Looking at a ZTR but have a sloped yard

[BKBrown]

Here is a web site that might help explain Gradient, Slope, Grade, Pitch, Rise Over Run Ratio Calculator
steved - you may very well have a 45 degree angle - I have not seen your lawn/yard - angle, slope, and pitch are all different.

 

[Slater]

Here is a web site that might help explain Gradient, Slope, Grade, Pitch, Rise Over Run Ratio Calculator
steved - you may very well have a 45 degree angle - I have not seen your lawn/yard - angle, slope, and pitch are all different.

Honestly those explanations don't do much until you actually go out and see slopes of differing severity in person. I can draw on a piece of paper and think I can mow 60 degrees by the look of it, but looks can be very deceiving, that's why physically measuring the slope is the only way.

 

[CajunCub]

IMHO...I have worked on ZTRs for years. Professional, Commercial, Home owner, they are not Cheap or clean cutting & will always be plagued with true tracking problems. I just don't like the ride quality and the block style decks are just not a finishing mower design. They should be called Z-brush-hogs...They tear up grass when you turn, and suck gas like it's FREE! Get you a good Lawn Tractor, you'll save money and your back. Your garage will have more room in it too!:biggrin:

 

[Jim Lahey]

Thanks everyone for their input. I have this bucket of bolts being delivered on Monday

 

[BKBrown]

GREAT ! :thumbsup:
I hope you enjoy it and it does everything you expect ! :biggrin:

 

[Jim Lahey]

Thanks BKB. I actually spoke with the Ventrac rep today and its really more than I need, and certainly more than I want to spend. HELL of a machine tho. You must have a blast with yours....

 

[twall]

Nice looking machine!

Hope you go "broom, broom, broom" whilst mowing (and having fun) in that skidsteer-like control layout.

 

[Muhammad]

For those of you that have steep slopes, you can measure the slope with a tilt meter. We sell them on TBN here: Safety

I believe Ventrac tractors come with tilt meters as standard equipment.

The manufacturer of the tilt meters we sell just came out with a new model for ZTRs with a display that you can see even if it's mounted by your feet (typically the only place to mouth a tilt meter on a ZTR).

Let me know if any of you want to order one of the ZTR model tilt meters and I can get you a discount. I believe the retail is $39.

 

[KennyV]

Thanks everyone for their input. I have this bucket of bolts being delivered on Monday

Post back with your impression after a few hours mowing...
I think you are going to LOVE it... Watch out for bugs while you are smiling, while mowing... :smile:KennyV

 

[Jetblast]

Wait, is this the real reason you picked the Toro? Well played, sir!