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pawber · 04-06-2010, 08:57 PM

1st time I've ever used a roller. Thought about buying a roller & decided to rent one & see how it goes. There had been a light rain early today, so lawn was damp which was good, temp hit 82 today (IN APRIL ????) It did smooth out most of the lumpy areas (frost heaves?). Anyway here are some pictures.

Wischeese · 04-06-2010, 09:37 PM

I've been thinking of doing that to take care of the ancient gopher hills under the grass.

But, did it work good?

I would guess it depends on how soft the dirt can get.

NEWT92 · 04-06-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wischeese

I've been thinking of doing that to take care of the ancient gopher hills under the grass.

But, did it work good?

I would guess it depends on how soft the dirt can get.

The best time to roll is after the frost gets outta the ground. When I think the frost is all gone, I wait a week then start. After a good rain is a good time too. On mole runs, rollers work great to smash them back down, but if the moles are still around, they will push them back up within a day..

littletractorguy · 04-06-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWT92

The best time to roll is after the frost gets outta the ground. When I think the frost is all gone, I wait a week then start. After a good rain is a good time too. On mole runs, rollers work great to smash them back down, but if the moles are still around, they will push them back up within a day..

Is THIS where that "whack-a-mole" game comes from?!?!?

AllThumbs · 04-06-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by littletractorguy

Is THIS where that "whack-a-mole" game comes from?!?!?

Pitch fork works well too, but you gotta be patient and sneak up on them.

I rolled mine also but for the mole trails I just follow them with the front tire and it mashes them back down pretty good.

kastagire · 04-06-2010, 11:10 PM

I dont know about the moles, but my X320 played chicken with a brave garter snake the other day.... I was mowing.... guess who won

bucs012 · 04-07-2010, 10:34 AM

Want to hear me scream like a lady??????? I HATE snakes!

spiders and mice. No problem.

Hate snakes. Even gardner snakes. They give me the creeps!

subeluvr · 04-07-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pawber

1st time I've ever used a roller. Thought about buying a roller & decided to rent one & see how it goes. There had been a light rain early today, so lawn was damp which was good, temp hit 82 today (IN APRIL ????) It did smooth out most of the lumpy areas (frost heaves?). Anyway here are some pictures.[

That roller, filled with water, is about 600 lbs. With driver on board isn't that getting close to exceeding the capabilities of the K46 in the X300?

tshIm · 04-07-2010, 11:23 AM

Love those chrome hubcaps! Good looking setup!

rrmccabe · 04-07-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by subeluvr

That roller, filled with water, is about 600 lbs. With driver on board isn't that getting close to exceeding the capabilities of the K46 in the X300?

I was wondering about that.

Thats a pretty large diameter roller actually and could weight a lot full.

I have a roller on backorder from northern. Its 24" x 48" if I remember right weighs in at 900 something full.

Curious to see if I can pull it up my hills without getting stuck !!

subeluvr · 04-07-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rrmccabe

I was wondering about that.

Thats a pretty large diameter roller actually and could weight a lot full.

I have a roller on backorder from northern. Its 24" x 48" if I remember right weighs in at 900 something full.

Curious to see if I can pull it up my hills without getting stuck !!

An 18" x 36" roller full of water weighs about 400 pounds

A 24" x 36" roller full of water weighs about 600 pounds

A 24" x 48" roller full of water weighs about 850 pounds

A 24" x 60" roller full of water weighs about 1150 pounds

We shouldn't be writing checks for our LTs and GTs that their transmissions can't cash.

Glockem · 04-07-2010, 12:08 PM

Who cares about how much you can and can't pull, the real important safety question should be, can you actually stop the tractor with that much weight behind it especially if something goes wrong on a hill or some other weird situation?

subeluvr · 04-07-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Glockem

Who cares about how much you can and can't pull, the real important safety question should be, can you actually stop the tractor with that much weight behind it especially if something goes wrong on a hill or some other weird situation?

I'm confident that the towing recommendation that JD sets in the owner's manual takes into account max load for towing and stopping.

