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Swisher Fast Finish (44") 10.5HP Finish Cut Tow-Behind Trail Mower

Name: Swisher Fast Finish (44") 10.5HP Finish Cut Tow-Behind Trail Mower
Brand: Swisher
SKU: 12569

Model:

FC10544BS

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Make Short Work Of Your Big Patch Of Land
Attaches to your tractor, ATV or other utility vehicle
Provides a finish type cut - similar to a riding mower
Powerful 10.5 HP Briggs And Stratton 4-Cycle OHV Engine
Exceptional power for the toughest mowing jobs
44" Rear Discharge Cutting Deck
1/8-inch thick heavy duty steel deck
Twin blade system handles grass up to 6" deep
Easy to use single point cutting height adjustment
Unlimited adjustment from 1.5" to 4.5" cutting heights
Exclusive Bumper Roller System
Deflects objects and helps prevent damage to trees & shrubs
Universal Articulating Hitch
Left to right adjustable offset
Allows for mowing ditches (up to a 15 degree slope)
Also great for mowing under low hanging tree's
Operating Blade Engage/Disengage Controls
Prevents mower from being started "in gear"
Provides added safety for operator
U1L Type Battery Required (not included - buy locally)

California residents see

Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm.

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

Specifications

FC10544BS

General Information

Product Category

Mower - Tow-Behind

Engine

Engine Brand

Briggs & Stratton

Starting System

Recoil Start

Engine Cycle

4-Cycle

10.5 HP

344 CCs

Fuel Tank Size

0.7 Gallons

Engine Cylinders

1 Cylinder

Oil Filter

Consumer Engine Warranty

1 Year

Overview

Product Category

Mower - Tow-Behind

Weight

305 Pounds

Made in USA

Yes

Consumer Warranty

1 Year

Product Length

94.0 Inches

Product Width

58.0 Inches

Product Height

23.0 Inches

UPC

728172399868

Deck

Cutting Options

Rear Discharge

Deck Material

11-Gauge

Deck Construction

Welded

Blades

2 Blades

Spindle Material

Steel

Deck Positions

Infinite Positions

Cutting Width

44 Inches

Cutting Height

1.5-4.5 Inches

Wheels

Rear Tire Size

15 x 6 Inch

Tire Type

Pneumatic Wheels

Reviews

(35)

Swisher FC10544BS Reviews & Ratings

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Broke During Break-In Period

By Dave T.

New York

Review Posted 06/28/2022

Pad break came off during the mow at the 2 hour mark of the 5 hour break-in period. Saw smoke and followed shut down procedures. Found that the pad break on the right hand side as seen from the rear had come off and the belt was broken. There was no thread lock used on any bolt and only a locking wheel nut on the bolt.

Dave T. Recommends This

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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 so they are aware of the situation. Swisher does supply a 1-year warranty on the unit and you can contact them directly at (800) 222-8183 to discuss this issue and have them apply the warranty.

We appreciate your business and apologize for any inconvenience.

Dale V.

Power Equipment Expert

Manufacturer Response

We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing troubles with your mower. Our tech will be contacting you to help resolve the issue. Thank you for choosing Swisher!

Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

3/5

Performance

3/5

Value

4/5

Verified Buyer

Good & Bad

By Lynn S.

Penn Yan, New York

Purchased 09/01/2018 |

Review Posted 11/22/2021

I use this in my lawn care business. I have had 5 of them over the past 20 years. The mower itself is great, but the hitch assembly is junk. I should know using it on my 40 lawn accounts. I challenge Swisher to find a buyer who uses this model of tow behind more than I have. I have a local fabrication company build me a hitch that is of heavy gauge steel and reinforce the place of attachment.

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Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

3/5

Performance

4/5

Value

4/5

Pros:

Id Buy It Again, Fast

Cons:

Small Gas Tank, Durability, Low Quality

Verified Buyer

44” Swisher Finish Mower

By Gerard G.

Medford, New York

Purchased 05/17/2021 |

Review Posted 06/30/2021

The mower is as advertised, does the job I was hoping for, and cuts my mowing time in half. Quality and built here in the USA.

Gerard G. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Pros:

Easy To Use, Durable, High Quality

Cons:

Small Gas Tank

Verified Buyer

Good Review

By Gary G.

Cedaredge, Colorado

Purchased 05/24/2020 |

Review Posted 07/14/2020

It's an ok product.

Gary G. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

4/5

Performance

4/5

Value

4/5

Pros:

Price, Easy To Use

Cons:

Bad Instructions, Could Have Been Redesigned For More Mower Cutting Height

Verified Buyer

By Greg H.

Beloit, Kansas

Purchased 03/30/2020 |

Review Posted 06/12/2020

This mower did ok, but it tends to leave a strip in tall tougher grass and the relief from all that grass. It wasn't very good, as it tends to ball up under the deck and drag the mower down. The trail mower is ok, but I wouldn't necessarily call it a finish mower.

