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John BGAWLER
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Blades and disc may give problems.
I bought the latest model Superswift Big Bob earlier this year. It came with disc and blades that were "upgraded" from the previous model to a lighter weight system with the bolts securing the blades to the disc protruding downwards where they whizz around at 2000 or more rpm looking for rocks and branches hidden in the grass.
A few days afterwards the bolt hit something, cracked the boss and sheared the disc off the drive shaft. The drive shaft fortunately did not bend. (great engine)
No answers from the dealer or distributor but an o...Read more
nline after-market parts supplier responded immediately to my enquiry and the problem was sorted quickly. I fitted the disc and blades that were on the previous model (heavier and with nothing protruding to snag on hidden rocks) for less than a $100. Weeks later and still no more problems. Great machine – easy start – few stalls in long grass. The dealer rang me back weeks after I contacted him, to say he had replacement parts – (another set of the original blades). When I tried to explain the problem he laughed and hung up on me in mid sentence. The distributor (Allpower) was pretty relaxed about it as well. They didn't answer my initial online enquiry and politely refused compensation or replacement after I rang and sent photos.2 comments
A year later I still havn't mastered the petrol cap.
The motor is going fine and the welding is holding up and the upgraded disc and blades work well without another broken boss or disc.
Quite ha... Read more
ppy with it now but will buy a real mower next time. This one was far too much fuss.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Sue F.asked
Can someone tell me if the Big Bob and Little Bob have pressure oil lubrication method or splash method? I can't find this information anywhere and the dealer near me didn't know either. I have some steep sections on my block and would like to know prior to purchase. Sue
No answers
Greg Easked
How many mls of oil does the Ryobi RLM 461 7ME use. would it be about 600mls ??
Tomasked
Where can I get a Superswift, secondhand: a good one?
2 answers
I wrote a review. Mine was bought brand new. Can't help with 2nd hand apart from suggesting gumtree
There seems to be quite a few floating around on Ebay and gumtree, ive bought 3 in the last few years and just restored one for my own use. i am in victoria though.
Details
Supaswift Big Bob 653KPNo reviews yet | Supaswift Big Bob 653HP5.0(2) | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Petrol Lawn Mowers | Petrol Lawn Mowers | Petrol Lawn Mowers | Petrol Lawn Mowers |
| Price (RRP) | A$599.00 | A$799.00 | ||
| Power Source | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Features | Side Discharge | |||
| Catcher Type | None | None | ||
| Cutting Deck Material | Steel | |||
| Cutting Width | 533 mm | 533 mm | ||
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Engine Name | 4.2hp Kohler XT-7 | Honda | ||
| Brand | Kohler | Honda | ||
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John B
I was hoping not to add to this review but 2 years later the frame rails have snapped both sides at the bolt-holes securing the rails to the deflector shield nearest the handle. I didn't notice fo... Read more
r a while as there is a sort of torsion bar/rod/stay welded to brace against this eventuality - seems that didn't work but it does keep the handle loosely attached to the rest of the mower. So it still goes but the mowing height varies according to how hard you push it. Looks like the occasional weld will keep it together. Spoke to a parts salesman for a mower retailer who stocks these and I got the impression that earlier Big Bobs were more robust. He confirmed that my original blade setup was prone to failure.