Mower Deck Mounts On Front Of ATV

Mower Deck Mounts On Front Of ATV ATV S Gale Wells Orland Calif     didn’t want to use a conventional riding mower on the steep slopes around his mountain cabin So he mounted a 36-in deck off a Deere riding mower on front of his Suzuki 4-WD ATV adding an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton engine to power it     “My 4-WD ATV can climb hills and turn even on steep ground without tipping over If it can climb the hill it’ll mow it ” says Wells     The trick was getting the mower deck to pivot up or down and also side to side so it would cut evenly “Even if the ATV leans one way and the mower the other way or if the ATV drives up and down over bumpy ground the mower deck can flex enough that it’ll always stay in contact with the ground ” says Wells     The deck hangs from a frame made from 1 1/2-in sq tubing that attaches to the ATV It can pivot up or down on a pair of metal arms spaced 18 in apart which attach to the ATV with cotter pins The deck blades are activated by pulling a belt tensioning lever on one side of the deck Another lever is used to raise and lower the deck Mowing height can be adjusted from 1 to 4 in     Wells added a pair of 8-in caster wheels on front of the deck frame and 5-in high wheels on back of the deck The rear wheels are “donut shaped” which allows them to slip sideways on sharp turns     “I mounted the mower on front because I have arthritis and can’t turn back all the time With a front-mount mower I have a great view and can get as close as possible to trees shrubs and buildings     “I use an electric winch to raise the deck for transport If I could do it over I’d use a 48-in deck which is the width of my ATV ”     Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Gale Wells 710 Trinity St Orland Calif 95963 ph 530 865-2377; gdwells7100@att net

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