Reliable front wheel drive push mower

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Reliable REAR wheel drive push mower

I have read till I'm numb. Have a fairly small yard...flat. Looking for a dependable "rear" wheel drive mulching mower, in the $350 - $400 range. Big deal for me is the reliability of the drive system. I want variably speed. Engine Honda...gotta has enough HP to keep up with the speed and depth of grass. (not crazy deep, just the norm) Anyone here can either tell me to "stay away" from a brand....or suggest a model, I'd appreciate. Sorta favoring the Honda mower, overall. Thank you.
 
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If you want a reliable drive system, don't get the Honda. The rear axle bushings will seize and it will become impossible to pull the mower backwards.
 
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primerbulb120 said:
If you want a reliable drive system, don't get the Honda. The rear axle bushings will seize and it will become impossible to pull the mower backwards.
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Geeeesh, and when I thought I had my mind made up. Darn I was trying to change my post to say Rear Wheel Drive. That is what I want
 
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Is the Honda it's own patented drive system...or they all pretty much the same, as far as the read wheel drives? The other unit I'm considering is the Husky, which is 22" rear wheel drive. Don not need the larger wheels on back, but oh well
 
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Honda has their own unique drive system. And it would be one of the best on the market if they would put bearings on the driveshaft instead of bushings.

Could you give me the model number of the Husky you're​ looking at?
 
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primerbulb120 said:
Honda has their own unique drive system. And it would be one of the best on the market if they would put bearings on the driveshaft instead of bushings.

Could you give me the model number of the Husky you're​ looking at?
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Husqvarna LC221Rh 160cc 21-in Self-Propelled Rear Wheel Drive. I do like the dual blade deal on the honda. If the bearing deal is the only issue and works for 5 yrs and isn't that big of a deal working on, I'd still go with it. If there is a better model out there in this $400 price range, I'm listening. I tinker on stuff, so I'm good that way. Last thing I need is a POS. Thx Greg
 
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Bearing

A little more thinking...when those bearings do go out on Honda...seems I guys could find a sealed ball or needle bearing to replace it with. Then it'd never fail
 
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drmax said:
Husqvarna LC221Rh 160cc 21-in Self-Propelled Rear Wheel Drive. I do like the dual blade deal on the honda. If the bearing deal is the only issue and works for 5 yrs and isn't that big of a deal working on, I'd still go with it. If there is a better model out there in this $400 price range, I'm listening. I tinker on stuff, so I'm good that way. Last thing I need is a POS. Thx Greg
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I have a 27 year old Honda rear drive and its been bullet proof, don't know if it has bearings or bushings in the drive.

If it ever dies (unlikley) it will be replaced by another Honda.
 
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eric102 said:
I have a 27 year old Honda rear drive and its been bullet proof, don't know if it has bearings or bushings in the drive.

If it ever dies (unlikley) it will be replaced by another Honda.
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I see this model been around quite awhile. That's a good sign. Yeah, I've always bought toyota's. If it aint' broke, don't fix it!
 
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If I'm spending 400, may bump it up a couple hundred and go the HRX217. Larger eng and nexite deck. I tend to hang onto things forever...this may be the next forever item. Don't need the cruise control. 599 and then additional 10% military disc HD. I'll wait and get some more feedback for a couple days. Still have to sell my 2002 Simplicity Conquest tomorrow, before I head to HD.
 
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