Hay Dude
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- Challenger MT655E, Massey Ferguson 7495, Challenger MT535B, Krone 4x4 XC baler, Kubota F3680 & ZD331 Ram 5500 Cummins 4x4, IH 7500 4x4 dump truck, Kaufman 35’ tandem 19 ton trailer, John Deere CX-15
I run a kubota F 3680 on steep slopes and it does very well. Its not as fast as my Kubota zero turn, but it’s faster and more stable than a typical SCUT. My Kubota ZD331 is VERY stable on hills, but doesn’t get the traction to “match” its’ stability (if that makes sense). IOW, I will run out of traction before I run out of stability. The F-3680 will take you up or down or across and slope without fear of tipping.I know this has been discussed before but wanted to add a little more to the discussion. I currently have 3 Grasshopper mowers which I like a lot. I have a 325D, 725D, and a 900D. The 900D is by far my favorite as I have steep hills and the stability and traction is much better than the others. With that said there are a couple pond banks that even the 900D struggles a little so I have to go up certain areas backwards etc. The problem is the rear tires slide just a touch damaging the grass then erosion starts causing holes or small washed out areas on the dam. Would be nice to have a 4wheel steering mower with better traction. Right now I’m looking at Ventrac and the Kubota F series. Not sure which is better? Keep in mind I would use this mower in big fields to so mowing speed and comfort is important too.
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I heard the John Deere 74x mowers are also very stable. They have 4WD and 4WS models. I always wanted one, but felt like they needed a ROPS on them to protect the operator.
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