Looking at getting a new lawn mower, I've always used my sun Joe corded eletric, which I loved but I've moved to a house where the yard is too big to keep using it. I'm looking for a self propelled push mower. Recommendations?
Lawnmower Recommendations.
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Honda HRX 217. I’ll be the dissenter I hate toro personal pace, I much prefer the hydrostatic HRX and even the smart drive is better to me.
I'm on the 4th year with my Honda and it's been problem-free, the cut is great, and it has plenty of power. I believe the model is HRX 217 or something like that. My Honda HS720 snowblower uses the same 190cc engine and has also been trouble free for the same period of time. If I ever need to replace another gas powered machine Honda will be getting my $$.
Are you looking to go gas or battery powered? How much grass are you cutting?
Honda's Harmony or search their website.
They are not cheap but they do last , my first one lasted 15 years current one I have now is going on 10 but I buy another one ,yes I would
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They are not cheap but they do last , my first one lasted 15 years current one I have now is going on 10 but I buy another one ,yes I would
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About half an acre. The gas or eletric is fine.
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Couldn't agree more! I've mowed 5 almost straight hours with my personal pace super recycler, and it's very comfortable. No complaints. I've probably added 500 hours since I've bought it used.
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Agree on the Toro. I purchased a Toro personal pace mower with a B&S engine in 2007, and it’s still going strong with zero issues. Still on orig drive belt!
Noting wrong with a B&S engine. I've run many and they all work fine. Many run with the dreaded 10% ethanol in the tank over the winter. No problems. I do add Stabil and Seafoam to the mix (I run that in my boat) but I never drain my engines. Many mowers over 10 years old.
Toro personal pace for sure, LOVED mine… only got rid of it because I moved from a 1/4 acre to 2 acres.
I'm going on 25 years with a Toro Super Recycler self propelled mower with a 5.5 hp B&S engine. It has never failed to start and the only time it was ever in the shop was to let the selling dealer do an annual maintenance routine on it and to replace the pull rope at my insistence as a precaution. While we were there, my wife insisted we look at lawn tractors too which resulted in us purchasing one.
Even with a riding mower, we still use the Toro push mower 2 to 3 hours a week. We have not had any engine or self propelled system problems, but about 8 years ago I did replace all 4 wheels due to them becoming quite worn.
Even with a riding mower, we still use the Toro push mower 2 to 3 hours a week. We have not had any engine or self propelled system problems, but about 8 years ago I did replace all 4 wheels due to them becoming quite worn.
Honda isn't the bomb like some people think. If I had about 1/2 an acre to mow, I'd get a Toro TimeMaster.
But if you need a cheaper option, there is a Troy-Bilt mower with a 23" blade and a large 190cc Briggs & Stratton for $560 at Menards.
It has the Briggs 875 pro engine.
Have it delivered.
https://www.menards.com/main/outdoo...7-c-10112.htm?tid=-4456499822240040929&ipos=1
But if you need a cheaper option, there is a Troy-Bilt mower with a 23" blade and a large 190cc Briggs & Stratton for $560 at Menards.
It has the Briggs 875 pro engine.
Have it delivered.
https://www.menards.com/main/outdoo...7-c-10112.htm?tid=-4456499822240040929&ipos=1
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Depends on your budget. I would go with a Toro Super recycler or a Honda mower. I have a Super recycler with a B&S 190cc engine, first thing I did was add an inline fuel filter, these carbs tend to get clogged very easily and cause issues, I've never had a problem. Lots of power from the 190cc engine, mowed TALL St.Augustine grass and engine never hesitated.
Check Facebook marketplace or other sales apps/site to find deals on used mowers.
Check Facebook marketplace or other sales apps/site to find deals on used mowers.
