moorman8 Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 I recently purchased a house with a very steep hill on the side yard. I was wondering if anyone knew if a riding lawn mower can be use on a hill like that. If so, any particular make/model. Thanks in advance.
erynthered Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 I recently purchased a house with a very steep hill on the side yard. I was wondering if anyone knew if a riding lawn mower can be use on a hill like that. If so, any particular make/model. Thanks in advance. I wouldnt. I'd use this mowerman8
Chef Jim Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 There's got to be a way to attach a mower to this thing.
eSJayDee Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 At least w/ push mowers, there are recommended acceptable slopes; I assume riding mowers do too. (my 'ditch' area exceeds that of my new mower in places & I'd say it requires that you be especially careful, but it still works - I don't think you can really be "extra careful" on a riding mower except don't turn up the hill) How steep is steep & is it practical to go up & down rather than sideways across the slope? I would imagine a mower w/ a rigid mounted deck could accommodate side slopes much better than a floating deck, but of course they will yield a far inferior cut over uneven ground.
KD in CA Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 This model is a little slow, but very fuel efficient.
erynthered Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 This model is a little slow, but very fuel efficient. Runthedamnball is done with it already?
KD in CA Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 Runthedamnball is done with it already? I find hiring a local undocumented worker gets the job done much more efficiently.
John from Riverside Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 This model is a little slow, but very fuel efficient. LOL And what a great canine exercise toy!
mcjeff215 Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 I recently purchased a house with a very steep hill on the side yard. I was wondering if anyone knew if a riding lawn mower can be use on a hill like that. If so, any particular make/model. Thanks in advance. I have a pretty mean hill too. I bought a POS push job and I just use that to hammer out that spot real quick. You'd probably be fine, though. Just shift your weight snowmobile-style and don't drive directly up.
In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 get a walk-behind, self-propelled Honda or Snapper, preferably like the Honda HRX series The Evatech Goat Robot supposedly is a killer on hills, but being remote controlled, it'll probably eat your wallet
kegtapr Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 The Evatech Goat Robot supposedly is a killer on hills, but being remote controlled, it'll probably eat your wallet ....me want!
John from Riverside Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 get a walk-behind, self-propelled Honda or Snapper, preferably like the Honda HRX series The Evatech Goat Robot supposedly is a killer on hills, but being remote controlled, it'll probably eat your wallet Oh my god.....and people wonder why obesity is a problem in the world.....
In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 Oh my god.....and people wonder why obesity is a problem in the world..... I hear that, I guess I assumed when he said steep, he meant a serious slope
John from Riverside Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 No your right he did say steep slope....I guess if that was the case.... Just listening to the women talking on the video I get the picture of a bunch of hillbillies throwing back beers laughing whle the lawn is getting mowed
ExiledInIllinois Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 There's got to be a way to attach a mower to this thing. That is what I was thinking Chef! On the steep grades they actually winch the snowcat up the hill! How else can they groom it? Now for the mower... A nice long rope and rig the "dead man" catch... Take it out of "self-propel" and drop the mower down the hill and pull it back up again... Or heck, just mount the winch on the front of the family SUV/ORV. At least make it interesting!
Chef Jim Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 In southern CA this is how we keep our steep slopes clear.
Just Jack Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 Now for the mower...A nice long rope and rig the "dead man" catch... Take it out of "self-propel" and drop the mower down the hill and pull it back up again... Or heck, just mount the winch on the front of the family SUV/ORV. At least make it interesting! I knew I had seen a picture somewhere of exactly what you're describing..... Found it.
ExiledInIllinois Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 I knew I had seen a picture somewhere of exactly what you're describing..... Found it. This FlatLander must have a little 'Bama in him! Hey... Great way to build the biceps and maybe abs!
ExiledInIllinois Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 In southern CA this is how we keep our steep slopes clear. Come on now Chef... That is very insensitive, especailly to Fan in San Diego...
Chef Jim Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 Come on now Chef... That is very insensitive, especailly to Fan in San Diego... Chef Jim being insensitive?? Nooooo.
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