AS-Motor AS 940 Sherpa 4WD
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Exceptional service
After 25 hours of use a bearing on the fan belt tensioner failed on my new Shirpa 940XL. This meant the unit was immobile. I rang Reg Hall and the problem was fixed within days. The product service and care provided by Reg and his team is exceptional. Show replyProblems
I like it, but in the 100hours so far, I have bent the large cutting bar, the main belt jumped out of the pull over bumps and just now the 3 bolts for all the blades sheared off on a buried rock. Show detailsExceptional build quality
So far so good.. 16hrs of heavy duty cutting (slashing)and very impressed. Purchased from Beaconsfield Mowers and Chainsaws. Came on site in Gembrook to demonstrate, which gave us a life example of the potential of the machine on our property. This thing eats slopes and tough terrain effortlessly. Few recommendations for the manufacturer. 1st the fuel tank needs a clear plastic sight glass moulded into it do you can gauge your fuel level. 2nd could use some redesign on the ROPs catches as we keep banging our elbows on them. 3rd a user manual and service schedule booklet would be a good idea so you can log maintenance etc. Show detailsLove, Love this mower!
I live on very hilly terain and love this mower. If it wasn't for Sherp (affectionally named) I would have had to leave my property years ago. It has enough grunt to pull a trailer loaded with wood up a steep hill and carry a small tank for spraying herbicides. I could go on and on about this fabulous mower but you get my thoughts. Sherpas and German technology rock!Show details
AS940 Sherpa
Purchased in mid 2020 from Glen at Steep Terrain Mowing and Slashing. Currently have just over 70hrs on the clock so have done the major 50hr service which I had Glen come out and do so I could be confident in doing the future servicing myself. I also did extensive research on competing brands prior to purchase and felt confident this was the machine for us. We are located in Cooroy QLD with 30 acres of steep hills that were completely overgrown with everything from lantana to camphaloral saplings and everything inbetween. The sherpa handles it... Read more very well and I cannot fault its ability. I honestly do not know any other mower that could climb out of the some of the situations I have put this into. I did opt for the extra bash plates on the mower deck to help protect against rock damage and prolong its life. Final note: for me, when I spend around 20K on a personal property mower not only do I need to feel confident in the machine manufacturer but also the company it was purchased through. Glen is top notch, knows and operates these machines commercially and is always quick to reply if I have had any questions.German engineering at it's best
I have researched 4WD mowers extensively prior to purchase and decided on the Sherpa even though it might be a bit pricier. I've had it for 100hrs during which time it worked on severly hilly slopes and acres cutting setteria grass with lantana, saplings and other weeds in-between (Rural NSW). The machine handles extremely well on slopes - some slopes up to 40 degrees. We cut our paddocks routinely. I find this machines super powerful and able.I had several breakdowns because the Sherpa was hammered with its surrounding and our demands of it... Read more.I mounted a bush bash plate to protect the front of the machine. We have reclaimed brush which has not seen any blades ever and were able to clear much land around us. The Sherpa tackles any obstacles with ease but any machine will take a beating and will need repair (eventually). I bought the machine through Valley Pumps and Reg and his team are super supportive. I do all my maintenance and service on the machine myself and also the repairs. I was given access to the AS Motor Maintenance Manual which clearly instructs of how to perform maintenance and repairs. It's a photo based manual so repairs are really possible and easy to understand. I had to replace the drive belt tensioner drive belt and other components. I find mechanical work on this machine to be possible if you have some basic mechanic experience. Valley Pumps have the spare parts and normal Briggs and Stratton service parts (oil filer, air filter etc) I purchase on eBay. I have changed the transmission oil, all belts and blades and do motor services routinely. It is an extremely well built piece of gear with the possibility to maintain it yourself. I can highly recommend this 4WD. I am extremely happy with my choice.
