Does this mower work well on steeply angled hills? We have a very steep slope to cut, will the handle lower enough to handle a steep slope?
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The handle does lower to a steep angle, without formal measurement, about 20 degrees. Moving up the slope it could be difficult to work uo a decent speed to get a clean cut. Also, the mower really does best on an even surface. If the hill is uneven, I could not recommend this mower.
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Barbara, This lawn mower is not self-propelled. However, I don't have any problems with it doing my yard. It is kind of difficult to answer your question as I don't know what your physical capabilities are. This is definitely the lighter of the two larger models of GreenWorks mowers and it works great. I would say if the slope was not too great in your yard there shouldn't be a problem. I hope this was of some help. Nancy Winslow
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Make sure the strongly curved/slanted blade edge is mounted facing up so that the grass is draw upward toward the mower deck. If you mount this blade incorrectly with the angled edge facing downward, it will blow the grass down and away from the blade. Not a good way to cut grass!
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The cutting head tilts to about 80 - 85 degrees. I don't find, by not tilting to a full 90 degrees, creates a problem trimming higher shrubs flat on top.
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Would probably be good. It doesn't have a real good height adjustment for real close cutting, but it works great for thicker grass and around bushes, etc.
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I use mine for 2 acres. It does not do well on very rough terrain. I have a bicycle handle brush cutter with metal blades for the really rough ground. elw
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No issues at all. That's what this thing was made for. I have a regular pickup and it works great for loading my atv, wheel barrow full of debris, and dollies with appliances. Having a lifted truck will make the angle pretty steep, but the ramp will handle it without a problem.
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I have never adjusted my mower down because it cuts my grass really short as it is. But I would say that it would Be as close to anything you could purchase to get the short cut you are wanting. I love mine and the close cut it gives my lawn.
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It does a great job getting where it is difficult or impossible to get a mower. That said, it always cuts too low for me, even with the wheels on the higher setting. I can live with it because it makes my life easier, but I wish that I could set it a little bit higher yet. If I had put the wheels on the lower setting, I would have scalped the lawn. Yet it's a wonderful idea and I love it.
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I believe so but you have to keep the blades very sharp. And I've only mowed down up to 7 inches and you have to get it at the right angle.
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My 24 HP Craftsman lawn tractor pulls it up some steep hills with little problem. Make sure the ground is not too wet. If you do slip, consider adding some weight above the drive wheels on the tractor.
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I love the mower myself but my yard is smooth. I would not even try to use this type of mower on a bumpy yard. The mower is dependent on the wheels touching the surface to run the blades. Now on a smooth yard it is awesome. I would go electric or gas if my yard were bumpy. A slope would be no problem..I rolled my yard years ago and maintaing it with a roller as well.....Hope this helps
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hmmm, mine can be hard to push if the grass gets too high (and also may need to go over it a few time in this case) but I'm 5'-0" and about 110lb, so the fact that you can barely push yours on low grass doesn't sound right at all....the only adjustment other than blade height is the handle bar, but I doubt that would make much different.
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Have not used it on much uneven ground it will function on unlevel ground ok by just turning the legs to fit terrain. seems to function as well as the more costly ones.
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I cannot say what the exact cutting heights are on this mower. However, it cuts the grass to an acceptable height. If the grass is cut too close to the roots, it can cause damage.
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I have never encountered a 20 to 30 degree slope when using it. If I did, I would probably climb the hill in a 'switch-back' manner. If the machine became unstable, possibly rolling back down the hill, I'd look for a different piece of equipment. You could also try 'backing up the hill' in reverse, then 'mowing' on the way back down the hill, also referred to as 'yo-yoing'. Whatever, DO NOT let that thing roll over onto you. Good luck. Keep us guys posted on your dilemna ... :)
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My yard was HORRIBLE after my other mower broke. My grass was up to my knees (shameful! Hehehe!) Anyway... I set the height as high as it would adjust and this mower did cut right through it going reaaaallllly slowly. It burned up some serious oil and gas but my yard looked phenomenal afterwards! My opinion is you wouldn't have any problems with this mower cutting through thick, tall grass. Hope this helps! : )