JHZR2
Staff member
I’m maybe thinking about a self propelled mower. I’m not sure we need it but I think it may be good for some of what I mow.
I’m looking at toro recycler and super recycler mowers, and I started with the idea that a RWD personal pace was the gold standard. Granted it’s heavy and expensive compared to a regular push mower that I’ve always used. But the personal pace handle is giant and doesn’t get good reviews. It’s like a stroller handle and there’s another below it.
The other concern is that I need to be able to change directions very fast and easily, and I take it that the personal pace doesn’t work that well with that.
My in laws have a recycler fwd stow away type and the handle is much smaller, and the fwd can be completely disconnected all the time. Thus it pushes easily and reverses readily. The handle is much smaller and it’s 10lb lighter than the RWD personal pace.
Looks like this:
Versus this:
It’s just something I’m used to versus not. And I’m not sold on the absolute need for any propulsion.
My real interest in propulsion is clawing its way up a hill. Not sure if RWD pushing up vs FWD pulling up makes a difference.
The on/off of the fwd mower my in laws have is pretty nice and simple. And if it isn’t fast enough on flat ground, I’d just declutch and push normal. Is that the case on the personal pace?
Is the fed system the same as RWD just in the opposite location? Is it less robust? I can’t imagine there’s much difference, these things are belts and pulleys and some cheap gears.
So what’s the pros and cons of fwd vs RWD mowers? I’m surprised they sell both frankly…
I’m looking at toro recycler and super recycler mowers, and I started with the idea that a RWD personal pace was the gold standard. Granted it’s heavy and expensive compared to a regular push mower that I’ve always used. But the personal pace handle is giant and doesn’t get good reviews. It’s like a stroller handle and there’s another below it.
The other concern is that I need to be able to change directions very fast and easily, and I take it that the personal pace doesn’t work that well with that.
My in laws have a recycler fwd stow away type and the handle is much smaller, and the fwd can be completely disconnected all the time. Thus it pushes easily and reverses readily. The handle is much smaller and it’s 10lb lighter than the RWD personal pace.
Looks like this:
Versus this:
It’s just something I’m used to versus not. And I’m not sold on the absolute need for any propulsion.
My real interest in propulsion is clawing its way up a hill. Not sure if RWD pushing up vs FWD pulling up makes a difference.
The on/off of the fwd mower my in laws have is pretty nice and simple. And if it isn’t fast enough on flat ground, I’d just declutch and push normal. Is that the case on the personal pace?
Is the fed system the same as RWD just in the opposite location? Is it less robust? I can’t imagine there’s much difference, these things are belts and pulleys and some cheap gears.
So what’s the pros and cons of fwd vs RWD mowers? I’m surprised they sell both frankly…