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Universal Access Assist for Zero Turn Mowers
Universal Access Assist for Zero Turn Mowers

To aid those who have balance/stability issues, the Universal Access Assist for Zero Turn Mowers is designed to provide the leverage needed for getting on and off or for shifting from a sitting to a standing position. The manufactured version mounts on the footplate using the plate's existing holes and is secured by lock-nuts. Kenneth Preston's homemade version is a 2-inch-diameter, 30-inch-long galvanized pipe with grab-bar consisting of nipple, elbow, cap, and railing base; the arm is secured to the mower deck using countersunk 1/4-inch machine bolts.

Estimated Cost Cost range: Manufactured-$100, homemade-$25 (for materials)

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Lower extremity, Back


SourceDB Mower Innovations
1110 Holly Court East
Hugo, MN, 55038
Websitewww.dbmower.com
Emaildbsales@dbmower.com
Phone763-785-1382

SourceAdapted from Farm Show Magazine (vol. 39, no. 4)
Kenneth Preston
961 South Enley Road
Wheatland, IN, 47597
Emailklpres@yahoo.com
Phone551-321-3551
Last updated: Jul 19, 2023


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