Good in theory, sucks in the real world.
How to extend your enjoyment of cleaning the deck
Good in theory, sucks in the real world.
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That Kubota jack looks like the same mower jack sold by HF.I have used a hi-lift jack on my Exmark for years without a problem. I decided that I might be pushing my luck so I purchased a Kubota accessory that is no longer available. I had one at the farm and figured my life was worth the price of another one. I scrape my decks every time I mow. I have gone to the green side for a zero turn and it works for that as well. I have used the jack on my zero turns, the Kubota BX and the John Deere x590 and x739. I was happy to find my local dealer had one left last spring. I am leery of the screw type jacks as my brother had one that the nut wore out. Just my take on this. Do not go the Hi-lift method as I think I am somewhat lucky that nothing bad happened doing that.
John Deere offers the tongue type jack as an option on their zero turns. It would be something to look at. I figure you could source the jack for less money at an ag supply store.
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Kubota Standard Duty Multi-Purpose Mower Lift
Item #77700-03669
Quickly and safely raise mower to comfortable working height. Easy access to under deck for cleaning, lubricating, sharpen/remove blades. Complete protability and flexibility ideal for the shop or on the job site. Equipped with 4 point positive engagement lock system. Accommodates most brands, makes and models.
- Lift Capacity: Wheel Stirrups: 350 lbs
- Width: Minimum Inside Wheel Width in Stirrups: 19.25 Inches
- Width: Maximum Outside Wheel Width in Stirrups: 51.5
- Inches
I think I want to go this style of mower when I replace my ZD326. Deck cleaning is one of my biggest gripes, getting harder to do the older I get.View attachment 134116
Not quite a zero turn but one of the features I like best about my Husqvarna R322T.
Good plan!Thanks for all of these ideas. After reading them all, I think I have an idea I’m going to try: lock the rear wheels with the steering bars, then put an axle strap on the front axle. Lift the front axle with a chain hoist attached to the axle strap and a steel truss on my barn. Then block the front axle with jack stands. Good plan or not?
I really like it for mowing, it's not quite a zero turn but it only leaves like an 8" circle of uncut grass if you crank the wheel.I think I want to go this style of mower when I replace my ZD326. Deck cleaning is one of my biggest gripes, getting harder to do the older I get.
How do you like it for mowing and maintenance?
used to be a grasshopper dealer. That was a selling feature. I never used it at work unless the RO said "deck tilt not working".Some are easier then others.
Well you told us how you do it but from the looks of the deck the question is WHY YOU NEED TO DO IT?
We had 5 new mowers delivered. I was just going over them before releasing them to the asses… I mean masses.Well you told us how you do it but from the looks of the deck the question is WHY YOU NEED TO DO IT?![]()
No reason for all that, I wasn’t under it. Was pressure washing to find a leak, I was off to the side with the wand shoved up in there.Time to top up your life insurance policy and update your Power of Attorney for Healthcare and your Will...
Not on the HF website I looked atThat Kubota jack looks like the same mower jack sold by HF.