Jungle Wheels

[Gunner]

I just recently purchased a Scag 48" walk behind. Have a chance to purchase a set of Jungle Wheels at reduced price. I have never owned a sulke. Just wanted to know what brands/types of sulkes will work best with my mower and maybe which ones not to buy. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[Orkin Yards]

i am running a proslide, and i personally would refuse to run anything else, the rocket wheels look ok, but the slidder is the best as far as i am concerned, i'll give you my reasons if you want them...email me jeffrey@tedorkin.com

[lawnnut]

There ok. All these wheels keep you from walking. At first a driver will try to work a mower like a garden tractor then get back to zero turns in a day or two.<br>They work good. there cheap on E-bay.

[Ground Effects]

I have a set of jungle wheels on the back of my bobcat, and don't have any complaints(:<br>One reason I can say I like them is that the tire tracks follow the ones left by my machine.

[DMC300]

IWAS WARNED ABOUT THE SINGLE WHEEL SULKY,BUT BOUGHT ONE ANYWAY. I SHOULD'VE LISTENED,IT WORKS BUT I WOULD BE MUCH HAPPIER WITH THE JUNGLE WHEELS.<p>----------<br>DON<br>LIANNES' MOWING

[Mark]

I have a single wheel velke and i have no problems at all. Rides fine and can back up fast,and it doesn't wear me out. As for the jungle wheels, ive looked them over but my regular truf grabber tread tires work great for me.<p>----------<br>Mark's Mowing Service<br>

[DMC300]

MARK,I THINK THE VELKE IS ABETTER BUILT PRODUCT THAN THE &quot; MOWERSULKY&quot;BRAND THAT I BOUGHT<p>----------<br>DON<br>LIANNES' MOWING

[JungleJim]

I say go for it. I've been riding the Jungle wheels for 9 years and love'em. You won't find a sulky that last longer or provides a two year weld-warranty. The Jungle Wheels is the only sulky that allows you to adjust your distance from the mower, with an adjustable arm.

[Evan528]

anybody no of a really cheap brand of velke? i wouldnt be using it for cutting only for when i want to leave a helper at the last job and ride to the next gated yard with my 36. that way i could put my mower in 5th gear and fly! im so spoiled from my z master i hate walking.

[lawrence stone]

Evan said:<p>&gt;anybody no of a really cheap brand of velke? i wouldnt be using it for cutting only for when i want to leave a helper at the last job and ride to the next gated yard with my 36. that way i could put my mower in 5th gear and fly! <p>Why not leave the sulky on all the time?<br>Most sulkies are about 34&quot; wide.<p>http://www.turfspecialty.com/

[pfisdon]

Hey Jungle Jim, How long will the nylon bushings last? I have a Velke,Two wheeled version,and a Jungle Wheels.Both seem to be put together real well.

[Evan528]

lawrence, the reason i wouldnt be using it on all the time is for a couple of reasons. the first is because alot of my gated abckyard are very small an i whn i turn with a belt driven i do a half turn then pull back and staiten out the mower to complete the turn (a 180 degree turn will tear up grass) i dont think this kinda turn can be done with a velke be cause you need to use your own strenth to pull back the mower to complete each turn. if i had a hydro it would be a diffrent story. the 2nd reason is because alot of the gated back yards i do are way to hilly an would be very hard to stay on the hill because i couldnt use the strenth in my legs to keep the mower up. since mostly wear i use my 36 is small i dont mind walking them i just wanna get to them fast! i have on neighborhood where i do 25 lawns and about 8 have small gates.<p>

[Lazer]

JungleJim,<p>Are you the manufacturer of Jungle Wheels?<p>9 years? They weren't even out then. The first ads I saw for them were late 1993, I saw my first set in 1994.<p>Velke's weren't really out until 1991 and obviously Jungle Wheels were after that.<p>Anyway, I've owned 8 brands of Sulkies and have rode a dozen more and Jungle Wheels are our choice.<br>

[JungleJim]

Lazer, <p>Yes I manufacturing the Jungle Wheels and tested the product for some time before we brought it to market.<p>Nothing makes me happier than when my peers express how much they enjoy our product. Any suggestions appreciated.<p>In regards to the nylon bushings, there is no difference. In fact, we used bronze bushings initially in production. We found the nylon to be of equal or better quality. Also, nylon bushings are easier & cheaper to replace then the bronze. Hope this helps!

[dfor]

Can you back up with the Jungle Wheels (using a hydro mower)without jacknifing? I thought it was easier to turn with the ones where the wheels swivel. Maybe I was misled.

[Lazer]

You do not jackknife with a little practice. The problem with the swivel is that you should step off the unit. If you're standing on them with all that weight, they dig up turf when the wheels swivel, especially in softer soils.