Dependable trail mower, but hitch needs reinforcement
This trail mower is well built and dependable for mowing around 10 acres, and it is reasonably priced. It saves considerable time. The hitch, however, is too lightweight and will eventually bend when the mower is used in an offset position. Reinforcing the hitch and front frame before use is recommended. A new one is typically purchased every five years, and the used unit still sells for a decent price.
Pros
- + well built
- + dependable
- + reasonably priced
- + time saver
- + decent resale value
Cons
- − lightweight hitch bends when used as an offset mower
- − hitch and front frame need reinforcement
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· November 6, 2019 · United States
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Unreliable Mower with Repeated Failures
This mower proved highly unreliable. Three spindles required replacement early on, all under warranty but still labor-intensive. After reinforcing factory welds, the machine continued to consume belts rapidly. Over four years, persistent issues culminated in the deck cracking at nearly every spindle mounting point. Attempts to weld the cracks only led to new cracks elsewhere. With under 80 hours of use, the mower is now unusable.
Cons
- − Three spindles replaced early on
- − Consumes belts rapidly
- − Deck cracked at spindle mounting points
- − Welding repairs unsuccessful
- − Unusable with under 80 hours
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· March 9, 2023 · United States
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Electrical Failures and Weak Cutting on a Pricey Mower
After about five hours of use, the mower would not start, with a hot battery and electrical issues reported. The warranty and customer service experience was described as poor. Cutting short, thin grass works acceptably, but taller, thicker grass is not handled well. Overall, the machine is considered disappointing for a mower costing over $3,000.
Pros
- + Cuts short, thin grass acceptably
Cons
- − Stopped starting after about five hours
- − Hot battery
- − Electrical issues
- − Poor warranty and customer service
- − Struggles with taller, thicker grass
- − Disappointing for the price
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· June 27, 2019 · United States
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