Tow Behind Mower

[poisonivie]

They are for grass, not brush. Shredders on tractors are for brush.

[bobc]

Had a Swisher loved that thing until it caught on fire never was the same again.

What component on yours caught fire? My first guess is the engine, but just checking.

[TallTexan]

What component on yours caught fire? My first guess is the engine, but just checking.

My guess would be an accumulation of dried grass around the belt, pulleys, or muffler

[BOBSTER]

I have a 44 rough cut swisher and found the opposite of what others are saying. Doesn't cut fresh grass worth a poop, but cuts dried grass well and all new growth up to a year or two old mesquite, and other south TX brush. Found that pulling it with a four wheeler will allow tighter areas than a UTV. Finally did stretch out the belt last year, but I hadn't moved for 2 years, so was a little heavier. I think that are great to keep existing road and trails up, but to cut new ones may be pushing it. I was told, if it knocks it down, it will cut it. Some of the stuff I really was surprised it cut down. I just need a bigger 4 wheeler now to pull it.

[twosixteens]

Engine caught fire gas tank would vibrate loose spilled gas on exhaust. It was a great mower I mowed 4 acres of rough pasture coastal and weeds several times a year and also trails and roads at the ranch. Pulled it with a 4 wheeler and would offset it and pull with my garden tractor.

[bobc]

Just pulled the trigger on the 44" rough cut Swisher and should take delivery next week. However, it will not be delivered to my house.

I am of the understanding that once delivered, there will be some assembly required. The folks we spoke with were not to knowledgeable as to what all that entails.

So, for you folks that have these, what sorta tools do I need to have with me to get it operational on the spot?

[bobc]

Just an update and review for those considering one. Got the 44 inch rough cut swisher in a couple of weeks ago. Put it all together, which was pretty simple. Shredded about 10 acres of grown up pasture land this last Saturday. It perfomed well. No brush, just weeds, grass and some sunflowers. So far I am pleased.

[TeamAmerica]

Bringing this back up to see what you think of the rough cut swisher? thinking about this for pulling behind my Kubota UTV. I'm not ready to bite the bullet on a tractor brush hog combo.

I'm most interested in cutting tall grass and mesquite saplings. seems like the offset ability would be great for getting around trees and up closer to fence lines.

Thanks for any input!

[Filletem]

I've got a 44" rough cut I beefed up the hitch that is usually the week spot on them. I've mowed around three or four hours with it so far and from my experience if my mule will run over it the mower will cut it. Mowing 5 foot tall weeds and brush on a pipeline it has not missed a beat.

[Filletem]

The lastest mowing I did.

[TeamAmerica]

The lastest mowing I did.

Those look like ideal mowing conditions! Thanks for input.

[Peta-hata]

They are for grass, not brush. Shredders on tractors are for brush.

I have a rough cut swisher that chops down anything you can drag it over. It's made for brush not grass. Has a stump jumper set up.

[Peta-hata]

Bringing this back up to see what you think of the rough cut swisher? thinking about this for pulling behind my Kubota UTV. I'm not ready to bite the bullet on a tractor brush hog combo.

I'm most interested in cutting tall grass and mesquite saplings. seems like the offset ability would be great for getting around trees and up closer to fence lines.

Thanks for any input!

You'll be fine with the rough cut.

[hogslayer78]

Swisher makes a rough cut which is great for brush and over growth, they also make a finish mower that is made for grass only. It you have a finish and try cutting brush it's not gonna work good.

[3rdShot]

I've got a 44" rough cut I beefed up the hitch that is usually the week spot on them. I've mowed around three or four hours with it so far and from my experience if my mule will run over it the mower will cut it. Mowing 5 foot tall weeds and brush on a pipeline it has not missed a beat.

X2 - had one of these a few years back...if I could push it over with the 4wheeler, the Swisher would churn it up...sometimes took a second pass going crossways from the first cut, but it took care of everything I pulled it over.