Lawn mower recommendations for hilly back yard

4 years ago

Looking for any recommendations on what riding lawn mower to get for this yard. Would a John Deere s120 be ok for the hill? I am afraid a Troy-Built 30 inch rear engine would struggle on the hill which is the main reason I'm looking at a riding mower. This shows the slope on the side up to the back. I realize I will need to keep my push mower for the tight areas near the house and playset. I would just like something that can knock out 75% of the cutting while safely tackling the hill and slopes. This is only .4 acres of actual grass area that will need cut. My other option (which I am trying to avoid) is to give up my dream of a riding mower and get a Toro Time Master 30" push mower. Any feedback/recommendations would be appreciated.

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jrb451
4 years ago
A JD S120 should handle that just fine. FWIW, I have a JD X350 and a yard with a more pronounced slope in places.
charles kidder
4 years ago
The slope doesn't look that bad. I think any rider mower could handle it easily. Assuming the grass is dry. If you need the mower to say pull a dethatcher, that might be a different matter.

I used to have a rider mower. If I had to do it over, I would have skipped it and gotten a 30"+ professional walk behind mower. Easier to maintain and a little exercise is a good thing.
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krnuttle
4 years ago
I have a JD E130 that I use to mow my yard. In the picture the yard is about 150' from the wooded area on the left to the right side by the flower bed and as can be seen drops about 30' in that distance.

In this area of the yard I mow across the slope, but in other areas mow up and down the slope. On the steeper slopes the biggest problem I have when mowing on the steeper slopes (not in the picture) is the seat switch which activates when I try to shift my weight to the high side of the tractor.