I just thought I'd show you guys the new (to me) zero turn I just bought. I say that tounge in cheek because it's definetly not what you think and I'm willing to bet most of you have never seen one. Check it out!
It's a 1994 Swisher "Big Mow". They were built here in Missouri from the fifties up until 2001 with the same basic design. The front wheel does the driving, and to go in reverse you just turn the wheel till it's facing the opposite direction. This one has an 8hp Briggs with a 32" cut. It sat in a barn for years because the old man that bought it realized his yard was too hilly and rough for it, so it has very low hours on it. I can't wait to use it tomorrow! I've been trying to locate a decent one for about 2 years now, just because I think their very different and neat.
Joe
1971 F100 flareside 8ft
1964 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country wagon
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 cummins
2005 Ford Ranger
Let's see now....take three of those on a hot summer saturday....a couple of bored friends.......a cooler of brew under the shade tree.........AHA!!!.....redneck bumper cars....might leave some unusual mowing pattern marks tho.....
Presently in the stable
1969 Ford F-350 DRW
1989 Chevy S-10 Tahoe ( It gets me to work and back and fetches parts and groceries)
1981 Buick Regal ( My deceased uncles last project/driver....renamed project Regal Eagle to be finished in his honor)
1990 Ford F-150 ( Miss Yvonnes Daily Driver )
My F-350 project http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=41744
Looks . Skip the beer when you are using that one.
May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
Yeah I'm not sure how much beer I'll consume riding this one, but I suppose if I leave the blade disengaged...
I saw some video of someone riding theirs on you tube and it looks like a ton of fun. I'll find out later today. Mine has the rare optional "VariSpeed" which has a pedal that controls speed like a gas pedal instead of a two speed shift lever. Just press and go!
Joe
1971 F100 flareside 8ft
1964 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country wagon
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 cummins
2005 Ford Ranger
I have 3 riders and have had others in the past. They aren't worth their salt unless they have a beer, errrrr, water holder for the thirsty mowing man.
May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
Well, she mows great! It really does resemble driving a bumper car. The only thing I don't like is that I finished my yard in about 2/3 the time as usual (I actually enjoy cutting the grass so it kinda takes some of the fun away). However, literally turning around on a dime is a blast...
Joe
1971 F100 flareside 8ft
1964 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country wagon
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 cummins
2005 Ford Ranger
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Skip the beer when you are using that one. 