DM-1 Bull Rider Sulky
SM-1 Bronco Rider Sulky
DM-1 Bull Rider Sulky -
Patent No.6145855, 6488291
 What's your sulky made of?
Commercial mowers aren't constructed like homeowner's mowers, so why should
sulkies be made that way? In the rugged world of commercial mowing there's no
substitute
for "good ol" heavy duty steel. Our superior designs and state of the art
manufacturing using extra heavy duty components assures the longest life
possible from your
investment.
A- DURABLE. Single piece wheels with centered hubs, which are welded to the
wheel on both sides, have proven much stronger and less troublesome than
multi-piece wheels.
Tubeless tires can be plugged on the spot without disassembly of the wheel to
patch and inner tube.
B - SMOOTH OPERATOR. Casters turn on extra heavy duty 7/8" thrust bearings which
dramatically reduce friction and assure years of smooth operation.
 C - STRONG. The critical connection point between the foot platform and the
connecting arm is accomplished using a 1&1/8" coupler machined from solid steel.
D - FLEXIBLE. Built in "Roll Limiter" allows the sulky to follow ground contours
during normal mowing operations, yet prevents the foot platform from rolling all
the way over.
E - QUICK DISCONNECT. Disconnecting the foot platform from the connecting arm is
accomplished by the removal of a single lynch pin, and the heavy duty mounting
bracket
bolts quickly and easily to mower (inset, top left).
SM-1 Bronco Rider Sulky -
Patent No. 6497422, 6488291
 Let's face it. Sulkies have a hard life.
Think about your current sulky's. Are they worn out? Why? Chances are it's
because of the almost constant contact with the ground. The daily wearing and
tearing, banging and
bending slowly destroys them. The unique design of the Bronco Rider places the
"main frame" of the sulky over 4 inches above the ground, away from all of this
wear and tear.
Only the actual foot platform rides near the ground. So if it does become worn
or damaged you can quickly and inexpensively replace only the foot platform.
A - SAFE. Built in "yaw limiter" allows the foot platform to pivot up to 65°
enabling "zero°" turns, yet prevents dangerous jackknifing.
B - SUPER STRONG AXLES. 7/8" axles pass through the box tube frame and are
located close to the junction of the two frame members for strength and
rigidity. Axle support
housings further strengthen axles and insure correct alignment even after
extended use.
 C - NO FLEX FRAME. The "main frame" is an 11 gauge square tube, all-welded,
reinforced steel structure with tremendous strength and rigidity built to
withstand the day to day
rigors of production mowing. Bronco Rider will provide season after season of
dependable service with only routine maintenance.
D - REPLACEABLE FOOT PLATFORM. Because of the unique design, if the foot
platform becomes worn or damaged it can be replaced as a single, inexpensive
part instead of
replacing the entire unit. This design makes Bronco Rider superior to other
sulkies which are constructed using a single piece of sheet metal. The large
size and raised traction
dimples assure a safe and comfortable place for the operator.
E - SMOOTH RIDE. Large diameter 4-ply rated "Go Cart Tires" have almost 3 times
the amount of rubber as some tires. These "Super Tough", extra H.D. tires
practically end
flats and other tire problems. Offset wheel hubs give you a choice of track
widths by reversing the wheels.
F - QUICK DISCONNECT. Disconnecting the foot platform from the connecting arm is
accomplished by the removal of a single lynch pin, and the heavy duty mounting
bracket
bolts quickly and easily to mower (inset, top left).
Important notice to all sulky users/purchasers
Many factors effect the operations of a sulky. Terrain conditions such as slope,
ground type, ground moisture, etc. are all factors. The mower being used to
pull the sulky is
obviously a major factor. Generally, the larger the mower, the less effect the
sulky will have on the mower's operation. Operator weight and operating style
also have an effect.
Proper mower setup such as tire pressure, deck pitch/weight balance and drive
adjustments become very critical. We recommend a minimum mower size of 48"
(preferably with
hydro drive) for the Bull Rider sulky. Although operation is satisfactory on
smaller mowers the factors above should be carefully considered. The Bronco
Rider sulky can be used
behind most 36" and larger mowers with excellent results. It is the user's
responsibility to make certain the sulky suits the mower on which it is
installed. A mounting bracket
which attaches to the lawn mower's motor frame connects the sulky to the mower.
Most mowers currently on the market are sufficiently strong in this area;
however some
mowers, such as the Ferris dual drive require an optional reinforcement plate to
further strengthen this area. It is the user's responsibility to make certain
that the optional
reinforcement plate is installed on any mower where strength of the motor frame
is in question. TrimmerTrap part no. SP-43.
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