If you have any problems with traction, I learned a trick to help out with that when I was selling Grasshopper mowers. Take your fenders off. There are horizontal springs on both sides. If you loosen the jam nut & run the spring all the way to the rear, you'll get MUCH BETTER traction. Also, Idk of another mower manufacturer that does it but you can start a Grasshopper without the brake on & you do not have to be seated. It saves time if you mowers next to a road & have to get off of the mower repeatedly.
What he said. If it was turned around you wouldnt notice it much . But unlike your other mower its pretty long. I used them on steep stuff and never had issues it just taks some getting use to. I think there one of the best mowers and have ran alot of them including a grasshopper built woods! Run a scag now but going to get me one soon!
Integrity, that is why you took your mower to power wash it. I love how much you and I think alike. I also am having knee issues from riding a hard wheeled sulky for a few years... Glad I stopped when I did.
I've always wondered if it had double wheels like the ventrac how it would do. I prefer the front mount deck grasshopper because if the hills to steep I can always push the deck up the hill and cut it . The mid mounts you can't. I also prefer a 52 or 61 deck wouldn't have a 72 . Those are made for flat ground.
Appreciate your footage, nice job! Would you say it’s not really a ‘finishing’ mower? Looks like the perfect mower for larger fields (other than the colors :) ) . But not sure it would work for a fine cut. Am I wrong?
I enjoyed your video and you being a realist...Ive been very interested in the Grasshopper mowers. After seeing you on that little bitty hill...I will stick to my Scags.
Hi David, I wonder if the dealer has an option for locks on the rear tires? I’ve heard of rear swivel lockers so the slope could be a little bit more stable / straighter. Ideally you could engage / disengage as needed from the seat.I would ask your grasshopper dealer. Thank you for the video. I would love to trade in my Ferris 3zx 52” stander for a grasshopper out front. Would want a 48 or 52, not sure if that is possible..
I suspect that the "uncomfortable" feelings you were having on the steeper part will become non-existent as your experience and confidence increases. Enjoy.
Ferris was probably faster, Ferris probably cut a little better but the biggest difference is on hills. The Ferris was like a billy goat. Man it would go up a hill or hold on it sideways, it just came down to age and knee surgery. I just couldn’t stand anymore. I’ve had knee replacement in oct 23 and standing and the jarring I can take anymore. Thanks for commenting.
If you hace issues judging the turn radius on the mower to miss an object, if the front-end misses it, so will the back end. The operator sits in the middle of a zero turn.
I have had a grasshopper mid mount diesel since 2009 and I am very pleased with it. 1100 hours and counting. Only battery life is short. Take a hot battery for cranking them
If you add ballast to the drive tires so they will stick and have weight you’ll see it hold a lot better I would either put beet juice or the liquid they use for RV water that way in the winter time it won’t freeze but the beet juice works well. Plus it’ll give you a lot better rideand you can run a little bit higher pressure on the tires with the beat juice in them and it will plant them tires. They won’t slide on you, Grace Grace, and peace.
Man, hate that about your knee. This is what I keep telling people about standing mowers, they're rough on tour knees. You don't realize any of until it's too late...
I have mixed emotions since I had them, after awhile I said they wasn’t worth what they cost. The Ferris actually held better with the factory tires. When I traded it in the sales guy said he wouldn’t have given me as much in trade if I hadn’t had the factory tires. He said it’s getting to where the commercial mowers don’t care for them as much if their mowing hills.
I like the grass hopper. I like the Kubota tractor. Ive has several kubotas over the years and have had no problems. Only the on the Grand L cab is the rubber that seals off the 4+4 lever has broke off and i have to keep a rag over that area because you can see the ground through that area.
Friend of mine has the same mower and he likes his so I got a gas also. I’m pleased with it. Lots of power but loves gas. Wish it had a larger gas tank. Thanks for commenting.
12:25. It’s because there’s a lot of weight behind the drive tires that’s pulling the back half of the unit downhill.. that’s why it’s going sideways, it also why it’s important to keep the recommended tire pressure especially on the drive tires.
probably what it is for sure. might need to adjust the steering as well. The dealership I got mine from had the steering way off and I had to adjust it myself.
Also, they have ⅛" metal deck height adjustment that helps & don't wear out like the plastic ones do. You can get a high mow kit that'll allow you to mow to 5½"
The 900 series is 3" wider with bigger tires.
24x12x12 vs the 22x11x10 on yours.
Probably hold the hill better.
If you have any problems with traction, I learned a trick to help out with that when I was selling Grasshopper mowers. Take your fenders off. There are horizontal springs on both sides. If you loosen the jam nut & run the spring all the way to the rear, you'll get MUCH BETTER traction. Also, Idk of another mower manufacturer that does it but you can start a Grasshopper without the brake on & you do not have to be seated. It saves time if you mowers next to a road & have to get off of the mower repeatedly.
You might want to add dual wheels to give it better hold on the sloped area.
Sideways is normal. Think gravity and weight transfer. Basic science.
What he said. If it was turned around you wouldnt notice it much . But unlike your other mower its pretty long. I used them on steep stuff and never had issues it just taks some getting use to. I think there one of the best mowers and have ran alot of them including a grasshopper built woods! Run a scag now but going to get me one soon!
Hill is a little scary but you will get more confident with time.nice machine.
Integrity, that is why you took your mower to power wash it. I love how much you and I think alike. I also am having knee issues from riding a hard wheeled sulky for a few years... Glad I stopped when I did.
if you go over and that top folds on you...
