KenHobart, TAS
Great mower
Great mower goes anywhere on our 10 acre hilly property - rides down the sides of the creek bed as long as I hang onto the side handles - even managers the smaller surface rocks ok - have owned it for several years (I was probably the first in the Kingston Tasmania area to buy one) and only reversed the blades once. Sometimes have to lock the rear diff to get out of the soft ground after heavy rain - once had to pull it out with the winch on the 4wd but that was my fault. If we had purchased this before the Chinese 45HP 4wd tractor with slasher we would not have purchased the tractor - have sold the slasher and never use the tractor for mowing as it could not handle the turns on the sides of the hills. Would be better with larger tyres.
Purchased in November 2021.
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dgillett290Sydney Surrounds, NSW
- 3 reviews
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A workhorse! But with small faults.
This is a machine! Effectively you're riding a slasher in 4wd go-cart form. It goes practically anywhere and not just slashes but mulches. Even small saplings and rocks that you don't intend to run over. Very economical too. Fires fire goes on one tank. Small issues with small parts failing and it collects dust quickly which affects running and needs cleaning but it eats bushes and ground flora and makes small work of a paddock and acreage.
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John
- 2 reviews
I cant believe how this thing climbs
This machine is even better than i expected we have a hilly 4 acres that we had to cut with a brushcutter but since getting this it has made life so much easier it just cuts really thick grass lantana small trees sags and stuff like with ease that the brushcutter wont cut as it just tangles up on them the only negative thing i have got is be careful with big sticks in long grass as they can get caught in the tyre tread and come around with the tyre and jam up in between the tyre and body and fuel tank . But the panels are really good in the...Read more
way they can get a big stick jammed in there and bend it right in and pop straight back into place when stick is removed and the price very expensive but they are worth every cent very happy with mine cant recommend enough but check your air filter very regularly and blow grass away from on top of deck and the fansSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
aceraceQld, 4521
- 20 reviews
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Great But
The Razorback is the only mower that could do my fairly hilly 5.5 acre block.Anything else would/could kill you.4WD is vital and unstoppable
However there are many considerations that need mention, If you are not a bit handy they would be an issue. The seat was useless on slopes.backache! Air cleaner needs cleaning OFTEN (AIR COMPRESSOR VITAL) Poor design a dust trap and the starter motor can get blocked severely and engage.Reverse pedal bends? Fibreglass covers can be damaged easily. Battery is hidden(could not find it) and takes some getti...Read more
ng at. Mowers are heavy and getting mower to the agent is not easy,need trailer and ramps. If mower is not starting you have no hope of loading it,so you have to fix it yourself.Fuel starvation as fuel lines got blocked with swarf!!! Local agent is not fantastic,received no usefull instructions on purchase.Probably because of the slopes the mower is heavy on fuel and was often hard to start (I fixed it) pre delivery checks did not happen. However on slopes and heavy mowing it is great. If you just want to mow large flat areas a waste of money. Note I have fitted a race style seat, I spend some hours at a time on the mower and was unable to walk!!!!6 comments
I appreciate your reply.Note Tasmania was our home but actually for the last year Brisbane This is where we bought the mower. Another point I have ordered 3 times service items ??? to no avail.
Razorback AustraliaRazorback
We apologise for the confusion with your location, can you please call our head office at your earliest convenience on 1800 180 567, our Razorback specialist based in Brisbane will work on resolving these points with you.
Thank you.
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Was concerned about cost initially, but now do not regret the purchase at all.
I have slopes and heavy clay soil and needed a 4wd tank to do the job. The CMX186 does this beautifully. I can do about 2 acres of 35 degree slopes with grass over 1m high and this machine smashes through it in much less time than you think it would. It is very stable on the slopes and surprisingly fuel efficient. I also use this machine as a ride on mulcher. As we bought a derelict property and need to cut a lot of tree limbs we ended up with piles of branches which the razorback destroys in minutes. I do not regret the purchase of this machine for one moment. It is a labour saving device that gives you back your time and it is fun smashing mother nature back to the boundary of your property.
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Best & Safest mower. Worth every cent
I have steep uneven block. previous mower, John Deere X300 struggled on slopes.
This machine makes very light work of job. Used to spend at least 4 to 5 hours with brush cutter on steep banks etc. but now spend less than an hour, mainly around trees, garden edges and other objects
Feel very safe on this machine with low seating position and comfortable seat even on the steepest hills, across, up & down. Previous mower unstable plus was easy to loose control of down hills as brakes not up to the same standard as the Razorback.
