Abstract: A self propelled sawing machine that includes a frame having ground engaging front and rear wheels, an engine driven infinitely variable hydrostatic or mechanical transmission on the frame that is drivingly connected to the rear wheels, a circular saw blade mounted on the frame and drivenly connected to the engine for making cuts in paving or floor materials such as concrete, masonry, etc., a main housing on the frame, a handle connected to one of the main housing and the frame for controlling the direction of movement of the machine, and control mechanism connected to the transmission for controlling the speed and direction of propulsion of the machine.