[bobcat175]

It's easy to check the protractor for balance.Place the plywood on a perfectly level suface....QUOTE]

right, but you would still have to use a bubble level to determine if the surface is level....

you could definately use that to know when to charge more for a "hazard pay" or "steepness tax"....

 

[locknut]

It's easy to check the protractor for balance.Place the plywood on a perfectly level suface....QUOTE]

right, but you would still have to use a bubble level to determine if the surface is level....

you could definately use that to know when to charge more for a "hazard pay" or "steepness tax"....

I made sure the workbench was level using a 3ft level.
Yes,there is both hazard pay and slope tax with this job.Takes a full hour to do all the trimming,and there's not a flat spot anywhere on the property

 

[smcunningham]

Oh by the way 32 degrees is the average checking it everywhere some areas are like 29 and some are like 35

 

[Envy Lawn Service]

There you go.

That's the only way you can tell, and the only way you can verify it on here.

 

[locknut]

Just looking at those pics makes my feet and ankles start to ache.Ouch.Hope you're getting paid double for that job.

 

[fiveoboy01]

Hmm, that doesn't really look all that steep to me.

The ditch at my dad's house is(in my opinion) easily 45 degrees or more, and I mow it sideways with my 48" TT. I actually crab the mower a bit, it goes straight across the slope but the deck is pointed uphill slightly. I have an angle meter like that at work for checking driveshaft angles, I'll have to take it home and check the angle but I'm sure it's at least 45 degrees. Luckily it's not long so it only takes a few passes to mow it.

I'd have to get on that slope to be sure, but from the looks of it I'd mow that while riding the sulky no problem.

 

[locknut]

Hmm, that doesn't really look all that steep to me.

[Hills don't display well in a two dimensional display such as a photograph.Usually steeper than they look.]

The ditch at my dad's house is(in my opinion) easily 45 degrees or more, and I mow it sideways with my 48" TT. I actually crab the mower a bit, it goes straight across the slope but the deck is pointed uphill slightly. I have an angle meter like that at work for checking driveshaft angles, I'll have to take it home and check the angle but I'm sure it's at least 45 degrees. Luckily it's not long so it only takes a few passes to mow it.

I'd have to get on that slope to be sure, but from the looks of it I'd mow that while riding the sulky no problem.

It'll be interesting to see your actual measurements. 45° is very steep.Go find a house with a 12/12 pitched roof and imagine yourself up there on your TT.I don't think so...

 

[mattfromNY]

I would have to say it is about 20 degrees. Maybe 25 degrees but no more. Slopes always look steeper than they are. A 45 degree slope is very hard to walk on and there is no way a walk behind is going to hold the slope.

I beg to differ. Just to say I could, I mowed my front lawn/ bank with my Ferris 52. I had to wait for just the right weather, not too wet, not too dry.
If I get a chance I will take a pic of it, When standing on the hill (trying to stand), I can reach out and put the flat of my hand on the hill with my arm slightly bent. Sneeze on the hill, and you're going down!!! It was scary to say the least, but I could so I did. :laugh:

 

[packey]

It looks to be mid 30's . I can tell you an exmark diesel will do it if you take your time. I know this for a fact because we did it all the time. only 2 of use had the guts or brains to do it It looks like you mow it pretty well though Just remember to keep the speed down and do not get paniced because that is what will get you in a world of trouble.

 

[packey]

Hey for all of you nuts sying I will do it with a lawn tractor. A lawn tractor will roll over faster than a scag turf tiger, tiger cub or exmark lazer z. do not ask the details in how I know this lets just say all three mowers have been tested at 35 degree slop and a lawn tractor will roll over at 35 degrees. most zero turns have a problem with the rear wnating to slide out. this is caused by lack of width, weight, and to narrow of a stance. if you are going to mow hills like this go with a full sized frame ztr with the largest engine and widest tire. Never cut straight up and down always horizantally or ciagonally. keep your speeds slow like that of a snail keep a cool head and don't get paniced. Oh yeah make sure the rops is up and the seat belt is tight

 

[greenbaylawns]

Looks about like Turn 3 and 4 at Daytona.

 

[George Mason]

If you are still looking to hear if people respond to your thread from so long ago... it appears that the velkie is down in that picture. Do you use it on slopes like this? I have similar jobs, similar geography as you up here in the hills/mts. of western central VA. I never ride the velkie on slopes of any significance.