Receiver hitch for JD zero turn mower

[bigguns69]

Needed a hitch for my zero turn. Created this 2" receiver mount for my JD Eztrack Z425. Not a lot of structure to work with so had to get creative.

 

[sb7979]

that thing is gonna do wheelies

 

[Whiskeymike]

Cool, I need to make one for mine, but it's a Husqy. I'll need another design.

 

[kbs2244]

I can see some jack knife events in the future.

 

[Joe69]

Be careful. I've heard that most Zero turns can't handle the extra load of towing. Supposedly it will burn the hydrostats out.

Joe

 

[jimgood]

When I'm mowing and I encounter a fallen limb, I push it out of the way with the mower. Even moved fairly large logs; 12" in diameter and 20' long. I have a Husqvarna 25 hp that is 15 years old and the drives are original. So I don't know what the fuss would be towing a trailer that has very little rolling resistance.

 

[Showkey]

Good commerical grade z turn trans will hold up to some pulling..........home owner versions will not.

Both will wheelie at the worst possible time

I use a z turn to move enclosed trailers around.........a LARGE front counter weight was critical !!!



Some confusion comes on the warning labels ......all........should not be "pulled or towed in gear".

 

[RickP]

Needed a hitch for my zero turn. Created this 2" receiver mount for my JD Eztrack Z425. Not a lot of structure to work with so had to get creative.

Great idea - I may have to steal that for my Gravely ZT.

 

[jimgood]

Good commerical grade z turn trans will hold up to some pulling..........home owner versions will not.

Both will wheelie at the worst possible time

I use a z turn to move enclosed trailers around.........a LARGE front counter weight was critical !!!



Some confusion comes on the warning labels ......all........should not be "pulled or towed in gear".

I have to confess...both my ZTs are commercial grade.