Hawkline 3rd New First Choice MFG?

BrettW · Jan 20, 2003

OK, OK,
Now you guys have me really confused. I'm about to buy an FC finish mower at what I consider to be a very good price. Do I need to be concerned as to who the actual manufacturer is? or is that something I really should know up front BEFORE I ever need a part. thanks, bw

Inspector507 · Jan 20, 2003

The "actual manufacturer" could be one of a few suppliers.

HayDR · Jan 20, 2003

The MFG of the FC finish mower is Sicma. Also sold under the names WAC, Big Bee, Kioti & some other brands from time to time. <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.sweettractors.com/>SICMA finish mowers</A>

Inspector507 · Jan 20, 2003

CCI,
And at one time WAC mowers were Caroni..........so ya never know these days.
The parts guy at WAC told me who the manufacturer for my mower was when I ordered parts. He said just buy Caroni parts if we don't have them.

JimMc · Jan 20, 2003

Anything you're looking to buy with the FC logo will at this point be the Sicma mower. No problems with that unit that I'm aware of. From what I've seen they hold up quite well and do a good job.

HayDR · Jan 20, 2003

Inspector507,
I hear WAC is close to being a "Loose Neutral" since all the help has gone to work for Hawkline.

Inspector507 · Jan 20, 2003

Doesn't surprise me.......State offers incentives, they end up paying higher wages.

JimMc · Jan 20, 2003

WAC still offers Caroni mowers. Just depends on the dealer and what's in stock. Don't know if they'll offer the Sicma in the future, though. My understanding is that Sicma had to re-label a bunch of units orignally destined for WAC and fire sale them under the brand label "Industrial" for some reason.

Anonymous Poster · Jan 21, 2003

Do I need to be concerned as to who the actual manufacturer is? or is that something I really should know up front BEFORE I ever need a part. thanks, bw

We stock everything that moves on that mower. In addition, we do have repair parts for all FC equipment.
Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment Co.
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.sweettractors.com>http://www.sweettractors.com</A>