How cool is this mower

[MultiMow]

I think the tracks would be ruff on a nice lawn.

I've seen turf tires do more damage than their tracks. Even in my unskilled hands, there was ZERO turf damage.

 

[MultiMow]

Interesting, but limited application. Way too small a cut for any serious off lawn work in my opinion. And not heavy enough for brush.

Granted, in wide open flat areas where soil/turf disturbance is not an issue... a tractor combo would be more efficient.

However, if soil disturbance, obstructions, excessive trimming, or high flotation is needed... their machine outperforms the competition. The rough cut deck is spec'd for up to 1/2" material... but I've seen it handle 1" or better. In terms of finish mowing, the finish deck has Altoz' proven quality of cut.

Also, the higher flotation allows you to get out and start your day earlier in damp/wet/regularly irrigated turf conditions.

 

[MultiMow]

I wonder how much track vibration the driver feels? Some tracked equipment relays vibs through its chassis and it gets quite tiresome.

During my demo, I experienced ZERO track vibration. The tracks are a rubber, single carcass, belt reinforced, contiguous contact design... which eliminates the "chatter" often experienced with other track designs.

The only opportunity for intermittent contact, lies in the internal side lugs... which are there to prevent the tracks from jumping the rollers under extreme side-loading conditions.

The track system also features built-in torsion bar suspension, and a few degrees of rotation to smooth out bumps already lessened by the high flotation design.

 

[MultiMow]

Not much demand for something like that. I am very surprised that any company would spend the development time to make such a contraption for the 2 that they might sell in the entire North American continent. There must be other attachments to go on it other than a mower deck for it to be used for anything practical, maybe a snowblower for you guys in the frozen North.

A snowblower is reportedly in the works. A blade is already available.

As for potential sales... all I can say is, you should've been at the GIE+Expo in Louisville a couple weeks ago. Their reps never got a break, and pre-sales are through the roof.

If I had $54k lying around, I'd buy three of them and have no less 500hrs on each of them by this time next year.

 

[MultiMow]

That drive arrangement wouldn't be long for this world working in rough conditions. I came across a large NH snowmobile trail groomer with the same arrangement but larger. It sat in the middle of the road with a wheel broken off.

The track system is extremely robust. I wouldn't say it can't be broken... but I can say, with utmost confidence, that mechanical failure would definitely be the result of extreme abuse.

Their track system removes all of the non rotational load from the drive hub. In other words, the only stress applied to the drive hub itself, is the torque applied from the independent integrated drive (engine power/braking). All other dynamic loads (bump/steer/off-axis torque/etc.) and machine weight are supported by the lower non-driven guide rollers. Also, the internal components (bearings/etc.) are of superior quality to any snowmobile or hub-mount track system. As a matter of fact, the primary load-bearing guide rollers have beefier components than some small tracked skid steers.

 

[MultiMow]

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Ummm....

That was a bad day.

(sidenote: I don't forsee anyone placing that kind of load on a ZTR mower)

 

[MultiMow]

Messmaker - Fess up, If you want a Sherman tank - just go out and buy one. That's an interesting looking unit. However, it would be like most any 4WD vehicle - if it EVER DOES get stuck - it will be in a location that very few could get to, to give assistance.

...and this is a problem?

FYI- winch kit

 

[MESSMAKER]

I mow enough building lots that the rough cut mower would be fantastic. Haul a 1500lb mower rather than a 4300lb tractor. After being stuck myself and pulling out countless zero turns, I can see the tracks being pretty sweet. I compare it to a Toro Groundmaster(whitch I have always wanted). It is a little cheaper.

 

[milligjg]

I used to mow around my pond with an old sickle bar mower. I'd drop the sickle end right at the edge of the pond and it did a nice job. Also kept the tractor a good ways away from the water.

 

[mcfarmall]

Pretty cool but it is still a unitasker. I'd rather get a tractor with rubber tracks on the rear and be able to use it for many, many, many jobs.