any toro groundsmaster fans on here?

[Turbys_1700]

I got out today and ran it a bit...
Very wet...
Mows great...
Motor is very strong...
Can turn it right around obstacles...
It will be great for what I am going to use it for...

 

[Turbys_1700]

I was able to find a battery access cover online...
Pricey but no longer available so I scarfed it up...
Common parts are plentiful such as filters...
If anyone has a contact for used parts forward to me...

 

[Xfaxman]

Thanks XFAXMAN for the helpful insight...
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The hydro's are strong...
Pulled it up a 20' deck over with no issues at all...
Looking forward to running it...
I'm sure I will have more questions...

Your welcome.

This was my first Groundsmaster from 15 years ago, an old 1990 322D without a deck. Was very impressed with its pulling power:

That doesn't look like much from the side, here is the front view of the cedar limbs:

And the way they are chained on:

Realized it would be great with a loader: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/272163-fel-toro-groundsmaster-put-together.html

Modified it to fit:

Still using it after all these years. :thumbsup:

 

[Turbys_1700]

I didn't realize all the attachments available for the Groundsmaster until this thread.

 

[Turbys_1700]

My 325d does not have any counterweights...
There are 3 available on eBay...
Are they really needed for just mowing???
It looks like to me they would be beneficial for the FEL or other heavier front end applications...
Perhaps when running downhill a steep grade or for side hill stability?

 

[jrsavoie]

My 325d does not have any counterweights...
There are 3 available on eBay...
Are they really needed for just mowing???
It looks like to me they would be beneficial for the FEL or other heavier front end applications...
Perhaps when running downhill a steep grade or for side hill stability?

If they are a bargain, you might want to grab them. You should have the factory weight - that I just found out about in the rear Axle Support Assembly

 

[Turbys_1700]

They are $45 plus shipping. Not bad.

 

[jrsavoie]

They are $45 plus shipping. Not bad.

They would be worth having for that price

 

[Turbys_1700]

Went ahead and got two...
With shipping was only $114...
Too wet to mow here...
Flooding in many places here in NC...

 

[jrsavoie]

We could use a little that