Sawyer Rob
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They are, on a Grasshopper.Same here. I've made this comment on many occasions. I'm really surprised that the tread tires are not offered as an option on zero turns.
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They are, on a Grasshopper.Same here. I've made this comment on many occasions. I'm really surprised that the tread tires are not offered as an option on zero turns.
Been wanting to try them on my ZT but I do alot of spinning in tight quarters and I am guessing they would do some damage. But it might be a push compared to the 'burn' marks I am creating with spinning and sliding issues.Do the AT101's have any tendency to tear up turf? sometimes when I get lazy I use my tractor/shredder to mow my yard, and I usually get in trouble for bar tire damage in the lawn...
Do the AT101's have any tendency to tear up turf? sometimes when I get lazy I use my tractor/shredder to mow my yard, and I usually get in trouble for bar tire damage in the lawn...
I try to Zamboni pattern it as much as I can... I have a few areas where zero turning is pretty much a requirement unless I want to waste a bunch of time jockeying.Mostly operator dependent. If you truly "zero turn" it, any tire will scalp, more so on heavier rigs. No different with chevrons. If you are prudent with your sticks, the chevrons overall yield less turf damage due to better traction. But again, if you are a careless operator, you will leave scalp marks on your turns.
Also worth noting, the chevron bar is different than both an R1 & R4 bar.....slimmer, and tapers down from center to outer edge.
Sometimes in really delicate grass the ATs will cause some scuffing but that’s more due to using a mower that weighs a ton. Overall the ATs are lot better than turfs.
I figure the manufacturer’s put turf tires on the mowers because about 90% of the time they work fine. It’s good to have options though.