mower lift jack or engon lift

[Kings of Green LLC]

Just checking to see how you guys lift your mowers so you can change your blade. Engine lift (cherry picker) or regular mower lift? Thanks
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[Armadillolawncare]

Use your trailer gate, its free.

[MOturkey]

Originally Posted by Armadillolawncare

Use your trailer gate, its free.

I've done that a couple of times, in the field, but it also comes with an inherent risk. There always exists the possibility of the mower rolling.

I use a Jungle Jack. Very stable, plus only has one point of contact, which makes it easier to work underneath. There are, however, some downsides to it. I have Gravely 260 Pro-Master's, and it is very difficult to lift using only the Jungle Jack, for me. That said, I'm not an extremely strong fellow, plus although mine has a foot assist, I believe the latest models feature an improved foot assist to gain more leverage.

To avoid straining my back, I simply raise the mower with a $30 floor jack from Wally World, then slip the JJ under the opposite side of the deck and raise it on up. Only takes 30 seconds or so longer, and saves all the back strain.

[LandscaperPro]

Kings of Green, Super Jacks are the way to go! And we have them!
These also ship for $10!
Check them out here. Any questions, give us a call.
http://www.landscaperpro.com/jacks.aspx

Thanks,
Blake
Landscaper Pro
1-800-222-4303

[mefast]

floor jack.....can't see spending over $260 to lift my deck

[mtmower]

Originally Posted by LandscaperPro

Kings of Green, Super Jacks are the way to go! And we have them!
These also ship for $10!
Check them out here. Any questions, give us a call.
http://www.landscaperpro.com/jacks.aspx

Thanks,
Blake
Landscaper Pro
1-800-222-4303

Looks like a nice option but I second that that's a crap load of money for some metal welded together and two wheels. Plus shipping. I guess a guy could build his own. Still looks like blocks access to the deck.

I use my ramp (for the last 13 years) and all my mowers have quality brakes on them that hold them safely on the ramp. On my ZTRs the rear wheels are always on the ground when using the ramp.

I have a cherry picker and never thought of using it. I have considered a chain hoist or small electric winch on a beam in my shop. You could go as high as you want and not fight anything in the way.

[orangemower]

Originally Posted by mefast

floor jack.....can't see spending over $260 to lift my deck

Floor jack? I just tell "her" to lift my deck.

[Darryl G]

I just use my trailer gate or lift the front by hand and slip an axle stand under.