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Richie

Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
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Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Original Message May 25, 2005 6:07 pm

Hi gang,

I haven't posted in a while and hope everyone is doing well. Our 1972 LawnBoy self propelled mower spun a bearing, so I thought I'd purchase a new mower. I've settled on the Craftsman 5.5hp 21" rear bag self propelled mower. The fact it has the Honda engine is what got my attention. The only thing I don't like is that it's front wheel drive. We had a front wheel drive mower some years ago and every time the bagger started to get past half way full, it would cause the front wheels to tend to want to lift off the ground. Sort of made it useless. what do you all think of the front wheel drive mowers and do you have an opinion on this particular one I want to purchase. The price of $379.00 is right for us, and we intend to purchase it on Monday, Memorial Day for some added savings. Thanks folks.

Craftsman 5.5 hp, 21 in. Deck Rear Bag Propelled Lawn Mower

Sears item #07137669000 Mfr. model #37669

5.5 hp Honda Engine with Auto Choke gives you a well-recognized name of quality and performance. Variable speed EZ Walk allows the operator to walk at his or her own pace. 21 in. High Tunnel 3 in 1 deck has all mowing options. Learn more
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cleanmaxx_brian

"At least I am enjoying the ride"

Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
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Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #13 May 26, 2005 9:45 pm

Congrats on the new machine! Sounds like a winner!

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.

Marshall

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Joined: Sep 16, 2002
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Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #14 May 26, 2005 10:07 pm

Richie, $399.00 is an awful good price for what you end up with. They're without a doubt one of the best values going in walk behind/push lawn mowers. Congrats on your new mower! I would love to read your review of it after you have mowed a few times with it.

AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

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Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #15 May 26, 2005 10:37 pm

Sounds like a great deal again. Husky is good quality for less money. I think you made the right choice going with a rear wheel drive system. I myself can't imagine using a front wheel when bagging. Hopefully you can report each season how the Honda engine does for you.

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

Richie

Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Points: 562

Re: Craftsman Honda Powered Mower Opinion
Reply #16 May 26, 2005 10:48 pm

Marshall wrote:

Richie, $399.00 is an awful good price for what you end up with. They're without a doubt one of the best values going in walk behind/push lawn mowers.

Marshall,

I knew it was a much better price compared to an equivalent Lawnboy mower, but I really had no idea that Husky was as good as what you've written. After really looking it over and running it for a short while, I did feel it may be worth more than what I paid. In any event, I do feel better now about spending what I did for it.

Richie

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