Besides, if the transmission is laying on the ground under the tractor the brakes don't work.

Windlake · 04-07-2010, 12:28 PM

I would say don't load the roller up with any weight than you need to. Just because it can hold 600# doesn't mean you have to fill it with 600#.

Mac Garage · 04-07-2010, 12:34 PM

My generic 24 hp Craftsman with a manual handled a 24" x 36" roller without a problem.

I figured it would be a little much for my JD 100 though

04-06-2010, 08:57 PM	#1
pawber MTF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: S E Pa Posts: 88 MTF Member # 33692	Rollin' - Lawn rolling that is. 1st time I've ever used a roller. Thought about buying a roller & decided to rent one & see how it goes. There had been a light rain early today, so lawn was damp which was good, temp hit 82 today (IN APRIL ????) It did smooth out most of the lumpy areas (frost heaves?). Anyway here are some pictures. __________________ Paul B 09 JD X300/42X deck had a JD 214 - 11 years had a Bolens QT16 - 7 years (talk about a whiney transaxle) had 2 Bolens 1050's - 21 years & 3 years Last edited by pawber; 04-06-2010 at 09:00 PM. Reason: add photo

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Wischeese MTF Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 37 MTF Member # 36777	Re: Rollin' - Lawn rolling that is. I've been thinking of doing that to take care of the ancient gopher hills under the grass. But, did it work good? I would guess it depends on how soft the dirt can get. __________________ 2008 X540, 48" deck, 42" tiller, 48" front blade

04-06-2010, 11:10 PM	#6
kastagire Senior MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PA Posts: 229 MTF Member # 39093	Re: Rollin' - Lawn rolling that is. I dont know about the moles, but my X320 played chicken with a brave garter snake the other day.... I was mowing.... guess who won __________________ ********************************************** 2010 John Deere X320 48" Deck Turbo Dump Johnny Bucket Jr JD Thatcherator JD Aerator Spreader 10p Poly Cart STIHL KM 90 R Kombi Motor w/ Blower, Trimmer, Brush Cutter, and Edger STIHL M290 FARM BOSS

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bucs012 Senior MTF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 144 MTF Member # 31244	Re: Rollin' - Lawn rolling that is. Want to hear me scream like a lady??????? I HATE snakes! spiders and mice. No problem. Hate snakes. Even gardner snakes. They give me the creeps! __________________ Johnston, Saylorville Lake area- 2009 x500 Other Toys and Stuff- http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m197/bucs012/Garage/

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tshIm Almost Paradise Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: IN Posts: 222 MTF Member # 39364	Re: Rollin' - Lawn rolling that is. Love those chrome hubcaps! Good looking setup!

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Glockem Proud Member of the 1K Club Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manassas, Virginia Posts: 1,157 MTF Member # 26961	Re: Rollin' - Lawn rolling that is. Who cares about how much you can and can't pull, the real important safety question should be, can you actually stop the tractor with that much weight behind it especially if something goes wrong on a hill or some other weird situation? __________________ 1992 John Deere 318 __________________ 1974 John Deere 140 H3 __________________ 1973 John Deere 140 H3

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Windlake Packer Backer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,005 MTF Member # 39034	Re: Rollin' - Lawn rolling that is. I would say don't load the roller up with any weight than you need to. Just because it can hold 600# doesn't mean you have to fill it with 600#. __________________

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Mac Garage Senior MTF Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 167 MTF Member # 20361	Re: Rollin' - Lawn rolling that is. My generic 24 hp Craftsman with a manual handled a 24" x 36" roller without a problem. I figured it would be a little much for my JD 100 though __________________ _______________ 2008 Craftsman DYS4500 2008 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ 1993 Harley Davidson Springer Softail 1981 John Deere 626 RotoTiller 1976 John Deere 100 Tractor w/32A Snow Thrower Yard Machine Snow Blower Troy-Bilt 10 HP 47024 Chipper Troy-Bilt Generator Echo PB-403T Backpack Blower Craftsman 46" Sweeper, 42" Snow Blade, 40" Rear Mount Dethatcher, and 42" Plug Type Aerator

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