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I am looking to replace an 11 year old Toro Recycler, model 20041. Not sure whether I should step up to the Super Recycler this time around - looking for an electric start mower. I see the price difference between the Recycler and Super Recycler is over $250. Any opinions whether the extra cost is worth it? Also, not familiar with the Toro TXP OHV engine - how does this stack up against a Briggs and Stratton engine?

seashells said:

I am looking to replace an 11 year old Toro Recycler, model 20041. Not sure whether I should step up to the Super Recycler this time around - looking for an electric start mower. I see the price difference between the Recycler and Super Recycler is over $250. Any opinions whether the extra cost is worth it? Also, not familiar with the Toro TXP OHV engine - how does this stack up against a Briggs and Stratton engine?

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Nowadays most engines/parts are made in that place albeit a different stable, check online to see how readily parts - or suitable are available for this engine .... when in doubt change oil twice a normal cutting season and you wont go to far wrong....its the other parts that worry me!...like when a drive wheel passes you out on the lawn and its next to impossible to find a replacement or at a ridicules price :smile:

Not all and equal HP/cc motors deliver the same Kw power...big power for successful recycling/mulching..

Being a Toro guy, I would recommend the Super ReCycler model 20281-2-3-4. Which ever will fit your needs the best. I've been very impressed with the new engines since they solved the carb problem.

If you get the Recycler instead of the Super Recycler get it from a dealer or at least go visit your service center. Before leaving the parking lot at Home Depot look it over real good. Make sure the adjustment levers are there, not bent, not broken, and really will lift the deck. Check to see if the wheels are tight, and they all look the same. Then look the mower from the front to see if the front and rear wheels are in line and all are setting on the level concrete when adjusted to the same height. Look for any missing parts anywhere. Look in the bag for trash or holes. Look in the gas tank for trash. Look in the oil fill for trash. Make sure the instructions and oil are there and the oil is sealed. If there is any grass clippings on it anywhere do not buy it. If any wheel wobbles, do not buy it. Make sure the air filter is indeed there. Make sure the cables are there. If there is a dent or a scratch into the bare metal do not buy it. Before even looking at one at Home Cheapo go outside and find the pile of wrecked or broken lawnmowers. Look them over real good and try to figure out what happened to them. Then go to the nearest Toro dealer and buy one from him.