Tim and Tom Nelson, Carlinville, Ill., made their Owatonna mower a lot more useful during the off season by mounting a forklift mast on front of the mower.

They say it took very little modification to mount the 3-stage lift on front of the machine. A hydraulic cylinder mounted beneath the frame tilts the frame forward and back.

The Nelsons say the mower is a lot more maneuverable than a conventional forklift and it handles rough ground better. The Nelsons use it for all kinds of jobs, including construction work.