Need new mower advice

[bubbatime]

Originally Posted By: exploreco
The Lawnboy is sold already and the only Lawnboys I can find that are new appear to be sold at Home Depot??


Lawn boy was bought by Toro and is now the budget (aka junk) line of Toro mowers. Very low quality. Even lower quality than the standard Toro Recycler mower, which I loathe. Toro prefers that Toro be their premium line and lawn boy be their budget line. Highly recommended to stay away from any new Lawn Boy mowers.

 

[Silverado12]

FWIW I have a Snapper FWD mower and it works well. Was a little over $300. I never liked RWD mowers (except Lawn-Boy) because it seems you're fighting the transmission when you're turning around.

 

[Turk]

Originally Posted By: bubbatime


What you want is an ALUMINUM deck Toro Super Recycler. This is a premium mower, originally sold for $550-$650. Has heavy duty components, heavy duty transmission with steel gears. They are 25 year mowers, seriously. And you can find them all day long on Craigslist for $50-$200 depending on condition.


I inherited that, a 5HP 1991 Toro Super Recycler, from my Dad.

I treat it with Amsoil 10w30/30 or Rotella.

STILL works great!!!

 

[rokwldr]

Spend the money and get a Snapper. I have had three, each one lasting 13, 14 years. the one I have now is 10 yrs old and not a problem. This one has a Kawasaki engine, much better than the last with a Briggs. I think this one will go 20. Also the drive and transmission are indestructable. I have never had a problem, except changing a belt or a clutch disk, which is maintenance anyway.

 

[Merkava_4]

The Snapper Hi-Vac model has a real simple drive mechanism that's out in the open and easy to service.