Razorback All Terrain
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It's a beast – Have used this for 80 hours now. Steep slopes and very long grass; some old fallen logs taht you can't even see - but she goes really very well. Has been fantastic, and very pleased I went for the 18HP model - had originally thought the 14HP would do - but the extra power has been so useful so often that I am pleaased I did that. The designer… Read more
however, never used this piece of kit. The valve on the front tyres almost hits the central hub and the only way to inflate the tyre is to pull the valve out sideways - and quite a bit at that - more than 45 degrees - you run the risk of pulling the valve out of the tube. The valve is also very stiff so you really apply force to so this. Really dumb design. The back tyres are Ok though. I also wished I had mirrors but maybe they are an accessory you can buy. I am revegetating my land with endemic vegetation and really don't want to knock out the little trees when I am reversing. I commiserate with the owner who managed to roll their razorback. Their suggestions of seatbelts would be of negative value as it would stop the disengagement device which would normally have worked in an accident; and roll bars on farm biks etc can be more lethal than having none. I have used this on pretty steep slopes and encountered logs - and I guess better to go super slow if the terrain is new to you and the grass is so long you can't see properly.
Capable slasher but expensive to maintain – As long as you are aware that this is a slasher first & a mower second you will be very satisfied with performance. The machine is extremely capable & stable on very steep slopes. It slashes Blackberry, Lantana & Privet with ease. Mowing in longer grass is good but don’t expect a turf finish. If you intend to operate in steep terrain I recommend… Read more
that you option a seat with armrests for safe operation. If you roll it you have fallen off a cliff. Cleaning and servicing are straight forward with most grease points easily accessible. Consumable items (blades, belts, Tyres etc) are unnecessarily expensive. Blades are outrageously priced and approach $300 a set from some dealers. Unfortunately you are stuck with genuine but on the upside the quality is very good. Belts are another story and you need to source elsewhere as similar Kevlar raw edge belts are readily available at half the genuine price. Tyres & tubes are difficult to obtain and relatively rare but not impossible to source. My experience is that the distributor does not keep adequate stocks. Most other consumables are standard engineering specifications and easy to source.
Really good heavy brush mower with some caveats – Excellent at cutting heavy brush and even small saplings, comfortable and easy to manoeuvre. However it is a very heavy unit so if it gets stuck it can be very difficult to extract. I have found that if you get bogged it is easy to get really stuck due to the weight of the unit and the fact that there is very low/minimal clearance to get… Read more
underneath to get under the bogged wheel to add material for traction. Also due to the weight I have found I have to lever it out which is difficult due to the low clearance. My advice, make sure you have something that can pull the unit out of a difficult spot (like a 4WD) and do not get into sodden ground where you can spin the wheels and dig yourself into the ground. Despite having a 4WD capability, once the unit is bogged it rests on the cutting deck (due to minimal clearance underneath) and you are then STUCK and the 4WD will not save you. I love my Razorback but very wary of getting bogged. If on my own, I am buggered unless I can use my car to pull it out which isn't always possible. Also hard to get a jack under to change wheel/tyre when punctured.
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Absolute beast of a machine. Am unsung on a super hilly property (>20 degrees) for mowing and towing C13 Hansa chipper and trailer. Amazing all terrain machine. Love it. Easy to operate. Comfortable ride. Choice between 2WD, 4WD plus diff lock and I added on the rear winch. A great additional tool for my challenging property. Show details
The mower we need for our block – We were always going to get a razorback because we have a hilly block and like the grass to grow long. The machine cuts well and we love the 150mm height for cutting. No other machine has that. The steering wheel spinner knob makes turning easier. We upgraded to the high suspension seat and love it. We get about two hours of mowing from one fuel… Read more
tank. Things we would change if we could: the heel/toe mechanisms are too wide apart compared to other mowers and it is more clunky to drive between forward and reverse. The auto shut-off feature is annoying. We realise it is for safety, but when you're simply going around the yard and need to pick up hoses and tools etc it is frustrating. Expensive, but we would buy it again.
