My Scag ZTR does not have a cup holder. Would you mind sharing a pic of your fabrication and how you mounted it? I'm looking for a solution for mine. I've had a water bottle rolling around at my feet for to long. LOL
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ZTR Mower Drink Holder Needed
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Doc - both of your are rests are fuel tanks, right?
I'd look at a gyroscopic cup holder and mount it between your legs.
This is the kind I like/use: Ram mount. From that ball, you can mount to most anything (handlebars...). You would want the base for mounting the ball to flat steel.
Another option but it looks flimsy.
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Thanks Zoom. Yep, gas tanks on both sides. And the seat adjustments with the shock / springs, and the way it lifts forward for battery access makes it impossible for mounting between the legs. And I don't want a cup holder on my control arms. My first Scag had two handy cup holders built in. This newer one doesn't for some reason. I suppose they were afraid of the operator drinking beer and having an accident and them being libel. .
shortarcflyer
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My mower is different and the set up I made for mine will not work for yours. I have the Snapper Classic rear engine rider with the frame pipe running between the legs and it is not a zero turn. I mounted a a plastic container pop riveted to a large hose clamp that was then clamped around the pipe to hold a water bottle. It is just something I threw together on the spur of the moment.
I was thinking similar. The top of the tanks have controls there but I might try gluing a mount like you have to the side of the tank. The plastic is not a smooth surface but gorilla glue might do the trick.
Words of caution about mounting it to the side of the tank. Your beverage may get coated with grass clippings or muddy water coming off your rear tire.
Do you have a ROPS? If so, you could make or buy a bracket that squeezes on the ROPS to hold a cup holder. Maybe something that brings the bracket forward towards the operator area so you don't have to reach back.
Note: I moved these posts from the 'What are you doing today' thread. I should have started a new thread right off. Better late than never.
I have a spot in mind well forward of the rear wheels. I just finished mowing and the yard is super wet. I did about get stuck and threw some mud around but none got to the area I'm considering to mount to.
No matter where I mount it I know grass will get to it. Any drink must have a cap or be covered or else you get unwanted stuff in the drink.
I have a spot in mind well forward of the rear wheels. I just finished mowing and the yard is super wet. I did about get stuck and threw some mud around but none got to the area I'm considering to mount to.
No matter where I mount it I know grass will get to it. Any drink must have a cap or be covered or else you get unwanted stuff in the drink.
That's the nature of the beast. My ZTR is joystick control so my left hand is free and I just hold my "beverage" in my hand. It still gets debris on the lid. I just blow it off as best I can then chew & wash down what debris got in my mouth.
Can you post a pic of your operators area so we can see what you're dealing with?
Have you considered just getting a koozie with a neck strap?
Looking at your armrests, there appears to be a steel bar under the cushion.
As noted previously, RAM Mounts have about 50 different mounting methods. If you could find one that could attach to that steel, coupled with the aforementioned swivel/gyro cup holder (so you can lift your arm rest without spilling your beverage, that may be an option.
Here's what I'm thinking
Mount - Bolt this to the steel on your armrest
rammount.com
Cup holder
On the far right of this picture, loosen the handle and attach to the ball you've attached to your armrest. They pivot in every direction so you can get it where you want it.
rammount.com
As noted previously, RAM Mounts have about 50 different mounting methods. If you could find one that could attach to that steel, coupled with the aforementioned swivel/gyro cup holder (so you can lift your arm rest without spilling your beverage, that may be an option.
Here's what I'm thinking
Mount - Bolt this to the steel on your armrest
RAM® Diamond Ball Base - B Size
The RAM-B-238U ball base consists of a 1" B size rubber ball connected to a 2.43" x 1.31" diamond plate. The diamond plate features two holes that measure 1.912" from center to center, matching the industry-standard AMPS hole pattern. This diamond ball base is compatible with a wide variety of...
rammount.com
Cup holder
On the far right of this picture, loosen the handle and attach to the ball you've attached to your armrest. They pivot in every direction so you can get it where you want it.
RAM® Level Cup™ 16oz Drink Holder with Double Socket Arm
The RAM® Level Cup™ self-leveling drink holder with medium length double socket arm is the perfect accessory for a wide variety of vehicles and use cases, including motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, boats, kayaks, and much more. With two pivot points, the self-leveling feature allows your drink to stay...
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I didn't find a RAM Mount holder but found one of these which may be an easier solution. Just run the velcro around your arm rest and snug it up. A 12oz can fits OK. A 16oz water fits but may flop around at the top. A thin koozie works around both.
At $22, it's about half the price of the RAM. The RAM is a much better product IMHO. I "think" these strap on ones are for more gentle applications like mobility scooters and such.
I was thinking the same thing. I preffered my previous suggestion of using balls, gyro movement...