Hello from Western PA..

ruster1 · Jun 17, 2009

I enjoy learning on this board, so I thought I would stop to register and say hello.. I have 4.25 acres in Western PA.. from street level is all uphill to the house. Driveway is 600 ft winding up the hill. I have 2 steep slopes giving me some terraces for flat activities.. slope is 15-20 degrees there.. but mostly gentle slopes down toward street level. Simplicity cuts GREAT.. lawn looks fantastic but has a hard time with the slopes.. especially if even the least big of moisture. Recently went to my local Golf and lawn specialist with commercial quality machines.. test rode a VENTRAC articulating AWD model.. 4200.. with Kawasaki liquid cooled 27 HP - 2 cylinder.. FANTASTIC MACHINE from my test drive.. and a great cut also.. has rear rollers.. all cutting done out front, and deck lifts up for easy cleaning.. Does anyone have experience with this machine or the Kawasaki 27 HP liquid cooled engine?.. curious.. lots of attachments as well.. I need leave blowing.. and snow blade as well.. really enjoyed the test drive.. not sure I would like the controls.. but was a great machine.. great turn radius for such a larger tractor.. Thanks everyone..

Greenmountain Farmer · Jun 17, 2009

Welcome to the TBN "Neighborhood"

Tom in Vermont

JohnDeere4300 · Jun 17, 2009

WELCOME TO TBN!

Hope you enjoy it here.

DieselPower · Jun 19, 2009

Welcome to TBN from South Centeral PA.

GaryS · Jun 19, 2009

What part of Western Pa are you from? I'm in Franklin Park which is north of Pittsburgh.

johnk · Jun 21, 2009

ruster1 said:
I enjoy learning on this board, so I thought I would stop to register and say hello.. I have 4.25 acres in Western PA.. from street level is all uphill to the house. Driveway is 600 ft winding up the hill. I have 2 steep slopes giving me some terraces for flat activities.. slope is 15-20 degrees there.. but mostly gentle slopes down toward street level. Simplicity cuts GREAT.. lawn looks fantastic but has a hard time with the slopes.. especially if even the least big of moisture. Recently went to my local Golf and lawn specialist with commercial quality machines.. test rode a VENTRAC articulating AWD model.. 4200.. with Kawasaki liquid cooled 27 HP - 2 cylinder.. FANTASTIC MACHINE from my test drive.. and a great cut also.. has rear rollers.. all cutting done out front, and deck lifts up for easy cleaning.. Does anyone have experience with this machine or the Kawasaki 27 HP liquid cooled engine?.. curious.. lots of attachments as well.. I need leave blowing.. and snow blade as well.. really enjoyed the test drive.. not sure I would like the controls.. but was a great machine.. great turn radius for such a larger tractor.. Thanks everyone..

Welcome aboard. Lots of great info here...

ruster1 · Apr 7, 2010

Thanks again everyone.. and I live north of Pittsburgh in Mars - Valencia area. I am in process of selling my Simplicity Presitighe 2354, and having a DEMO of the VETRAC 4200 w/ 31 HP Turbo Deisel, dual wheels and 72" deck in 2 weeks. Will let you know how she handles my grade. I recently got a slope indicator.. and have dialed in 25-28 degreee slopes in some places.. will have to post some pics in near future..

Thanks again..