Good gear, brush cutter beast – Purchased 1402 - 4 x 4 model in 2016 never stops. Expensive to buy but good product, does every thing I have asked of it. Not used lots, only just done over a 100hrs, dusty conditions require air filter management to ensure longer machine life. I fitted after market winch on rear just in case. Mine has Subaru motor and worried about not having an… Read more
oil filter so I ensure servicing is done more often. New model has changed this potential issue. Still on original blades and I put this down to doing a walk through area to remove or ID any rocks and sticks before work. I have a neighbour who purchased one in recent years who just drives over sticks / branches etc and he wonders why he keeps damaging the machine. One issue of concern is greasing of front axle pivot point. Cost of parts / extras like ROPs is expensive. If possible shop around for servicing as some dealers can be very expensive.
Followup after 5 months ownership – I still rate the Razorback as an amazing little machine however let down badly by the tires. I have had no end of trouble with flat tires especially the fronts which are only 2 ply. Tiny lantana thorns easily puncture the tube and even with Slime in the tubes, they still leak. I now have had a small branch rip a jagged hole in the tire and torn… Read more
the tube. Spoke with the local product rep and he has suggested solid filling the front tires so will give that a go. The rep was very responsive and helpful (thanks Jason)
CMX2402 Brilliant - Premium piece of engineering worth every cent – The performance of my Razorback CMX2402 defies logic. The salesman under played its capability but first hand experience clearly demonstrates the superior functionality of this "Built for Purpose" machine. An amazing 4WD machine with PTO driven 975mm cutter deck - hugely powerful. It cuts well on flat and undulating terrain and powers up my 45… Read more
degree gradients. The machine is extremely capable & stable on very steep slopes. It slashes Lantana, Blackberry & Cassia with ease. Tall woody weeds pose no challenge whatsoever. The Razorback just walks through scrub, knocking every thing over and munches it up.
Unreal machine – Purchased February 2023. Where I live is bush, with a lot of Black Wattle, fire love it. This machine does everything the salesman said it would. It just walks it's way through the scrub. 2 Big problems. The rear end is too low to the ground and is easily buried in soft ground and hard to get out. Next ( the biggest drawback ) who puts crappy 4… Read more
ply tyres on a go anywhere machine. It only took 15min to get a puncture. I have ride on mower with 6 ply tyres. This is a common major complaint you hear from every owner. Not good enough.
Beware dangerous if rolled – This machine does a great job but should be fitted with a roll bar as standard equipment I am lucky to be alive , the front wheel clipped a large rock leaning against a tree , the rock rolled under the back wheel tipping the machine over , I have broken ribs and other injuries , I nearly died as the back of machine was upside down on my chest , I… Read more
could hardly breath , the blades were still going as seat cut off switch was activated with ground pressure , I was under it for over an hour . Razorback Canycom for your customers safety please fit a roll bar and seat belt on these machines . I will be selling this machine and purchasing a remote control mower in the future
Issues with hst fan – At 148 hours lost forward movement. Found fan had lost a blade. Had it repaired and within 10 minutes the whole back end was shaking. Found fan blade sheared again and linkages as sloppy as. Service agent is not clued up on issue.. its had a service every 50 hours, greasef and cleaned in-between so not neglect. Show details · 1
It’s ability surpasses my expectations – A terrific machine with no peer. It cuts well on flat and undulating terrain. It even powers up my 40 degree gradient. Small saplings, lantana are cut with ease. Highly recommend. Show details
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Brilliant - expensive but worth it – So far pretty amazing - it seems to quite safe on pretty much any part of the steep paddocks and cuts through the bracken like it was butter!! Show details
Never ceases to impress!! – I have 7.5 acres of moderately steep and muddy property. The Razorback is solid as a rock on the hills. I swear you would fall off the machine long before it got to the point of tipping over! It knocks over 2 metre lantana with ease, uses half the petrol my standard 23HP ride on too. It's not cheap, but it is amazingly engineered and exceptional quality. I cannot recommend the Razorback too highly! Show details
Blown away at what this machine can do! – Only 4 hours on my machine but am super impressed with what this machine can do and the build quality too. I did however get a puncture in the first hour of use and the clevis pin dropped out of the throttle pedal hour 2, but tyre was I think due to me rolling it off the bead (it has an amazing turning ability) and clevis pin was just bad luck.… Read more
Both now fixed and I now know how to remove and repair the front tyre/tube. I have thick lantana bush and the machine has not blinked as it easily pushed over and destroyed everything in its path. I have also had it on VERY steep slopes beyond what is advertised and it has managed those too. It seems very easy to access everything you need to maintain etc and as mentioned appears extremely well built. I am coming from a 52" Husqvarna ride on mower and have some very steep sections on my block. So far I'm super happy and should have bought this machine years ago. Fast too at clearing even in low range.
