What to buy?

[stygz]

I have been looking at replacing my Lawn Boy platinum (Toro Super bagger) with something more powerful and better mulching. I have been leaning towards a Honda HRX217 with smart drive. My concern is while trying to call around for a dealer that has them no one seems to carry them. Not a problem since Home Depot stocks one but I am concerned about warranty repairs. I have been also looking at Toro super recycler. There is repair shops for Toro in our area. Both the Honda and Toro seem to be excellent machines. The Honda only beat the Toro on consumer reports by 1 point. I have not problems with personal pace either. My yard is about 7,000 sq ft, flat, thick bermuda grass. I am looking at the following models. Input please.

Toro Super Recycler 20381 (Toro engine 160cc) $538.83 OTD
Toro Super Recycler 20382 (Honda engine 160cc) $569.87 OTD
Honda HRX217VKA (Honda engine 190cc) $576.84 OTD

I posted this in another thread before I saw this section.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

If you have not bought another mower already, I would say buy the Honda HRX217HYA. I absolutely love mine! :smile: Out of the 3 you mentioned, I would say the Honda HRX217VKA.

 

[Ric]

I agree with lawn mower fanatic, the Honda would be the way to go. :thumbsup:

 

[Rivets]

I say the Toro 20381. Think about where you are going to get repairs or service parts.

 

[scott47429]

do you have a John Deere Dealer Close to you there now stocking the honda push mowers