Anti-Scalp Roller Mod's?

[5030]

Re: Anti-Scalp Roller Mod\'s?

RETired:

I have read this whole laborious and round about thread and I've come to the conclusion that what all you guys need is a few horses like we have. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

The mow the lawn, fertilize as they mow, trim really well around bushes and trees, smooth down mole holes and high spots and generally make your property look allot more "rural". Besides, if you have more than one sex, you can allow them to create more "lawn mowers". /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

The really added plus is that they don't have any wheels to wear out and they don't burn fossil fuel and pollute the atmosphere. We have several models, all in excellent, serviceable condition. See- www.cass.net/~flip for more details. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[Junkman]

Re: Anti-Scalp Roller Mod\'s?

Interesting picture........ there is no grass where the lawn mowers are standing.... the down side is that when you step into a pile of the fertilizer, it gets all over the bottom of your shoes. Then there is the problems of having the "blades" sharpened... very expensive and difficult!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[5030]

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Junkman:

Maybe I should be more specific, that's a "winter" picture. As far as the "blade" sharpening, we have never sharpened them. The seem to be cutting quite cleanly. These "mowers" aren't the newest models. My wife sold the "newest" models at the Draft sale in Lansing Michigan this last spring.

As far as stepping in the fertilizer, that shouldn't be a problem. The fertilizer pile is quite a bit larger and more noticeable than your dogs deposit!! Because the "mowers" are grain and grass fed, the fertilizer smells much better than your meat fed animals.

I actually fertilize the lawns on my rental houses with aged manure from our "mowers". Our "mowers" make it fresh daily and lots of it!!

Besides, have you ever been able to scratch your mower near the blades while it was running without loosing your fingers or a hand?? Or for that matter, hitch your mower up to a buggy after you were done mowing and go for a ride? I bet not. After you are done with your mower, you put it in the garage or barn and go in and relax. Our "mowers" like to go for a drive while we relax in the buggy!!!

 

[PineRidge]

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Daryl maybe you can be a bit more specific. I would like to purchase one of your mowers to hook to my 3-point hitch but I'm not sure where to plug the PTO shaft in. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[5030]

Re: Anti-Scalp Roller Mod\'s?

Mike:

These "mowers" are self contained. They have an on-board engine and driveline so they don't need to be attached to a PTO shaft except maybe every 9 months and 21 days for a little rejuvenation, so to speak. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

The great thing about our "mowers" is that other than a little hay, oats and water, upkeep is minimal. No fuel filters, oil changes tires or any other costly parts. Our "mowers" are basically a "point and shoot" deal. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Heck, they even "mow" in the rain, day and night. Basically anytime and all the time. Best of all, the make very little noise so they don't disturb anyone. They do "backfire" on rare ocassions, however. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Junkman]

Re: Anti-Scalp Roller Mod\'s?

One problem that I see is that if one of them has an engine failure, you can't just leave it in the field like a normal mower, without it attracting a lot of flies, maggots, and other undeseriables..... not to mention the odor..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[PineRidge]

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Junkman I'm starting to see the real beauty in these self contained mowers. You can work them hard one day and have steak the next. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Junkman]

Re: Anti-Scalp Roller Mod\'s?

Only if you have not had a tetanus vaccine in the past 6 - 8 years.

 

[5030]

Re: Anti-Scalp Roller Mod\'s?

Junkman:

On that subject, it allows you to have a large backhoe to retire the failed "mower". The "mowers" that are not failed then compact the newly excavated area and make it level again!! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

The leveling process can be hastened by the addition of copious amounts of Ag. lime applied in the excavation. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[5030]

Re: Anti-Scalp Roller Mod\'s?

Mike:

The "steak" part is out of the question in Ohio. In Canada though, it's "chic".

I can't let my wife see your post. She'd drive down to your place and do terrible things to your being!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif