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re: Inexpensive, but reliable brand for push lawn mower?
Posted on 1/7/16 at 10:02 pm to SmackoverHawg
Posted on 1/7/16 at 10:02 pm to SmackoverHawg
quote:Damn you! I was just about to make the same joke.
Juan....don't know his last name, but he's reliable and inexpensive.
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Posted on 1/7/16 at 10:13 pm to Will Cover
find another lawnboy on craigslist.... mine is '91 ..what's wrong with your current?
Posted on 1/7/16 at 10:16 pm to GetBackToWork
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Found a self-propelled Briggs and Stratton branded mower at Wal-Mart. I've seen their engines for years, but had never seen one like this before (black and yellow). Had more features than most others at that price point. Spent less than $300 and hoped to get a few years out of it. Has been a great lawn mower. Bagger, rear wheel drive, 4 wheel adjust with one handle, variable speed, water wash out port, large engine. I've got a large yard, and works great. Sure beat spending a grand on a Honda at the time.
Pretty sure that is the one I mentioned. Yellow and black
This post was edited on 1/7/16 at 10:17 pm
Posted on 1/7/16 at 10:23 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Anything with Honda engine. Get it off of craigslist or some other used sales platform. Saves money.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 10:30 pm to sullivanct19a
I got a husqvarna from Lowes used( brought back because spark plug fell out.) 4wd for about $230
Try that
Try that
Posted on 1/7/16 at 10:33 pm to LSUTANGERINE
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Pretty sure that is the one I mentioned. Yellow and black
That's it, you're right. Forgot it's name is Brute. That was a deal for what it offered and it runs great.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 10:34 pm to Will Cover
The frame really don't matter as long as the motor on it is a Briggs & Stratton
Honda makes a damn strong motor too
Honda makes a damn strong motor too
This post was edited on 1/7/16 at 10:35 pm
Posted on 1/7/16 at 10:35 pm to lsudude24
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Get one with a Honda engine. I have a Husqvarna with a Honda engine. I pull it out of the garage after a long winter and it fires up on the first pull every time.
Even with old fuel with no stabilizer.
I have the same, and same results.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 10:37 pm to LSUTANGERINE
I replied to the OP without reading the thread.. Y'all are right, you can find really good mowers for a cheap price if you go off brand AND they have a Briggs & Stratton motor on it... A lot of off brands come equipped with them and with proper maintenance they can last you a LONG time
Nothing's better than the old school snappers.. I've worked on some that are from the mid to late 90s and they still run great because they're so simple
Nothing's better than the old school snappers.. I've worked on some that are from the mid to late 90s and they still run great because they're so simple
Posted on 1/7/16 at 10:37 pm to 3deadtrolls
Yep
Posted on 1/7/16 at 11:09 pm to Will Cover
picked up a used brill for $10 dollars, cuts like a dream from economy shop...bargain of the year...
but a self propelled is not a push mower...
but a self propelled is not a push mower...
Posted on 1/7/16 at 11:13 pm to Will Cover
Another honda user here. Prob 7-8 years old. Starts on first pull except for last weekend. It took two pulls. I use regular gas w/ethanol, no additives. Minimal maintenance done. Maybe changed the oil every other year. Might have changed the spark plug and air filter once.
I will do a round of maintenance when it gets warm to hopefully get her back to one pull starts.
I will do a round of maintenance when it gets warm to hopefully get her back to one pull starts.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 11:48 pm to Ton
^ what's a brill? I've been drinking sorry if I'm not as sharp right now
I cut yards on the side. I can refer to info in here
I've used Honda motors (husqvarna as mentioned earlier) and Briggs and strattons and typically the Hondas last longer and run better
I cut yards on the side. I can refer to info in here
I've used Honda motors (husqvarna as mentioned earlier) and Briggs and strattons and typically the Hondas last longer and run better
This post was edited on 1/7/16 at 11:49 pm
Posted on 1/8/16 at 4:31 am to 3deadtrolls
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quote:
Get one with a Honda engine. I have a Husqvarna with a Honda engine. I pull it out of the garage after a long winter and it fires up on the first pull every time.
Even with old fuel with no stabilizer.
I have the same, and same results.
Same for me; self propelled 4wD Husky with Honda motor and it's been a single pull starter for 3 years now. Just use good marine gas and not ethanol and your golden.
Posted on 1/8/16 at 5:14 am to Will Cover
I liked my Honda mowers and also my Lawn Boy mowers but my toro just keeps on going. I would say Toro.
Posted on 1/8/16 at 5:31 am to Will Cover
I have a weedeater that I love. The belt keeps jumping off though. I highly recommend it.
Posted on 1/8/16 at 5:37 am to Will Cover
Name brand does not matter. Just make sure it has a honda engine.
Posted on 1/8/16 at 5:39 am to HarryBalzack
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Briggs, Kohler, Honda, etc. are all good engines. Ethanol gas will destroy them all, however.
Put a little bit of oil with the gas to lubricate. The ethanol dries everything out
Posted on 1/8/16 at 5:55 am to Will Cover
I have a snapper rear wheel drive about 15 years old - I replaced the engine about 2 years ago original body.
Snapper isn't the cheapest but I prefer the rear wheel drive
Snapper isn't the cheapest but I prefer the rear wheel drive
Posted on 1/8/16 at 6:10 am to Will Cover
Troybilt with Honda engine at Lowes around $329 for TB 230.
Honda overhead cam not overhead valve like Briggs.
More efficient engine.
I like valve on fuel line you can shut off fuel line and run carb dry if you store it.
Briiggs has a lot more issues and valves loosen over time plus carbs are more sensitive to ethanol fuel.
Seen a lot more Briggs 1 to 2 yr old in the shop for valve issues while Honda I rarely see them in the shop.
Honda overhead cam not overhead valve like Briggs.
More efficient engine.
I like valve on fuel line you can shut off fuel line and run carb dry if you store it.
Briiggs has a lot more issues and valves loosen over time plus carbs are more sensitive to ethanol fuel.
Seen a lot more Briggs 1 to 2 yr old in the shop for valve issues while Honda I rarely see them in the shop.
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