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Self-Propelled Lawnmower Wheels Spin on Grass

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eddie57

I have carpet grass and it really thick. My lawnmower's wheel's spin on the grass when I am cutting it. If I lift the back of the mower a little it will get more front wheel traction. Is there anything I can do to get my lawnmower to get more traction on the grass? Lawnmower is 9 years old, but wheels are almost new. It's been like this since I bought it basically. Thanks.


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MowLife

Thick grass and front drive mowers don’t do well because they can’t get enough traction pulling the cutting deck through it. My advice is get an AWD mower. Husqvarna makes a good reasonably priced one. Got mine for 350 at Lowe’s and wouldn’t hesitate to get another.


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Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

any way you could add weight to the front of the mower?


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eddie57

I will see if I can find something to bolt to the front of it. I may tried raising the rear tires so they are higher than the front. Thanks


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Code54

Drill through he deck and put a carriage bolt from the bottom up between the front wheels. Mount a weight plate (large washer and wing nut to secure to bolt)


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eddie57

So an AWD Mower will work on a thick lawn? Is this a 4 wheel drive mower? Thanks


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MowLife

So an AWD Mower will work on a thick lawn? Is this a 4 wheel drive mower? Thanks

Yep it’s 4 wheel drive. I use mine commercially and really like the way it pulls. I do a lot of steep inclines on ditches and holds to the ground well. There were a few models that were AWD with different options. Mine don’t have a discard chute option. It either mulches or bags....my only dislike on my model.


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eddie57

Is it heavy or difficult to maneuver? I am not young and health isn't great. Thanks


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MowLife

Not heavy but not light and cheap feeling if that makes sense. Super easy to navigate. Turning directions is easier than front drive mowers to me. Always been a one pull to start mower. No choke or throttle....all automatic.


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SeniorCitizen

Maybe eddie57 could invent thin rubber knobby add on tires that would work similar to studded tires and become a millionaire.:smile:


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eddie57

Not heavy but not light and cheap feeling if that makes sense. Super easy to navigate. Turning directions is easier than front drive mowers to me. Always been a one pull to start mower. No choke or throttle....all automatic.

Thanks again buddy! You've been a big help.


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