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Cub Cadet CC 550 ES (19") 173cc Electric Start Self-Propelled Lawn Mower

Name: Cub Cadet CC 550 ES (19") 173cc Electric Start Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
Brand: Cub Cadet
SKU: 10455
Rating: 3.53 (17 reviews)

Model:

CC 550 ES

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173cc Cub Cadet® 4-Cycle OHV Engine
Delivers power, reliability and top performance
Keyed electric start with on-board battery
Rear Wheel Self-Propelled Drive System
Single forward speed setting
Simply engage the bail handle to propel the mower forward
Cub Cadet Signature CycloCut™ System
19-inch steel mower deck
Deck design is optimized for a consistent, top-quality cut
Provides superior mulching, bagging and side discharge
1.9 bushel bagger capacity
Single Point Height Of Cut Adjustment
Quickly change cutting height of all 4 wheels with a single lever
6 cutting height positions ranging from 1" to 3.5"
Industrial Tread, Ball-Bearing Wheels
7-inch front; 8-inch rear wheel size
Helps the mower easily move across uneven terrain

Specifications

CC 550 ES

Engine

Engine Brand

Cub Cadet

Starting System

12-Volt Key Start w/ Recoil

Engine Cycle

4-Cycle

173 CCs

Engine Cylinders

1 Cylinder

Oil Filter

Consumer Engine Warranty

3 Years

Motor

Battery Type

Rechargeable

Battery Included

Included

Overview

Assembly Required

Weight

68 Pounds

Consumer Warranty

3 Years

UPC

043033546534

Additional Model Numbers

12AE18JA010, CC 550 ES

Deck

Cutting Options

3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch)

Deck Material

Steel

Deck Construction

Stamped

Blades

1 Blade

Spindle Material

Steel

Deck Positions

6 Positions

Cutting Width

19 Inches

Cutting Height

1.0-3.5 Inches

Drive

Speeds

1 Speed

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheels

Drive System

Belt-Drive

Accessories

Rear Bagger

Included

Mulcher Kit

Included

Wheels

Front Tire Size

7 Inch

Rear Tire Size

8 Inch

Tire Type

Plastic Wheels

Reviews

(17)

Cub Cadet CC 550 ES Reviews & Ratings

Electric Start Seldom Works

By Pin H.

Colorado

Review Posted 05/22/2016

I bought this mower for my girlfriend to use when I am out of town. She is not particularly strong and is unable to use the pull start so the electric start was the driving force in the purchase. Unfortunately it simply will not start the mower reliably. When I use the mower, I pull start two out of three times because the electric start simply won't start the unit.

After storage this year the unit refused to start at all in the spring. I ordered a replacement carburetor online which did the trick, but the complex float type carburetor is not suited to sitting over the winter. Lastly, the self propulsion system is weak and slips fairly easily. I really find it hard to recommend this mower.

Pin H. Does Not Recommend This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

2/5

Quality

1/5

Performance

1/5

Value

1/5

Good features bad ergonomics

By Fred C.

Spring Creek, Nevada

Review Posted 07/02/2014

Bought the mower and didn't use it for a month then started to use it . The electric start worked fine for me the, single lever adjustment worked fine. The mower runs OK but smoked and ran rough. The discharge chute plastic deflector fell off on little bumps, this closed the chute. A real pain, the rubber on the handle bar rip just from my gloved hands. The thing would not reverse without first moving it forward then back (never could get use to that). Very hard to steer like it was heavy. The drive slipped much of the time. One great thing is they got the bag insert almost right, left side would fill with grass and couldn't get it back on. Short story, if you are no too old and want a work out get it, other wise don't buy it.

P.S. Cub Cadet ran me around for three weeks returning this mower. I had to tell them I was going to hire a lawn maintenance co. to mow my lawn. Bad company bad machine.

Fred C. Does Not Recommend This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

2/5

Performance

1/5

Value

1/5

Pros:

Price, Features

Cons:

Low Quality, Heavy, Durability, Difficult To Use

Verified Buyer

Cub Cadet electric start push mower

By Margaret N.

