Swisher 36-Inch 14.5 HP Zero-Turning Radius Riding Mower ZT1436

Comment: Excellent mower! I've been looking for a mower this size for a long time and I'm very pleased with the quality. My only compliant isn't with the quality of the mower but with the condition it was shipped, and the description. There isn't an auxiliary pull start. The battery was dead and the tires were flat. Major inconvenience!

Comment: I wanted a zero turn mower but not a huge one, I have a medimum size yard with lots of trees and narrow spaces between fences and flower beds. This is the perfect width and size for my use. I bought the mulch kit, and the only complaint is that instead of the factory drilling a bolt hole for the plate and putting a bolt in it if your not going to use it, you have to drill your own hole and the deck is thick metal. Otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.

Comment: I have used my Swisher 36" zero turn for 3 years now. I have not been gentle with it and it has performed flawlessly. I mow 2 acres and I am currently looking for a good deal on a 50" swisher, so obviously I have a lot a confidence in Swisher mowers. Also, I have had to replace a couple of deck bearings and the Swisher part people are extremely helpful and actually know about their products. I had a couple of bearings go bad after about 250-300 hours, which is pretty good, even for a commercial quality mower.

Comment: I have had this mower for over a month now and cut the grass 7 times. It has power to spare and appears solidly built. As received the maximum cut height was 2-1/2 inches. Deck adjustment brought it to a little over 3 inches. The indicator shows a maximum of 3-1/2 inches. Engine starts easily and runs smoothly. I got the mulch kit and removed the flip down grass chute..much more satisfactory getting through gates and tight places. I would have rated 5 stars if the deck adjustment had been set correctly. The safety features are never intrusive and work as advertised. I leaned too far from the seat and lost my balance. The engine immediately shut down. With the limited time I've owned the mower, I would recommend it.

Comment: ...The ZT1436 is ...It is a bit noisier than other brands I have tried, but for the money I saved it's bearable.It does the same job around trees and plantings as the more expensive units and for me should last a lifetime as I do not intend to use it daily to mow for a living.(Professional brands)I would recommend this to anyone with "stuff" to mow around as it cuts your lawn care time in half(even less) so you can move on to other interests.Just as easy to use as the Big names zero turn units, only half the price.So far I am quite pleased.Parts are available internet and phone, but no local dealers for service.I figure I can fix anything that may go wrong and they will supply the parts if need be.This Zero turn mower actually makes lawn work fun!