I do not want to hijack the Swardman Mower Question Thread, so I will start a new one with my experience with Swardman Mowers.
I actually saw this mower on the internet late 2016 - early 2017 while researching reel mowers. I liked the features when I first saw it, but dismissed it as an option because it was overseas, and there was not any shipping info for it to the US. Fast forward to the recent past: I laid off of the forum as my lawn went dormant last fall. While I was away, there was a thread started on this mower - and to my surprise, they are now available in the US, and Ware had a demo unit that he did a video on.
Since I had planned on getting a "new to me" Flex 21 this year, this was the perfect time to get a new mower with some of the features that I liked in greens mowers - plus a cartridge system so I placed the order.
Thoughts thus far:
Michal from Swardman provides exceptional customer service, even with the time difference is VERY responsive to emails. Right after I ordered, he sent me an email with details on the order and expected ship dates. The one thing I did not see on their website that I wanted was a speed reducer kit. I asked about the availability since there was mention of one in the Swardman Mower thread. Michal responded back that they did have them and if wanted would included it with my order.
My order: 22" width, Grooved front roller, 10 blade reel, speed reducer, transport wheels, Red paint, Verticut cartridge, and Scarifier Cartridge. The Scarifier was a late add, that once more Michal gave me a great deal on.
I got email confirmation on my order and ship/delivery dates last week. Today I got yet another update along with pictures and confirmation for a Friday delivery
Friday will not get here fast enough...
More after I get the mower, get it set up and take it for a test drive.
I actually saw this mower on the internet late 2016 - early 2017 while researching reel mowers. I liked the features when I first saw it, but dismissed it as an option because it was overseas, and there was not any shipping info for it to the US. Fast forward to the recent past: I laid off of the forum as my lawn went dormant last fall. While I was away, there was a thread started on this mower - and to my surprise, they are now available in the US, and Ware had a demo unit that he did a video on.
Since I had planned on getting a "new to me" Flex 21 this year, this was the perfect time to get a new mower with some of the features that I liked in greens mowers - plus a cartridge system so I placed the order.
Thoughts thus far:
Michal from Swardman provides exceptional customer service, even with the time difference is VERY responsive to emails. Right after I ordered, he sent me an email with details on the order and expected ship dates. The one thing I did not see on their website that I wanted was a speed reducer kit. I asked about the availability since there was mention of one in the Swardman Mower thread. Michal responded back that they did have them and if wanted would included it with my order.
My order: 22" width, Grooved front roller, 10 blade reel, speed reducer, transport wheels, Red paint, Verticut cartridge, and Scarifier Cartridge. The Scarifier was a late add, that once more Michal gave me a great deal on.
I got email confirmation on my order and ship/delivery dates last week. Today I got yet another update along with pictures and confirmation for a Friday delivery
Friday will not get here fast enough...
More after I get the mower, get it set up and take it for a test drive.
