Buying Advice Front wheel or Rear Wheel drive

[Derek]

Got my mind set on a new mower but just wondering what the benefits to font or rear wheel drive in a walk behind?

 

[Grass ala Mowed]

I've had both and prefer rear wheel drive. My yard is mostly flat, what slope I have is safe to mow across or up and down. I have found that the front drives "hunt and weave" on the slopes where the rear drives track straighter. Also, with a rear bagger, as the bag fills, the weight transfer decreases the front wheel traction and increases the rear wheel traction. Mechanically it depends on the quality; a good front wheel drive will probably outlast a cheaply made rear wheel drive.

 

[LandN]

it's also easier to manouver a rear drive mower around tight areas while doing 'wheelies' and having power to the rear wheels to assist you.

 

[benski]

I'm a rear drive wheel kind of guy as well. I also like castering front wheels on my rear wheel drive walk behind mower.:biggrin:

 

[KennyV]

I'm with the rear wheel group ... for all the above reasons.
:smile:KennyV

 

[Mini Motors]

I've got steep hills, and nothing beats the traction of rear wheel drive, until they come out with all wheel drive.

 

[Derek]

good the one I want is a rear wheel drive

 

[earthworm]

I'm a rear drive wheel kind of guy as well. I also like castering front wheels on my rear wheel drive walk behind mower.:biggrin:

Exactly what I am thinking of, but the 30" Toro has not these castered wheels.
Ariens does , but no 30" , nor a Personal Pace.
I've owned both front and rear and no-power assist.
It all depends on the terrain.
I need a rugged unit...its not a true lawn, but a field "converted" to a lawn.

 

[SONOFADOCKER]

Rear engines shake themselves to death ...