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I started a thread yesterday asking what mower I should buy as a backup mower. I was thinking about it, and I am either going to get another Honda, or a Toro (since I think they are cheaper). My question is, if I get a Toro, which one. There are a lot of things on here saying that some are bad, and after using it for like 6 times it broke. So what Toro is better....RECYCLER or SUPER RECYCLER/BAGGER? And which specific models because it seems like some are good and some are bad. And around how much do they cost??
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Have a look at these. It shows suggested PRICE. Toro | 21" (53 cm) Personal Paceｮ Honda (20192) Toro | 30" (76 cm) TimeMaster

slammed said:

Have a look at these. It shows suggested PRICE.

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Oh wow I didn't know it said the MSRP on the website! Duh! Thanks!!! I will look at that.

I looked at it.....the Timemaster is pretty much out of the question because since I am buying a second mower I don't want to spend more than the first, but maybe in the future. The Toro Super Recycler is not that much cheaper than the Honda HRX217VKA, since the price where I get it is a little less than the MSRP on the Honda website. So I might lean towards the Honda since I know more about them. You think that is the right decision?? And what about the Snapper Ninja Mulcher??

I believe the 20192 (super bagger) were discontinued in 2011. They are still on the website though. Atleast that is what Toro customer service told me.

stygz said:

I believe the 20192 (super bagger) were discontinued in 2011. They are still on the website though. Atleast that is what Toro customer service told me.

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Oh, I don't know. :confused3: I am now leaning towards another Honda (the HRX217VKA..so I can save a bit of money), or a Snapper Ninja mulcher (to save even more money since Snappers are good mowers, but cheaper, since it is going to be my backup mower). :anyone:

I am amazed that a decision is even needed. Every time someone ask about a good lawnmower you refer them to a Honda. You already have Hondas and claim they are the very best. You already have a dealer to buy them from and get good service so I cannot imagine you looking to buy a Toro or a Snapper. If Honda lawnmowers have treated you as well as you have descibed in the past I would think the solution to a backup mower would be a no brainer. You are simply making a casual decision difficult. Buy the Honda and get on with it. I myself would pass on a Honda as I have no Honda dealer near me. A good lawnmower is a good lawnmower no matter the brand if a person gets the required service from and for it. If you are wanting to just play around with different brands of mowers that is a different story.

possum said:

I am amazed that a decision is even needed. Every time someone ask about a good lawnmower you refer them to a Honda. You already have Hondas and claim they are the very best. You already have a dealer to buy them from and get good service so I cannot imagine you looking to buy a Toro or a Snapper. If Honda lawnmowers have treated you as well as you have descibed in the past I would think the solution to a backup mower would be a no brainer. You are simply making a casual decision difficult. Buy the Honda and get on with it. I myself would pass on a Honda as I have no Honda dealer near me. A good lawnmower is a good lawnmower no matter the brand if a person gets the required service from and for it. If you are wanting to just play around with different brands of mowers that is a different story.

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Give him a break he is bored and could not think of anything else to talk about.

But your right he tells everyone to buy the Honda but then asked what mower he should buy.

If your going to have two push mowers get two of the same. You all ready like it as you talk about it all the time. You all ready know what hight to set it at. If you get a toro or snapper it will not cut the same as the Honda

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possum said:

I am amazed that a decision is even needed. Every time someone ask about a good lawnmower you refer them to a Honda. You already have Hondas and claim they are the very best. You already have a dealer to buy them from and get good service so I cannot imagine you looking to buy a Toro or a Snapper. If Honda lawnmowers have treated you as well as you have descibed in the past I would think the solution to a backup mower would be a no brainer. You are simply making a casual decision difficult. Buy the Honda and get on with it. I myself would pass on a Honda as I have no Honda dealer near me. A good lawnmower is a good lawnmower no matter the brand if a person gets the required service from and for it. If you are wanting to just play around with different brands of mowers that is a different story.

