Posted on 06/26/2023 7:43:09 AM PDT by MtnClimber
For the last three years I’ve been working from home, as have many others.
Even before that, the places I’ve worked at were mostly in suburban office parks. Businesses realized decades ago that they could save a lot of money by setting up in the suburbs, where most of their workers lived anyway.
The trend started with the creation of the interstate highway system back in the 1950s. Cities were doomed at that point.
It’s getting old (as am I). I used to do at one time now I’m doing 2 days.
The problem with my lawn is that it is too bumpy. Even if I bought a zero turn I am not sure I could increase my speed without breaking something(like my back).
There were so many boulders that were removed that the whole thing needs to be regraded and york raked. Where the boulders were they have been filled in but have now settled after a few years. Also, more rocks seem to be coming to the surface that were formerly buried.
Can you pull a garden cart with a zero turn?
I use that all the time instead of a wheel barrow. Unless it is a place I can take the Massey cab tractor into. It weighs 4000lbs and has industrial tires. So, I have to be real careful if I drive it on the lawn. Also, make sure it is not in 4WD.
Yes, but I use the tractor or the Honda ATV typically for that depending on where the load is going. The o turn tires have zero grip and little pulling capability on rough terrain. You're right, bumps would be annoying.
I mow 5 acres. I have used a Kubota 40hp tractor w/ 7’ finish mower, an ExMark gas 72” zero turn (came w property) and a Kubota diesel 72” zero turn.
Out of those, The Kubota zero turn diesel is far and away the best and fastest. Tractor rides nice and uses little diesel, but it eats so much time maneuvering w the mower on 3-point hitch and I have to trim afterward. The ExMark had. KOHLER V-Twin gasser used 5 gallons of gas each time I mowed. The Kubota zero turn can mow three times on 5 gallons of diesel and no trimming. The model is ZD1211. ~30hp, 3 cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel. No emissions equipment or additives. Just muffler.
I know what you mean about mowing with a 72” three point finish mower. A lot of wide turns.
However, when its 90 degrees and humid, it is sure nice to have AIR CONDITIONING and an nice suspension seat in my cab tractor. Plus I can listen to the radio which also has Blue tooth.
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