Very steep slope
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Ric
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I don't understand your thought? :confused2: Why would you have to manhandle the mower and why would it take any longer for one mower to mow the slope than the other when they both are self propelled with the same 4 mph speed. Actually The 30" cut would be faster and less work because you can make less passes with it vs the 21"
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I don't understand in general that is not really a bad slope or maybe they are more common up here. Keep practicing go slow angle your drive wheels up the hill a little you'll get it.
I do that kind of stuff with my 21" all the time and its much heavier than either of your mowers
I do that kind of stuff with my 21" all the time and its much heavier than either of your mowers
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It doesn't really have anything to do with gravity if your mowing across the slope. I can tell you I do a lot of retention ponds in this area and some can be pretty steep and the Turf-Master will hold the slopes because it is heavy, 167lbs , it's also a wider wheel base and has larger tires than a 21". If you want to spend less money you can buy the Time-Master 30" for $974 now and it's 132lbs but you end up with a crappy B&S engine instead of the Kawasaki.
Well you're not going to mow full speed across that slope. It's not that bad of a slope. I also say stick with the small mower cause it's not worth buying another mower for. I've said before that I don't understand having a 30" mower. I use a 21-22" push mower or the 36" walk behind. I know you guys say to get into back gates. But I've never mowed someone's yard who had more than 1/4 acre fenced in and most of the time I could get the 36" back there.
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It's probably not worth buying just for that slope but you can use it for other mowing needs, most anything you'll use a 21 or 22 " for and it improves or increases your productivity something like 30% or more over the 21/22". I've done the 36" walk behind route, Had a G1336 and the 30" is far more maneuverable and cheaper to buy and run and yes it's easier with gates especially when you have a lot of 36" gates.
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the 30" push mower is $1,900 "show price" I just looked at it yesterday and today at the GIE. is it worth that? I don't know, I can throw a lite weight 21" push mower on a trailer for those odd spaces, and cost way less. I can also have two, 36" walkbehinds on a trailer. you get a nice used 36" walkbehind for $1,900, and get a piece of equipment with a lot more productivity capabilities.
as for that slope I'm with carsaw I'd put a 61' ZTR on it, most likely we'd use walkbehinds on that entire yard.
as for that slope I'm with carsaw I'd put a 61' ZTR on it, most likely we'd use walkbehinds on that entire yard.
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The 30" Turf-master and Exmark 30" can be purchased for $1699, that's what I gave for mine almost two seasons ago and that price was offered to me from two different dealers. As far as the 36" walk-behind goes, they serve a purpose but that's about all. Ive been that route like I said before and I'd never do it again form a new stand point or even used. #1 I don't like walking and # 2 if you invest in a good WB with a sulky it's a hydro model and your spending more money than its worth when you consider I've got the best of both worlds with a walk behind and a ZT in one unit with a Grandstand for not much more money and a whole lot better warranty.
