how is on turns..I have a 1/2 acre but i need to make some tight turns
576451
This product works very well. However, you do have to take wider turns. The issue is not damage to the machine, it is about damage to your yard. If you turn too sharply, it will take a large chunk out of the grass.
576452
It is wider then my mower and will not turn at right angle. But being wide enough to cover the area. I have an acre and had no problem other then tree roots.
576453
Used on 2-3 acres does very well turning. Spike may pull or twist making plug hole a little large but hardly noticeable. Each set of spikes spin independently of each other which help turning.
576454
It should not be a problem since you control how heavy it is and when you pull it around the yard. I waited until after a strong rain then put 90 pounds on top and it made 2" deep pugs. If dry - you have to use more weight and go much slower.
576455
It will do tight turns if you have a tight turning mower to pull it with. I have a 0 turn mower and it makes great turns with this mower. Does not back up well !!
576456
It handles tight turns very well...I think you'll be very pleased with the results!
70823
I have had mine since March 2010. It still runs like a top. I keep it charged all the time during season. I have an acre with not quite half of it lawn. It's flat, and I push. I either bag or mulch, doesn't matter. The only replacement I made is to the two thumb bolts that hold the handle on, about a $1 cost off the rack at HD.
1042051
I am towing with a 25 Horse Husqvarna. I think you could use most any riding mower. You will feel a little jerk once in a while from the water slashing.
1992332
It is a great tire. If you need to pull , push or just mow the lawn. Almost to much traction.
2038289
mine is just shy of 3 complete turns, works well this is the 2nd one on dif boats had to modify my wheel to use but it was simple for me.
289899
Great question! When the self-propelled drive is on the wheels are locked, can't go back or turn. So let go of the s-p bar a few feet before turning, let it coast in. Then the wheels are free so you can easily turn, or back up. I can do a 180 turn with one hand, by pushing down so front wheels are off ground, turn it maybe 90 degrees, then press the s-p and it will do the rest of the turning. Cut in circles several times so you have plenty of space at end of runs, go a little past so you don't have to make clean 180 turns. All this is true with a gas mower BTW. The s-p drive disables if it loses torque, because you hit something, the hill is too steep*, or it's on slippery ground. When that happens, let go of the s-p and press it again, it will come back on. *I live at 900 ft on the side of Mt Greylock, highest point in MA at about 3500. The s-p stops only occasionally on my hill, I have to push a little. Believe me, you don't have a hill as steep as mine. One more thing: put it on "turtle" at first, or it will pull you off your feet. Gas motors have zero torque when they start, electric has 100% torque when you hit the switch. That's why hybrids and electrics are so fast off the line. Once you go electric, you'll never use gas again.
360274
We had 2 acres of land and it was fine. It is a little slow the thicker the grass is though. It definitely does better on pavement. You may want to look for something else if you are wanting something more powerful. Good luck!
981983
The tandem axel probably easier ( more stable for balance and easier handling with and without load ) ... except for turning With turning you will be dragging one axel ( front or back 2 wheels ) sideways ...will be heavy work by hand even empty... not really too noticeable when maneuvering with atv ( though 2 of 4 wheels still forced sideways . ( increased stress with heavy load turning very hard by hand ) not really noticeable with atv...but found the trailer quite durable . ( full high piled heavy loads of Larch firewood )
1936182
Ok on carpet. But not like on hard surfaces. Stay centered and be careful with turns. I did ok once I got used to it on all surfaces. MK
2284808
If there's a lot on it, it may not turn easily, but I really haven't had any problems with mine. I would test it w/o anything on it and if it still doesn't turn easily, I would return it for another one.
419127
Just goes straight mostly, you can turn the wheel about 1 inch if even that... so basically just straight!
294145
I use it on light dirt trails The tires are a little skinny for this, but it's doable. I put a tire with a little more tread on it, but I haven't tried it yet, but I expect it will be better.
558380
Bearings weren't the problem. The trucks don't turn as sharp as you'd like. I told myself it was the length of the board which made the turns wider since it's pretty long, but I enjoy turning on my friends 43 incher. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad board, I loved it. Just needs breaking into
1801069
It depends on the radius of the turn. I prefer to use 11.25 radius turns on my track layouts to avoid problems that come with tighter radius turns. A 11.25 inch radius turn reguires six pieces to make 180 degrees or a half circle.
663405
It is pretty good from my experience. I have to roll it on grass and a slight slope to get it to the car with no boats. I have moved it on gravel with two paddle boards. if the load is balanced it is pretty easy. You do need to watch the momentum once you get it going -- allow space to stop.
699416
I don't have any issues as long as the grass isn't wet which will make the rear wheels slip. Be careful of a rollover if the slope gets too steep.
1964576
I have an acre lot. I have to let the machine rest about four times but then again I welcome the breaks;-)