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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.
Conquer Extreme Slopes
Mow Up to 30 Degree Slopes
- Skiing & Sledding Hills, Highway Embankments, Drainage Ditches
Extreme slope mowing at 30 degrees requires the addition of the dual wheel tire kit. The inclusion of four additional tires on the AT450 increases the surface-to-tire ratio enhancing the stability of the machine. This also distributes the weight evenly creating less turf disturbance and less ground compaction. Combine with the on-the-fly hydraulic weight transfer system to take on the most challenging slopes.
- State/Local Parks, Preserves/Natural Areas, Hospital System & College Campuses, Golf Courses
Extreme slope mowing at 30 degrees requires the addition of the dual wheel tire kit. The inclusion of four additional tires on the AT450 increases the surface-to-tire ratio enhancing the stability of the machine. This also distributes the weight evenly creating less turf disturbance and less ground compaction. Combine with the on-the-fly hydraulic weight transfer system to take on the most challenging slopes.
- Retention Ponds, Hobby Farms
Extreme slope mowing at 30 degrees requires the addition of the dual wheel tire kit. The inclusion of four additional tires on the AT450 increases the surface-to-tire ratio enhancing the stability of the machine. This also distributes the weight evenly creating less turf disturbance and less ground compaction. Combine with the on-the-fly hydraulic weight transfer system to take on the most challenging slopes.
- City Parks, Playgrounds, Heavily Landscaped or Manicured Areas
Extreme slope mowing at 30 degrees requires the addition of the dual wheel tire kit. The inclusion of four additional tires on the AT450 increases the surface-to-tire ratio enhancing the stability of the machine. This also distributes the weight evenly creating less turf disturbance and less ground compaction. Combine with the on-the-fly hydraulic weight transfer system to take on the most challenging slopes.
- Small Berms, Residential Properties, Municipal Properties
Extreme slope mowing at 30 degrees requires the addition of the dual wheel tire kit. The inclusion of four additional tires on the AT450 increases the surface-to-tire ratio enhancing the stability of the machine. This also distributes the weight evenly creating less turf disturbance and less ground compaction. Combine with the on-the-fly hydraulic weight transfer system to take on the most challenging slopes.
Extreme slope mowing at 30 degrees requires the addition of the dual wheel tire kit. The inclusion of four additional tires on the AT450 increases the surface-to-tire ratio enhancing the stability of the machine. This also distributes the weight evenly creating less turf disturbance and less ground compaction. Combine with the on-the-fly hydraulic weight transfer system to take on the most challenging slopes.
Steep slope mowing means tackling slopes up to 25 degrees and requires the wheel spacer kit. Strategically positioning the wheels outward 3 inches, this kit increases the AT450’s stability on many types of terrain.
20-degree slope mowing requires specialty equipment—like the AT450 articulating tractor—beyond traditional ride-on-mowers and compact tractors. Slopes at this angle or greater may be challenging to approach and may also need increased maneuverability for tight turns while mowing.
Mowing 15-degree slopes with a ride-on slope mower requires stability and performance features like all-wheel drive and more powerful engines found exclusively on slope mowing machines. While the inclines may not seem daunting to the eye, these areas can be challenging for traditional mowers.
Slope mowing at 10 degrees can be performed with walk-behind mowers, but a ride-on mower will accomplish the task in half the time. The added stability of a slope mowing machine allows the operator to comfortably mow from side-to-side as well as top to bottom.
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.
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