[AT] ztr

[charlie hill]

Hi Chris,

It seems to be fairly obvious where you stand on this issue.  grins.

Most people don't mow their grass when it's raining.  I know the commericial 
guys have to some times but they shouldn't.

If ZTR mowers were not the most productive machines out there you wouldn't 
see the commercial guys using them.  Most of the new models have the engine, 
the driver and all of the rest of the weight, battery, fuel, hydraulic tank 
etc. mounted directly over the drive wheels.  The only thing out front is 
the mower deck.   I can't imagine that it would have less traction than a 
riding lawn mower with the engine and the mower deck hung under the front.

Charlie



Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Britton" <c.britton at worldnet.att.net>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 7:49 AM
Subject: [AT] ztr


> >From: "Dean VP" <deanvp at att.net>
>>Subject: RE: [AT] OT - zero turn mowers
>>I too became all enthused about zero turn radius mowers until I learned
>>about a couple of their shortcomings. And the shortcomings are pronounced
>>, if you have
>>uneven traction on the rear wheels, maintaining the desired direction
>>becomes a real problem. This problem is exacerbated by mowing on side 
>>hills
>>where there is much more weight on the downhill side rear wheel.
>
> I've seen this also.  If it's raining anywhere in fl.. I see alot of lawn
> care people on ZTR's chewing up grass, on very simple slopes.
>
> They are also a dedicated piece of equipment.. just a mower.  I understand
> they aren't even really designed to pull a lawn cart.. like a regular
> lawnmower could.. etc.  Lotsa money to spend on something that can only do
> one thing.. etc.
>
> Seems like for the money, you could buy a mid-large rider mower.. good
> brand.. say.. huskie or cub cadet. and an add on trail mower.. and still
> come out a grand less than the least expensive ZTR... and cut a wider 
> swath
> at one time.
>
> Soundguy
>
>
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