Hover to zoom

1 of 2

Earthquake (44") 17.5HP Briggs Rough Cut Tow-Behind Mower w/ Electric Start

Name: Earthquake (44") 17.5HP Briggs Rough Cut Tow-Behind Mower w/ Electric Start
Brand: Earthquake
SKU: 70906
Rating: 3.77 (22 reviews)

Model:

RC4432

Write A Review

Sold Out

Sorry, this product is no longer available.

Try this product instead

Swisher Country Cut (44") 15.5HP Rough Cut Tow-Behind Trailer Cutter w/ Electric Start

Model:

RC15544BS

$3,599.95

Product Discontinued

Earthquake (44") 17.5HP Briggs Rough Cut Tow-Behind Mower w/ Electric Start

Model: RC4432

Product Discontinued

Features

Specifications

Reviews

How-To Articles

Manuals

Earthquake (44") 17.5HP Briggs Rough Cut Tow-Behind Mower w/ Electric Start

Product Video Disclaimer: "PED is not responsible for any variances from the product in this video and the item you purchase. Please review all product specs prior to purchase."

Mower Is Too Large To Fit On Lift Gate For Delivery
Must have a loading dock or fork lift @ delivery locale to unload
Clear A Trail, An Acre Or a Field
Use for rough cut and brush cutting applications
Mow down tall grass, weeds and brush up to 2" in diameter
17.5HP/500cc Briggs & Stratton 4-Cycle OHV Engine
12-volt electric start system (no recoil back-up)
44-Inch, 11-Gauge Welded Steel Cutting Deck
Two heavy-duty hardened steel blades
Front and rear chain guards
Cutting Capacity - 4 ft. tall grass; 8 ft. high weeds and brush
Tool-Less Adjustable Cutting Height
Step-and-Drop wheel adjusters let you raise or lower the mower in seconds
Adjustable Off-Set Tow Bar
Tow the mower in any of nine different offsets
16-Inch Puncture Resistant Tires
Rubber tires with metal hubs designed for use on rough terrain
Assembled Dimensions (no tongue) 64.5" L x 62" W x 25" H
Assembled Dimensions (w/ tongue) 124" L x 62" W x 25" H
Mower Is Too Large To Fit On Lift Gate For Delivery

California residents see

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov

Specifications

RC4432

General Information

Product Category

Mower - Tow-Behind

Engine

Engine Brand

Briggs & Stratton

Starting System

12-Volt Key Start

Engine Cycle

4-Cycle

17.5 HP

500 CCs

Fuel Tank Size

1.72 Gallons

Engine Cylinders

1 Cylinder

Oil Filter

Consumer Engine Warranty

2 Years

Motor

Battery Voltage

12 Volts

Battery Type

Lead Acid

Battery Included

Included

Overview

Product Category

Mower - Tow-Behind

Weight

525 Pounds

Consumer Warranty

5 Years

Dimensions

124.0L x 62.0W x 25.0H

UPC

012642003936

Deck

Cutting Options

Rear Discharge

Deck Material

11-Gauge

Deck Construction

Welded

Blades

2 Blades

Deck Positions

Infinite Positions

Cutting Width

44 Inches

Cutting Height

3.5-7.5 Inches

Wheels

Rear Tire Size

16 x 6.5 Inch

Tire Type

Puncture Resistant

Reviews

(22)

Earthquake RC4432 Reviews & Ratings

Customer Photos and Videos

Verified Buyer

Earthquake Pull Behind Mower

By Elizabeth B

Florida

Purchased 03/12/2023 |

Review Posted 04/19/2023

1- Delivery took 3.5 weeks not 2-5 days
2- Delivery truck could not get it off the truck delivery rescheduled
3- Delivered into the road only packed in wood base in metal frame. They expected us to be able to move it out of the road.
4- Battery dead.
5- Belt burned up in first 1-3 minutes of operation.
6- 2nd belt burned up in 5 minutes
7- No belts Available
This was the WORST purchase made- not operating and no way to move it. No instructions on how to trouble shoot the belt adjustments- just risk $79 belt and make a blind guess.

Elizabeth B Does Not Recommend This

Was this review helpful?

Rating Breakdown

Features

1/5

Quality

1/5

Performance

1/5

Value

1/5

Cons:

Heavy, Expensive, Bad Instructions

Well Built Machine, But Keep A Wrench Handy

By Frank L.

Minnesota

Review Posted 09/04/2022

This is a heavy-duty brush cutting machine, but there seem to be quality-control problems at the factory. Of course, it's built in China! Within the first 30 seconds of use the belt came off because #1, very poor instructions came with it, and #2, the belt guides were not adjusted correctly and/or loose. When the belt came off it took the insulation off the power wire to the starter, and that was because the wires under the engine were routed incorrectly, and positioned dangerously close to the belt. It took me about an hour, but I was able to reroute and repair the wires and adjust and tighten the belt guides correctly. I used it to brush a 5 mile section of my "driveway" and it performed admirably. If you're willing to be ready with a wrench, it's a pretty decent cutting machine.

Frank L. Recommends This

Was this review helpful?

Expert Response

First and foremost, thank you for your purchase. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback, and we can certainly understand your aggravation. We will forward your review to the manufacturer, informing them of the situation.

We appreciate your business and apologize for any inconvenience.

Dale V.

Power Equipment Expert

Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

3/5

Performance

4/5

Value

4/5

Pros:

Easy To Use, Price, Easy To Store

Cons:

Bad Instructions, Poor Quality Control at Factory

Not Good

By Glen S.

