[HoosierLawnGnome]

This is a breakout of this post.

I mean we all know I WOULD scrape snow off another vehicle all winter so I could work on a triplex but CMON!!!!! Mrs. HLG is too smoking haaawwwt not to listen to!!!!! :rotfl:

Just the type of situation I've been looking for to live through vicariously.
Has over 25M of lawn. Check!
Mows low. Check!
Burning desire for a triplex. Check!
Arguably lives in snow country. Check, check!
Lives within driving of Ohio. Check!

You NEED this:
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/grq/d/steiner-reel-mower-attachment/6324314620.html
Don't let the brand name scare you, it's a Ransomes/Jacobsen unit retrofit.
But you'll need this:
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/grd/d/steiner-420/6272856943.html
or this:
https://columbus.craigslist.org/grd/d/steiner-230-mower/6271823084.html
Here's the plan for getting it by "she who must be obeyed:"
"Honey, I want to make sure you can get out of the driveway safely when it snows, but with my (insert: bad back, football injury, bum knee- I used my age, but you're probably too young), I'm just not sure I'm going to always be up to it, so with this:
https://columbus.craigslist.org/grd/d/steiner-230-mower/6271823084.html
and this
http://www.steinerturf.com/attachments/power-angle-blade-60-2/
I can always make sure you are never snow bound.
Then you explain how it's a 'no brainer' to replace the current mowers with this:
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/grq/d/steiner-reel-mower-attachment/6324314620.html

This actually might be perfect. It would be great if I could have one device for mowing and leaf mulching to save space, reel mow (.5" - 2" range), and actually - my wife had asked about a snow plow - so that would totally help sell it.

Anyways - can these pull a spreader / sprayer? I don't see a hitch on them.

ETA: put my comment in the quote ooooooops

 

[Ridgerunner]

This actually might be perfect. It would be great if I could have one device for mowing and leaf mulching to save space, reel mow (.5" - 2" range), and actually - my wife had asked about a snow plow - so that would totally help sell it.

Now I've stepped in it. Me and my mouth.

Anyways - can these pull a spreader / sprayer? I don't see a hitch on them.

I can't say for sure about the 230 series, but a hook could probably be easily welded to the back "bumper."

Most of the 420s, 430s and up that I've ever seen do have a hook pin hole. It's a standard feature of the weight bar option--almost all used Steiner 400 series come with a weight bar though and one would be required for the reel attachment. It is between the weights, so not visible in those pictures. I have used mine to pull an aerator and cart. There is also a 3pt available (but no rear PTO is available); that's overkill, but what the heck if the tractor comes with it and some do.

Picture of mine:

 

[Ware]

Picture of mine:

Have any more pics of the whole machine? Very cool. :thumbup:

 

[Ridgerunner]

Picture of mine:

Have any more pics of the whole machine? Very cool. :thumbup:

Just the poor one in this thread:
http://www.thelawnforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=285
It's a 1996 or 1997 420/Onan with about 1250 hrs now. (bought it about 5-6 yrs ago with 1054 hrs.)
Please ignore the messy garage.

 

[Ware]

I think I remembered that as I hit submit. It looks well cared for. :thumbup:

 

[dfw_pilot]

Steiner?



Oh sorry, wrong Steiner.

 

[g-man]

Great!more competition on the Indy Craiglist! :evil:

I've been looking for the last 3 months and nothing pops up. I might have to do a trip South of the mason-dixon line to get something.

 

[J_nick]

Don't mind me, just wanted to add a little gas to the fire :twisted:

 

[g-man]

^ I agree that a little gas and fire should get rid of that weed. You need a full Reno since your whole yard is full of a nasty weed. :lol:

What you used to mow it? The h-20?

 

[J_nick]

^ I agree that a little gas and fire should get rid of that weed. You need a full Reno since your whole yard is full of a nasty weed. :lol:

What you used to mow it? The h-20?

Everything in the video gets mowed with the John Deere 220B. I use the H-20 on my hill out front and a few other areas I didn't reno this spring.

 

[HoosierLawnGnome]

Yeah, I don't need a hitch or hook - I just need the pin hole to pull my spreader, aerator, sprayer, etc.

How fast is it?

My ZT gives a very nice cut right now, and it's FAST. I can cut it in a bit over an hour.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Yeah, I don't need a hitch or hook - I just need the pin hole to pull my spreader, aerator, sprayer, etc.

How fast is it?

My ZT gives a very nice cut right now, and it's FAST. I can cut it in a bit over an hour.

That's a trick question.
About 10mph. I believe my 420 manual stated 9.9 and the 430s are 10.5 max. Low gear is 5mph.
However, I would think the triplex reel would be controlling. Maybe someone using a triplex (any brand) can give you an answer for the max. ground speed they can do.

 

[J_nick]

The triplex I'm looking at recommends ground speed around 4-5 mph depending on HOC because different speeds varies the clip rate. It's an older unit though I think the newer models can change the reel speed in relation to the ground speed.

 

[HoosierLawnGnome]

My ZT goes up to 7, but I rarely have it flat out for mowing - 5 to 6 would be a match.

DANG I WANT ONE.......

 

[g-man]

HLG a 100" John deere for $1000.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/grd/d/john-deere-3225b-100-mower/6332617366.html

 

[Mightyquinn]

HLG a 100" greens for $1000.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/grd/d/john-deere-3225b-100-mower/6332617366.html

That's a fairway mower but should still get the job done just fine!!!

 

[HoosierLawnGnome]

Not bad!

I start scalping spots @ around 2", so until I can undertake a leveling project, I'm not going to be cutting < 1".

 

[Pete1313]

Not bad!

I start scalping spots @ around 2", so until I can undertake a leveling project, I'm not going to be cutting < 1".

Just because you scalp with a rotory at 2", doesn't mean you won't be able to cut lower with a reel. Rotory vs. reel will not be the same. I scalp a couple spots at 2.25" with a 54" rotory deck, yet will be lowering to .75" with The reels in a week. The reels handle slopes, hills, and bumps alot better than a rotory. I've said this before, but I feel as almost any yard can be cut at 1" with a reel that has full length front and rear rollers.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Are the specs different for greens vs fairway reel mowers? Like, is there a difference in the HOC range adjustment or anything?

 

[dfw_pilot]

Just because you scalp with a rotory at 2", doesn't mean you won't be able to cut lower with a reel.

+1. I scalped at 2/1 inches with a rotary and can cut at 1/2 inches with a GM1000.