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re: Advice on buying a self propelled push lawn mower
Posted on 4/14/18 at 11:18 am to Glock17
Posted on 4/14/18 at 11:18 am to Glock17
I have the same model, RWD Honda lawnmower is nothing like a typical FWD self-propelled lawnmower. I have no problems maneuvering the mower and the drive control makes it easy to adjust how fast the mower goes.
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Posted on 4/14/18 at 11:21 am to 4WHLN
Damn prices for these things are all over the damn place.
Is a self propelled going to be significantly more expensive?
Is a self propelled going to be significantly more expensive?
Posted on 4/14/18 at 11:27 am to Tiger1242
I have this one. Would buy it again 100 out of 100 times.
https://m.powerequipment.honda.com/lawn-mowers/models/hrr216vka
$399 at northern tool.
https://m.powerequipment.honda.com/lawn-mowers/models/hrr216vka
$399 at northern tool.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 11:47 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Is that why all landscapers use self-propelled mowers? They typically have both, but almost exclusively use the self-propelled.
OP: Do not get a front wheel drive one. RWD only
OP: Do not get a front wheel drive one. RWD only
This post was edited on 4/14/18 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 4/14/18 at 11:50 am to secondandshort
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$300 Toro from Home Depot.
I had one of these with the Kohler engine and got a solid 10 years out of it. You can get them with Honda or Briggs and Stratton motors also but they cost a little more. I bought one with the Honda engine and I think it was about $450.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 11:54 am to Tiger1242
I have a Honda self-propelled that’s more than 20 years old and still incredibly reliable. Other than changing the blade and air filter I’ve never had to do anything to it. Still starts on the first pull. It and a string trimmer are all you need.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 12:45 pm to Tiger1242
look at the snapper rear engine riders
they come in 25" 28" and 33" deck sizes and are small compact and perfect for those in-betweeen yards too big to push and too small for big 42" riding tractor mowers
find something like this in your area on facebook marketplace LINK
if you keep watch you can find a nice one for $300-$400
or if you would rather new, the new ones have been redesigned to be more comfortable to get on and off them LINK
and a video demo LINK
they come in 25" 28" and 33" deck sizes and are small compact and perfect for those in-betweeen yards too big to push and too small for big 42" riding tractor mowers
find something like this in your area on facebook marketplace LINK
if you keep watch you can find a nice one for $300-$400
or if you would rather new, the new ones have been redesigned to be more comfortable to get on and off them LINK
and a video demo LINK
This post was edited on 4/14/18 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:57 pm to Tiger1242
Whatever you get, make sure it has a Honda engine.
Lowe's has a Toro with a Honda engine self-propelled for $299 and Home Depot has a Honda for $399.
Either of these will give you years of good service if you change the oil and air filters and use non-ethanol gas.
Lowe's has a Toro with a Honda engine self-propelled for $299 and Home Depot has a Honda for $399.
Either of these will give you years of good service if you change the oil and air filters and use non-ethanol gas.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 9:10 pm to Tiger1242
I bought a Craftsman 11 years ago. Not one issue with it and even after being up for the winter, starts by the fourth pull every year.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 10:12 pm to Chitter Chatter
quote:Four pulls?
I bought a Craftsman 11 years ago. Not one issue with it and even after being up for the winter, starts by the fourth pull every year.
Hondas only take one.
Posted on 4/15/18 at 1:57 pm to Tiger1242
How big is your lot as and how much is grass?
I am on the push side over a cheaper self propelled. If you get a push with the big wheels, they can be literally easier than a self propelled.
Most importantly, even though they are adjustable, make sure you get one that fits your arms and height. The self propelled are only great for larger swath. If you have a lot of small patches where you have to push the self propelled they can become a pain.
Also the large wheels can be very nice if you have a lot of holes.
The other negative about self propelled is some of them are slow. I can mow faster with a self push almost every time.
If you are on .25 or smaller I'd go push. If you are on closer to .35-.4 or so I'd go self propelled.
I am on the push side over a cheaper self propelled. If you get a push with the big wheels, they can be literally easier than a self propelled.
Most importantly, even though they are adjustable, make sure you get one that fits your arms and height. The self propelled are only great for larger swath. If you have a lot of small patches where you have to push the self propelled they can become a pain.
Also the large wheels can be very nice if you have a lot of holes.
The other negative about self propelled is some of them are slow. I can mow faster with a self push almost every time.
If you are on .25 or smaller I'd go push. If you are on closer to .35-.4 or so I'd go self propelled.
Posted on 4/15/18 at 2:36 pm to Tiger1242
Husqvarna with a Honda engine is what I have. Should fit in your budget.
Posted on 4/15/18 at 5:45 pm to fallguy_1978
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$300 Toro from Home Depot.
I had one of these with the Kohler engine
I have one as well. Love the hell out of it.
Posted on 4/15/18 at 5:57 pm to baldona
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I am on the push side over a cheaper self propelled. If you get a push with the big wheels, they can be literally easier than a self propelled.
Don't discount the workout you'll get with just a pusher. Nothing like getting your workout on at 7am on a July morning.
FEELIN LIT!
Posted on 4/15/18 at 7:42 pm to Tiger1242
Honda 230cc from Lowes.
It is self-propelled but you can turn it off and get a little hp back into your blade. The speed is also adjustable depending on how far you hold down the “clutch bar” on the handle.
I’ve had it for about 10 months and it always starts on first pull. When I took it out after winter this year, it actually took 3 pulls.
Only use the premix non-ethanol gas.
The only complaints are that it doesn’t get low enough to scalp, and the bag is a little too small, imo.
It is self-propelled but you can turn it off and get a little hp back into your blade. The speed is also adjustable depending on how far you hold down the “clutch bar” on the handle.
I’ve had it for about 10 months and it always starts on first pull. When I took it out after winter this year, it actually took 3 pulls.
Only use the premix non-ethanol gas.
The only complaints are that it doesn’t get low enough to scalp, and the bag is a little too small, imo.
This post was edited on 4/15/18 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 4/15/18 at 9:35 pm to Tiger1242
Light mower
Buy a super light mower like this one. I can cut my lawn faster with a light mower than a self propelled. Self propels are slow.
I own above mower and its going on 9 years old. Starts on first pull every time.
Buy a super light mower like this one. I can cut my lawn faster with a light mower than a self propelled. Self propels are slow.
I own above mower and its going on 9 years old. Starts on first pull every time.
This post was edited on 4/15/18 at 9:39 pm
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:24 am to dlambe5
Go with the Husqvarna self propelled with the Honda engine. Just like the other guys that recommended this. I have had mine two years and for the price is great quality.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:34 am to JT4UA
I had just had another thought, if you are going to bag your clippings then self propelled is better. It sucks pushing around a heavy bag of clippings.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:39 am to Tiger1242
+1 on the Honda engine.
I'm not a self-propelled guy myself either...I find they don't go fast enough for me...but that was from my last SP mower back in the 1980s...I'm sure tech has improved.
After having 2 B/S mower carbs replaced due to ethanol...I can't state it more...never ever run ethanol gas in a mower/chainsaw/weedeater etc...it's like playing Russian roulette with your carb...it's not if it's gonna give you trouble...it's when.
And for me personally...I'll never own another B/S engine again. Honda or Kawasaki only.
I'm not a self-propelled guy myself either...I find they don't go fast enough for me...but that was from my last SP mower back in the 1980s...I'm sure tech has improved.
After having 2 B/S mower carbs replaced due to ethanol...I can't state it more...never ever run ethanol gas in a mower/chainsaw/weedeater etc...it's like playing Russian roulette with your carb...it's not if it's gonna give you trouble...it's when.
And for me personally...I'll never own another B/S engine again. Honda or Kawasaki only.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:26 am to Tiger1242
Snapper. Best mower I ever used imo
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