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head1956
16-03-2012, 09:28 AM
Have been back on the slopes again Have named my three worst jobs all acreages "look out!!" "Heartbreak Hill" and "Suicide". Mowed Heartbreak yesterday and tried something a bit different
I have owned a Huskie 20/42" for home use cause we live on an acreage for about five years Good machine but built for domestic use I bought the Hustler because I thought it would be a better machine for the business as it grew (and because it was too good a deal to pass up) and found out after I bought it that the z's don't like hills Talking to a young indy at the local mower shop and he suggested trying the Huskie with lower tyre pressures on the hills. So yesterday dropped the tyre pressures down to about 10psi and gave it a go. They might not be as quick as a z on flat ground but gave me a bucket load of confidence on the steep stuff. The old girl went places I never would attempt on the Hustler and Knocked job over in half an hour less which actually made it a not bad paying job for a change.
Still love the z but have a lot more respect for the old huskie these days. I know everyone has their preferences when it comes to ztr"s and tractors and not everyone has the option of both mowers but I'll be using the Huskie on my three favourite jobs from now on and I reckon getting more ride on done with less push or whipper mowing.

Redeye
16-03-2012, 10:44 AM
I might suggest not going below about 15psi esp if they're tubeless - good to see the tractor getting positive feedback for a change!

DavidS
16-03-2012, 06:33 PM
If you lower the pressure in the ZTR you will find it will handle slopes better too.

fitternturnercook
16-03-2012, 07:10 PM
i have one that i have tiped the deutcher slasher on , now do it with the heaavy cut , been told puttin water in the tyres make em sit on the hills better, and lowers the centre of gravity , like they do with real tractors.

jas
16-03-2012, 07:13 PM
If you lower the pressure in the ZTR you will find it will handle slopes better too.

Yeah thats right, I've dropped my psi down to as far 12psi on the ztr, it works fine, there is always that chance it could loose traction.

I'm the same I still use my old Toro 268h lawn tractor on slopes or drains, they have large rear wheels, also great for NOT getting bog as well.

jas

South East Mowing
16-03-2012, 08:36 PM
I might suggest not going below about 15psi esp if they're tubeless - good to see the tractor getting positive feedback for a change!

Why not Redeye? Whats the reasoning behind this. My guy tells me to drop it to 10psi

happymowin
16-03-2012, 08:50 PM
Why not Redeye? Whats the reasoning behind this. My guy tells me to drop it to 10psi

prolly cos the tubeless will just let go one day, losing tractrion at the wrong time, then you wont be able to reinflate the bugger

had one go on my cox bloody tubeless) had to take it back to the shop to get it fixed.

twice.

then they put a tube in for me like i asked the first time i took it in

HPM
16-03-2012, 09:02 PM
prolly cos the tubeless will just let go one day, losing tractrion at the wrong time, then you wont be able to reinflate the bugger

had one go on my cox bloody tubeless) had to take it back to the shop to get it fixed.
.

then they put a tube in for me like i asked the first time i took it in
I carry won of those jump starters with a air compressor in it to reinflate a tyre if it blows off the rim. Happens a lot with the front tyres on the ztr.such a small tyre with only about 20psi

happymowin
16-03-2012, 09:04 PM
I carry won of those jump starters with a air compressor in it to reinflate a tyre if it blows off the rim. Happens a lot with the front tyres on the ztr.such a small tyre with only about 20psi

tried that

cos the tyre sides cave in so much when it happens you havent got a hope in hell of re inflating the damned thing (least on the cox it was so) as theres anout an inch gap (even with the wheel jacked up/off the machine, you just cant get the tyre to seal to reinflate.)

bought spare tubes for the other wheels for when/if it happens again,

HPM
16-03-2012, 09:10 PM
You could try this....http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=%20tyres%20reinflate%20snow%20arctic%20lighter%2 0fluid&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CA8QtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DTeC rqNIpiMM&ei=LR9jT7CWDZHSrQehqOG8Bw&usg=AFQjCNGQEIt8Mr5LLRZnRq_ZqR5lDHg2jQ

geoff
16-03-2012, 09:24 PM
tractors for steep blocks

jas
16-03-2012, 09:48 PM
You could try this....http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=%20tyres%20reinflate%20snow%20arctic%20lighter%2 0fluid&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CA8QtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DTeC rqNIpiMM&ei=LR9jT7CWDZHSrQehqOG8Bw&usg=AFQjCNGQEIt8Mr5LLRZnRq_ZqR5lDHg2jQ

you beat me to it. lol

jas
16-03-2012, 09:52 PM
I carry won of those jump starters with a air compressor in it to reinflate a tyre if it blows off the rim. Happens a lot with the front tyres on the ztr.such a small tyre with only about 20psi

Good thing about the Zmaster front wheels are semi-numatic, not flats or roll offs.

DavidS
17-03-2012, 06:21 AM
I carry a 12v compressor and a ratchet strap. wrap ratchet strap around tyre and tighten this forces the sides out and then it will seal when you pump it up.

Redeye
17-03-2012, 06:31 AM
prolly cos the tubeless will just let go one day, losing tractrion at the wrong time, then you wont be able to reinflate the bugger

had one go on my cox bloody tubeless) had to take it back to the shop to get it fixed.

twice.

then they put a tube in for me like i asked the first time i took it in
thats it - don't know what it is with the new cox front wheels, but if they lose enough pressure, the tyres come away from the rims and wont re-inflate, I've installed tubes too

happymowin
17-03-2012, 08:44 AM
I carry a 12v compressor and a ratchet strap. wrap ratchet strap around tyre and tighten this forces the sides out and then it will seal when you pump it up.


nice trick, ill remember that next time if i need it - THANKS



You could try this....http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=%20tyres%20reinflate%20snow%20arctic%20lighter%2 0fluid&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CA8QtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DTeC rqNIpiMM&ei=LR9jT7CWDZHSrQehqOG8Bw&usg=AFQjCNGQEIt8Mr5LLRZnRq_ZqR5lDHg2jQ

lol, i dont think ill be doing THAT lmao !!

"How could THAT go WRONG ???"

lol

ian
17-03-2012, 09:06 AM
You could try this....http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=%20tyres%20reinflate%20snow%20arctic%20lighter%2 0fluid&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CA8QtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DTeC rqNIpiMM&ei=LR9jT7CWDZHSrQehqOG8Bw&usg=AFQjCNGQEIt8Mr5LLRZnRq_ZqR5lDHg2jQ
i think this is a better example of this being done http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdYCsMn4xK8&feature=endscreen&NR=1

ogsdubbo
17-03-2012, 10:15 PM
I do a steep mowing job @ one of my Commercial jobs. I use a Honda 21" Self Propelled Mower. It does an excellent job on the steep slope.

Bit risky on the ride on. Decided it was safer with my feet on Terra Firma...LOL.!

Kind Regards

Mick

OGSDUBBO

seliment
07-04-2012, 12:26 PM
Have recently taken delivery of an AS Motor Sherpa 940 (German made).
Its a 4WD sit on and magic on steep territory.
Rated to handle 40degree slopes (up and down) and 17 degree (cross) but is stable on steeper cross slopes than 17deg.

At this stage it one of a handful in Australia -- but its like mowing on steroids!

Now looking for a few extra jobs to help it earn its keep