I'm new to this forum but after reading everything I could Google, I'm still unable to make a completely informed decision. I live in Iowa and have a bluegrass and fine fescue lawn so I would really appreciate experience with those. I bag in early spring and fall, and mulch between. My debate is between a Toro Super Recycler and a Snapper HiVac. Obviously the Toro is the better mulcher and the Snapper is the bagger, but what about the opposite. How well does the snapper mulch with the ninja blade and how well does the toro bag? I have been leaning towards the Snapper but I'll be mulching 80% of the time, and that superb Toro reputation... Can the Snapper 700 series HiVac with a Ninja blade match the Toro for mulching? I will be buying from the dealer since that seems to make a difference with the product.
If you are going to by from a dealer ask them to recommend a landscaper who is using the mowers you are interested. Go talk to the landscaper, they should be able to tell you. Who better to talk to, and you'll be able to make a better decision.
Thanks for the replies and link suggestion. After talking to both dealers and a landscape specialist, and trying the mowers personally, I chose the HiVac. It seems with the gator blade I can get the CLOSEST to the best of both worlds, bagging and mulching. Plus, I really didn't care for the personal pace. Just my .02. Thanks again
