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Ramg66

Joined: May 20, 2005
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Advice on Lawn Mower
Original Message May 20, 2005 11:45 pm

This site is awsome, never thought I would find a site like this, its very helpful. I will be buying a Lawn Mower this weekend and wanted some advice, I have a few models in mind.

First Choice: Honda Harmony 2 series HRR216TDA

Second Choice: Toro Super Recycler 20055 or 20041

Third Choice: Craftsman (Sears) 37794 or 37709 or 37669

Now I was pretty sure I wanted a Honda engine but after reading your forums a bit I think I might stick to a Briggs and Stratton. I now have a Craftsman 6.5hp B&S self prepelled that I have had for 10 years and have been very happy with. Please any advice will be appreciated.

Thank you

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Marshall

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Re: Advice on Lawn Mower
Reply #5 May 21, 2005 3:29 am

Well I'll be danged.

lland

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Re: Advice on Lawn Mower
Reply #6 May 21, 2005 8:06 am

Another vote for the Toro. You'll love the Personal Pace. The Honda is a quality machine that with proper care will last a long time. My only concern is that if it should need repair, the parts, while available, are not as common as Briggs parts and tend to be pricey. The Craftsman is also a decent machine, just not as good as the other two.

2001 Toro 20023 Personal Pace
2002 John Deere Trimmer/Edger/Blower
2003 Craftsman DYT 4000 - 25HP/48" w/bagger
2003 Toro 826LE Snowblower
2004 Mantis Tiller/Dethatcher/Aerator/Edger
2005 Husqvarna 145BT Backpack Blower
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Dantheman

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Re: Advice on Lawn Mower
Reply #7 May 21, 2005 8:22 am

I own a Honda and my vote is for the Toro

robmints

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Re: Advice on Lawn Mower
Reply #8 May 21, 2005 9:21 am

Some also like Snapper, and that Ariens/Gravely looked very nice in the pictures.

Other engines that have a good reputation are Kawasaki and Robin-Subaru.

cleanmaxx_brian

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Re: Advice on Lawn Mower
Reply #9 May 21, 2005 10:42 am

I am gonna go Toro too! The Honda's are very quiet running but repars are big money! Evryone who owns a Toro is happy it seams! Not the same for Honda...

Brian Chang

Ariens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer, Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.

mikefla1

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Re: Advice on Lawn Mower
Reply #10 May 21, 2005 2:26 pm

I'm gonna have to go with Murray!! j/k!

Exmark 48inch & Bridges 36inch walkbehind, Scotts 21 inch walk behind mower,Husqvarna trimmer and blower, Echo PE200 edger,Weedeater & Stihl HL45C hedge trimmers,Echo CS440 chain saw and a Stihl HT101 power pruner, and a El Cheapo pressure washer.

AJace

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Re: Advice on Lawn Mower
Reply #11 May 21, 2005 4:42 pm

I'd recommend the Toro with the Briggs engine. I'd also recommend any of the Ariens/Gravley lineup.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

Vangellis

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Re: Advice on Lawn Mower
Reply #12 May 22, 2005 2:55 pm

Ramon, did you get the toro? Let us know.

Kevin