How do you lift the Ventrac 4500 Tough Cut Mower deck?

[tookielee]

After looking at video, can you not attach a hook, or drill a hole, in the most forward point
on the ROPS, over the operators head? Then get something similar to this to pull from
ROPS to one of the front wheels on the deck...
12 Lb. Capacity Cable Puller
Assuming you had the headroom, you could even permanently mount a small boat trailer winch
( think jet ski size) on it

 

[prs]

Chris Lowe said; "PRS - Thanks for the sharpening and balancing equipment recommendations. I wonder if your mower deck configuration is different from mine. Here is mine in the flipped-up position with the hydraulics lifting the deck as far as possible . The gap under the back edge of the deck is less than 3/16" (and the rear rubber skirt is folded forward under the deck on the other side of that gap). I suspect that something would get damaged if I did this on a nearby slope then tried to drive in either direction back to the shop, it is "plumb" (vertical). Mine is set to cut at 5" and will move without dragging hard parts. After today's work, I probably need to lift and sharpen again, lots of rock outcrops on steep banks.

prs

 

[WVHills]

Use a ratchet strap strapped backed to the ROPS.. hook to the dual wheel and do one side, put a ratchet on the other and take your time, it will get up to that easy break point and push it over, then I lock the strap in for safety... along with the pins..

 

[Raw Dodge]

I have a homemade set of ramps I drive up them with the deck fully raised and do what I have to do I use a ratchet strap to the light guard on my rops to hold it up .... I power wash the under side like that too

 

[Philmore]

I use a hoist in my shed. Works great. I don’t lift all the way up. I think I could but just being safe

 

[johara1]

The way I made it easy to lift, a 4’ 2x4 and piece of rope. Lay the 2x4 over the handle on the front and put the rope over the 2x4 and under the handle on each side then back up on top and tie a knot, then slide the 2x4 back to the flat on the mower. If you need more use a 6’ footer…. Jim

 

[gretnagritty]

If I could take a slight detour…on the Steiner rough cut, is it necessary to loosen/remove belts to lift the mower? Anyone have the steps they use for that mower?

 

[MountainBuck]

If I could take a slight detour…on the Steiner rough cut, is it necessary to loosen/remove belts to lift the mower? Anyone have the steps they use for that mower?

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