Michigan

Review Posted 08/05/2022

I bought the mower first of June and used it for 5 min. blades won't shut off, into the shop 2 weeks later got it back, and used it 5 min. the belt came off, back to shop 3 weeks later got back end of July, used 1 hr. seems to be working ok now.

Glen S. Does Not Recommend This

Was this review helpful?

Rating Breakdown

Features

1/5

Quality

1/5

Performance

1/5

Value

4/5

It's A Workhorse

By Amy I.

Tennessee

Review Posted 08/02/2022

Bought this early this spring for a recreational property for areas where large mowing and brush cutting equipment can't go. I have not had any of the reported belt or pully issues at all. This is one powerful cutter and it has kept all the trails rideable and walkable for the entire season being towed behind an SXS It has been used in really rough areas as well as grassy areas and it continues to produce a nice cut- the key is going slow enough to keep the mower from bouncing excessively in bumpy areas.
This mower has started right up every time and a tank of gas goes much further than I would have otherwise expected. I know folks have had mixed experiences given some of the belt issues with this mower but I took a chance because this mower has a better warranty, has more features such as the offset hitch, front and rear chains, has higher horsepower than its main competitor, and comes with a quality battery. All while costing several hundred dollars less.
I did immediately convert the tongue to a ball style hitch and will probably replace the tires with a heavier duty style with a more aggressive tread and traction capability. I do wish it had a remote cable to both engage and disengage the blade from the tow vehicle but that is the only feature I feel I'm missing. Bottom line though, for the money this mower is everything I hoped it would be and I am 100% satisfied with its performance and reliability to date and I have not babied it whatsoever.

Amy I. Recommends This

Was this review helpful?

Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

4/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Pros:

Price, Id Buy It Again

Mows Great When It's Working

By Burnin D.

Texas

Review Posted 08/01/2022

The belt kicked off in the first 5 minutes of mowing. I wasn't sure what had happened but was so upset it had quit mowing. I waited 3 weeks to get this mower. I put the belt on and mowed 4 hours of some nasty weeds, saplings, and fallen branches. It ran great through all of that.
I think it's just that goofy engage lever and the idler pulley that are the weak points. Releasing the blades too fast or allowing it to go past the mechanical stop seems to cause problems.
I see others have a tethered remote start, remote engage, and remote engine speed. Sure would be nice to start, stop, and engage the blades from the seat of my Ranger. Overall it's a time saver over the 6' brush hog on my tractor.

Burnin D. Recommends This

Was this review helpful?

Rating Breakdown

Features

3/5

Quality

4/5

Performance

5/5

Value

4/5

Pros:

Easy To Use

Follow-Up

By Eric G

Minnesota

Review Posted 07/13/2022

This is a follow-up to my prior review. After 3 conversations with Earthquake's (excellent) customer service department they sent me an "upgraded" belt. I happy to say that belt stays in place so that I can actually use the mower. Although the matter is resolved I still won't recommend this product. Why they don't make the "upgraded" belt standard is odd. I suspect the customer service department is so good is because they get a lot of experience.

Eric G Does Not Recommend This

Was this review helpful?

Rating Breakdown

Features

3/5

Quality

3/5

Performance

3/5

Value

3/5

Pros:

Quiet, Well versed customer service department

Cons:

Unreliable, Some cheap components

Worthless

By Eric G

Minnesota

Review Posted 07/10/2022

Brand new. Blades won't engage. It's an expensive piece of junk. I suggest spending your money on another brand.

Eric G Does Not Recommend This

Was this review helpful?

Expert Response

Earthquake provides a 5-Year Warranty on this mower. For Warranty support, Earthquake can be reached directly @ (800) 345-6007

Dale V.

Power Equipment Expert

Rating Breakdown

Features

2/5

Quality

1/5

Performance

1/5

Value

1/5

Cons:

None

Strong & Dependable

By M & M Mason

Missouri

Review Posted 06/23/2022

After seeing the angle iron crate/shipping containment, I was sure there must be something valuable to spend that much money protecting it!....I was impressed.
After taking care of the extremely frustrating issue with the mower drive belt jumping off pulley, which I fixed myself because it would mean taking it to a service location and more down time, the warranty IMMEDIATELY express mailed me the repair solution & was out in the field. It will eat anything I drive my quad over which is a sapling not larger than 1 1/2" max. It is just what we had hoped for in strength and heavy duty dependability. It took a couple of extra weeks to get there but we are happy with our purchase!
In addition, perhaps the most useful feature is the "off-set" towing option and ease of "disengagement" rope pull function
M & M Mason, southwest Missouri.

M & M Mason Recommends This

Was this review helpful?

Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

4/5

Pros:

Easy To Use, Price, Id Buy It Again, High Quality

Cons:

None

Earthquake

By Robert M.

Florida

Review Posted 06/16/2022

Is cutting everything I need it to cut.

Robert M. Recommends This

Was this review helpful?

Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Pros:

Easy To Use, Price, Id Buy It Again, Easy To Store

Verified Buyer

Very Powerful Rough Cut Mower

By Manuel P.

Aviston, Illinois

Purchased 03/13/2022 |

Review Posted 04/28/2022

This is a powerful, well built rough cut mower. It really does cut heavy saplings and brush like the description says. I use it in the mountains of Idaho to keep brush, grasses, and saplings away from the house and barn to mitigate fire danger.

It came well packed on a steel frame crate with no damage. You attach the draw bar, hook up the battery, fill the crankcase with oil, and you are good to go. It took more time to uncrate it than it does to set up the machine.

This machine is more powerful and costs hundreds less than another popular brand, yet it has a better warranty. All in all this was a solid purchase.

Manuel P. Recommends This

Was this review helpful?

Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Pros: