Rover Lawn King
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Do not buy this product, or any product from Rover. The warranty department is no help do not offer solutions to any problems. You buy a lawnmower on agreement and the company then changes the agreement and makes it very inconvenient for you to take the mower in for any work to be done on it under warranty. They are not willing to help you in… Read more
any situation. They are very un Australian. They do not care about you once they have your money. They rip you off and then they disappear. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. Would not recommend Rover to anybody. DO NOT BUY ANY ROVER PRODUCTS, BOYCOTT ROVER
Only buy if this mower comes with a battery charger – I bought a brand new Lawn King in June 2023. The mower itself does a decent job of cutting the grass. However, irrespective of whether it's been ten minutes or ten days since its previous use, the battery goes flat and needs to be recharged. It is ridiculously frustrating that the battery constantly drains as soon as the mower is switched off.… Read more
There is no way that I would ever purchase another Rover mower after the problems I have had with this one.
Rover lawn King 21 HP 42" PROBLEMS – I bought for cash one of these for $5400 on 1st April 2021from Braschs in Cairns; this was at that time around $1800 more than good quality medium opposition. But these had a 5 year warranty. See December 2022 trouble started. After working for around 20 minutes, if the blades were turned off they would not turn back on. The machine had to sit for… Read more
20 minutes before the blades would spin again. The motor would run but not cutting for around 20 minutes. Apparently the problem would not show whilst just spinning outside a workshop. I delivered the machine to the nearby repair agent (I live 2 hours from Cairns) and it was picked up and returned 3 times, the 3rd time to Braschs in Cairns on 4th March. I have the details but I have since spoken to Area Managers, Warranty Staff, Service Managers and presently to a gentleman in Melbourne who cannot seem to get a response from Cairns. In all this time [Name Removed] is the only person who I've spoken to more than twice; most of the others were on holidays at a meeting or too busy and will call back. I do Thank [Name Removed] from Melbourne. But I've had enough. My Wife and I have push- mowed 2 acres and been helped by good neighbours; I am over 69 and the Wife is 66 years old. I am sorry there is no short version of this. For your information [Name Removed].
Huckin hawsome – Mayyyte , got more grunt than a pig farm at shooting time. Just loves to be revved and tell her hooz boss. Only drama so far the gay headlight bulbs blew when I swore at her in long weeds. We've both since made up, even though we don't take long hot showers together, and spit in each other's ears, I would highly recommend this ride on mower. 19 HP… Read more · 1
Kwaka vtwin will if you stomp on the brake, rotate the earth backwards without changing gear. So far money well spent, I love the fact some hot milfs down my ways, dig the throbbing 600cc engine.
Good value for money – An overall very good mower. The 21.5 hp Kawasaki engine gives heaps of power for the size of the mower, the automatic diff lock is the best thing ever on my sloped land, no more wheel slip. The turning circle is great around bid trees. I opted to set up the mover deck for mulching and had a mulching kit fitted, the plastic cover and the fastening… Read more
bracket is not worth the money, I ended up modifying it as the original set up kept popping half way off! I was disappointed with the dealerships pre delivery, tyres pumped to 25psi (should only be 11 back and 14 front), mover deck not adjusted correctly, did not know that the front wheels now are fitted with ball bearings, I was told that they had bushes!! I’m disappointed with the exhaust noise, a better muffler would be great. I have run the mower for 65 hours by now and it has been a pleasure so far
This is a great machine very easy to use and you can get lots of extras – this mower is great,it has a wide cut so makes mowing a lot quicker.It hasn't got zero turn as I wanted a steering wheel but it has a sharp turn.It is great on fuel and cuts beautifuly. Show details
Cheap, loud, flimsy – It's so loud compared to previous like John deere mowers and I thought they were rubbish. Cheaply made, seat sensor shuts off at the slightest movement or fart. Belt broke after 12 hrs. Never had that before, other movers 60 plus hrs. Just a cheap mower. Struggles in grass over 8 inchs. Show details
Decent cut but has issues – I've only just put 40 hours on my LK (21hp, 42") looking after my house yard of about an acre. While it does a great job at cutting grass a foot or shorter (even on a fairly decent slope), and has heaps of grunt, I've had several issues. It initially ran rough until a service, the PTO eventually refused to disengage, the deck belt slips off… Read more
periodically, and bolts around the deck readily come loose and fall off. Also I've had to install inner tubes in the tyres because they seem to puncture easily (it's not like I'm clearing scrub but I'm willing to concede that could be down to me hitting an unseen stick or debris). I baby this thing and keep it under cover but I'm always waiting for the next thing to go wrong. My dad has a John Deere and he has trouble with it too (he's spent a fortune maintaining it); maybe it's the nature of ride-ons.
Edit: after another issue I phoned the head office and mentioned how all the service mobs in regional QLD seem to have a waiting time of about 5 weeks. He informed me that this had been the case for more than 3 years. My next mower will not be a Rover.
Not fit for purpose.Poor quality ride on – This mower was purchase to mow a 1/2 acre block with some out building in it. Firstly the turning circle. As much as you think this mower has a tight turning circle because of the large degree of articulation in the front wheels it does not turn very well at all. Once the wheels turn past about 45 degrees the mower goes into understeer and… Read more
basically drives forwards. Secondly, the safety feature sprouted is ridiculous and time consuming when trying to mow in tight areas. Only being only to mow forward without an over ride button similar to a John Deere means it is pointless and a waste of time trying to mow in area where reversing the blades into the tight spot would normally be the best option. My Lawn King also does a poor job of clearing lawn from under the deck. In harder going (mind you only 1 week growth with some leaf debris) the mower leaves behind a trail of clipping from the centre of the deck. Usually with a decent mower you can wind row a perfectly cut lawn like a catcher has been used except for the last row. Not with a Lawn King. This is all noticed in the first 3.3hrs of operating. AND finally the main reason I an writing this review is that after 3.3hrs of mowing the Lawn King threw its belts. Just like the old ones do constantly. If you are buying on a budget, don't. Save the money and save up a bit more for a better quality mower that is fit for purpose.
GREAT BUDGET RIDE ON – I bought the Rover lawn king 21hp with the 42-in cutting deck as I couldn't get my hands on a cub cadet which is what I was set on. I was sceptical at first as I'd never heard much about the Rover ride-ons however after owning this ride on for about 1 year now I'm absolutely over the moon with the purchase. The mower cuts extremely neatly it is… Read more
very easy to use and is also very comfortable to use
The machine has a 21 horsepower Kawasaki motor which I find to be great It has ample power and isn't hard to maintain
Best mower ever had – Very good strong mower, starts quick and cuts any stubborn high dense grass too. Never had a problem with this 18/ 42 rover lawn king mower. Nothing to complain. Show details
Reliable and great options – I use it on 2 ha and have had it about 2 years. Has been the best ride on mower I've ever had. Great options. Great manoeuvre ability. Has been very reliable and easy to service etc. I highly recommend. And I have had different brands over many years. Show details
Ride on mower rover lawn king, simple, reliable, efficient, good cut with right adjustment, quick, easy way to mow – Bought the rover lawn king, Kawasaki motor, 18/42 model late April 2021. Well it took a couple of goes to get the settings right effectively the mower deck height right to get the finished design once that was done and it is just a matter of trial and error this mower has proved to be brilliant. After six months I find myself very confident to… Read more
operate it, I easily judge the right settings for the dick as you go over different kinds of grass and different heights of grass to get that finished that I want. We have a gentle sloping block, and it is so easy and so effortless to jump on right around and do what’s gotta be done and the finish is fantastic. The unit has PTO, hydrostatic drive which all add to a very easy driving experience. I occasionally charge the battery up overnight CTec low power charger But that is just a precaution to keep the battery full unit works well servicing is easy quality is high price was very fair it’s just a joy to operate and it does a great job cutting I did get the mulch kit and bumper bar fitted to it, haven’t use the mulch kit at this point but I’m thinking of getting the grass catcher system next year. All in all I would rate the service and delivery as 10 out of 10 from the Rover MTD dealer at Wacol in Brisbane and the unit itself really I have to rate at 10 out of 10 as well in my experience to date, if you look after machinery it looks after you and this one is a real winner I’ve never enjoyed mowing so much because it takes so little time and it’s so easy and the finish is great.
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Best on paper and in reality as well – During my research, I was thinking about rover vs hustler raptor. Rover is cheaper with a stamped deck, the raptor is expensive with a fabricated steel deck. Rover has a 24hp Kawasaki engine which is more powerful than the raptor Kawasaki (21.5hp). I have 1acre and pretty flat land. Plus I saved at least 1000$ than buying Raptor. It starts every… Read more
time easily. Heaps of power. I have tried it on dry and wet grass which was up to my knees and it went through it like a knife through butter. The cut quality is really nice. Makes the golf course like lines in the yard. I have had no issues with it yet. It's under full warranty Aussie made for Aussie conditions. I just wash it with a pressure washer at the end. It has surpassed my expectations of power, quality cut, and realibility. Very happy with this purchase. Thanks
Great machine - glad I bit the bullet! – Blew up the old John Deere and was looking for something not too pricey to handle our 5 acre somewhat rough in places grass block - definitely not lawn. Didn't like the negative reviews on lower end Husqvarnas and John Deeres are way too basic at the price point I was looking for (<$5k). Settled on a Cub Cadet, but then found it was difficult to… Read more
get in NSW at anything below retail, and cost to freight from Vic was too high. Dealer reviewed my reasoning and suggested I look at the Rover - supposedly identical but red and with a Kawasaki motor. Couldn't be happier! Apparently the Rover is effectively a rebadged Cub Cadet (both out of MTD), with CC being predominantly US branding, Rover for Aus. The 24/42 is a relatively new release, so little in the way of reviews on line - but also no negatives! So I bit the bullet - and happy I did. 24hp Kawasaki has heaps of power and the extra features of the Rover including the electric blades engage and the anti slip backwards on slopes are excellent. Looking forward to lots of years of happy mowing.