Great fun and value for Money – We have a 10a farm block which is a valley. It was destroyed during the 2020 Jan bushfires in the Eurobodalla NSW. After the fires we now have black wattle regrowth everywhere. After spending weeks with chainsaws, brush cutters and tractor slashers we were loosing the fight to clear the block. We found the Razor back and have never looked back.… Read more
what was a weeks work can now be completed in just 5 hours and the regrowth is becoming less. Even in very steep areas, we have used 4wd and diff-flock to drive up the hills and mow back down them clearing grass and trees. It is true if you can run it over you can mow it. The seating position is strange to start with however after a few hours you find that it makes sense and gives you a comfortable ride even for very tall people. The adjustment of the steering wheel was not shown to me when I purchased it however having a play around I found it and it helps with your back position to stop cramps and injuries. best fun you can have with your cloths on.
Subsequent support – Previously I made comment about service. The local team have gone well above and beyond in providing support despite the difficulties Covid supply chain created. The background effort is appreciated thank you. Show details
Capable machine but expensive to run – Machine has done about 160 hours Has gone through 4 drive belts and a pair of cutter bar drive belts. All were correctly tensioned and checked regularly (it's not very hard to do that). Also 2 sets of blades and a cutter beam plus the cover for the blade bearing carrier assembly. Subaru engine has no oil filter, I don't know about the Honda… Read more
engine. Spare parts are expensive and hard to get Blades over $200 a set Cutter beam $180 Hitting rocks is almost unavoidable and breakages are to be expected but the cost of parts seems a bit high. Originally the belts were $60 then went to $80 then down to $40 when the distributor sourced aftermarket ones. I have bought some from the states now for $10 and yes they are kevlar reinforced ones designed for this application. Tyres are an odd size and tubes must be imported or bought through the company, I have just been quoted $60 for front tube. I have found some in the states for $15. The machine has done a great job clearing steep sections of our property and has improved the productivity of our pastures. We just wish it was a bit more reliable and robust and didn't cost so much to fix.
