a dig system which allows for a vehicle to perform a dig maneuver , without sacrificing drivability . an actuator places the dig system in one of four different modes of operation , where the front wheels are placed in either a first configuration or a second configuration , where the front wheels are positioned at a desired steering angle , and one of the front or rear wheels is braked and prevented from rotating . the transfer case transfers power to one or more of the non - braked wheels , and disconnects from the remaining wheels . one or more of the non - braked wheels are rotated such that the vehicle pivots about an axis which extends through one of the wheels . one of the rear wheels is braked when performing a front dig maneuver , and one of the front wheels is be braked when performing a reverse dig maneuver .