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Questions & Answers
Julie H.asked
My revers/accelerator pedal on my Razorback CMX186 just failed (bent I think) while I was mowing and I could not slow or stop it with the pedal and I ended up driving through a wire (fortunately not barbed-wire) fence breaking the wire with my forehead. The only way I could stop the mower was to turn the motor off. I have emailed my local mower shop but as it is ANZAC Day I won’t get a reply until at least tomorrow. I see from the Internet that it is recognised that the CMX186 has a weakness in the metal of the accelerator/reverse pedal. Could you tell me please how will this be fixed for me? That is, will the whole mechanism be replaced? Can you also tell me if I have to pay for this or is it fixed free of charge because it is a design flaw?
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Razorback AustraliaRazorback
Hello Julie,
Thank you for your question. The failure you have described isn't consistent with the few number of bent pedals we have experienced. Bent reverse pedals are a result of excess force being applied to the reverse pedal, which result in a lack of max reverse speed, not what you have described. Could you please contact us direct on 02 6923 0000 and we will work through this with you?
Thank you
The Razorback Team
I was mowing flat ground with just grass on it. What ‘excess force’ could occur in just taking my foot of the accelerator and trying to reverse as I was tidying up around a tree near my fenceline?
I would like to have my questions answered online as I think everyone else needs to know how this will be addressed. It is interesting that you say it must be because of ‘excess force’ applied to the reverse pedal, where as the local dealer when he called today in response to the email I sent yesterday was that I must have ‘smashed into something’.
Fred Qldasked
We have had a demonstraion and we are considering a CMX186 for our 2 acre steepish property having read the reviews below we have a couple of questions.
Q1 Why does your machine headings to replies to problems not relate to the model of the owner
ie: Owner CMX 186 and your reply heading is for model CMX 227
Q2 From what Chasis / Engine Serial Numbers of model CMX 186 have the modifications to:-
(a) the strengthened foward / reverse pedal
(b) the rubber protectors for the air filter and starter motor.
(c) what if any is the extra price of the seat with arms
(Note we were unable to log into your suggested area re seats)
Thanks
Graham Qld
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Razorback AustraliaRazorback
Hello Fred,
Thank you for your enquiry regarding a CMX186 unit.
I am a little bit confused with some of your questions would find it easier if I had one of our trained Razorback representatives could discuss them with you over the phone.
Please phone us on 1800 088 567 or alternatively reply with your contact number and I'll have a team member give you a call.
Thank you.
Hi Team
Not sure why the questions where confusing:
Q1. The canycom replies are confusing, We were looking for information on the 186 but the replies are all headed 227 : WHY?
Q2. The canycom owner reports and questions clearly indicate that:-
(a) there were problems with the forward reverse pedal bending, the canycom reply indicates the pedal has been strengthened:
From which manufacturers CMX 186 serial number / Chassis/ engine number was this modified part fitted?
(b) There were problems with the air filter clogging with dirt and dust. The canycom reply indicates the a rubber protector was fitted
From which manufacturers CMX 186 serial number / Chassis/ engine number was this modified part fitted?
(c) There were problems with grass jamming the starter motor, The canycom reply indicates the a rubber protector was fitted
From which manufacturers CMX 186 serial number / Chassis/ engine number was this modified part fitted?
We wish to know this so we are sure we are purchasing a CMX186 which has all the current modifications fitted.
Thanks
Fred Mb: 0407 571 535
Razorback AustraliaRazorback
Hello Fred,
We have tried calling your number to discuss your questions and it seems to be an incorrect number and is disconnected. Can you please call us on 1800 088 567 so we can ensure that you are getting the latest model machine.
Regards the Team at Razorback Australia.
Wayneasked
I have cmx186 and need to replace the rear tyre. Can someone please advise which nuts to remove to take off the wheel?
3 answers
Razorback AustraliaRazorback
Hello Wayne,
There are two different nuts on the Razorback Wheels. The smaller Silver ones hold the two parts of the rim together and there is 6 on the back wheels and 4 on the front. The larger gold ones hold the wheel to the hub on the machine and there are 4 on the back and 4 on the front.
I trust this helps? If you have any further questions I would recommend you take your machine to your closest dealer.
Thank you.
The Razorback Team.
Many thanks for your help.
Yes Wayne... The ones that hold the wheel on .....
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Hello Acerace,
Thank you for taking the time to write a Razorback product review, we appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that your Razorback is performing well in your extreme terrain. W... Read more
e are pleased to be able inform you that most of your concerns have been resolved with the latest Razorback models.