AS940 Sherpa
Had the AS940 for a year and covered 50hrs. Have slopes of 26 degrees in parts and this mower deals with it no problem. About to have its 50hr service with no issues to report. Bought the mower from Valley Pumps in East Gippsland who were extremely helpful. Was able to try one on their land before purchasing which convinced me that it was the right product for me Show detailsAS Motor Sherpa 940 4WD Is Capable
Borrowed and tested neighbors’ Grillo and Razorback 4WD (AWD), finally decided to purchase AS Motor Sherpa 940 4WD, My property is quite hilly, have been using Greenfield MKII with diff lock in the past two decades, struggling on certain areas... this Sherpa 940 is capable to cut blackberries and small tee trees on the hills, and thick/tough grass in muddy areas behind leaking dams... very satisfied with its outstanding manufacturing quality! Show detailsUnbelievable machine
I purchased my Sherpa from Steep Terrain Mowing and Slashing and Glen supplied very good and informative service. He came to my property and gave me a demonstration of the Sherpa AS940 XL and after that demo I was sold on how good the machine really is. Just coming up to 40hrs of operation and cant fault the machine. I've got some pretty steep terrain that hadn't been cut for several years and the Sherpa handled it without any issues at all. Would recommend to anyone wanting a 4WD machine. Show details2yrs on Good but with issues - Part 2
Following on from my first review 26 Mar 2020 of the Sherpa 940 4WD, I've had the scraping noise repaired.......and yes it was due to the operator (me). We have grassy tracks up through our regenerated rainforest areas which I cut on deck height 3. Any lower and the deck will hit/scrap on anything just slightly protruding like a rock or tree root across the track and this hitting of the deck will bend the deck supports, which is what happened to me. So now I just take it a bit slower over those areas of concern. As a mower though I highly recom... Read moremend. It can tackle steep terrain with ease and I feel very secure due to it's low centre of gravity and wide stance. If I spray or chop lantana, once its dead the mower can easily mow over and mulch the dead stuff up to about 4-5cm diameter stalks taking it slow of course. It's pretty amazing, but as I've said before it just hates rocks so just check beforehand if you're tackling a new area that you're not familiar. Walter from Chincogan Mowers Mullumbimby where we purchased the Sherpa did a great job with the repairs as well.Incredible machine
We purchased our Sherpa from Glen at Steep Terrain mowing and slashing, First of Glens customer service is the best I've experienced in a long time. Secondly this machine is almost unstoppable From thick Green grass over one meter tall to lantana bushes twice the size of the mower it eats it all with out hesitation. Our property is very very step and the Sherpa continues to surprise us in its ability's which we are pushing to the limit! We have rolled the machine twice on incredibly steep areas both times with out a scratch on us or the robust machine all we had to do was roll it upright fire it up and away it goes again. Show detailsOh what a feeling
My Sherpa AS 940 XL has only done 27 hours but i am amazed at what it will do. I live on a very undulating 40 acre property that has not been slashed in over 2 years and this machine is doing a unbelieveable job, i keep driving it into thicker and thicker growth and wondering what will stop it, have stalled it a couple of times on very large thick clumps of tall grass but that was me just going too fast. I thing it is an awesome machine.I live at Delaneys Creek QLD and our local Sherpa dealer Glen Stewart Just lives up the road how convenient, i found Glen to be very Honest and Trustworthly
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When the going gets tough - call a Sherpa!
Our Sherpa 940 XL has done about 70 hours of work now, in tough conditions. It is a genuine workhorse, which doesn't take a backwards step. All steel construction - no plastic. The Sherpa feels safe and comfortable on our steep terrain (Mt Mee, Qld). We are very happy to recommend the service, reliability and courtesy of local Sherpa dealer Glen Stewart of Delaneys Creek Qld.Show details
What a workhorse!
