Dangerous ATV mower

[shanehobson]

I suspect what has happened in China is they have taken a mower intended to hang off a three point linkage and simply put a drawbar on front. The rigidity of 3PL has gone and so has any semblance of control.
For what it's worth, here's a couple of video. The first shows how it behaves as standard and part way through I insert some pins to limit the rear wheel steering.
In the second video I've welded up the rear wheels so they're solid.
ATV mower - YouTube
Testing ATV mower with non-steering rear wheels - YouTube

As you can see, my mod to stop the rear wheels pivoting has made it perform ok on level ground.
Tomorrow I'm going to try it on the sloping property that I bought it for.

 

[Coyote machine]

So, what are the results?
Also from looking at the original pics you show; I would guess the mower weight, size and caster wheel setup are more than the ATV can handle What size, (cc) is the ATV, and it's weight in comparison to the mower?
Curious what your mods have rendered?
Note: I have a Suzuki 450cc King Quad that I used to tow a 3 gang, (no power) reel type mower behind. It worked ok, but was limited to too low a ground speed to be effective for my needs.

What do you have into the mower, (costs)?

 

[shanehobson]

Mower was $NZ2500.
I've welded up the mower's rear caster wheels so they don't pivot.
Works better now.
But still not suitable for my intended use (mowing long grass).
I'll keep my Kubota F1900 for the lawn and one of my numerous tractors for rough ground.
My ATV is a Honda 350cc 4WD