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Manufacturer Response

We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your machine. When cutting high or dense grass areas go slowly. Some areas may need to be mowed twice. The second cut should be at 90 degrees to the first, if possible. When mowing thick or high grass, raise rear of deck to ½” to ¾” above front of the deck. It is recommended to cut area twice. The first at a higher setting and the second at the desired lawn height. To create a manicured lawn, never cut more than 1/3 of the grass height in one cutting. If you need additional assistance, please contact us at 800.222.8183.

Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

4/5

Performance

3/5

Value

2/5

Pros:

Easy To Use, Light Weight

Cons:

Small Gas Tank, Not A Finish Mower

Verified Buyer

Great Low Cost Pull Behind Mower!

By Thomas A.

Worthington, Pennsylvania

Purchased 04/21/2020 |

Review Posted 05/27/2020

It's easy to start and easy to use. It cuts very nicely. It can cut a one-acre pasture in an hour or less. Very well made too.

Thomas A. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

4/5

Value

5/5

Pros:

Easy To Use, Durable, Reliable, High Quality

Cons:

Small Gas Tank, Bad Instructions

Verified Buyer

Good In A Field Not A Lawn!

By Ross B.

Longview, Washington

Purchased 03/18/2020 |

Review Posted 04/09/2020

This is extremely difficult to maneuver in the yard. It would be good for field mowing only.

Ross B. Does Not Recommend This

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Manufacturer Response

The Swisher 44 in. Trail Mower is designed to produce a quality finish cut on lawns, golf courses, etc. It is not intended to clear brush or cut saplings. Your Trail Mower should be towed behind an ATV, golf cart, lawn tractor, or other approved vehicles. It is not designed for speeds exceeding 5 MPH. Thank you for choosing Swisher!

Rating Breakdown

Features

1/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

4/5

Value

5/5

Pros:

Durable, Reliable

Verified Buyer

Works The Way It Should

By Kevin B.

Doraville, Georgia

Purchased 08/13/2019 |

Review Posted 09/11/2019

I have no issues with the product or packaging, except for the very small gas tank. I was informed that the delivery would have to be scheduled. Yet, it just showed up without informing me. I was not there and had to compensate someone for their time to accept the delivery in my place.

Kevin B. Recommends This

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Expert Response

Thank you for leaving your feedback. We are softened to hear that you feel our post-purchase support was unsatisfactory and apologize for the miscommunication regarding the delivery date of your mower.

We take your feedback very seriously and if you should ever need assistance troubleshooting your mower or getting a question answered, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly at any time.

We hope to have another opportunity to work with you again in the future and appreciate your business very much.

Dale V.

Power Equipment Expert

Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

4/5

Value

5/5

Cons:

Small Gas Tank

Verified Buyer

Worst I've Ever Bought

By Andrew F.

DeLand, Florida

Purchased 06/24/2019 |

Review Posted 07/17/2019

Get an extra set of pawl's for the pull cord as mine only lasted 4 pull's and no the blades were not engaged so I called mower depot,talked to a person only to be told I would have to take it to warranty station.Ordered on amazon so I could finish mowing.Got it going only to have the belt shred after only around 3 hour's of use.Also if your grass is over 4-6 inches this is not what you want.

Andrew F. Does Not Recommend This

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Expert Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, and we are sorry to hear that you have experienced issues with the recoil start mechanism and belt.

Though we are relieved to hear that you were able to address the starting issue by replacing the prawl's yourself, should you experience any additional issues with the recoil start mechanism, we encourage you to reach out to the manufacturer directly. Seeing as you appear to be mechanically inclined, they will likely be able to provide you the replacement components free of cost granted that they are defective.

As for the belt, Swisher recommends that the operator allows the blades to rotate and engine to idle for at least five minutes before operation, please keep this in mind after installing your replacement belt. We also suggest that you check to make certain that the pulley is on properly and that the idler pulleys and spindles are moving freely as the bearings are known to freeze or bind due to excess debris buildup. Lastly, please look over the Idler bushing (Part #6037 Page 16 Owner's Manual) as misconfiguration may lead to belt misalignment.

One other important practice to note is proper storage of the mower. Swisher recommends that you store the mower with the blades disengaged to prevent the belts from being permanently stretched.

We hope these suggestions help you get to the bottom of whatever is causing these belt issues. If you conclude that there is a manufacturer defect with this unit, you can always have it checked out at a professional service center. We are here to provide additional guidance if you need it, so please feel free to reach out anytime.

Dale V.

Power Equipment Expert

Manufacturer Response

We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your machine. Please contact us at 800.222.8183 so we can assist.

Rating Breakdown

Features

1/5

Quality

1/5

Performance

1/5

Value