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Recommend me a good self-propelled mower UPDATE on page 4 - used husqvarna question
Posted on 10/19/20 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 10/19/20 at 1:50 pm
The last 2 I owned have been complete shite. The Sears model wore down the deck riase/lower notch on the front wheel meaning it would drop to 0 as soon as i started mowing burning the yard. Mower was effectively useless at that point and I tried 15 ways to Sunday to figure out a way to run a bolt through this but the clearance between the setting and the wheel was too tight so this effectively went on the trash heap.
enter my troy-bilt w/ the B&S engine. COMPLETELY different design. Guess what happened? Some screws underneath THAT WERE SELF TAPPING fell out and again the front of my mower dropped to the ground burning my lawn.
what is up with using plastic up front? planned obsolescence? so i bought slightly larger self-tapping screws and replaced the ones that i lost which lasted..about 4 more mows.
i just drilled it out and put a bolt all the way through it but i'm DONE with this mower.
i just want a reasonably priced self-propelled mulching mower that will last 5 years. is that so difficult?
what do you recommend?
eta i should point out my yard is ASSHOE and 99% slanted meaning i do put alot of stress on mowers since there's nothing level so the mower is always mowing sideways at an angle or going up & down the hill. but if my slow fat 50yo+ body can handle the yard i expect my mower to be able to hang with me.
enter my troy-bilt w/ the B&S engine. COMPLETELY different design. Guess what happened? Some screws underneath THAT WERE SELF TAPPING fell out and again the front of my mower dropped to the ground burning my lawn.
what is up with using plastic up front? planned obsolescence? so i bought slightly larger self-tapping screws and replaced the ones that i lost which lasted..about 4 more mows.
i just drilled it out and put a bolt all the way through it but i'm DONE with this mower.
i just want a reasonably priced self-propelled mulching mower that will last 5 years. is that so difficult?
what do you recommend?
eta i should point out my yard is ASSHOE and 99% slanted meaning i do put alot of stress on mowers since there's nothing level so the mower is always mowing sideways at an angle or going up & down the hill. but if my slow fat 50yo+ body can handle the yard i expect my mower to be able to hang with me.
This post was edited on 10/30/20 at 11:57 am
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Posted on 10/19/20 at 2:03 pm to CAD703X
Get a commercial grade 30 or 36, now is a great time to find used as well.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 2:40 pm to CAD703X
Posted on 10/19/20 at 2:49 pm to SSpaniel
thats a great looking mower but i will never ever EVER use the bagging feature. i wish they would make this for mulching only. i hate to pay for all the attachment for bagging when they'll gather dust in my garage next to the sears and the troy-built bags. 
i mow well over an acre with this thing and a walk-behind is out of the question because of all the cutting in required. Plus I don't mind that it takes 3 hours to cut because I need the exercise.
other than that i'm loving the rear wheel direct-drive gears and the simply, metal front gearing
Thats all you need. Just a solid metal frame.
eta here we go. looks like what i'm wanting is about $100 more but its geared more hilly terrain and no bagging apparatus.
NINJA Series
i mow well over an acre with this thing and a walk-behind is out of the question because of all the cutting in required. Plus I don't mind that it takes 3 hours to cut because I need the exercise. other than that i'm loving the rear wheel direct-drive gears and the simply, metal front gearing
Thats all you need. Just a solid metal frame. eta here we go. looks like what i'm wanting is about $100 more but its geared more hilly terrain and no bagging apparatus.
NINJA Series
quote:
Tried and True: Snapper's proven disc drive transmission is a dependable speed adjustment system. Its higher wheel torque and control provides improved speed control on hills and helps pull through thick grass or rough terrain.
Comfort Zone: Whether its the speed select or the cup holder, the operator zone has everything within easy reach
Grass Gripper Mower Traction: Rear-wheel drive improves walk-behind mower traction. The smooth-turn differential helps ensure easy maneuverability without damaging your grass.
Easy Mulching Mower: Finely mulch your grass with our exclusive NINJA® Blade that features 6 powerful cutting surfaces. While the NINJA® Blade mulches the grass, the deck design blows them back into the lawn.
