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Slope Mowing
Slope mowing means the expert maintenance of steep inclines and undulating turf, delivering a consistent, quality cut all while maintaining operator safety and comfort. And mowing steep slopes demands powerful equipment designed for stability.
Stability While Mowing on Steep Hills
Take on steep slopes with confidence with the all-wheel drive Bobcat® AT450 articulating tractor. The rugged oscillating frame bends and flexes in the middle keeping all wheels firmly on the ground. Plus, the unique design allows for tight turning radiuses and intense maneuverability beyond traditional compact tractors. Equipped with hydraulic weight transfer, it powers through the most demanding terrain and uneven turf making it the ideal machine for mowing slopes.
Conquer Extreme Slopes
Mow Up to 30 Degree Slopes
Operators taking on challenging slopes like highway embankments, retention ponds, ski hills or steeper inclines on personal property must take into account terrain conditions, as well as the stability of their machine. The wheel spacer kit, which extends the AT450 wheels outward 3 inches, allows the machine to take on slopes up to 25 degrees. For 30-degree inclines, the dual wheel kit enhances stability with the addition of four tires that evenly distribute weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slope Mowing?
Slope mowing is defined as maintaining turf on uneven terrain pitched at least 10 degrees, all the way up to 30 degrees or more. Examples of this include gently undulating rough areas on golf courses, small landscaped inclines on homeowner properties and in city parks, and some areas found around college or hospital campuses.
What Is a Slope Mower?
A slope mower is a specialty piece of equipment designed and engineered to maintain blade-to-turf contact for an even cut on uneven terrain; typically these machines are all-wheel drive. During the process, all wheels of the mower remain on the ground as a result of an oscillating frame.
What Is Steep Slope Mowing?
Steep slope mowing is defined by turf pitched between 15 and 24 degrees. In addition to requiring a unit that maintains contact between the turf and cutting blade evenly, steep slopes necessitate equipment that has additional operator safety features such as all-wheel drive. Examples of steep slopes may be areas around park ponds or inclined mounds on golf courses.
What Is Extreme Slope Mowing?
Extreme slope mowing entails mowing terrain 25-30 degrees. This mowing requires specialty equipment engineered with hydraulic weight transfer, dual wheel kits, and other safety features designed exclusively for tackling slopes. Examples of extreme slope mowing include sloping turf along highway embankments, on large residential properties, municipal and county retention ponds, and ski hills.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust (including diesel engine exhaust when equipped), lead and lead compounds, mineral oils, soots, phthalates, and carbon monoxide which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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