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Lawn Mower Recommendation
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:30 pm
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:30 pm
My 15 year Craftsman mower went kaput last week and need a new one. My yard isn't that big, but it is a bit thick with bermuda grass.
Was leaning towards the Troy Bilt with 160 CC Honda motor for $249 at Lowes. But they also have a Husqvarna with front wheel drive and same motor for $329.
I've never had self propelled drive before, is it worth the extra money. My yard takes about an hour to mow pushing.
Or should I look at a 190 CC Briggs and Stratton engine for about the same price?
Was leaning towards the Troy Bilt with 160 CC Honda motor for $249 at Lowes. But they also have a Husqvarna with front wheel drive and same motor for $329.
I've never had self propelled drive before, is it worth the extra money. My yard takes about an hour to mow pushing.
Or should I look at a 190 CC Briggs and Stratton engine for about the same price?
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Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:31 pm to RedHawk
One word...Honda.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:32 pm to RedHawk
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Husqvarna with front wheel drive and same motor for $329.
I have this one. Bought it from Lowe's last year. Love it. Starts on 1st pull everytime and makes a nice even cut. Mulching kit on it is great. Self propelled is definitely worth the extra money.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:33 pm to Big Chipper
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Honda
self propel FTMFW
don't know the model I had, but 22" blades (or was it 18...?)
Cut off supply to the fuel lines and burn out what's left in them when you're done....no issues I can remember
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:34 pm to RedHawk
I have had a Toro Personal Pace for 9 years and it still starts on first or second pull.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:43 pm to RedHawk
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I've never had self propelled drive before, is it worth the extra money.
You're damn right it is. I have a $300 walk behind John Deere. At high speed it will literally pull you around the lawn. Had it about 20 years and no problems. Similar to this.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:46 pm to crimsonsaint
I've got a Troy Built that says it will start on the first pull everytime....had it for about 4 years so far, never had a problem with it. Got it at Lowes.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:47 pm to Kingwood Tiger
Spent a little extra for my Honda SP and haven't regretted it. That thing goes through grass better than Willie Nelson.
This post was edited on 6/26/14 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:48 pm to RedHawk
I hate self propelled bc I'm not a weak little old frick
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:50 pm to ehidal1
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I have had a Toro Personal Pace for 9 years and it still starts on first or second pull.
I have a Toro personal pace and it's badass. I love it.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:52 pm to mglsu21
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I have this one. Bought it from Lowe's last year. Love it. Starts on 1st pull everytime and makes a nice even cut. Mulching kit on it is great. Self propelled is definitely worth the extra money.
I also have this mower. Highly recommend
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:55 pm to Jimbeaux28
I have a Husqvarna push with a Honda engine. Starts first time every time.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:56 pm to Gugich22
My old toro PP with a Tecumseh was a beast until the self propelled stuff wore out so I gave it away
Have a husqvarna with Honda engine now and it runs great
While the PP is cool, I prefer to be pulled
Have a husqvarna with Honda engine now and it runs great
While the PP is cool, I prefer to be pulled
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:57 pm to RedHawk
Anything with a Honda engine is going to be good but Briggs and Stratton is one of the best small engines out there.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 2:59 pm to RedHawk
I use a Honda HRX VLA to keep my yard looking like a golf course.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 3:03 pm to RedHawk
Honda or nothing. The base model self-propelled is $400 and you can mow one-handed with it.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 3:04 pm to RedHawk
I have a Lawnboy with a Honda engine. It's 7 years old & still starts on the first pull. Self propelled is definitely worth the extra money, but try to get one that moves when you move/ stops when you stop. Makes it a lot easier.
This post was edited on 6/26/14 at 4:11 pm
Posted on 6/26/14 at 3:19 pm to RedHawk
Posted on 6/26/14 at 3:30 pm to RedHawk
Honda and it's not even close. I tried to save a $100 or so and bought the Husqvarna with the Honda 190 engine. The Self propelled broke on the 3rd mow AND it wasn't warranted by Husqvarna, it was by a 3rd party that made it.
I took it back.
I got the Honda. It's got a composite deck with a lifetime warranty and Honda covers everything else for 5 years. Plus the Husqvarna weighed a ton, this composite deck makes the Honda feather light. So when you're pulling it backwards and such it's a dream. And to switch from bag discharge or mulch all you do is slide the green handle back and forth.
I took it back.
I got the Honda. It's got a composite deck with a lifetime warranty and Honda covers everything else for 5 years. Plus the Husqvarna weighed a ton, this composite deck makes the Honda feather light. So when you're pulling it backwards and such it's a dream. And to switch from bag discharge or mulch all you do is slide the green handle back and forth.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 3:36 pm to pointdog33
Self propelled so you can text and/or post on TD while mowing.
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