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ok guys im considering the idea of building a all wheel drive self propelled push mower. some may say what the hell for, i say why the hell not. just toying with the idea and wanna see if anyone has done one before. my father mows a rutted up bank and is always having a hard time so maybe this can be done??????

idea of building a all wheel drive self propelled push mower.

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harleyman959798
because most self propelled mowers have fixed axle none drive wheel, converting to
a drive setup would be more involved then increasing the traction of the current drive
wheels, could be better for your lawn also, aerating while you mow

Tommy

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easiest way to accomplish this is to remove the 2 non-driven wheels from a self propelled.....Instant "ALL wheel drive" :biggrin:



Now if you want a 4-wheel drive mower...that is a little trickier. Simplest would probably to attach sprockets on the outside of the wheels and then chain link the drive wheels to the non-drive wheels.

It would be possible to add the front wheel drive from some toro mowers to a rear wheel drive unit. The hardest thing would be to fab the pulleys to run two belts for each transmission. Otherwise, cut each deck down the center side to side and weld the sections together with the trannies still installed.

xp14629 said:

It would be possible to add the front wheel drive from some toro mowers to a rear wheel drive unit. The hardest thing would be to fab the pulleys to run two belts for each transmission. Otherwise, cut each deck down the center side to side and weld the sections together with the trannies still installed.

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thought of the deck cuttin but probably would make the deck weak, and or warp during welding.

pulleys wouldnt be a problem as most engines or briggs anyway, are double woodruff keyed so i think 2 pulleys would be fine, just still kickin ideas around

How in the world are you planning to turn the unit??????

I have no idea but I sure want to see it when it's done!!!!

You are in luck, all you have to do is buy one AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Walk Behind Mower | Husqvarna
No doubt spend double.

Wasga said:

You are in luck, all you have to do is buy one AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Walk Behind Mower | Husqvarna
No doubt spend double.

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WELCOME TO LMF, Wasga!
I didn't know there were any AWD self-propelled mowers! Cool! :thumbsup:

All-wheel drive sounds nice....but how about an awesome 200cc V-twin mower?

60-degree V-Twin 200cc 4-stroke, 7+ hp
Digital Fuel Injection
Tuned exhaust for that "correct" sound profile
Hydrostatic drive
26-28" cutting width
9" turf tires
Mulch/bag toggle
Composite materials, curb weight < 70 lbs.
Price? Yeah, about that...

its not that bad a price the press release said its 499.99 about the same as alot of other mower without AWD

robert@honda said:

All-wheel drive sounds nice....but how about an awesome 200cc V-twin mower?

60-degree V-Twin 200cc 4-stroke, 7+ hp
Digital Fuel Injection
Tuned exhaust for that "correct" sound profile
Hydrostatic drive
26-28" cutting width
9" turf tires
Mulch/bag toggle
Composite materials, curb weight < 70 lbs.
Price? Yeah, about that...

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Yeah I wish there was a good 26-28 in. mower that could mulch great! And the 9 in. tires would be cool!

May be find you a rear wheel drive one and the two front that don't move take them out and get a mower trans that would fit like a another one and add that and then take and make a hole for the belt then add another pulley under on the shaft just below and then fix your cables and note to make sure there will be a Nuf power to do it

Toro (B&S engine) makes an all wheel drive, walk behind mower, just cleaned a carb (got running) on one.

The standard transmission on the newer ones (in the back) is still there but they also put the same assembly (like the old machines) in the front. The entire trans/axle is about $58.00 each (replaced one on another machine)..

It was a personal pace mower as well.

Creating an all wheel drive push mower is impossible! If it's self-propelled then it's not a push mower...

Used to mow a steep bank too. I had a high (rear) wheel Murray push mower. Went to the local scrap yard and found a similar mower, took off the rear wheels and adjusters, put those on the front of mine. All four 14 inch wheels sure makes an easy pushing mower even on really rough ground. I called it my ditch mower, it worked. I also rigged up a double length handle for that, go halfway down the hill from the top, helped quite a bit.