I've always wondered if it had double wheels like the ventrac how it would do. I prefer the front mount deck grasshopper because if the hills to steep I can always push the deck up the hill and cut it . The mid mounts you can't. I also prefer a 52 or 61 deck wouldn't have a 72 . Those are made for flat ground.
Appreciate your footage, nice job! Would you say it’s not really a ‘finishing’ mower? Looks like the perfect mower for larger fields (other than the colors :) ) . But not sure it would work for a fine cut. Am I wrong?
I enjoyed your video and you being a realist...Ive been very interested in the Grasshopper mowers. After seeing you on that little bitty hill...I will stick to my Scags.
That hill is actually steep. The grasshopper struggles with traction on hills, wet grass ect.
Thanks for commenting.
@@DavidFDay if one day you are tired or not have the strength to use the grasshopper mower kubota wg if came to you help for mowing garden’s home your
Love the sound of that 3 cylinder.
It sounds amazing!!’ Thanks for commenting.
Almost sounds like a diesel that they make!
Good morning Sir, I would not feel comfortable mowing that bank!!! Your a better man than me LOL have a blessed day
Lol
Hi David, I wonder if the dealer has an option for locks on the rear tires? I’ve heard of rear swivel lockers so the slope could be a little bit more stable / straighter. Ideally you could engage / disengage as needed from the seat.I would ask your grasshopper dealer. Thank you for the video. I would love to trade in my Ferris 3zx 52” stander for a grasshopper out front. Would want a 48 or 52, not sure if that is possible..
I suspect that the "uncomfortable" feelings you were having on the steeper part will become non-existent as your experience and confidence increases. Enjoy.
how cut quality vs ferris and speed of mowing on both? both 61.
Ferris was probably faster, Ferris probably cut a little better but the biggest difference is on hills. The Ferris was like a billy goat. Man it would go up a hill or hold on it sideways, it just came down to age and knee surgery. I just couldn’t stand anymore. I’ve had knee replacement in oct 23 and standing and the jarring I can take anymore. Thanks for commenting.
If you hace issues judging the turn radius on the mower to miss an object, if the front-end misses it, so will the back end. The operator sits in the middle of a zero turn.
I have had a grasshopper mid mount diesel since 2009 and I am very pleased with it. 1100 hours and counting. Only battery life is short. Take a hot battery for cranking them
If you add ballast to the drive tires so they will stick and have weight you’ll see it hold a lot better I would either put beet juice or the liquid they use for RV water that way in the winter time it won’t freeze but the beet juice works well. Plus it’ll give you a lot better rideand you can run a little bit higher pressure on the tires with the beat juice in them and it will plant them tires. They won’t slide on you, Grace Grace, and peace.
heard already the sound from your grasshopper 729t great sound great power to mow the grass
Man, hate that about your knee. This is what I keep telling people about standing mowers, they're rough on tour knees. You don't realize any of until it's too late...
Id like to see that grasshopper with tweel tires on it, like you had on the Feriss. I think it would hold better imo
I have mixed emotions since I had them, after awhile I said they wasn’t worth what they cost. The Ferris actually held better with the factory tires. When I traded it in the sales guy said he wouldn’t have given me as much in trade if I hadn’t had the factory tires. He said it’s getting to where the commercial mowers don’t care for them as much if their mowing hills.
@@DavidFDay Hello how are you liking the Ghopper and how is the Kubota in terms of issues and fuel usage. thnxs
I like the grass hopper. I like the Kubota tractor. Ive has several kubotas over the years and have had no problems. Only the on the Grand L cab is the rubber that seals off the 4+4 lever has broke off and i have to keep a rag over that area because you can see the ground through that area.
@@DavidFDay ok thnxs 👍 im deciding on a 729 gas or a 325d.
Nice to see the Legacy Ope keychain. That’s where I buy my equipment also.
Your very observant.
@@DavidFDay haha I had a feeling you got it from them since you’re close by in Russellville
Thanks Dave. I’m 75 and know what you mean about the knees. I hear more cracks when I get up and down than Rice Krispies.
Do you know if it can handle going straight up and down a 25 degree hill?
I would find a different way to mow that slope. Looks too dangerous. Also, why didn't you get a diesel?
Friend of mine has the same mower and he likes his so I got a gas also. I’m pleased with it. Lots of power but loves gas. Wish it had a larger gas tank. Thanks for commenting.
It gets a little sketchy sometimes. I’ve gotten to where I mow it up and down and not across it. Thank for commenting
Hope your knee gets better, congradulation man, cant wait to get our grasshopper way way down the road lol, enjoy the mow
I’m enjoying the mower. Hope you get one as well. I’m having knee surgery the 29th.
@@DavidFDay for the grasshopper 729t is need the license plate 🪪 for drived on the street
@LeonardoMigot I drive mine on the streets where I live
@@DavidFDay You need a license to drive the Grasshopper 729t
How does it stripe?
Pretty good
12:25. It’s because there’s a lot of weight behind the drive tires that’s pulling the back half of the unit downhill.. that’s why it’s going sideways, it also why it’s important to keep the recommended tire pressure especially on the drive tires.
probably what it is for sure. might need to adjust the steering as well. The dealership I got mine from had the steering way off and I had to adjust it myself.
Glad you went with the gas engine. The diesel engine is having a ton of problems.
I’m didn’t know that
What kinda problems? The 725 or 900d?
@@jakeblaha9233 900D mainly cam bearing issues
Hey bud that is a grasshopper diesel not gas
No sir it is gas. It’s a Kubota 3 cylinder gas motor.
Correct they make it both ways
Also, they have ⅛" metal deck height adjustment that helps & don't wear out like the plastic ones do. You can get a high mow kit that'll allow you to mow to 5½"
Yes i bought a couple