Very expensive oil filter – The oil filters are riduculously expensive. Around $70.00 ea. The machine is fantastic and to keep the engine in good condition is obviously essential. Note the filter is much more expensive than the oil Show details
excellent machine ! – Purchased CMX2106 with optional winch Oct 21 Murwillumbah Mowers - Highly recommend store and all staff. ( Downgraded from a 4wd tractor and slasher for working a 35acre steep property). This high quality machine understates it's capabilities ( compliments brushcutter and minor chainsaw work ). It literally bulldozes forwards or backwards, up… Read more
or down steep slopes, slashing and mulching thru ragweed overgrowth, dense lantana, wild tobacco bush, 40-50mm diameter thick bamboo, in wet or dry conditions. Surprisingly mows lawn down to about 50-70mm height and maneuvers easily thru narrow spaces and delicate orchard fruit trees.. The 2wd / 4wd / diff lock / and winching uphill - all work perfectly even after 50 hours hard work. Easy to clean, surprisingly comfortable and low noise operation. The blades are extremely tough (I've accidentally hit and shattered large rocks many times with no problem) Follow the factory manual and you won't go wrong - However, most negative issues relate to me as the operator: These are; 1. the battery location / access needs to addressed (.. a manufacturer issue) 2. the solenoid can prevent starting if debris builds up (.... a maintenance issue). 3. The machine is quite light and can bog in slippery conditions. ( ..more of an operator issue). 4. The machine is also quite low and can get stuck on top of unseen rocks ( operator issue, but solved by winching) 5. The tyres / tubes are tough but can puncture (..more of a location issue and tyre pressure)
Mostly very good – It is great most of the time but rubbish going up long slopes of 10 deg or more whether in low or high, cutter on or off, long grass or short. For clearing scrub, saplings etc - ideal. I can climb 40 deg bank for a metre or two, but long slopes 200m, nbg. John Carter, Lorne. Show details · 1
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Game changer – Unlike any other ride on .. can go over most terrains & steep angles .. has revolutionised my business ..easily operated by my wife & makes the most difficult jobs safer , quicker and more profitable Show details · 1
Forest Eater – Great machine. My property has big slopes and thick lantana which had been untouched for years. The Razor Back ploughed through it without missing a beat. It is also very capable on the steep slopes. Had a small issue with large thorns puncturing my tyres but with advice from the razor back staff the issue is being sorted so I will now have trouble free mowing. Highly recommend! Show details
Out of this world amazing. In the lawn cutting business it will make coffee – Its hard to explain this amazing machine. What it can do defies logic. It literally can climb a wall while cutting grass. It will go through thick shrub 2 m tall with ease. If you think it to expensive at first you will think its to cheap once you use it and see what it can do. Don't waste it on normal grass and lawn, take it to the bush and the steepest mountain you can find. It is best at home there. Show details · 1
Very capable – I have owned the cmx186 for 3- years now and thought I would share our experiences good and bad, it is absolutely awesome on slopes can mow much steeper than stated if you are game. It’s biggest enemy is rocks and unfortunately when you are clearing you don’t know they are there, so far I have broken 3- rotors (arm that holds the blades) and they… Read more
aren’t cheap to replace. I have had 7- flat tyres, 6 rears 1 front, they take tubes that are an odd size but have found oversized tubes work fine, Lantana is the biggest enemy for flat tyres. The cmx186 is an 18hp motor and I find it slightly under powdered for heavy duty clearing and if I had my time and I would by the 23hp model. The recommended rpm is quite low and even with the deck set on the highest level the engine will stall when cutting long grass, this is an easy fix by just increasing the rpm to the maximum but unsure what long term effect this could have on the motor. (None yet). The most concerning thing I have found is that none of the bolts have spring washers or locktite and they come loose and even fall out, unfortunately recently I didn’t notice that the bolts that hold the front axle to the front diff had come loose then sheared off and the front axle collapsed, I have lost front wheel drive either broken the axle or destroyed the diff. So check the nuts and bolts regularly! Summing up although I have had a fare few issues I still rate the Razorbacks, it’s amazing how quick you can reclaim your land and climb steap terrain. I would definitely buy another.
