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Swisher (44") 14.5HP Rough Cut Tow-Behind Trail Cutter w/ Electric Start
Model:
RC14544BS
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Features
Grade
Mid-Grade
Style
Rough Cut
Surface Area
Office Building, Farm, or Parks
Terrain
Hilly
Width
44 Cutting Inches
Engine
Briggs & Stratton
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- Blaze A Trail Or Clear A Field
- Get rid of overgrown ditches, fence lines and fields
- Cuts most woody materials up to 3" in diameter
- Use for rough cut and brush cutting applications
- 14.5 HP Briggs & Stratton Engine
- 12-volt electric start system (no recoil back-up)
- U1L type battery required (not included - buy locally)
- 44-Inch, 11-Gauge Welded Steel Cutting Deck
- (2) heavy-duty hardened steel swinging blades
- Convenient single-point cutting height adjustment
- Rear discharge for mowing overgrown and wooded areas
- Stump Jumper & Break Away Blade Feature
- Protects unit if you hit an immovable object while mowing
- Reduces the chance of permanent damage to vital components
- Articulating Hitch Pin Tow Arm
- Adjust left to right - position unit behind tow vehicle as needed
- Offset your Swisher to cut areas you shouldn't drive through
- Remote Operator Control Console
- Engage and disengage blades from the tow vehicle
- Gives operator full control and excellent safety enhancement
- 16-Inch Puncture Resistant Tires
- A rough-cut mower requires some rugged tires
- Designed to help the RC14544BS roll smoothly over rough terrain
Specifications
RC14544BS
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start
Engine Cycle
4-Cycle
HP
14.5 HP
CC
500 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
2.5 Gallons
Engine Cylinders
1 Cylinder
Oil Filter
No
Consumer Engine Warranty
1 Year
Motor
Battery Voltage
12 Volts
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Battery Included
Not Included
Deck
Cutting Options
Rear Discharge
Deck Material
11-Gauge
Deck Construction
Welded
Deck Positions
Infinite Positions
Spindle Material
Ductile Cast Iron
Blades
2 Blades
Cutting Width
44 Inches
Cutting Height
2.5-6.5 Inches
Wheels
Rear Tire Size
16 Inch
Tire Type
Puncture Resistant
Overview
Weight
400 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
127.0 Inches
Product Width
59.0 Inches
Product Height
27.0 Inches
UPC
728172398434
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Swisher RC14544BS Reviews & Ratings
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Product Questions
Answered by Jake, the Lawn Mower Expert
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can i rent one some where around the mora mn area?
Kevin Ellis
from Minnesota
July 05, 2016
Answer
Kevin,
Unfortunately we are only an online retailer and therefore I do not have a listing of local rental facilities in your area.
Unfortunately we are only an online retailer and therefore I do not have a listing of local rental facilities in your area.
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Is the battery included on the electric start model? I have talked to some individuals that insist that it won't be.
Dean
from Washington
April 15, 2016
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Dean - the battery is not included on Swisher tow behind mowers with electric start
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I am just about to purchase the swisher rough cut trail mower 44in W/ electric start. My question is after I am done cutting the tall grass and brush can I use this machine for just mowing the enormous lawn/open land that I own.
Thanks
Michelle
Michelle
from New York
March 07, 2016
Answer
Michelle - the Swisher rough cut style mowers, including this RC14544BS, are not really designed to mow your lawn. These mowers use a sickle bar instead of a normal mower blade to cut, so it's going to leave your regular lawn looking very uneven - if it cuts it at all.
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On the Swisher Rough cut trail mower is there any height adjustment for cutting height? I see that the spec says 7" is that the only height that it will cut?
Rob
from Michigan
June 22, 2015
Answer
Rob - the Swisher RC14544BS rough cut mower has a 4-inch height of cut adjustment range - from a "low" setting of 2.5" to a "high" setting of 6.5"
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Is the battery holding case included or is it an accessory? TKS Mixk
Mick
from Nebraska
June 05, 2014
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Mick - the battery case is included, but the battery itself is not. The battery would need to be purchased locally.
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Want to buy either 44 or 52 inch tow behind bush hog mower. Question is : I would be pulling it with a Kubota RTV. How long is the remote control cord ? I would need it to extend to the cab of the RTV.
John Blandford
from Kentucky
August 02, 2013
Answer
John - The remote operator control on the Swisher 44" Trail Cutters is 8-1/2 feet in length, and 10 feet in length on the 52" models.
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what battery should I purchase and does it use gas does it use?
Mary Stuart
from New York
July 02, 2013
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Mary - you would need a 12-volt U1L type battery for the Swisher tow behind mower. This mower runs on regular 87 octane gasoline.
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I plan on using a rough cut trail mower on a pond dam with a 3 to 1 slope This I think is about 18 degrees. Will the mower handle this without sliding or the engine oil running out of its sump.
Randal
from Alabama
April 29, 2013
Answer
Randal - Swisher does not recommend using any of their rough cut mower models on slopes or inclines of greater than 15 degrees for just the reasons you mention in your e-mail.
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The lubrication on the Swisher RC 14544BS, is it splash or pressure? What degree angle of hill will it efficiently operate on?
David Lavers
from Oklahoma
March 24, 2013
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David - all of the Swisher tow-behind mowers use a "splash" lubrication system. These mowers will operate effectively on a slope of up to about 17 degree's.
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