Terrible at mowing – Have had this mower since 2005 it's been bad since the start. Needs many repairs and like all others the same model cuts crooked. I've adjusted the hell out of it. Went online to find how to fix it and find lots of people all with same problem.... cuts crooked. Only good part is the Briggs motor. Rest is junk. Don't buy Rover. Show details
This is the worst thing i have ever bought – I bought the Rover Lawn King ride on mower brand new. Second time i went to use it it wouldnt start. Needs new battery. Went to use it the fourth time started let idle for a couple of minutes the thing just stopped. Rang up where i bought it from and was told a month before they could look at it. Not on so i jumped up and down and had it picked up… Read more
a week and a half later. Rang up to see how it was going was told it was all fixed but they couldnt deliver till tuesday this was on thursday due to the long weekend. Not on so i went and picked it up myself. Also was told that 20 hours was too many hours on it for them to buy back. Very unsatisfied. Bought from The Mower Place Hillcrest Brisbane.
So far, so good – Bought a pretty old, second hand Lawn King as it was cheap. Used it 3 times now to mow my small block. Touch wood-it starts every time & does the job I'm asking of it. That's all I can ask really, I hope I haven't put the mockers on it now. Show details
Its lasted 15 years – This mower just keeps on keeping on. Ive been mowing 10 acres for 15 years and apart from the odd belt its been fantastic. Sure its had a few hickups but when i consider what its done its nothng. Ive hit tree stumps run over rabbits ( oopps sorry not my fault) and it just keeps going. Even my services agent is surprised how it just keeps on keeping on. Buy one anyday. Show details
Dont buy this mower – We have the 17HP Lawn King and it is by far the worst thing i have ever bought in my life, i cant tell you the number of things that have gone wrong with this thing. Every time i get on it something breaks. Ive spent 10 times more time fixing things than i have mowing. When it is up and going it it very uneven and you have to mow twice to get an… Read more
even cut. Just about everything about this machine is poorly designed and manufactured. Please dont make the same mistake as me
B&S 20HP V-twin, 30" cutting deck, hydrostatic transmission – I bought the Rover new when we bought our 3 Acre property. All was fine to begin with till I went to get it serviced. The authorised Rover dealer said I had to go to the place I bought it from to get service. RT Edwards are only a retailer, not a service supplier. There was a lot of too'ing and frowing but finally I got it serviced. Then the… Read more
throttle cable became sticky. After a couple of attempts by the service department, they failed to rectify the fault. I ended up fixing the cable by removing it and re-laying and re-bending it to lay properly. The fuel cap seal failed. I got another under warranty however, the service department tried to charge me for it. The front axle was not free to move, the cutting deck slider block came loose and fell out, the chassis cracked and the drive belt dragged on the drive belt tensioner / idler plate.
I have welded the crack in the chassis, had the front axle repaired, manufactured a replacement block for the deck slider and removed and adjusted the drive tensioner to prevent the belt dragging on the plate. I have also installed an oil pressure warning light by wiring up to the superfluous (unused) pressure switch on the motor.
The type of work that the mower does, it's hardly surprising that the steering comes loose every so often. Annoying, but not worth getting upset about, I just fix it again and again. I have had the steering break completely. the connecting rod from the sector arm to the trunnion snapped. All the rose joints wore very badly too. I have repaired the connecting rod and replaced all the rose (ball) joints with greaseable ones. No more problems.
Overall, the machine has given some problems, but nothing too difficult to fix, just not what you'd expect from a new'ish machine. the Briggs and Stratton 20HP motor has been great. No problems.
Would I buy another one? No. Not since Rover moved all it's manufacturing off shore to China. The build quality was not that good when they were made in Aus, how much wors can they be from China.....!
I have had Rover executives visit me to view the machine after I sent a scathing letter to them about the appalling quality of the product. They informed me that the 20HP Lawn King was the last to be made in Aus. At least I bought Australian made.
Pity that buying Australian made is getting harder to do. The next one will probably be a Cox. At least they are still Aussie made. Easy to drive, simple - no gears, foot control - fwd/rev. Looks tough. Turning circle could have been better. Bits falling off, stuff coming loose, cracks in chassis. throttle cable, steering rod broken, steering sector gear comes loose to allow steering to slip, plus many other issues with servicing.
I've abused mine but pamper it as well – I have beaten mine up mainly because I have some big rocks imbedded on my land. Its about an acre and the back paddock (basically divided into 3 plots) is a bit rougher. I got mine second hand on ebay and I cannot complain. 2 small fixes so far and I routinely maintain it. Simple to fix, runs like a small jeep, 17hp motor has a lot of kick
Bad – I thought Australian made for Australian conditions meant something but it seemed to have been cheaply put together. I am buying a new mower but will find an alternative to Rover. Can't entertain the thought of going through that again. 18 hp seemed powerful enough at the time. Wider deck. Headlight. Had it for 8 years and every year it has… Read more
needed something new through breaking. steering assembly, front axles, cutting deck realignments, electrical problems and a replacement engine in the first 2 weeks.
Agree with previous review, genuine Rover blades last for 2 mows and then need replacing.
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Did you sell it to me? Just bought one on gumtree and it stopped working after half hour.