[AT] New Lawn Tractor

[Steve W.]

http://www.oemoffhighway.com/article/10347280/fulfilling-a-need-for-hillside-safety

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMUqowrKcko

http://www.sappingtonprooutdoor.com/inventory/v1/Current/Dixie-Chopper/Industrial/2014-XCaliber-4x4/3356--Jackson-Missouri---1669331

rlgoss at twc.com wrote:
> Many of the current tractor models have an over-ride switch built in
> as OEM.  Typically, you can start it, turn the ignition key back to
> the first run position, and then push on a button.  From that point
> onward, the PTO will run forward and backward until you shut the
> ignition off.
> 
> Dave, if your objective is to mow the acreage as fast as possible,
> nothing will out-perform a zero-turn rig.   But not all terrains are
> safe for using them.  In particular, a ZTR needs reasonably level
> areas.  Not only do you start to loose traction on the uphill side of
> the mower, but you just don't have the control and stability of four
> wheels.  We changed out a lot of the drive wheels on brand new ZTR's
> and replaced them with low-lug ag tires before ever delivering them
> to their first owners.
> 
> 
> Larry
> 

>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: David Rotigel Sent: Tuesday, April
>> 28, 2015 6:17 AM To: Antique tractor email discussion group 
>> Subject: Re: [AT] New Lawn Tractor
>> 
>> I mow about 4.5a. I, currently, use a ~1960 14 HP Economy Power
>> King with a 48" mower deck and a 1955 Massey-Harris Pacer with a
>> 60" woods mower deck. I can get the 4.5a done in about 6 hours. The
>> various attachments/implements that can be added on to these small
>> sub compact tractors intrigues me, but I'm not sure that (at my
>> age) I would use them. I do still need to lift things (so a front
>> bucket might be useful) and I also need something to move trailers
>> around from time to time. It's the upkeep on the two machines that
>> I now use as much as the time involved that is making me thing
>> about a new tractor as much as anything else. Thus far, I have only
>> looked at the Deere and the TYM. I'll find a Kubota dealer today
>> and look at them. I'm in no real hurry--both the machines I have
>> now are are working well. Dave
>> 

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Steve W.