New push mower

[Four Paws]

Which one?

I am contemplating buying a new push mower. I have a lawn boy with a Honda gold and the personal pace feature. It works good, but is showing it's age (2003).

I could give it a full refresh for $150ish, or I could save that money, sell it, and put both pots of money toward a new machine.

Open to any and all suggestions - I have done no research.

 

[USMC615]

Which one?

I am contemplating buying a new push mower. I have a lawn boy with a Honda gold and the personal pace feature. It works good, but is showing it's age (2003).

I could give it a full refresh for $150ish, or I could save that money, sell it, and put both pots of money toward a new machine.

Open to any and all suggestions - I have done no research.

How much you looking to spend? They can get awful pricey. I've gotten by with two Husky self-propelled 22" cut, bagger mowers for a few years now. Both cost less than $300 each and both have the Honda GC 160 (albeit a throw away motor of Hondas)...neither have failed. No problems whatsoever. If I get into areas where they're not feasible, I simply crank up the rider.

 

[Four Paws]

I don't mind spending a few bucks - I'd like to buy a quality mower - something with an excellent cut. I rarely mulch or bag.

 

[stihl livin]

I bought the toro personal pace 30" cut last year and absolutely love it. It replaced the same mower but it had the 22" deck. I don't have a large yard but I like the look of larger cutting paths. I guess I'm anal with my lawn but I've spent a lot of money get it back to a lawn from the previous owner that didn't care.

 

[jake wells]

exmark commercial 30''

 

[stihl livin]

I bought the toro personal pace 30" cut last year and absolutely love it. It replaced the same mower but it had the 22" deck. I don't have a large yard but I like the look of larger cutting paths. I guess I'm anal with my lawn but I've spent a lot of money get it back to a lawn from the previous owner that didn't care.

After mowing my lawn for only 2 year with this toro it has started to give me problems and I'm not impressed. The toro I had prior to this one was trouble free but this one is now going to the shop for repairs. Last week the cable that engaged the blades broke and I was able to get the part under warranty and repair the unit tonight. It was perfect timing as I needed to mow again. Started the mow and pushed the bar to engage the self propel and nothing. After dicking with it for 10 minutes I gave up and just pushed the mower though the yard to get done. Tomorrow I will call the shop whe they open to let them know that I will have to bring it in but he's 2-3 weeks out so now I'm going to have to get some goats till I get it back. Told the wife don't be surprised if I come home with a new mower.

 

[GCJenks204]

After mowing my lawn for only 2 year with this toro it has started to give me problems and I'm not impressed. The toro I had prior to this one was trouble free but this one is now going to the shop for repairs. Last week the cable that engaged the blades broke and I was able to get the part under warranty and repair the unit tonight. It was perfect timing as I needed to mow again. Started the mow and pushed the bar to engage the self propel and nothing. After dicking with it for 10 minutes I gave up and just pushed the mower though the yard to get done. Tomorrow I will call the shop whe they open to let them know that I will have to bring it in but he's 2-3 weeks out so now I'm going to have to get some goats till I get it back. Told the wife don't be surprised if I come home with a new mower.

That sucks. Did you get something new?

 

[stihl livin]

That sucks. Did you get something new?

I did not buy a new mower but I do feel quit challenged. I bring the mower to the dealer and within a minute or two he has it fixed. Why on earth did I not see the problem. I had to set the tension on the blade engagement cable but never reset the cable tension for the self propel. Man I wanted to crawl in a hole after that. I did leave the mower with the dealer so they could sharpen the blades and give it a check over as i felt it needed it. I have done the regular maintenance but I know the blades were getting dull and this way he can check the belts for wear and anything else I'm not sure on.

 

[GCJenks204]

Way better than having to leave it for a couple of weeks and pay for non warranty service.

Once in a while a little humble pie is good for all of us. Had to eat some last night myself after doing a sloppy wiring job hooking up the pool pump last night.

 

[bryanr2]

I bought a Honda hrm217 from a small engine repair guy on the side of the highway for 125.00. And a John Deere 14sb from a older gentleman that had moved to gatlinburg to retire in the mountains. He no longer needed it as he had no grass. I paid 200 for it got all the paperwork and the rear bagger really happy with that purchase. It's got the Kawasaki motor on It

 

[bryanr2]

Anything you'd buy at the store in those price ranges would be junk.

 

[CoreyB]

I have this ariens classic with the Kawasaki and it is build real solid. A heavy unit but starts first pull every time. External oil filter (same filter used on the FX v twins)
The cut quality is very good both side discharge and mulching. Not sure on how it bags I never use the bagger.
A bit on the cashy side.
https://www.ariens.com/en-us/lawn-products/walk-behind-riding-mowers/classic-lm/classic-swivel-wheel

 

[ajschainsaws]

Bought this McCulloch push mower several years ago just over 20" cut
Been faultless