Great for rough terrain and hard work – Great mower well worth the price. Mows through bushes, small trees and rough terrain on our 10 acres of hilly, rocky land. Does the job our previous mowers couldn’t cope with. It does what it claims. Not may be the smoothest cut for a pristine lawn but for hard going areas it has proved its worth. Very happy with our Razorback. Show details
A Mixed Bag – I purchased my CMX227 second hand. The seller was a commercial operator. He claimed "no expense spared on maintenance". It had 700hrs on the clock, but I was hoping that a commercial machine should be good for at least thousand hours. Then reality set in. We put the machine to work. It worked well. It is indeed a ride on brush cutter. I rode… Read more
happily (slowly) through blackberries up to two metres high. It dealt with slopes up to 30 degrees. The downsides........ The lack of design to keep trash and dust out of it makes a lot of work. The air cleaner needs cleaning every hour or so of hard work. Clippings keep getting into the engine cooling air intake, in spite of buying an after market rubber mat that installs under the seat. Setting aside some rather rough attempts at welding up cracks in the cutter deck, by the previous owner, the fitting of the swing away side guards have worn badly. The pivots and latches have worn badly (not solid enough to last). Grass clippings make their way into everything around the engine and transmission, requiring a lot of work to clean. Now, I have a worn steering rack. It seems that the steering rack never had lubricant, or any way to lubricate. Not surprisingly, it had worn badly. And a replacement rack is going to cost a lot. The drive shaft to the cutter deck has worn. The universal joint yokes are flopping on their shafts. At the PTO end, the spline has worn away. No provision for greasing it. You have to sit down before asking the price of a replacement shaft. I think that the steering rack and the drive shaft are hardly up to "commercial use". Summary: This machine has great potential, but there are aspects of design that make it not the greatest value for dollar. If only the manufacturer attends to the functional aspects, and quality issues, it would be magnificent. Also, the price of parts in Australia is very high. All things to consider before buying a $24,000 lawnmower.
Hard yakka made easier – Good Bye Whipper snipper - HELLO CMX 227! Two days of hard yakka reduced to two hours - wow! Finally got snooze time! Rough and ready easily steered, compact and manoeuvrable Razorback ate everything in its wake leaving fresh mulch in a single cut. Tackled the 35 deg pitch rocky, slippery landmass with two ft high grass and spat out dead branches… Read more
bigger than my biceps - with ease. Sun was going down and didn't want to stop. Got cocky and decided to give it more hard yakka but didn't survey the land as recommended in operators manual before mowing. Got stuck when the front wheels went over the edge and the cutting deck suspended over two foot pile of dirt. I didn't panic. Ten minutes later, the trusty Razorback Winch sang the redemption song! Don't buy the razorback without this beauty. Always read the Manual before using! Salesman tried to save me money by talking me out of double wheels. He had surveyed my property a week before and concluded they weren't needed. Bloke had no taste for suaveness, sophistication and sexy looks! Double wheels added the gutsy 'bite me look' and the 'feeling safe' on the steep whether mowing up down or sideways! So far, nothing mechanically wrong to speak off and don't expect any either. Before buying a Razorback, do your homework, read the engineering and mechanics of it and get a demo done- at your property. Two hours of hard yakka - fuel gauge hardly moved. Razorback is expensive but you pay for what you get - quality! Have Fun!
55 hours old and has died – I'm over here in G.B. Bought my CMX227 2.5 years ago. Has been a brilliant bit of kit until recently, have about 4 acres of assorted sloping terrain, up to 45 degrees on the real bad bits, grass/scrub, this machine is used once or twice a year on the real nasty bits to keep it looking trim. Now the crunch, mine has the Subaru Robin EH65D 22hp… Read more
engine. If you take off the air cleaner/filter you will see 3 x M6 screws that hold the filter base to the carburetor. well you guessed it one of the screws vibrated loose and as having no where to go, trapped inside the air filter, chose the only route possible, down the carb. Good news it got stuck in the valve seat against the open inlet valve. If it would have gone further in would have played ping pong with the piston, head and bore, scrap engine!. There is no sign of locktite on the other screws and I cant believe there is no lock tap on the M6 pins. So other Subaru engine owners be warned, pull your filter off and check these bolts now, I think I'm right as all the Subaru engines are the same in design. Oh and dealer says out of warranty, pulled it apart, fixed the valve, but 3 weeks and waiting on gaskets that are coming from Japan with no predictive delivery date. 55 hours old, machine cost 12,500 GBP that 275 for each hour. Expensive machine!
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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… Read more
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.
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. Show details
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