A awd all-wheel steer mower?

[ArlyA]

My old center actuation steering husky, 4wd mower is breaking and needing parts so I'm looking for it's replacement. Our yard is all hill so awd is needed and a loved the old huskys steering which was like a zero steer mower. Yes I've tried a zero-steer here and didn't like it. What's available today? If you have an all wheel steering john Deere feel free to comment on it.

 

[Xfaxman]

What's available today?

Check the front deck 4WD models: front deck mowers - Image Search

Mine is an old Toro Groundsmaster 328D:

 

[Xfaxman]

And if you need something smaller: 60"-100" Groundsmaster® 360 Rotary Mower | Golf Course | Toro | Toro

 

[jeff9366]

Our yard is all hill so awd is needed and a loved the old huskys steering which was like a zero steer mower.

Commercial Zero Turn Slope Mower| Pro Z 972 SD | Cub Cadet US

Find parts and product manuals for your PRO Z 972 SD. Free shipping on parts orders over $45.

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[5030]

Least it comes with a Kawolski... Better than a BS or Kohler

 

[Gem99ultra]

My old center actuation steering husky, 4wd mower is breaking and needing parts so I'm looking for it's replacement. Our yard is all hill so awd is needed and a loved the old huskys steering which was like a zero steer mower. Yes I've tried a zero-steer here and didn't like it. What's available today? If you have an all wheel steering john Deere feel free to comment on it.

I also love Husqvarna's 4" turning circle front mounted mower. We still have and use our Rider 1550 although it's 22 years old now and over 2500 hours of mowing.

Husqvarna still has the front mounted mowers available and in 4wd. But who could afford one at around $8K. And who would want one now that Husqvarna has announced that they're getting out of the small engine business. When our little 42" Rider dies this time, I suspect it'll be the graveyard for it. Every part on it 'has' to be worn out by now.

For our heavy non-lawn mowing we recently bought a Kubota Z2412. Super fast mower and comfortable. However, it is definitely is not for mowing steep grades though. Your search for a good 4wd is right on target. Good luck in your decision.

 

[ArlyA]

I also love Husqvarna's 4" turning circle front mounted mower. We still have and use our Rider 1550 although it's 22 years old now and over 2500 hours of mowing.

Husqvarna still has the front mounted mowers available and in 4wd. But who could afford one at around $8K. And who would want one now that Husqvarna has announced that they're getting out of the small engine business. When our little 42" Rider dies this time, I suspect it'll be the graveyard for it. Every part on it 'has' to be worn out by now.

For our heavy non-lawn mowing we recently bought a Kubota Z2412. Super fast mower and comfortable. However, it is definitely is not for mowing steep grades though. Your search for a good 4wd is right on target. Good luck in your decision.

I'm in the feild working but I'll check out these machines when I get home. Someone told me husky sold there lawnmower division to another co so maybe these mowers are still available. I imagined it's replacement would be 5 to 10k.

 

[ArlyA]

It's America yard products who they merged with. Our yard is such we can't use are large or wide mower deck and I do like those front mount ones.

 

[ArlyA]

Check the front deck 4WD models: front deck mowers - Image Search
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Mine is an old Toro Groundsmaster 328D:
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I should have included that a 40" cut or less would be needed.

 

[Xfaxman]

I should have included that a 40" cut or less would be needed.

Yep, that eliminates a lot of good machines.

 

[ruffdog]

We have a Deere 744 with AWS and we love it. Only a 40" or less deck width....wow, that will limit your choices.

 

[ArlyA]

We have a Deere 744 with AWS and we love it. Only a 40" or less deck width....wow, that will limit your choices.

The Deere 744 is a Wheel Loader ; Net Power · 236 kW (316 hp) @ 1,500 rpm ; Bucket Capacity · 3.8–4.5 m³ (5.0–5.85 cu. yd.) ; Operating Weight · 25 343–26 632 kg (55,872–58,713 lb.).

 

[joecoin]

Steiner or Ventrac except you have a 40 inch max size.

How much area are you cutting? Get a two wheel tractor, Grillo or BCS and get some exercise.

 

[ruffdog]

The Deere 744 is a Wheel Loader ;

Sorry....a X744 is a AWS garden tractor.

 

[ArlyA]

Steiner or Ventrac except you have a 40 inch max size.

How much area are you cutting? Get a two wheel tractor, Grillo or BCS and get some exercise.

I had a 2wheel drive tractor and never will again. Some people's yards really are on hills. Our yard is not all that large and have junk in it, so 40" or less is good.

 

[ruffdog]

My dad has a Deere X749 which is a diesel AWS 4x4 garden tractor.

 

[ruffdog]

Here is a 4x4 that is made for hills and has a 36" deck.

AS 940 Sherpa 4WD | [COM] AS-Motor

 

[jaydee325]

Sorry....a X744 is a AWS garden tractor.

I've always scratched my head about Deere model numbers ever since I was a tech at a Deere construction equipment dealership.

There is an X744 AWS garden tractor. There is also a 744 round bailer, various 744 model loaders, and an H744 harvester head! Probably more, but I got tired of looking!!

 

[ArlyA]

Plus I don't believe those all wheel steer JDs are AWD??
Like to buy something with a local dealer... what to do, what to do...

 

[jaydee325]

Plus I don't believe those all wheel steer JDs are AWD??
Like to buy something with a local dealer... whary to do, what to do...

Clearly spelled out on the Deere website in the description of each model.