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  Harry@VWGS February 23, 2016 at 7:42am

  I have used one of these on demo, not a bad machine, good collection but once you have used a plastic ressie boxed mower like the Viking then your expectations of collection go up. Also the one I used had a Kawasaki engine, the new Cobras have a Subaru engine so not sure of the reliability? I thought the machine was well made and sturdy, the only thing I didn't like about it was the length, for a 19" mower that baby is long.... Comes with a years commercial warranty which is good, definitely worth a go if you want a change from the Hondas... Good luck
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  Steven Mills February 28, 2016 at 6:27pm

  Hi

  I bought a 21" Cobra last year.The one thing that struck me straight away in comparison to the Hondas we also use is the speed. The Cobra is a sllllllllooooooooowwwwww mower!! So slow infact,nobody wanted to use it!

  I can't say I've noticed that it collects any better either.
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    Gary RK > Steven Mills February 28, 2016 at 7:00pm

    If you're talking about the Cobra Pro range with GXV engines (and I suspect the Subaru), they all need their rpm tweeking post delivery or at the time by a good Tech.

    Most come set far too low for Noise/Emissions reasons

    Also, worth noting that only the 2015/16 model year versions have the faster gearbox.
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      Adam @ SLGC > Gary RK February 28, 2016 at 9:57pm

      Worth noting the Kubota W821R with the Honda engine range come set 'slow' too - its all to do with the factory settings being low as Gary rightly states for noise reduction and emissions reasons.

      As with all, they can be adjusted.....
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      Steven Mills > Gary RK February 29, 2016 at 7:02pm

      Hi Gary,yeah mine has the GXV engine. I did have the rpm tweeked when I got it but when we raced it alongside the honda it was still two mower lengths behind. I do plan on seeing if we can squeeze a bit more out of it.

      Another thing we noticed is that it feels heavier than the Honda when lifting despite them both supposedly weighing 56KG.

      Steve
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  Si @ GS February 28, 2016 at 8:30pm

  Thanks for the replies. Dealer had already mentioned about tweeking the speed once the engine was worn in. I had also noticed the length of the handles. May see if I can get one on demo and see what difference if any the fan assisted collection makes.
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  Craig Flatters May 17, 2017 at 9:42pm

  I know this is a old thread, but I've just bought the RM48SPS.

  A quick question please, will it void the warranty if I get my Tech to speed it up?

  Thank you, Craig.
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    Si @ GS > Craig Flatters May 20, 2017 at 11:44pm

    Hi Craig,
    
    You would be best to ask you cobra dealer. I suspect it may