Jackson, Tennessee

Purchased 04/03/2014 |

Review Posted 06/24/2014

This was the best deal for this mower, I priced so many online and Mowers Direct was the best for me. Thank you Mowers Direct.

Margaret N. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Pros:

Price, Reliable, Easy To Store, I'd Buy It Again

Cons:

I Have No Cons

Verified Buyer

Mower arrived early.

By Mary

Vermont

Purchased 04/24/2014 |

Review Posted 06/23/2014

They told me the mower would probably get there Monday or Tues. And it showed up on Friday! I was thrilled. Great customer service!

Mary Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Pros:

Price, I'd Buy It Again

Verified Buyer

Works but a little weak

By Steve

Pennsylvania

Purchased 04/12/2014 |

Review Posted 06/23/2014

I ordered this mower because I thought it was a good price from Mowers Direct with free shipping and I didn't have time to shop. I didn't need electric start, but thought it would be interesting. It didn't work out of the box. The battery would never take a charge. I let it go because I'm sure it wasn't worth the hassle and the mower starts on the first pull with little effort. It runs nice. The other issue that I have is that the drive system slips very easily. I have very rough hills to mow and the slightest mole or ant hill stops the self propel mechanism. It would be great for a flat lawn that's in good shape, but that just isn't my application. It's still easier for me to manhandle this mower through the bumps with the weak rear drive rather than go with the ever popular front drive.

I guess was spoiled with my old Lawn Boy. It had a strong drive system and could actually help hold me on the steep hills. The Cub Cadet requires me to help it on the steep hills.

Overall - It will do.

Steve Does Not Recommend This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

3/5

Quality

3/5

Performance

3/5

Value

3/5

Pros:

Price, Easy To Use

Cons:

A Little Weak, Electric Start No Good

Verified Buyer

Mower okay

By BENJAMIN S.

Tampa, Florida

Purchased 04/25/2014 |

Review Posted 06/06/2014

Bad battery, will not start mower lacks enough power.

BENJAMIN S. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

4/5

Performance

3/5

Value

4/5

Pros:

Price, Easy To Use, Quiet

Cons:

Bad Battery Will Not Hold A Charge

Verified Buyer

Junk mower and no one stands behind it

By John H.

Saint Albans, West Virginia

Purchased 03/24/2014 |

Review Posted 05/08/2014

Shopped for a key start mower. This seemed to be the best buy. Has been used three times and never started with a key. Out of the box one screw had fell off the height adjustment. Put it back with never seize only to have it fall off and not be found. Cub Cadets site listed a service center close to me only to have them tell me they don't work on anything they don't sell. After taking it to a center more than thirty miles away it has been two weeks and they can't tell me when it will be fixed. On a plus it is the best self propelled mower I have used but I guess I'll go back to Craftsman.

John H. Does Not Recommend This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

1/5

Performance

1/5

Value

1/5

Pros:

Price, Features, Light Weight

Cons:

Low Quality, Unreliable

Not Happy

By Diana B.

Louisville, Ohio

Review Posted 04/24/2014

When I got mower to start it mowed well. Stopped to empty the bag and it won't restart. Two mowings and same problem. Electric start is not good and can pull on manual start and same problem---won't start. Previous mower (not Cub Cadet) and barely had to turn key and it would start and same with pulling on cord. Not happy.

Diana B. Does Not Recommend This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

3/5

Performance

1/5

Value

2/5

Cons:

Heavy, Unreliable

Verified Buyer

This Mower Stinks

By Janice J.

Buffalo, New York

Purchased 04/14/2013 |

Review Posted 04/13/2014

Got this last year. Had to have a new engine put in off the bat. Used it along with my 23 year old Toro mower last year. The old Toro with the pull start is always there for me and mulches better. Now after my first winter with this mower I can't get it to start. The old Toro started on the second pull. Going to try a new spark plug and if it starts I think its going on Craigslist. I agree with the person who says its runs uneven. It doesn't mulch well. I wouldn't recommend this unless you live near me and want a one year old mower at less than the price you see here :)

Janice J. Does Not Recommend This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

3/5

Quality

1/5

Performance

3/5

Value

2/5

Cons: