Advice on walk behind mower please...
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It would be nice to have some more info like how big is your yard, and what kind of terrain is it? But I would recommend a Honda HRX, specifically the HRX217HYA. It is one of the best mowers available! It has a great cut! Here is some more info on it:
There are many reasons why a Honda HRX is the right choice. To start off, the GCV190 engine is way better (more powerful) than the GCV160 engine on all the other Honda models (the HRR, HRC, and HRS). Secondly, the NeXite deck on the HRX is very durable, won't rust, and repels grass! With the grass I mow, I hardly ever have to clean the mower deck! Next, the controls are great. You can get the BBC on the HRX217HYA, so you can stop the blades and keep the engine running. Lastly, it has the Clip Director, so you can switch from bagging to mulching or anywhere in between with no mulch plug! The list goes on and on, but those are some of the main points. Check out the link and pictures below, and ask if you have any questions!
Honda Lawn Mowers: HRX217HYA, HRX217K4HYA
The MSRP on the Honda website says the HYA is a bit out of your price range but I think I bought mine for less than the MSRP. If you want to spend less money, then look at the HRX217VKA. It has the Smart Drive system, which is different than the HYA.
Honda Lawn Mowers: HRX217VKA, HRX217K4VKA
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im not sure the specific name but the husqvarna 4x4 with the honda engine looks to be a great mower. and fanatic is right, hondas are really good. and by what they say it is one of the best mowers to get.
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Here is the Husqvarna AWD mower Metz is talking about:
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Consumer Reports puts three Hondas and two Toros in their top five picks for mowers with multiple speed transmissions, and all would most likely be in your price range. My personal pick, Honda, and buy from a dealer not a big box store, for the product knowledge and support.
Having worked on Husqvarna, Honda, and Toro, in your price range I would highly recommend the Toro Personal Pace recycler with the cast aluminum deck. It will do what ever you ask of it and will be there long after the Husqvarna, and is more reliable and easier to use that the Hondas, plus it costs less.
Disclaimer. This is just my opinion and many of the younger members of this forum say it ain't worth much cause I'm an old fart.
Disclaimer. This is just my opinion and many of the younger members of this forum say it ain't worth much cause I'm an old fart.
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rivets, i'm not saying that at all. i have learned alot of things from you on this forum. i have used that exact mower and it does do the job quite well. i have never worked on the thing though.
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Got to be Toro. They are not the biggest golf course equipment manufacturer in the world for nothing.
The 22" with briggs and rotostop is an amazing machine for the price.
The Toro doesnt have levers but a simple push the handles down further to go faster.
Reliable and easy starting.
The 30" also looks a fair machine and at full speed you need to run to keep up with it.
The 22" with briggs and rotostop is an amazing machine for the price.
The Toro doesnt have levers but a simple push the handles down further to go faster.
Reliable and easy starting.
The 30" also looks a fair machine and at full speed you need to run to keep up with it.
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Well you've received a lot of good answers. The mowers that have been suggested are all real good mowers. Keep in mind though when you make your purchase that there a lot of mowers available in the $400 to $500 range, you just need to pick the one that would most suit your needs. Questions like How often are you planning on mowing, what type of terrain are you going to be mowing and what type of acreage do you have, all can play a part in the decision you make. Something else I would look at when buying is what type of engine it has, IMO a Kawasaki or Honda engine are the engines to have.