Best Lawn Mower Sulky?
That is a great question and a big decision. Let’s objectively compare lawn mower sulkies or whatever you call the thing you stand on! We will look at the different types of walk behind mower sulkies and their average price, as well as, the pros and cons of each. I think we all know actually walking behind the mower is not an option!
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This article was last updated on 1/1/2020.
Lawn Mower Sulky Options
Single Wheel Sulky
1 Wheel Sulky
Sulky
Two Wheel Sulky
Dual Wheel Sulky
Sulky
Where To Buy A Lawn Mower Sulky
I am all about supporting local businesses. If you have a lawn mower dealer in your area that carries sulkies and has competitive pricing, I am all for supporting them! I also know many people live in areas where the lawn mower shops do not carry sulkies. No worries, there are plenty of places to purchase sulkies online including right here at LawnCrack.com.
We know the Proslide XT may not be the best option for all companies out there, so we have also compiled other sulkies from across the web for you to consider.
Sulkies Sold By Lawn Crack
Sulkies Available Elsewhere Online
Lawn Mower Sulky Comparison
Below is a comparison chart I put together between single wheel sulkies, dual wheel sulkies, and platform style sulkies. I have used all 3 types while working in the industry for my own lawn care company and the lawn and landscape company I worked for before starting my lawn care service.
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Rating Scales Used in the Chart: 1 – 5 Rating Scale and $ – $$$$$ Rating Scale
1 is the worst, 5 is the best, and $ is the cheapest, $$$$$ is the most expensive.
A gold colored box indicates the clear winner for that particular feature.
Features
Grease Fittings
Bearings?
# of Wheels
Auto Retract
Improves Striping
Cost
Can Jack Knife?
Keeps Operator Centered
User @ Ground Level
Feel Every Bump?
Cost of Ownership
Warranty
Safety on Hills
Ease of Use when attached but no using
Weight
Trailer Space Taken
Manual Chain Up
Cool Factor
Use on Paved Surfaces
PSI @ Soil Surface
Single Wheel Sulky
Yes
Yes
1
No
No
$$$
Yes
No
No
Yes
$
Depends
Poor
Poor
3
3
Yes
2
Yes
5
Single Wheel
Two Wheel Sulky
Yes
Yes
2
No
No
$$$
Yes
No
No
Yes
$
Depends
Poor
Poor
4
4
Yes
1
Yes
2
Dual Wheel
No
No
0
Yes
Yes
$$$
No
Yes
Yes
No
$
Yes
Excellent
Excellent
2
2
No Need!
7
No
1
Pros and Cons of Lawn Mower Sulkies
This is my site, so this is obviously my opinion, but I like having the best equipment available to make my company as profitable and efficient as possible.
That is why I favor the Proslide XT. I am not exactly sure why more companies have not switched over to the new and improved sulky design and functionality that the Proslide XT offers, but I have my theories. Lawn care guys are really hard-headed! No offense. I am one too!
I believe a lot of lawn care business owners are stuck in their ways. I also believe the manufacturer has not done the best job advertising their product and there are many companies that do not even know that the Proslide is an option! The 3rd reason is that the Proslide XT was slightly more expensive than most single and two-wheel sulky options…well, at least until Lawn Crack solved that problem!
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Single Wheel Sulky
Pros and Cons
Pros
- ‘Cheap’ options available
- Easy to get used to
Cons
- Can jackknife!
- Potential flat tires
- Bearings to maintain
- High PSI creates a dark stripe or even a rut
- Difficult to back up
- Tall users will need to haunch over to reach mower controls
Two-Wheel Sulky
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Easy to get used to
Cons
- Can jackknife!
- Potential flat tires
- Bearings to maintain
- Hard on your knees
- Difficult to back up
- Gets in the way
- Trailer space taken
- User not always centered behind mower controls
Retractable Platform Sulky
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Aids with striping!
- Glides over bumps
- Quick and easy to fix if needed
- Warranty
- Very low PSI from user
- Retracts out of way
- User stays at ground level and centered behind mower controls
Cons
- Can’t ride on pavement
- Slight learning curve
Lawn Crack’s
‘Pro’ Choice:
The
Proslide XT
by
Novae Corp
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