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That is a good point. I guess it would be better to buy a Honda since I do love them, even if it will cost me more, because of a dealer close by, and me being used to a Honda. Thanks.

lawn mower fanatic said:

That is a good point. I guess it would be better to buy a Honda since I do love them, even if it will cost me more, because of a dealer close by, and me being used to a Honda. Thanks.

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That's what I'm saying too. If you are having good luck out of Honda's why chance it and change things now.

Maybe he wants to change to a better mower? Toro 20092, 5 year Full warranty, cast deck, $529 MSRP.

Rivets said:

Maybe he wants to change to a better mower? Toro 20092, 5 year Full warranty, cast deck, $529 MSRP.

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Anythings possible.:laughing::laughing:

lawn mower fanatic said:

I started a thread yesterday asking what mower I should buy as a backup mower. I was thinking about it, and I am either going to get another Honda, or a Toro (since I think they are cheaper). My question is, if I get a Toro, which one. There are a lot of things on here saying that some are bad, and after using it for like 6 times it broke. So what Toro is better....RECYCLER or SUPER RECYCLER/BAGGER? And which specific models because it seems like some are good and some are bad. And around how much do they cost??
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If I were going to look at buying the Toro I'd wait a little bit and look at there new Turf Master 30" when it hits the floor, or possibly the Exmark. Make your Honda's backup.

Ric said:

If I were going to look at buying the Toro I'd wait a little bit and look at there new Turf Master 30" when it hits the floor, or possibly the Exmark. Make your Honda's backup.

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WOW! I just might have to demo that once it comes out....it is sweet! :thumbsup::dance1::cool2:

lawn mower fanatic said:

WOW! I just might have to demo that once it comes out....it is sweet! :thumbsup::dance1::cool2:

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Can I ask? I've looked at your avatar, what's the purpose of the lights?

Ric said:

Can I ask? I've looked at your avatar, what's the purpose of the lights?

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The purpose is so I don't get hit by a car when I am pushing my mower back from a house....and it looks cool!:tongue:

My opinion i have is that EXCEPT for the toro commercial 21 mowers and that new turf master mower i dont see why you would buy a toro over a honda. the toros from the 1990s were built so much better then the mowers now like i used to own 20436 and 20438s and those were good mowers especiallly for there time. For a residential mower or light commercial you would be nuts not to buy honda hrx217hxa. they sell around here for 699 you would be nuts not to spend a little more to get the hrx. then high up from there would be a honda hrc216hxa or if you are a diehard toro guy the proline 22198 is reallly nice also or higher from there would be the toro 30iinch mower that looks commercial built. i have both honda hrc, hrx and toro proline 21 with suzuki 2 stoke and my opinions is that they are all great great mowers but you cant compare the toro to the hondas. driveshaft to belt, hydro to belt drive, handlebars on honda with big braces to toro, steel deck with deck guards vs cast alum. no guards honda mulching compared to toro, really its not close, honda bagging cut so fine with 2 blades and the vacuum it creates is just awsome, etc i could go on all day but those are my thoughts of owning about every freekin mower you could image or have used. Let me know what you think. Honda has them all covered but only one somewhat close to it is toro proline 21, then snappers, exmarks, lawn boys etc etc

In my opinion, which many on this forum will say is good for nothing, I would still recommend Toro over all others for the average home owner. Their mulching system is the top rated one in the industry and cost vs. quality is also in the high range. Then when you look at cost of repairs, Honda is the most expensive to repair. I have worked on just about every brand on the market, and for the homeowner, I don't understand why you wouldn't buy Toro. If you are talking commercial use, then let's compare apple to apples, which in some cases is a completely different story. I would never recommend a Toro steel deck to be used commercially.

Dont Buy toro

toro have bad feedback last year

lawnmowerleader said:

toro have bad feedback last year

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Yeah, if I DO get a backup mower I would get another Honda. Just curious, what was the bad feedback on?

And WELCOME TO LAWNMOWERFORUM, lawnmowerleader!