AS-Motor AS 940 Sherpa 4WD

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 reply

Problems – 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 details

Love, 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… Read more

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 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… Read more

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.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.

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… Read more

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.

Oh 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… Read more

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

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… Read more ·  1

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.

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… Read more

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 the 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 :)

Hardyards Allterrain Mowing – This mower is the ultimate of mowers goes anywhere never had an issue i mow acerage with it in sunshine coast hinterland. Im a contractor get some difficult uards check my facebook page pics. Fuel usasged is good prompt parts from interstate. Goes into areas that you cant walk inn some cases. The machine carves up saspplings best for small areas upto r4 acres.  Show details

Safe, reliable and powerful – Used fairly extensively with very few issues and it is so good that I offer mowing services on it (see steepmowing.com.au for photos of the results it can achieve). After-sales care is superb and I'm confident that if there were any major issues they would be resolved without problems. The mower will take care of most things from fine lawns… Read more

to thick scrub and is easy to maintain. It is light and maneuverable and tackles steep terrain. With 4WD and a difflock, it will get itself out of most situations.

Fuel use depends on the work. At worst it'll go through around 4 litres per hour in very heavy grass (1.5 metres high and very thick). Generally it consumes around 3 litres per hour.

There is a small hitch on the back which is useful for trailer work (shuttling firewood, garden maintenance, etc.). It is rated for pulling 100kg loads, so only relevant for light work.

On the whole I rate it as a great machine but in the interests of a balanced view there are a couple of minor negative aspects that I have found:

1. It has too many gaps/nooks&crannies which trap cut material and makes it time consuming to clean.

2. The 'R' clips which hold things together underneath can get caught and fall off. Replacing 'R' clips with split pins is relatively easy to do.

Overall, if you're after a mower that will go literally anywhere and cut almost anything (within reason), you won't go far wrong with one of these.

Climb Every Mountain – The Sherpa is versatile and resilient and is still behaving like a beast after two years of hard labour on steep terrain. This machine continues to be an indispensable asset in the maintenance of a property with difficult to access areas. Will go places no tractor would dare. Excellent after sale service provided by Reg from Valley Pumps and Irrigation Systems.

If it's steep you want this – We have 140 acres, 25 of which is a hardwood plantation on steep country up to 30 degrees. There are places I simply can't go on a tractor and plenty that make me very nervous. I was sceptical that a 'mower' could cope with the rough terrain, thick understory and do the job. I was very wrong. If you are game it will drive on it and if cut it. … Read more

There's almost nothing that makes me nervous now. It goes under or around a lot of things that make a full size slasher hard or dangerous. The control is great. Even wet or crumbly grounds is a lot better when you weigh a few hundred kg all up rather than several tons.

The only real limitation is that even on the highest cutting you don't have a lot of clearance so you can only cut on country you know there's nothing there to get stuck on or in. Even then you can usually manhandle of off an get on with the job. The tractors have their uses but they are going rusty now. My only criticism is that the big powerful engine will drink more fuel than you think - more than 2L hour for hard going but its well worth it. It's also quite noisy so wear ear protection.

Sherpa 940 - 2 years on – Have owned a Sherpa 940 since Feb 2012 - one of the first 4 into Aust. It's performance on steep slippery ground (Dandenong Ranges) is A1. Excellent design and built like a tank to be non stoppable. Have had no major issues --- have had to replace 1 belt (to hydraulic pump). Each person to their preference, but have fitted the 'spinner knob'… Read more ·  1

accessory to steering wheel & I find maneuvering easier with it.

On some sites the new larger wheel diam may offer advantages as it increases the ground clearance & max cut height by about 20mm and also the 'breakover angle' ie, the amount of slope change you can handle without scraping bottom when you come up and over a steep bank.

I think it is a top class ruggedly built machine and have had not one regret in purchasing it (in fact sight unseen) Performance, build quality, ability to handle steep, slippery and rough terrain. Nothing major. Higher ground clearance could be useful at times.

AS is A1! – Just had the first 50-hour service from Brad Fox at Fox1 Machinery at Samford in Queensland. Very impressed with the "Sherpa" and so too is my wife who would not let me buy 4WD tractor or any other ride-on we looked at - all of them! While our 12 acre block in western suburbs of Brisbane is no steeper than many others around here, we do have lots… Read more

of lantana (less now) and some slopes not for the faint hearted. The orange beast, though compact in appearance, makes light work of everything. Brad and Kelly are also fantastic - nothing is too much trouble. Compact, colour (orange), safety features, operation (ease of use), mulching (even palm fronds), German engineering, great design!

Excellent on steep terrain and cutting tall grass – I live on acreage with includes some steep slopes and purchased the machine to maintain trails and firebreaks. I still haven't clocked up a lot of hours but I've but really impressed so far with its ability to handle the steep terrain (although one always needs to maintain caution with any machine) and cut tall grass. I was particularly… Read more ·  1

impressed with its ability to cut trails though sections of very tall grass which hadn't been cut in years (if ever), and it did so without appearing to overly burden the engine.

Prior to purchasing this machine I was accustomed setting forward and reverse with my foot. It took a little while to get accustomed to using my right hand for this purpose but it's not a significant issue. Overall I'm very happy with the purchase. Great on steep terrain and cutting tall grass. Needed to adjust to using my right hand for forward/reverse.

Made for the job – After mowing my steep 5 acre block with a variety of self propelled walk behind mowers for 28 years, i was stoked to find the AS 940 Sherpa. It climbs, descends and handles long grass with ease, safety and comfort. I couldn't be happier. I almost look forward to the grass growing! It's the machine i was hoping someone would make. 100% suitable for the task.

If you have a steep , rough yard or really long thick grass then this mower is for you! – I have 5 acres of steep hills, wombat holes, black berries, gum trees and bracken fern. I needed something that could safely mow all of this with no hassles. I purchased a AS-MOTOR 940 SHERPA German made rough terrain 27 hp four wheel drive ride on lawn mower and it just eats anything i throw at it. It mows up and down 35 deg slopes and… Read more ·  3

sideways across 17 degree slopes. it can push through thick scrub and long grass like its not there.

i can pretty much mow every where with no problems the machine is made with a super strong construction.

The deck is 3mm thick galvanised steel with a huge strong cutting blade and a mulcher blade that smashes all long scrub into small pieces.

German inovation and enginneering are second to none, it really is a fantastic machine.

Very comfortable. Everything, powerfull, well built, safe to use in rugged conditions nothing it was all good