Patent ID: 8459662

Claim:
A mowing apparatus having a center of gravity, the mowing apparatus comprising: a frame member having a front end and a back end; at least one front ground engaging wheel rotatably connected proximate the front end of the frame member; at least two rear ground engaging wheels rotatably connected proximate the back end of the frame member, each of the at least two rear ground engaging wheels having a center axis of rotation; and means for continuously monitoring the center of gravity of the mowing apparatus, wherein the at least two rear ground engaging wheels being selectively positionable based upon data gathered by the means for continuously monitoring a center of gravity of the mowing apparatus such that the center axes of rotation of the at least two rear ground engaging wheels are positioned above the center of gravity of the mowing apparatus in such a way that the mowing apparatus is substantially prevented from rolling over as it traverses along an inclined surface.