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Need help picking a self-propelled mower
Posted on 3/6/11 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 3/6/11 at 10:30 pm
I am looking to fire the lawn guy and purchase a self-propelled mower soon, but can't decide what brand to get. I have looked at Lowe's a good bit, but the guys there don't know much about the products they sell.
What I'm looking for:
1. Price range of 300 to 500 bucks
2. Starts easy (gonna put the wife on it this summer)
3. Low maintenance
My yard is flat as all get out, and it will be used once a week. Does anyone have any success stories or ones to stay away from?
TIA
What I'm looking for:
1. Price range of 300 to 500 bucks
2. Starts easy (gonna put the wife on it this summer)
3. Low maintenance
My yard is flat as all get out, and it will be used once a week. Does anyone have any success stories or ones to stay away from?
TIA
This post was edited on 3/6/11 at 10:31 pm
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Posted on 3/6/11 at 10:32 pm to 4LSU2
There was a discussion on the OT last week and Toro was the top pick.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 1:09 am to 4LSU2
You can't beat the one for $299 sold at HD and Lowes, it's a great lawnmower for home use. I actually use one of those and a Snapper to cut about 12 lawns (side job). Snapper is the tits but out of your price range.
ETA: Don't get the Personal Pace Touro, it just has more things to break. Aslo, a rear wheel self propelled will be stronger, but harder to maneuver.
ETA: Don't get the Personal Pace Touro, it just has more things to break. Aslo, a rear wheel self propelled will be stronger, but harder to maneuver.
This post was edited on 3/7/11 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 3/7/11 at 6:48 am to wickowick
TORO..can't go wrong..mine is 17 years old,..and still cranks on 1 or 2 pulls at the most...
Posted on 3/7/11 at 8:05 am to wickowick
quote:mine as well. You will have to replace the drive pulleys every 3-5 years, but well worth it.
Toro was the top pick.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 8:10 am to Tigah in the ATL
Toro is most likely going to be my choice.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 8:20 am to 4LSU2
My Walmart sp mower has been abused for 6 seasons so far and still runs like a champ. It rolls over everything. Starts first time. All I ever did to it was last season blew the dirt out of the air filter for the first time. 150 bucks well spent.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 9:19 am to 4LSU2
quote:
(gonna put the wife on it this summer)
go on...?
Pics?
Posted on 3/7/11 at 9:35 am to 4LSU2
Toro. High rear wheel. Front wheel drive. Awesome mower. I've had 2(1 stolen). Even my wife can use it.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 9:50 am to Chad504boy
I agree with you Chad. Had the best experiences with one of those.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 9:59 am to Bama and Beer
My wife has no problems starting our self propelled Snapper.
Reliable, cuts well, easy to start and its within your price range.
Reliable, cuts well, easy to start and its within your price range.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 10:11 am to 4LSU2
I bought a Refurbished Toro a few months back from Home Depot. Very easy to use.
Here was the thread when I bought it
Here was the thread when I bought it
Posted on 3/7/11 at 11:07 am to Chad504boy
quote:
Pics?
I will report back in a few weeks with pics of her pushing the Toro in the LSU bikini.
OB 9.5, btw.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 11:43 am to 4LSU2
quote:
self-propelled mower
Just a general question: Why a self-propelled mower? I've never had one before and I just don't see what is the appeal. If I have to walk behind the mower anyway, I might as well push.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 11:46 am to TigerDeacon
Why buy a new mower if you aren't wanting a self propelled. Just pass by the nearest garage sale and offer $3.75 for the piece of pushing shite.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 11:49 am to Chad504boy
quote:
Why buy a new mower if you aren't wanting a self propelled. Just pass by the nearest garage sale and offer $3.75 for the piece of pushing shite.
Oh, don't get me wrong, I've got a lawn service. Life is too short to spend mowing grass. I'd rather go fishing.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 11:52 am to TigerDeacon
quote:
Oh, don't get me wrong, I've got a lawn service. Life is too short to spend mowing grass. I'd rather go fishing.
Man ain't living life if he ain't bonding with his grass cutting equipment.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 12:18 pm to TigerDeacon
quote:
Just a general question: Why a self-propelled mower?
The main point here is that I purchase something that is easy to maintain and wife-friendly. She wouldn't be so eager to push a mower around, but will be more apt to do so if it is self-propelled.
Posted on 3/7/11 at 12:26 pm to 4LSU2
quote:
The main point here is that I purchase something that is easy to maintain and wife-friendly. She wouldn't be so eager to push a mower around, but will be more apt to do so if it is self-propelled.
No way in hell is Mrs. Tigerdeacon touching the yard.
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