gotomow
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New member here. I see a vast knowledge base on the forum so I can't wait to get started. I've got a fairly big yard, just over 1/3 acre with plenty of mature trees. Right now I'm using a Honda HRX217VKA and I'm pretty satisfied with it. Last fall when I got out my Craftsman leaf vacuum I compared it to the Honda and the Honda shredded the leaves just as good and moved faster. One downside to the Honda however, is that as the cooler temps set in it took several pulls to get it restarted. Kind of wish I'd bought the 217VLA electric, but I'd read stuff about the on board battery issues. I guess the 217VYA with Roto stop is an option also. So here's my thinking:
Get rid of the 217VKA and the leaf vacuum and get a 217VLA or 217VYA.
Get rid of the 217VKA and the leaf vacuum and get a Toro Timemaster for my large yard and save some much needed time.
I looked at the Timemaster 2 years ago when I bought the Honda but with my sloped yard I was concerned that the engine power would bog going up the hill. Now that Toro bumped up the power it's time to take a very hard look. I also like that Toro keeps improving the Timemaster's issues for increased reliability. I'd also give the Timemaster an edge as it has the non-clutch blade break unlike the Honda's Roto-stop.
So what's everyone think? Will brand loyalty win out? Oh, and thanks for reading!
Get rid of the 217VKA and the leaf vacuum and get a 217VLA or 217VYA.
Get rid of the 217VKA and the leaf vacuum and get a Toro Timemaster for my large yard and save some much needed time.
I looked at the Timemaster 2 years ago when I bought the Honda but with my sloped yard I was concerned that the engine power would bog going up the hill. Now that Toro bumped up the power it's time to take a very hard look. I also like that Toro keeps improving the Timemaster's issues for increased reliability. I'd also give the Timemaster an edge as it has the non-clutch blade break unlike the Honda's Roto-stop.
So what's everyone think? Will brand loyalty win out? Oh, and thanks for reading!