Dependable Power: The Briggs & Stratton Professional Series™ OHV Engine combines professional-grade power and performance with homeowner-friendly ease-of-use. Strong, quiet and durable, this engine comes standard with the ReadyStart® starting system: No priming. No choking. Just pull and go.
Durable Construction: Rugged solid steel front axle and stamped steel mower deck provide long-lasting performance season after season
Better Maneuverability: 10" high rear wheels easily glide through tall, thick grass.
Easily Pick the Cut: Change the grass height-of-cut with easy-to-use adjustment handles. Select the ideal cutting height for your lawn.
This post was edited on 10/19/20 at 2:53 pm
Posted on 10/19/20 at 2:55 pm to CAD703X
I’ve got a Troy Bilt with a Honda engine going on 5 yrs with zero issues. Besides mowing it gets a lot of use bagging leaves. My 18 yr old son is pretty rough on it too
Posted on 10/19/20 at 3:18 pm to LSUEnvy
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I’ve got a Troy Bilt with a Honda engine going on 5 yrs with zero issues. Besides mowing it gets a lot of use bagging leaves. My 18 yr old son is pretty rough on it too
This could be my story except Toro.
Great Toro with Honda engine. Using it these days for mulching leaves that I dump into our compost.
This post was edited on 10/19/20 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 10/19/20 at 3:22 pm to CAD703X
If you mulch and don't care that you can see clippings, get a Toro with large rear wheels.
If you bag or you mulch and care how it looks after, get the Honda with the largest engine you can find.
If you bag or you mulch and care how it looks after, get the Honda with the largest engine you can find.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 3:30 pm to AlxTgr
Get one of these. You propel it yourself, therefore it's self propelled.
This post was edited on 10/19/20 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 10/19/20 at 3:37 pm to SSpaniel
Your worst post, ever.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 3:41 pm to AlxTgr
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Your worst post, ever.
Sadly, not even close.
It was pretty dumb though, wasn't it? I'll admit, in my head, not so much. Reading it? Yeah. Dumb. I'll leave it, though.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 3:52 pm to CAD703X
Get the Honda 217 with the big engine. Mine mulches St Aug great
Posted on 10/19/20 at 3:55 pm to LSUEnvy
quote:
I’ve got a Troy Bilt with a Honda engine going on 5 yrs with zero issues.
Same here. I need to get a new blade for it but other than than that it's just been add gas or oil every so often. I sometimes spray it down with a hose after. I don't really care for it well and it still keeps kickin
Posted on 10/19/20 at 4:05 pm to SSpaniel
quote:I once thought maybe those were a good idea until I read more. If I had a Bermuda lawn, and if I knew I could mow every few days, then yes.
It was pretty dumb though, wasn't it? I'll admit, in my head, not so much. Reading it? Yeah. Dumb. I'll leave it, though.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 4:12 pm to AlxTgr
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I once thought maybe those were a good idea until I read more. If I had a Bermuda lawn, and if I knew I could mow every few days, then yes.
Personally, I wouldn't think one of those would EVER be a good idea. Who has time to mow basically every other day? Not me.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 4:51 pm to SSpaniel
my grandfather had a bladed mower like that. i pulled it out one time and made it about 20 feet 
put it back up and left with a great deal of admiration for my grandfather.
put it back up and left with a great deal of admiration for my grandfather.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 4:56 pm to CAD703X
Want to buy either of these? Hustler Dash 34" one year old and a Craftsman with a Honda engine self propelled which is a few years old. I'm moving to a tiny apartment in California soon and obviously don't need them anymore. Both run flawlessly. The Hustler also comes with the mulching kit.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 5:16 pm to CAD703X
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This post was edited on 10/18/21 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 10/19/20 at 5:25 pm to CAD703X
I have a Toro recycler that is going on 10-12 years and still running. Change the blade and oil once a year and run the gas out of the carburetor every time and you won’t have any issues.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 5:44 pm to SSpaniel
Retired men with no hobbies.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 6:02 pm to CAD703X
Honda, Baw!
Best money you'll ever spend.
Best money you'll ever spend.
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