Zero Turn suspension forks?

[gstrom99]

I have a Deere zero turn mower, and a fairly bumpy yard. Anyone use something like these "springed" front casters?

https://www.sloanex.com/lawn-mower-parts/suspension-forks.html

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Yep. My Hustler came with them as an option. Very good upgrade IMHO

 

[GaryM]

I've got them on my Hustler as well. Not a "Boulevard Ride", but better than stock.

 

[sklunk]

I put them on my Deere Z960. Definitely noticed an improvement.
You will get the most benefit out of a full suspension seat, but the entire "ComfortGlide" setup will run you around $1200. Also adding some Tweels to the rear (and maybe the front but I haven't tried that yet) will smooth out the bumps as well.

 

[Spike56]

I have a Deere zero turn mower, and a fairly bumpy yard. Anyone use something like these "springed" front casters?

https://www.sloanex.com/lawn-mower-parts/suspension-forks.html

I have a Hustler also and invested in "flex forks". Helped out a lot. Okay, its not a cure-all, now I can race at 10MPH without getting bashed around. But quite a bit of improvement.

 

[gstrom99]

I don't see them listed for my Z530R, so I may make a phone call or just wait...

 

[GaryM]

I put them on my Deere Z960. Definitely noticed an improvement.
You will get the most benefit out of a full suspension seat, but the entire "ComfortGlide" setup will run you around $1200. Also adding some Tweels to the rear (and maybe the front but I haven't tried that yet) will smooth out the bumps as well.

What suspension seat do you have? I'm. Looking at some, but they've only got one inch of travel.

 

[sklunk]

What suspension seat do you have? I'm. Looking at some, but they've only got one inch of travel.

I bought the Deere one that comes on the higher-level Z900 models. It's weight adjustable and has armrests.
There is also an additional frame for under the seat that is the Deere "ComfortGlide" system. I didn't get that at the time but am considering adding it. When you get those 2 things together it makes a huge difference in ride quality over the lower-level seats.

 

[gstrom99]

I bought the Deere one that comes on the higher-level Z900 models. It's weight adjustable and has armrests.
There is also an additional frame for under the seat that is the Deere "ComfortGlide" system. I didn't get that at the time but am considering adding it. When you get those 2 things together it makes a huge difference in ride quality over the lower-level seats.

My Z530R came with the "ComfortGlide" seat "system". It's a great seat, and does help, at least a little. The "R" package/upgrade is worth every penny - seat, LED lights, foot rests, etc...

 

[Hoss710]

I don't see them listed for my Z530R, so I may make a phone call or just wait...

did they have 1 to fit the 5R series?