I have very uneven lawn. Very bumpy and wavy. Can't touch it, it's wetland.
My Hustler Raptor 60 inch has ZERO suspension comfort. I am blessed, it at least comes with memory foam seat. That helps.
Well, I had torque forks installed.
For those who consider them.. It's a double edged sword.
Yes, they do make ride softer. Some.
But here's the drawback. It's a large deck, 60 inch. And, mower frame itself is quite long. This is what happens. When I go over a bump, front wheels go over it first. then, they drop down - and forks compress, like they should.
Well, as the result, the DECK now hits the bump apex with spinning blades.
So it sorta helped - and sorta made it worse.
I'd say, if you have pretty smooth lawn - sure, they do help. But if it's hillocky and bumpy like mine - maybe don't.
My Hustler Raptor 60 inch has ZERO suspension comfort. I am blessed, it at least comes with memory foam seat. That helps.
Well, I had torque forks installed.
For those who consider them.. It's a double edged sword.
Yes, they do make ride softer. Some.
But here's the drawback. It's a large deck, 60 inch. And, mower frame itself is quite long. This is what happens. When I go over a bump, front wheels go over it first. then, they drop down - and forks compress, like they should.
Well, as the result, the DECK now hits the bump apex with spinning blades.
So it sorta helped - and sorta made it worse.
I'd say, if you have pretty smooth lawn - sure, they do help. But if it's hillocky and bumpy like mine - maybe don't.