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    Driver's License... What Vehicle did you use?

    1974 Chevy Vega
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    Anyone belong to heavyequipmentforums.com?

    Yep. Lots of good info.
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    Ventrac 4500Y w/ MS720 Mower Deck Roll or Slide

    I own a 4520z…for about 4 months now. Fantastic machine! I bought it primarily for slope mowing and it’s performed great. My steepest slope to date, according to my gauge is about 30 degrees. I always run the dual wheels and at extreme slopes I find they start to lose traction when side hill...
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    Looking for a dump trailer like this one for a Kioti DK6010SE.

    I’ve got one of these I use with my 4066R. Great trailer…very well made. I got the heavy duty balloon tires for it. https://www.berkelmanswelding.on.ca/4_ton_farm_dump_trailer.html
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    John Deere 4066r reliability

    I’ve got a 4066R open station…2017 model year if memory serves me correct. I think my hour total is about 400. For the most part its been trouble free with the exception of a couple warranty issues. It’s been a very capable machine. I really like the hitch assist…very handy. I’ve got the...
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    Mowing Steep Hills

    I get it. These threads go on and on with everyone having their opinions. There is a lot of good knowledge on here. However, the OP states he has bad knees and a push mower is out of the question...he wants a rider. Unfortuately there aren't a lot of safe, effective options out there for...
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    Mowing Steep Hills

    They look impressive and expensive. Just wondering approximate cost? Ventrac with Tough Cut or 72” finish mower will be in the $30-35k depending on options (engine and others).
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    New mini x. Traded kx040 for u48-5.

    Congrats…nice machine. Your story and reasoning sound similar to mine. i moved from a Bobcat e42 to a Bobcat e50. With larger and wider undercarriage the e50 is much more stable and capable.
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    Mowing Steep Hills

    I’m going out on a limb here by stating the the best readily available commercial solution for steep hillside mowing has to be Ventrac. I acknowledge they are expensive and certainly aren’t in everyone’s budget but they are impressive at hillside mowing to say the least. I’ve got a 4520z and...
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    If You Were To Get A New 6 Ft Finish Mower - What Would You get?

    Well, I hope that doesn't prove to be a problem. I'm impressed with the build quality and robustness of mine so far. Very impressed with the build quality of the implements. I love the Kubota gas engine too..it seems to have tons of power, but it's a thirsty devil.
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    If You Were To Get A New 6 Ft Finish Mower - What Would You get?

    Update…ran the Ventrac 72” side discharge finish mower deck yesterday. Without question the best finish mower I’ve used. Excellent cut quality, no clumping ( and I was cutting tall, thick grass) and virtually no scalping. The large rear roller creates beautiful striping. Maneuverability...
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    If You Were To Get A New 6 Ft Finish Mower - What Would You get?

    Good choice. I love my 4520z. I’ve got a 72” finish mower for it that i’ve yet to try out. The tough cut deck is an amazing tool.
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    Ventrac 4500Z quits unexpectedly

    The OP said 4500Z/Kubota engine, which would be carbureted. I got confused too.
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    Oil leak on new 4520

    …watching. I’ve got a new 4520z. Dry floor so far, but it’s only got about 4 hours on it. Please keep us posted if you find the problem.
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    Thoughts on new Ventrac 4520?

    So I got to spend a couple hours on the Ventrac yesterday using the tough cut mower. Got to say, very impressed with the tractor and the mower. I thought for those interested, I’d share my thoughts on a comparison to the other brush clearing/mowing options I have in my arsenal. Bobcat T595...
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