Quick 36 questions for Gary

[Easy Way Lawn Care]

Gary


Can the quick 36 pull a 200 pound man on a sulky? If ordered how long before arrival? What is the overall length all I have right now is a 5 x 10 trailer with a bobcat 52". would it fit on the trailer with the bobcat (length 7 feet). I plan on getting a much bigger trailer next year when the business. At this point I can do all my lawns with the bobcat but I would like to be able to use the quick 36 on some of my smaller properties and eventual gated properties I will get. I think on the smaller stuff it may be more efficient then the bobcat.

[Seascape]

Itll fit,, turn it sideways on the back.

[Quick36]

Since the drivetrain of the Q36 is based on a riding tractor axle, I see no problems whatsoever in pulling a sulky. Many sulky issues on walk-behinds relate to belt-drive machines which often have a tough time just pulling their own weight, let alone that of a sulky and operator. The one problem at the moment is...we don't yet have a finished sulky design! Which leads to a question for you guys.

In 1948, my Dad built a foot-steered, one wheel sulky for a Gravely two-wheeled tractor. For those of you not familiar with the old Gravely's, they were about a half-a-block long, weighed around 800 lbs and were the most ill-handling piece of lawn equipment ever designed. Really good, tough machine, but not user-friendly. Dad's foot-steered sulky tamed the beast. It made using the machine a pleasure and made it maneuverable enough to thread a needle. The pedals were arranged such that you pushed with your right foot to make a right turn and vice-versa. Real easy. My 100# sister ran the machine until I got old enough to reach the pedals. Do y'all think people would accept this?

As far as the length of the Q36 goes... The overall length from caster fork supports to handlebar tips is 59". The length of the machine (down at the power unit level) from caster fork supports to the back of the P/U frame is 47". If you tuck the deck (of our machine) in under the handles of your Bobcat, it should all fit on your 5 x 10.

Gary

[Easy Way Lawn Care]

Gary

Thanks for the info. I dont have any experience in walkbehinds but if your foot steered sulky did what you claim then it might be worth it (depending on cost). My deal with a walkbehind is I don't want to walk behind a mower all day I want to ride (like a ztr that I have), or stand and have it pull me. I just feel that you could get more speed by letting the machine take you along then walking. Most people walk at 2 mph and I believe your Quick 36 does 5 mph, My ztr does 8 mph, so its a big difference. My idea for your machine would be to knock out the smaller yards (too small for the bobcat) but I want to do them at a faster pace then 2 mph without running myself, but still have the option of walking behind it when necessary. I was considering a walker stander for this, but I have read they can be difficult at first and they tend to tear up the lawns on turns. For the lawns that I do that is unacceptable, plus the cost is twice as much, and weight can be a factor in the wetter season. so I was thinking a walkbehind might be a better way to go. Any imput to help my decision making is welcome, also how does it handle steep hills.

[Seascape]

Dont sound very appealing. My first concern is will it leave a squiggly line in the middle of my stripes? Cause its not being directly controlled by the mower,, instead my feet,, so seems that would show up in my stripes. Personally i like the jungle wheels.

[Jack D.]

On a side note, how easy is it for 2 men to Lift this 300lb's of awkward weight in & out of a pick-up bed? Are there lift handles?

“We love our Quick36’s! They’re compact enough that I can send out a two-man mowing crew in a pickup without buying another trailer. Quality of cut is excellent. The machine is simple enough that just about anyone can fix anything on it… I really like being able to call the factory directly for my service parts and know that they’re NEVER out of stock. And, you gotta love the price! Good job!�

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[Seascape]

On a side note, how easy is it for 2 men to Lift this 300lb's of awkward weight in & out of a pick-up bed? Are there lift handles?

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Lift handles? You never cease to amaze me dear.

[CleanEdge]

Anybody can throw a 300 pound mower in the back of the truck right?


you could use a ramp maybe.

[Jack D.]

Hello, Jack D. does not recommend allowing employees or yourself to ramp large Walks into beds for multiple stops unless the ramp is an attached folding fixed tailgate mesh ramp. The e-bay pics shows no such safe ramping system.

[lawnrangeralaska]

stop talking as a 3rd person jack d we know who you are and you dont need to say your name when you talk!!! that shows you think of yourself as a badass and girls dont like men that do that!!! thats a qoute from my english teacher !!! not being mean jack but helping a fellow lco

[Quick36]

I have to agree on both of JackD's points... lifting a three hundred pound machine is NOT a good idea. Also, using loading ramps should be reserved for "trained professionals"...

A drop gate is always a better idea...

g

[CleanEdge]

Hello, Jack D. does not recommend allowing employees or yourself to ramp large Walks into beds for multiple stops unless the ramp is an attached folding fixed tailgate mesh ramp. The e-bay pics shows no such safe ramping system.

very true.
could be a bit of a hassle and slightly dangerous if it was not fixed.

[Phil Nilsson]

Quick 36
Wide 36" 3-Blade Deck
Hydrostatic Drive
13 HP Briggs & Stratton Intek Engine
Electric Start with Recoil Backup
Weighs only 294 lbs. - 200 lbs. less than comparable mowers

No pulling start ropes, 3 blades, lighter weight, these are good features.

http://www.betteroutdoorproducts.com/

Phil

[Quick36]

Let me add this about using ramps for loading equipment...

I've been loading equipment on pickups using loose 2X10's for ramps for a long time. A couple years ago (when I did the DR project) I was loaning a test unit to a friend. Got to his house, dropped the tailgate, set my ramps and proceeded to back the unit off. Somehow, one of the ramps kicked out and I free-fell backwards from bed-height on a 3/4T 4X4 Pickup onto a gravel driveway. Gravity, being what it is, the machine followed me down and landed on my legs. I hit the ground, landing on the back of my head and my tailbone. For about two minutes, I just laid there...couldn't feel my legs from the middle of my back down to my feet, thinking Man you have REALLY screwed-up this time. My buddy ran out and pulled the machine off, but it was a good fifteen minutes before I got all the feeling back in my legs.

I'm convinced that I dodged a big bullet that day. For the sake of being in a hurry and not using proper equipment for loading, I could of ended up in a bad place.

If you can't afford a drop gate, make SURE you have something that is strong and stable enough to load and unload safely. That kinda stuff happens fast and can last a lifetime.

gp

[Phil Nilsson]

Gary ...

I take it that the Quick 36 is sold direct ... any plans for selling them thru distributors ... and are you planning to attend any of the trade shows this year? Seems like you could add quite a few mower accessories to your web site lineup.