Modified John Deere 1580 - Steep Slope Mowing clip 2 of 2

Another look at handling the steep bits - this time with a modified John Deere 1580 Terrain Cut with 72" fastback mowing deck.
Some of these slopes exceed 40 degrees incline. Setup of dual wheels' pressure is important, plus selective use of differential braking and diff lock makes the job achievable.
We would not attempt this slope when wet, as traction is marginal on these types of grasses - also - there's no escape route.
Foreground engine noise is the camera operator's machine.
Don't attempt these type of inclines unless you are very familiar with your machine and have a lot of experience. This operator has well in excess of 30,000 hours operating time - old fart!
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[@petertaylor2148]

Just fantastic.. what a great set up .. A man's mower for once !!

[@BlockBustersCoNZ]

Thanks! This property is about 37 acres of lawn. About 32 hours average mowing time - very little of it flat but still very rewarding, even after mowing it more than 100 times over the years.

[@brandonfrolik7821]

I ride a 1550 at the city I work for and I tell you what, those mowers will eat hills for breakfast

[@amosk2416]

Very impressive. How involved and expensive is the dual wheel option?

[@BlockBustersCoNZ]

NZ$2200 in 2013