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[Phil Vorwerk - Printwear Graphics]

Take a look at a JD 425 AWS.  They make nice all around garden tractors,
with power steering, 2 sets of hydraulics, and 4 wheel steering that is very
nice for going around obstacles.  I have 7 acres of yard with a lot of
trees, and over a third of it on a pretty good hillside.  For me it was a
pretty good compromise, stable on the hillside and a comfortable unit to
use.

Phil Vorwerk
Courtland, MN

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Chris Britton
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 6:49 AM
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>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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