Slope Mowing
Mow extreme hills up to 30°
While slopes and hillsides add aesthetics and dimension to the landscape, those same hills and slopes can be very dangerous to mow without the right type of slope mowing equipment. Ventrac tractors offer a unique combination of benefits that no other piece of equipment can offer. Discover how Ventrac is a safer solution to your slope mowing needs for slopes up to 30 degrees (58% grade).
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Ventrac Benefits
Increased Safety On Slopes
The unique design qualities of Ventrac has made a world renowned statement for its ability to work on steep slopes. For more details, visit our slope page.
All-Wheel Drive
Full-time, all-wheel hydrostatic drive delivers maximum performance and traction to help you get the job done.
Downhill Braking
Quick hydrostatic braking allows operators to confidently slow down, stop and reverse on hills.
Wide Stance
For increased safety and stability on hillsides, add the optional wheel extensions (up to 25°) or dual wheels (up to 30°).
Full-Time Contact
When the Ventrac encounters uneven terrain, the tractor frame will pivot in the center to maintain superior contact with the ground and better weight distribution of the tractor.
Hug the Ground
Ventrac's compact frame is designed with a low center of gravity to give the tractor superior stability on slopes.
Know Your Degree
Know your degree of operation for increased safety on slopes. Optional slope degree gauge is available.
Traction Control
Ventrac's innovative weight transfer system improves traction, braking, and side-slope steering security by shifting a portion of the front attachment weight onto the tractor.
Mowing Extreme Hills on Dams
Hills and slopes can be a challenge to mow. Don't take risks when choosing equipment to mow on slope.
Mowing Thick Brush on a Steep Slope
Ventrac tractors provide a safer and more effective solution to slope mowing in addition to versatility and ease of use.
Boy Scouts of America Summit Bechtel Reserve
In an extraordinary place like the Summit Bechtel Reserve, an equally extraordinary piece of equipment is essential for proper and complete grounds management. With over 800 acres of kept grass, much of which is on steep hills, only Ventrac is the machine that's capable of climbing those slopes.
Retention Pond Contractor Mows Extreme Slopes with 60+ Ventracs
Glenn Garrett of Retention Pond Services discovered one Ventrac mower could replace 12 employees with string trimmers. Today Ventrac is an integral part of his business. To date, Garrett has purchased 60+ Ventrac 4000 series tractors.
Digital Slope Gauge
Experience the advantages of instant information with the new Ventrac Digital Slope Gauge.
Pro Slope Mower for NFL Quarterback
NY Giants retired NFL Quarterback, Jeff Hostetler, overcame the challenge of safely mowing the steep slopes around his 40-acre property in Morgantown, West Virginia when he discovered Ventrac. Hostetler also uses his Ventrac to blow leaves in the fall and maintaining his horse riding arena.
Reduce Fly Mowing on Steep Hills
California Homeowner Prevents Home Loss with Ventrac
With Ventrac, you can be proactive in wildfire abatement by using the Ventrac Tough Cut to reduce the amount of combustible material surrounding your home.
Ventrac Weight Transfer
Watch an explanation of why Weight Transfer helps Ventrac perform well on slopes.
Slope Goat - Creating A Profitable Business in Under 1 Year with NO Competition
Dennis Falk Jr has grown a profitable business in just 1 year with his Ventrac Tractor! Dennis is the owner Slope Goat in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Realizing nothing could handle the hills like a Ventrac, Dennis started his very own steep land maintenance business.
Maximize Your Money - Slope Mowing On Reservoirs Safely
This grounds maintenance company utilizes five Ventrac 4500’s in the most efficient way possible to mow and maintain hundreds of water reservoirs in Northwest U.K.
How to Set Up Your Tractor to Safely Mow Slopes
On this Monday Morning Minute, Aaron talks about setting up the Ventrac 4500 for hillside operation. As always, read the operators manual before mowing or operating any another attachment on slopes.
For added traction on hills and in brush, Ventrac’s tire chains can add a little extra stability for your mowing needs. The tire chains help improve traction and reduce wheel spin in rough/steep environments.
Tire Chains To Mow Highway Hills
This Ventrac 4520 tractor is equipped with dual wheels and tire chains, plus a mid-mount weight kit. The tire modification on this setup will give us the most traction because this is a steep area with longer grass growth in some spots. The tire chains help improve traction and reduce wheel spin in rough/steep environments.
MZ480 Brush Cutter
Mowing Extreme Hills on Dams
Mowing Thick Brush on a Steep Slope
Boy Scouts of America Summit Bechtel Reserve
Retention Pond Contractor Mows Extreme Slopes with 60+ Ventracs
Digital Slope Gauge
Pro Slope Mower for NFL Quarterback
Reduce Fly Mowing on Steep Hills
California Homeowner Prevents Home Loss with Ventrac
Ventrac Weight Transfer
Slope Goat - Creating A Profitable Business in Under 1 Year with NO Competition
Maximize Your Money - Slope Mowing On Reservoirs Safely
How to Set Up Your Tractor to Safely Mow Slopes
For added traction on hills and in brush, Ventrac’s tire chains can add a little extra stability for your mowing needs. The tire chains help improve traction and reduce wheel spin in rough/steep environments.
Tire Chains To Mow Highway Hills
MZ480 Brush Cutter
Recommended Attachments
Recommended Accessories
Before we started using the Ventrac we were spending most of our weekends mowing. After I started using the Ventrac I could get all the mowing done in one day. Which freed up our weekends to spend time together as a family.Joan MillerView Full Testimonial
Over the years, we have bought approximately sixty-five Ventrac's. They are faster, easier to maintain, and do a better job on the wet slopes.Glenn GarrettView Full Testimonial
With the Ventrac I now safely mow some of the steeper slopes belonging to my neighbors in addition to my own. They are grateful for the assistance, and I get to enjoy the ride. For me mowing is a recreational experience!Jack WileyView Full Testimonial
One of the biggest selling points for me was how secure I felt in the tractor being on some of these hillsides.Jeff HostetlerView Full Testimonial
The hydraulic braking will not allow you to freewheel down those slopes like most hydro tractors will let you do. I feel 100% safe on this machine.Brian SteinView Full Testimonial
We mow on a lot of hills and inclines and enjoy the safety that our Ventrac provides.Ryan StantonView Full Testimonial
After my first DEMO with the dual wheel kit I was sold. I was able to mow completely around these beds midslope cutting both on side hill as well as up and down. The control, traction and stability on this slope is amazing.Brian SteinView Full Testimonial
Ventrac is the best piece of equipment I've ever used! I have never felt as comfortable on our many ups and downs as I do on the Ventrac.Franklin BurnetteView Full Testimonial
Over the years there have been 9 major incidents in my immediate neighborhood where 2 wheel drive lawn and garden tractors have either rolled or run-away downhill out of control. Some of these resulted in injuries. With the Ventrac I now safely mow some of the steeper slopes belonging to my neighbors in addition to my own....Jack WileyView Full Testimonial
My Ventrac is the 'mountain goat' that makes it possible for my spouse, a hospital nurse, to get to the main road to go to work throughout the winter regardless of the weather conditions... It manages to climb my driveway at times I can barely walk on it.Joel WeissView Full Testimonial
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