If your property has slopes that keep getting left unfinished, or terrain that’s too steep for a standard zero-turn, you’re in the right place.
The equipment
Ventrac 4520P
Articulated 4WD tractor. 31 horsepower. Dual wheels fitted. Rated for
continuous operation on slopes up to 30 degrees (58% grade). This is not
an edge-of-envelope rating: it’s the continuous operating specification
with dual wheels, meaning we work at that angle for an entire day, not
just pass over it briefly.
The Ventrac 4520P with dual wheels fitted, the single machine behind every job.
Two deck configurations
Tough Cut deck
For heavy vegetation and overgrown areas. Cuts grass, weeds, and woody
stems up to 25mm. The deck we reach for when the ground is rough or
hasn’t been touched in a while.
Finish mower
For grass in good condition (shorter, denser growth without surface
rock). Deck set lower than the Tough Cut for a cleaner result. Used on
slopes as well as flat ground.
Most jobs use both. The Tough Cut handles overgrown ground and the rough
work; the finish mower gives a cleaner cut where the grass is already in
good condition. Both run on slopes and flat ground alike: the deck is
chosen for what’s being cut, not the gradient.
What we do
Regular maintenance: keeping a looked-after property cut
Overgrown recovery: bringing a neglected block back
Clearing and firebreaks: new ground and fire-season prep
What we don’t do
We don’t do tree felling, chemical spraying, fencing, earthworks, or
irrigation. If you need any of those, we’ll point you to operators we
trust.
The Tough Cut deck pushing into a dense stretch of lantana, Pullenvale.The same stretch, cut back to open ground.
Engagement models
Recurring contract or one-off jobs
Recurring contract
Monthly visits in the growing season (October to April), one or two
visits through winter (May to September). Scheduled in advance.
Recurring clients are typically managed on an annual cycle. For a
recurring client on a 10-acre property, typical annual spend across the
full cycle is in the range of $5,000 to $10,000.
One-off jobs
Single visits for establishment clean-ups, annual firebreak slashing,
and property preparation. One-off clients who are happy with the work
often move to a recurring arrangement. Both models are priced at the
same day rate.
Before the first visit
We walk every new property before the first job.
We assess the slope on the ground, identify any hazards, and plan the
approach. We’ll ask you about any areas you want left alone, animals on
the property, and any native vegetation to be avoided. This is not
optional. It’s how we keep both of us safe.
Surface rock is a particular feature of properties in this area: the
geology underlying Pullenvale and Brookfield produces volcanic rock
outcrops across many slopes, ranging from small surface stones to boulders
that need to be worked around. A regularly maintained property is
straightforward to navigate; on a property that has been left unmanaged,
rock can be completely hidden in long grass. We identify rock during the
site walk and factor it into the job estimate.
Ventrac fitted with a rock grapple attachment. Clearing loose volcanic rock from slopes before mowing reduces blade damage and makes the terrain safer to work, particularly on properties that haven’t been maintained for several seasons.
