Zero Turn mower for moderate slopes?

[greenie]

I have a 2015 Kubota ZD326 and I feel safe running laterally along steep banks that I used to hand mow because compact tractors (790 with a mid-mount mower) never felt safe. The center of gravity must be lower with the Kubota than with the compact tractor. Running downhill requires some caution as the rear wheels steer and brake but if operated too fast downhill the rear wheels become less effective as the weight shifts forward - especially when trying to brake. Mow slower if running downhill and it's fine.

 

[Rdrcr]

Slopes? Hills?
It’s had to beat a commercial Cub Cadet for both performance and safety.

I have a Cub Pro Z 560 S KW. The 4-wheel steering is fantastic on the steep hills and the suspension seat absorbs the bumps pretty well. Plus, these things are built like tanks!

My only complaint, which is typical for heavy commercial gasoline powered ZTR’s is fuel consumption. I use about a gallon plus per acre.

Mike

 

[Runner]

If I had the money, in this situation I would probably try to go for a 4WD version of either a JD or Kubota front mower. Just guessing but I would think they are maybe $10 grand more than the CC. I think Grasshopper also makes a 4WD front mower.

 

[2manyrocks]

If you look closely at manufacturer slope specs, many ZTR gas engines are only 15 degree rated, some 20 degrees because of oil lubrication.

 

[Hay Dude]

Wow! That's a lot of mower for the money. Anyone priced a new commercial ZTR with same size motor and deck lately?

A ZD-1211-72 is 20K+

 

[Hay Dude]

If I had the money, in this situation I would probably try to go for a 4WD version of either a JD or Kubota front mower. Just guessing but I would think they are maybe $10 grand more than the CC. I think Grasshopper also makes a 4WD front mower.

They are 1/2the speed of a zero turn

 

[Jaybr]

Wow! That's a lot of mower for the money. Anyone priced a new commercial ZTR with same size motor and deck lately?

The CC with 38.5hp Kawi, 73” deck, and 5400 transaxles will be $15,500 in June. They’re running 20% off sale.

 

[RayIN]

The CC with 38.5hp Kawi, 73” deck, and 5400 transaxles will be $15,500 in June. They’re running 20% off sale.

That's only $2.2K less than the Commercial tracked Altoz.

 

[RayIN]

A ZD-1211-72 is 20K+

The TRX is $17,999. I'd buy one if I hadn't just bought this 52HP tractor W/loader, bucket N forks.

 

[DK35vince]

That's only $2.2K less than the Commercial tracked Altoz.

Except that model has ZT4400 transmission, 29hp and 61" deck if I'm reading correctly.
To step up the 66" deck, 38.5HP and zt5400 transmission on the Altoz you need to move up to the TRX 766i starting at $24,999