Need some advice for a ZTR on a small lot

[Carscw]

Point is just because they sell a tow hitch for your mower does not mean it will not void your warranty. You should really ask your dealer about this just to protect your self.

If I stop being a a ss then I would not be me

If telling things how they really are is being a azz then guess I am a azz

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

 

[Ric]

I wouldn't do that. That's a sure way to ruin your transmission on your brand new machine and warranty won't cover abuse like that. They aren't made for pulling. Read your manual. It will give you total weight limit for machine.

They also sell snow plows made just for a pickup truck but if you install it and use it it voids the warranty.

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

You can also stop being such an ***.

Carscw is not being an ***, along with Parkmower there telling you the truth. Your mower has a Dual Hydrostatic Transmission Drive System the EZT, most likely. The smallest of the Hydro drives and they are not designed to pull anything. If you want to throw a small trailer on the back and use it for your yard tools fine but I wouldn't go pulling concrete around or anything of any weight or you'll stand a very good chance of destroying the drives.

 

[exotion]

You can also stop being such an ***.

Its a valid point... he just doesn't want to see you ruin your machine. And be angry because you tried to do something the machine wasn't made to do. It was made to mow not really haul things. If you want to haul stuff go buy a crappy garden tractor off craigslist and use that for hauling.

 

[djdicetn]

Carscw is not being an ***, along with Parkmower there telling you the truth. Your mower has a Dual Hydrostatic Transmission Drive System the EZT, most likely. The smallest of the Hydro drives and they are not designed to pull anything. If you want to throw a small trailer on the back and use it for your yard tools fine but I wouldn't go pulling concrete around or anything of any weight or you'll stand a very good chance of destroying the drives.

Yep...ole Carscw may come across as a "little rough" from time to time, but you can assure that he's shooting straight with you and giving solid advice!!!

 

[Ric]

Yep...ole Carscw may come across as a "little rough" from time to time, but you can assure that he's shooting straight with you and giving solid advice!!!

Yeah, No doubt it's good advice, there's a lot of years experience talking on the subject.

 

[TaskForceLawnCare]

Should've just hired a professional my opinion is biased i think everyone should pay me to mow their yard. We'd uploaded, mow, trim, blow, edge your yard and loaded before you could fill all your kids sippey cups. Just saying hiring a professional would save you tons of time.

 

[tkk]

Point is just because they sell a tow hitch for your mower does not mean it will not void your warranty. You should really ask your dealer about this just to protect your self.

If I stop being a a ss then I would not be me

If telling things how they really are is being a azz then guess I am a azz

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

It is probably pointless to debate this because the thing will probably pull a small cart once or twice a year however

a) My dealer is the one who sold and installed my hitch
b) My dealer said a small cart will be just fine on this machine and it is best to keep it under 200 lbs
c) The warranty does not list any towing exclusions. The manual does not mention towing at all. The hitch manual is the only thing that references towing and says 80 lbs.
e) I cannot see how me towing two 80 lb bags of concrete is much different than a 300 lb person riding the ZTR towing nothing. Provided I would be towing with a four wheel cart because I'd rather keep the front wheels on the ground.

In the end it is just going to have to be a calculated risk. The way I see it towing is fine in moderation, with reasonable loads, and with loads spaced enough to prevent overheating.

If you think towing is bad for a ztr, how about plowing?

Plowing 12" of snow with MiBar Plow and Ariens Zoom 42 Zero Turn Mower - YouTube

I would never do that! Now the snow blower attachments are tempting but I doubt my machine could handle something as wide as its wheels plus the salt would eat my mower alive.

 

[Ric]

Point is just because they sell a tow hitch for your mower does not mean it will not void your warranty. You should really ask your dealer about this just to protect your self.

If I stop being a a ss then I would not be me

If telling things how they really are is being a azz then guess I am a azz

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

Cub Cadet does state in the warranty that towing does void any warranty on their RZT entry level series and they all pretty much run the EZT transmissions. I think it pretty much comes down to how well someone takes care of or abuses there equipment as to how long they want to keep the mower in working condition.

 

[Ric]

It is probably pointless to debate this because the thing will probably pull a small cart once or twice a year however

a) My dealer is the one who sold and installed my hitch
b) My dealer said a small cart will be just fine on this machine and it is best to keep it under 200 lbs
c) The warranty does not list any towing exclusions. The manual does not mention towing at all. The hitch manual is the only thing that references towing and says 80 lbs.
e) I cannot see how me towing two 80 lb bags of concrete is much different than a 300 lb person riding the ZTR towing nothing. Provided I would be towing with a four wheel cart because I'd rather keep the front wheels on the ground.

In the end it is just going to have to be a calculated risk. The way I see it towing is fine in moderation, with reasonable loads, and with loads spaced enough to prevent overheating.

If you think towing is bad for a ztr, how about plowing?

Plowing 12" of snow with MiBar Plow and Ariens Zoom 42 Zero Turn Mower - YouTube

I would never do that! Now the snow blower attachments are tempting but I doubt my machine could handle something as wide as its wheels plus the salt would eat my mower alive.

a) the dealer going to tell and sell you anything you want as he really doesn't care because it's a sale and more money in his pocket.
b) when the manual does not mention towing, shouldn't that tell you something? The hitch manual is referring to what the hitch capacity is, what it will hold and pull, not what it's mounted or what the mower is capably of pulling.

I would suggest you find the thread on this forum and ask that individual how he feels about replacing his EZT transmission with only 212 hrs, They ain't cheap.

 

[Boudreaux]

My Dealer & I had a very long conversation about towing with the Cheetah, so I felt comfortable when he installed the hitch supplied by Scag. I feel sure, based on the following text,

Scag is fully aware that if they supply a hitch, it will be used....

Here is text taken from the Scag Cheetah PDF Manual:

NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing.
2. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for weight
3. limit for towed equipment. 250 lbs. maximum towing weight. NEVER tow on slopes. The weight of the towed
4. equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
5. Zero-turning with a trailer attached could cause damage to the trailer or mower.