wonderfrog
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Hi folks. Everybody else asks this question...but I need the advice so I will ask also.
We have a small (<1/3 acre) city lot in South Texas and need a new self propelled mower. We tend to bad more than mulch as our yeard is the local mix of St. Augustine and tiffway bermuda 419 and makes a real mess after rains when the bermuda clippings float to the surface and leave streaks on the lawn.
Our old mower, a John Deere re-branded as Scotts, is about 11 years old and is starting to give up the ghost. It likes to start after 2 to 4 pulls when cold, but when you turn it off to empty the bag, it can take 12-15 pulls to get it going again. It does eventually get started, but when it is 97 degrees out, 12-15 pulls feels like a death sentence to a tired, hot and sweaty operator. Also it used to be a 3 speed, it likes one speed now...and the list goes on...so it is time to shop.
Please help me pick with advice. Model I looked at in no particular order are:
Honda HRX217HXA for $699 at Home Depot...unfortunately Honda lists the closest service center at about 1.5 hours drive away...but I think a small local shop does some Honda repairs...but no local dealer
Gravely LM21SW with Kawasaki motor with oil filter for $779 at local dealer (dealer said they would pay tax and maybe take a trade on the old mower). Built like a tank, but weighs like one too. Swivel wheels...are these really useful?
Toro 20197 for $689. Honda motor but 160 cc vs the above Honda with 190cc. This and Honda have blade break...but dealer says it wears out quickly...but I usually bad the clippings...
Toro 20092 for $569. B&S motor. Dealer really pushed this one over bagger model with Honda motor
Snapper P216020KWV (7800557) with Kawasaki motor (no oil filter) for $709 at local dealer. Bragged about drive mechanism...but doesn't Gravely have the same drive mechanism?
Too many options...need help...
Thanks in advance
We have a small (<1/3 acre) city lot in South Texas and need a new self propelled mower. We tend to bad more than mulch as our yeard is the local mix of St. Augustine and tiffway bermuda 419 and makes a real mess after rains when the bermuda clippings float to the surface and leave streaks on the lawn.
Our old mower, a John Deere re-branded as Scotts, is about 11 years old and is starting to give up the ghost. It likes to start after 2 to 4 pulls when cold, but when you turn it off to empty the bag, it can take 12-15 pulls to get it going again. It does eventually get started, but when it is 97 degrees out, 12-15 pulls feels like a death sentence to a tired, hot and sweaty operator. Also it used to be a 3 speed, it likes one speed now...and the list goes on...so it is time to shop.
Please help me pick with advice. Model I looked at in no particular order are:
Honda HRX217HXA for $699 at Home Depot...unfortunately Honda lists the closest service center at about 1.5 hours drive away...but I think a small local shop does some Honda repairs...but no local dealer
Gravely LM21SW with Kawasaki motor with oil filter for $779 at local dealer (dealer said they would pay tax and maybe take a trade on the old mower). Built like a tank, but weighs like one too. Swivel wheels...are these really useful?
Toro 20197 for $689. Honda motor but 160 cc vs the above Honda with 190cc. This and Honda have blade break...but dealer says it wears out quickly...but I usually bad the clippings...
Toro 20092 for $569. B&S motor. Dealer really pushed this one over bagger model with Honda motor
Snapper P216020KWV (7800557) with Kawasaki motor (no oil filter) for $709 at local dealer. Bragged about drive mechanism...but doesn't Gravely have the same drive mechanism?
Too many options...need help...
Thanks in advance
