Posted by Craig on August 13, 2004, 7:38 pm
Hello, I'm presently in the market for a self propel and am considering the
following models:
CUB CADET SRC621 (Lowes) - Intrigued by the caster wheels, like the Kawasaki
engine, 6 speed transmission, larger bag than some. Negative is difficult
oil changes.
HUSQVARNA 5521CHV (Lowes) - Like the Honda engine, large rear wheels (have
some rough spots in one corner of the yard).
TORO 20031 (Home Depot) - I like the electric start, 22" deck, fast top
end propel speed (sometimes I jog with the mower along the straight aways).
HONDA HRX217TDA (Home Depot) - Actually my 1st choice, as It appears to
perform well in all areas and I'm intrigued at the idea of mulching and
bagging at the same time. There have been a few times I had wished I could
do that. Big negative is it's EXPENSIVE!
CRAFTSMAN 37779 - Like the Honda engine, ball bearing wheels, single wheel
adjuster.
I'm leaning towards the Toro as it seems to offer the best balance of
features for the price. Data I
would like to know, but have been unable to find:
How quiet is the engine on each of these mowers?
How do they compare in mulching and bagging performance? (Consumer reports
rates the Honda & the Cub Cadet the best among those I've selected for
mulching, and all about equal for bagging).
General ease of use.
If you own or have used these mowers, how did you like them?
Thanks for the advice!
Craig
caheaton@netzero.net
Added note: Forgot to add the following:
My yard is flat, about 0.4 acre, relatively few obstructions (at this time,
but my wife has me planting more every year! :-) ).
Posted by George Beck on August 13, 2004, 8:18 pm
"Craig" wrote in message
> Hello, I'm presently in the market for a self propel and am considering
the
> following models:
> CUB CADET SRC621 (Lowes) - Intrigued by the caster wheels, like the
Kawasaki
> engine, 6 speed transmission, larger bag than some. Negative is difficult
> oil changes.
> HUSQVARNA 5521CHV (Lowes) - Like the Honda engine, large rear wheels (have
> some rough spots in one corner of the yard).
> TORO 20031 (Home Depot) - I like the electric start, 22" deck, fast
top
> end propel speed (sometimes I jog with the mower along the straight
aways).
> HONDA HRX217TDA (Home Depot) - Actually my 1st choice, as It appears to
> perform well in all areas and I'm intrigued at the idea of mulching and
> bagging at the same time. There have been a few times I had wished I
could
> do that. Big negative is it's EXPENSIVE!
> CRAFTSMAN 37779 - Like the Honda engine, ball bearing wheels, single wheel
> adjuster.
> I'm leaning towards the Toro as it seems to offer the best balance of
> features for the price. Data I
> would like to know, but have been unable to find:
> How quiet is the engine on each of these mowers?
> How do they compare in mulching and bagging performance? (Consumer reports
> rates the Honda & the Cub Cadet the best among those I've selected for
> mulching, and all about equal for bagging).
> General ease of use.
> If you own or have used these mowers, how did you like them?
> Thanks for the advice!
Try plugging those models in here.
http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Lawn_and_Garden-Power_Tools-All-Mowers
Posted by David on August 13, 2004, 9:45 pm
> Hello, I'm presently in the market for a self propel and am considering
the
> following models:
> CUB CADET SRC621 (Lowes) - Intrigued by the caster wheels, like the
Kawasaki
> engine, 6 speed transmission, larger bag than some. Negative is difficult
> oil changes.
> HUSQVARNA 5521CHV (Lowes) - Like the Honda engine, large rear wheels (have
> some rough spots in one corner of the yard).
> TORO 20031 (Home Depot) - I like the electric start, 22" deck, fast
top
> end propel speed (sometimes I jog with the mower along the straight
aways).
> HONDA HRX217TDA (Home Depot) - Actually my 1st choice, as It appears to
> perform well in all areas and I'm intrigued at the idea of mulching and
> bagging at the same time. There have been a few times I had wished I
could
> do that. Big negative is it's EXPENSIVE!
> CRAFTSMAN 37779 - Like the Honda engine, ball bearing wheels, single wheel
> adjuster.
> I'm leaning towards the Toro as it seems to offer the best balance of
> features for the price. Data I
> would like to know, but have been unable to find:
> How quiet is the engine on each of these mowers?
> How do they compare in mulching and bagging performance? (Consumer reports
> rates the Honda & the Cub Cadet the best among those I've selected for
> mulching, and all about equal for bagging).
> General ease of use.
> If you own or have used these mowers, how did you like them?
> Thanks for the advice!
> Craig
> caheaton@netzero.net
> Added note: Forgot to add the following:
> My yard is flat, about 0.4 acre, relatively few obstructions (at this
time,
> but my wife has me planting more every year! :-) ).
I don't have any experience with these particular mowers, but one thing I've
found out after owning several self-propelled mowers...I hate the ones with
rear wheel drive!
David
Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on August 13, 2004, 10:23 pm
> > Hello, I'm presently in the market for a self propel and am considering
> the
> > following models:
> > Added note: Forgot to add the following:
> > My yard is flat, about 0.4 acre, relatively few obstructions (at this
> time,
> > but my wife has me planting more every year! :-) ).
Hold everything ! ! !
Have a similar sized yard, some plantings, trees, birdbath, etc. A self
propelled mower in my yard was a genuine PITA. While nice for the straight
runs, if you have any amount of things to mow around, you will be pushing it
yourself, not using the self power. In my case, the Craftsman was much
harder to push when not using the power than a mower made to just push.
FWIW, I'm on my third mower, a John Deere with a Kawasaki engine. After
seven years, it still starts on the first pull. After sitting all winter,
it took two pulls. I also have a mulching kit and never rake. That is a big
time saver, even over bagging.
Take a good look at your yard and maybe invest in a rental for a day just to
see if the extra cost is justified.
Ed
esp@snet.net
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
Posted by Chet Hayes on August 14, 2004, 1:38 am
> > > Hello, I'm presently in the market for a self propel and am considering
> the
> > > following models:
>
>
> > > Added note: Forgot to add the following:
> > > My yard is flat, about 0.4 acre, relatively few obstructions (at this
> time,
> > > but my wife has me planting more every year! :-) ).
>
> Hold everything ! ! !
> Have a similar sized yard, some plantings, trees, birdbath, etc. A self
> propelled mower in my yard was a genuine PITA. While nice for the straight
> runs, if you have any amount of things to mow around, you will be pushing it
> yourself, not using the self power. In my case, the Craftsman was much
> harder to push when not using the power than a mower made to just push.
>
> FWIW, I'm on my third mower, a John Deere with a Kawasaki engine. After
> seven years, it still starts on the first pull. After sitting all winter,
> it took two pulls. I also have a mulching kit and never rake. That is a big
> time saver, even over bagging.
>
> Take a good look at your yard and maybe invest in a rental for a day just to
> see if the extra cost is justified.
> Ed
> esp@snet.net
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
I've had a Honda Harmony 215 for about 5 years now and I highly
recommend it. Well built, starts on first pull, and does an excellent
job of mulching. Zero problems with it so far.
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> following models:
> CUB CADET SRC621 (Lowes) - Intrigued by the caster wheels, like the