4 Wheel Steering on Hilly Terrain?

[capt_met]

4 wheel steering is the way to go. the only time i would prefer 2 wheel steering is when loading on a trailer. but with a little practice even that is not a problem.
good luck,
metin

 

[beenthere]

I wouldn't be without AWS (4 wheel steering) and have had that feature since 1996 on a Deere 425, 445, and now X485. No way to explain it other than "awesome". Traction that won't quit. Ruggedly built. Stability on hills. Quick turn-abouts that cut down drastically on reversing directions and mowing times.

 

[jj1]

Well.. I had made a deal on the Cub....Even brought it home. But it turns out that the Cub on hills was MUCH to unstable. Why you ask? Center of gravity. Operator sits to high in the air. The Cub dealer took the mower back as I did not even cut a bade of grass with it. A VERY good dealer I might add! The Cub looked great on paper but the x304 Deere AWS was the ticket for my situation. Much lower to the ground. Also a little wider. Don't get me wrong you get a good bang for the buck with the cub (and built like a tank) but the Deere was the right tool for the job! As other people have stated, TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!! Lesson learned...

 

[coasterez]

It is good you recognized your "mistake" before it cost you $$$. You made the right choice in AWS. I just cut my grass on 13 year old 425AWS and it's still pleasure to do so, even after all these years. Performs like the day I bought her. Just an awesome, awesome, cutting machine!

 

[coasterez]

It is good you recognized your "mistake" before it cost you $$$. You made the right choice in AWS. I just cut my grass on 13 year old 425AWS and it's still pleasure to do so, even after all these years. Performs like the day I bought her. Just an awesome, awesome, cutting machine!