[24/48]

i am looking to replace my 36" wb. the ferris or quick 36 are pretty high on my list because of the price. I know both are single hydro, but I don't use it enough to justify a dual hydro. How do single hydro 's hold up on a hill? i have been using a belt drive should i stay with that? Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[Richard Martin]

I have the Ferris 36" SD mower. It is difficult to operate sideways on hills. Going up and coming down are easy. I use my belt drive mower a lot more than my SD.

 

[Okiebug003]

My Gravely belt drive has been flawless on hills and sideways, but no experience on a walkbehind with hydro's

 

[ed2hess]

We ran two Scag 32" belt drives after having a unit that had the equivalent of a single hydro/transmission and we definitely liked the belt drive better. The Scag units seldom slipped unless the belt was worn out and that wasn't very often.

 

[24/48]

Thanks for the advice. I have some yards to sloped for my ztr so it sounds like belt drive is the way to go.