RC11544BS - Swisher 11.5 HP 44" Rough Cut Mower

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Great mower with a serious mounting flaw

This mower performs well but has a significant design issue. Mounting the console assembly on the trailer tongue, as instructed, causes it to fall off and end up under the mower because the cable is long enough to allow this. After 30 minutes of use on 6 acres of mostly flat ground, the console, mounting plate, and one blade were destroyed, resulting in about $300 in repairs. The cable is too short to mount the console usefully on an ATV, leaving the trailer tongue as the only apparent option.

Pros
  • + Great mower performance
Cons
  • − Console assembly falls off when mounted on trailer tongue
  • − Cable too short for ATV mounting
  • − Expensive repairs after failure
AI-assisted summary of a verified Amazon customer review. · May 21, 2016 · United States Read original on Amazon ↗
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Dependable Rough Cut Mower for Pasture Maintenance

A dependable mower that starts reliably and handles rugged pasture conditions. It is towed behind a utility vehicle and works well for mowing large pastures that grow quickly after rain. The mower is rugged and performs consistently. However, hitting a hidden 6-inch log sheared off the two hitch bolts, so the mowing area should be cleared of debris larger than 3 inches in diameter.

Pros
  • + starts every time
  • + rugged construction
  • + dependable performance
Cons
  • − hitch bolts can shear off on large debris
AI-assisted summary of a verified Amazon customer review. · April 10, 2015 · United States Read original on Amazon ↗
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Works well for clearing tall grass

This mower has been used twice since arrival and performs well. The height adjustment mechanism is easy to operate, it starts on the first pull, and it runs without issues. It tows easily behind a utility vehicle and cuts effectively. It is used on forty acres primarily to clear tall grass along fence lines. The only downside was with the delivery company, which arrived several hours later than the confirmed window and offered a dismissive explanation.

Pros
  • + easy height adjustment
  • + starts on first pull
  • + runs flawlessly
  • + tows easily
  • + cuts extremely well
Cons
  • − late delivery with poor explanation
AI-assisted summary of a verified Amazon customer review. · May 27, 2016 · United States Read original on Amazon ↗
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Effective cutting, but old hitch design is unusable

This mower is used to tow behind a utility vehicle and handles overgrown fields and brambles well. The manufacturer recommended the 11.5 HP engine, noting that a larger engine does not improve performance. However, the pin-style hitch with a vertical slotted bracket loosens after about ten minutes of mowing, causing the mower to pitch forward or backward significantly. This makes it unusable. The manufacturer acknowledged the issue but only offered a $400 upgraded hitch system, even though the mower is still under warranty. A custom welded solution is being attempted.

Pros
  • + cuts overgrown fields and brambles well
  • + 11.5 HP engine recommended by manufacturer
Cons
  • − pin hitch with vertical slotted bracket loosens after about 10 minutes
  • − mower pitches forward or backward significantly
  • − unusable with old hitch design
  • − manufacturer only offered $400 upgraded hitch despite warranty
AI-assisted summary of a verified Amazon customer review. · June 11, 2018 · United States Read original on Amazon ↗
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Durable Rough Cut Mower for Farm and Field Use

This mower handles big ant hills, thick tall grass, ditches, and rocks with ease, and can be towed behind a four-wheeler over hills and valleys. In smooth fields, mowing in third gear is possible. It starts easily even for someone who struggles with a typical string trimmer. Used every spring to mow 30 acres split into smaller fields, it has been stored outside the entire time and remains reliable. It draws frequent compliments and would be replaced with the same model if it ever failed.

Pros
  • + easy to start
  • + cuts through thick tall grass
  • + handles rough terrain
  • + durable in outdoor storage
  • + well built
AI-assisted summary of a verified Amazon customer review. · May 24, 2025 · United States Read original on Amazon ↗

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