the hills, and that's if it can climb up the hill! It's got the power, but not the traction. It was given to me.

I need something that can side hill a steep hill, have the traction to climb the hills, and wide enough to not take all day.

What type should I be looking at? Zero Turn? More of the conventional? Which brand do you recommend?

Have thought about a 4 legged mower?

 

[4570Man]

R4 tires?

I run Carlisle AT-101s on my mower.