I have only had my Sherpa for about 12 hours of mowing time at this point but I am so impressed with it's grunt and ability to handle steep terrain. We have a hilly 5 acre property that my greenfield just wasn't up too. I needed something safer that could handle the extreme contours of the property. I looked at grillo's and razorbacks but feel I have definitely made the right decision with this workhorse. It's a little slower than I expected, rated at 6.2 km/h but feels slower...BUT, I certainly feel very safe heading up a steep slope, not a hiccup in power as it grinds its way forward. It also does a pretty good cutting job on the better couch lawn around the house pad. I can highly recommend this for hilly, steep properties.Show details · 1
Too Good to be True
I keep expecting something to go wrong as I cut more and more rough stuff and go steeper and steeper but just no issues. It is an amazing machine. I have cut head-high blackberries and waist-high sags (tussocks) here in Tassie all no problem. Wattle regrowth up to an inch also seems fine. I have stalled it only once when it had a huge cut of sags plus it was over a bump in the ground but that is the only time it has stalled. I did hook the roll bar on a tree and it lifted the front wheels off the ground by 2 feet before the roll bar went under ... Read morethe branch - it is so powerful. I have changed the oil and recommend an oil extractor pump rather than trying and get it to run out the sump plug without making a mess or getting on the belt. It does a good job on the lawn as well as the rough stuff and reclaiming bush. The only problem is why didn't we buy one a long time ago :)Questions & Answers
I need to remove the back wheel of my AS940 Sherpa . Where can I place a jack?
Peter J.
Hi I normally place a floor jack under the bar at the rear of the machine in the middle and lift up both back wheels together.
A bottle jack is too tall for the machine
Reg
Thanks Reg.
Peter.
What are the differences between the razorback and the Sherpa
Sorry just noticed already asked by PG
I heard the razorback is not the best at mowing lawns (turf) and is more suitable for slashing.
Is this reliable info and is the Sherpa better for both lawns and slashing?
We have a 2013 AS 940 Sherpa XL, (16.5KW) It suddenly won't drive forward or back. We discovered the belt is loose and frayed. Does anyone know what size belt we need to get?
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Features
- 4-wheel drive offers improved traction and stability on slopes.
- A low point of gravity makes this riding mower stable when mowing grass on inclines.
- A cross-blade cutting system is able to cut and shred grass simultaneously, to turn it into mulch.
- Draws upon impressive 22 horsepower.
- Low weight compared to competitors offerings in a similar range, at 290kg.
- Variable adjustable seat with a suspension system.
- Rear discharge with a mulching function.
- V-twin motor, with a fuel tank capacity of 15 litres.
- Contains rear-wheel brakes, and an optional transport trailer and snow plow.
Points of Praise
- This Sherpa ride-on mower was praised as being so effective at getting rid of overgrown grass a metre tall, as well as lantana, other weeds and weed saplings on large rural properties up to 40 acres.
- This ride-on mower effectively tackled slopes of up to around 40 degrees.** Reviewers loved its ability to power up slopes with no hesitation, and felt safe doing so.
- Some reviewers reported that even after 40-50 hours of use, they didn’t have any issues to report about their Sherpa malfunctioning or experiencing difficulties with tough terrain.
** Care should always be taken when riding a mower across slopes, as there is always a chance of tilting or rolling over, however small.
Category | Ride-On Mowers |
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Price (RRP) | $27,000 |
Zero Turn | No |
Power Source | Petrol |
Cutting Deck Material | Steel |
Cutting Width | 900 mm |
Height of Cut | 50 mm to 105 mm |
Transmission Type | Hydrostatic |
Horsepower | 22.4 hp |
Max Speed | 6.2 km/hr |
Dimensions | 1520 x 980 x 1910 mm |
Manufacturer Warranty | 3 year(s) |
Engine / Motor | |
Engine Name | Briggs & Stratton, 44 Professional Series 8, V-Twin |
Engine Type | 4-Stroke and OHV (Overhead Valve) |
Brand | Briggs & Stratton |
Engine Displacement | 724 cc |
Awards | 2022 |
- MPN: AS940
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Hi Big buried rocks and solid objects are always annoying if you hit them... Read more
. The blade speed on a Sherpa is around 250kph so checking where you are going to mow for solid objects is important, but also we understand not always possible. The Sherpa has the shear bolts for that reason. The complete shear bolt set including keyway etc is only $26 plus gst so it keeps the costs down if you accidently hit one. This also protects the blades drive shaft and belts helps prevent them from getting damaged. We have many customers that combined have thousands upon thousands of hours on Sherpas so we know that the build quality is great. Happy mowing Reg Hall