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Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 11:11
AM
Subject: RE: (ET) Front lift
A linear actuator
strikes me as an excellent idea for some applications - like a dozer blade
where downforce or a "locked" height might be desirable. However, for a
front mounted mower lift, it is probably not the best choise since the strap
lift allows the mower to "float" or rise over mounds or banks, while a linear
actuator (providing no "float") may attempt to force it into the ground.
All this talk about the front lift makes me
wonder why we want to keep them. I have nothing but problems with mine and
it is slow. I have purchased a 36 volt 18" linear actuator (used for a
satelite dish) for $50.00. I will let you know how it installs and works as
I get on with it.
John Briese
I-5