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Posted on 10/28/16 at 1:19 pm to
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
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Posted on 10/28/16 at 1:19 pm to
Toro self propelled with honda motor
Posted by putt1058
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2008
843 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 1:24 pm to
How long have you had it?
Posted by Minnesota Tiger
Member since Oct 2005
4414 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 1:48 pm to
I'm on year 16 with a craftsman.
But, they don't make Tecumseh engines anymore.
Posted by Dipper Jones
Member since Oct 2012
327 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 1:51 pm to
Going Honda, thanks for the help OT, never fails.
Posted by Popths
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
4546 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 5:12 pm to
I considered electric and I have a small yard. Too expensive. When my Snapper craps out, I'll get whatever is cheapest with a Briggs and Stratton engine.
Posted by EA6B
TX
Member since Dec 2012
14754 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 5:40 pm to
When I had a small yard, I bought the cheapest push mowers I could find, brand didn't matter, Walmart once had them for $95.00. I never changed the oil, never changed the blade, never did any kind maintenance. They would usually last least 3 years or more before they started to give trouble, would then push them to the curb and get another one.
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
19937 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 5:42 pm to
quote:

Not sure what model i have, but i am team Honda.


I just picked up one that looks like that but with RWD self-propelled. My yard was pretty over grown and that little mower did a great job. I think the Honda mowers punch above their weight for the power they have.
Posted by Mulat
Avalon Bch, FL
Member since Sep 2010
17517 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 5:45 pm to
DR TRIMMER, on my second one, will cut anything, as fast as you can walk it will cut, best I have ever had

My favorite model Pro Model 8.75 HP

I always get the 3 year warranty, works out very well.

This post was edited on 10/28/16 at 5:47 pm
Posted by johnnyrocket
Ghetto once known as Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2013
9790 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 7:29 pm to
Any brand with the Honda engine will be fine if you take care of it. Honda is OHC versus Briggs OHV. OHC is more efficient.
Only issue you will have with AWD Husqvarna is grass build up around the transmission parts and it is heavier.
Posted by Cdawg
TigerFred's Living Room
Member since Sep 2003
62211 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 8:44 pm to
I put some self propelled mowers through some abuse more than anybody I can imagine using them for trail building. The 21in mulching Honda brand mower with engine is excellent for your typical st Augustine yard. mine is about 16 years old and only had one tune up and blade sharpening about every 3 years. However, it doesn't hold up well to to the wear and tear of heavy brush.

The husqvarna 800 AWD w/ Honda is heavier but a beast. I can get a season or two out them and they can plow through some heavy brush. That AWD doesn't last too long with what I do to them. But can still manage some back self propelled action. The weight is an issue after a few hours of maneuvering.

But believe or not, for price, weight, ease and cold morning starts, I actually like the 22in Toro with the Briggs & Stratton front wheel drive. It's easy to maneuver, runs great, and I can abuse the hell out it and it still performs well. Being a little lighter it's easier to handle and has kept up with that Husqvarna so far.

But like I mentioned, I abuse the hell out of them and not use them in a typical situation.
Posted by onelochevy
Slidell, LA
Member since Jan 2011
18374 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 8:47 pm to
I have the self propelled toro with Kohler engine from home depot. No complaints
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
61773 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 8:49 pm to
My dad got a Honda when I was a teenager. I cut 5 or so yards for three summers. That damn mower lasted him 15 years
Posted by rilesrick
Member since Mar 2015
6704 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 9:06 pm to
Buy a used snapper
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
106009 posts
Posted on 10/28/16 at 9:25 pm to
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Husqvarna


Bought one last year and the motor mount broke. Took it in for warranty work over a month ago and haven't heard back from them. Very disappointing for what's supposed to be a quality brand. I bought a Cub Cadet at Tractor Supply and it is very satisfactory so far. Plus it has a four year warranty and they handle the repair work themselves.
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