Riding Mower Wheels

Review by D. Bruce Harshbarger : The MoJack is awesome!

I just bought the MoJack and am so pleased with it that I came back to the listing to praise it. At $200 it's not cheap, but it's definitely the right tool for the job. And if you expect to own a riding mower for the next 20 years or more, how reasonable is $10 a year to be able to quickly, effortlessly, and safely get at the underside of it? The MoJack is well-built and very easy to assemble. Once assembled, it is easy to roll from place to place. It adjusts quickly for different sizes of mowers, and then lifts the front of the mower a good two feet or more in the air with minimal exertion on your part. Safety straps hold the mower tires onto the lifting pads. While it's only rated to lift 300 pounds, bear in mind that it won't need to lift the full weight of your mower - just half the weight, if that. My 42" mower weighs about 400 pounds, and the MoJack raised it easily. When I was mowing yesterday, the machine ran over a length of old rope hidden in the tall grass and slurped it up like strands of spaghetti. The blades stopped instantly, and there was no way for me to restart the engine or get at the tangle underneath. I got the MoJack, brought it home, assembled it in 20 minutes, lifted the mower and removed the knotted strands in 5 minutes, then went out and completed the mowing. It's very gratifying to buy a tool in the hope that it will handle a problem, get it home, and find that it works even better than you'd hoped it would!

Review by Richard H. Cowan "Green Mountain Guy" : Well worth the investment....

We all know that sharp blades & an unclogged undercarriage make for a more attractive mowing job, better fuel efficiency and longer mower life. But propping up a heavy riding mower is such a difficult and dangerous task, that few of us undertake this maintenance as frequently as we should. And taking it to a shop is both expensive and a hassle. Enter the MoJack! This easy-to-use device is a godsend. Just drive your mower onto the front wheel platforms, tighten the safety straps and crank it right up. The MoJack is well-built and a snap to assemble. A great investment!

Review by David J. Sylva : Works fine but watch its capacity

I purchased this jack without knowing its capacity (300 lbs). I was able to lift the front of a John Deere 445 with liquid-filled front tires to the point that the safety pin engaged. However, since I do not know the weight that is placed on the jack, I fear that it could eventually fail. I plan on returning this unit and purchasing their PRO version with a capacity of 750 lbs. That said, this jack is sturdy and I would recommend it for any lighter weight tractor. I was comfortable lifting my John Deere 325. The brakes must be off and the transmission placed in neutral since the back wheels must be able to move during lifting and lowering. For extra safety, I put chocks behind the rear wheels. I would have given it 5 stars except for the capacity and the width of the horizontal support bar and wheels should be wider for better sideways stability.

Review by Carly : Good Purchase

the MoJack was shipped fast and in excellant condition. Worked very well with our lawn mower. My husband was able to clean under the deck hassle free.

Review by R. Williams "tnvillageidiot" : What a time saver!

Changing the blades or cleaning the underside of the mower deck on my Cub Cadet RZT used to be a pain in the rear. To do it right usually meant removing the deck from the mower, a process that usually took 45 minutes or so from removal to return. The first time I used the MoJack EZ 300, it took me all of 15 minutes to change the blades and clean the deck! This is by far one of the best tool investments I've ever made!! The Jack came well packaged (double boxed and all internal items wrapped and secure) and was a breeze to assemble. It took about 20 minutes to put together with simple tools. The jack, once assembled, is very well built and I felt secure being under my mower while using it. The crank handle that raises and lowers the mower jack moves easily and doesn't require a lot of effort to lift the mower. It can be broken down into it's main components and stored fairly easily...I hung the two main pieces from a hook on my garage ceiling. I highly recommend this to any homeowner or lawn mowing business owner who might be looking for an easy solution to mower maintenance!

Review by W. Groth "WAGCO" : Great Lift For Busy Zero Turn Users

I am a grounds maintenance contractor in the Baltimore, MD area. I run a mowing and mulching operation as a part-time, second occupation. I have several large commercial accounts, with clients that really like the job done right. This business is very competitive. I have found that efficiency and working smart are where you get an edge. Keeping my machines well maintained with clean decks and sharp blades is a major part of that effort. This will be my third Zero Turn (ZT) lift in 5 years. It is the first that is quick and easy to use AND provides unobstructed access to the mower deck! The unit lifts my John Deere 757 Mulch On Demand unit easily. (The biggest problem here is releasing the hydro drive so the ZT can free-wheel while it is being lifted, but that is John Deere's bad!) I like the adjustability of the design, it seems like it would handle just about any standard commercial ZT. Setup and assembly were straight forward and easy. Storage in my closed landscape trailer has been a bit of a challenge, as the jack does not fold very compactly (it ends up in three pieces when put away!) Still, I have found a secure location for these parts that works for me. I also carry a pair of 2 Ton adjustable jack stands in my trailer for other maintenance tasks, and find these to be useful after the unit is at "service height" with my heavy ZT hovering above my head while working on the blades and deck. I like the added feeling of security I get knowing that even if something on the jack failed (weld, lock pin, etc.) that I would not be crushed by the beast if it fell. Getting the jack in position and the ZT lifted is a very easy task, and I have found that I do not even think about using an electric drill to assist with the lifting. I really like this jack, and how quickly I can clean the deck and swap-out a set of blades on my ZT and also my 48" Commercial Walkbehind mower (CW). That said, I will comment specifically on the wheel straps, as this is one area of the design that needs some additional engineering work. The nylon straps that stretch across the tread surface of the front tires and act as safety straps are awkward to position and use. I now wear gloves at this stage, as I have busted my knuckles a few times trying to manipulate the straps. I would like to see the current pinch-type strap tensioner replaced with a ratcheting one, or better yet, a nice over-center design like the folks at Green Touch (tm) use with their new Xtreme series of trailer racks. Yup, I am picky about details like this, and about how I run my business and manage my trailer, but I always say you have got to put really good stuff in, to get really good stuff out! I know that my customers expect the best from me on every visit! Would I recommend this unit to others? You bet! Like I said (nit picking aside) I really like the quick access this unit provides to the business end of my larger mowers. I shopped around, and got the best price from Amazon, and within 2 days (Prime Member) it was on my door step, and 30 minutes later my ZT was getting a deck job! Thanks MoJack for an innovative solution to this tough problem!

Review by blue2daddy : I'm all jacked up

Great item, easy to assemble and worth the price. It works great & is easy to assemble & move. Got it quick after ordering.