Walk behind Mower purchase advice.

[Dscheoeder83]

Noob question here--


I'm looking at picking up a few yards to mow this coming season for a little "fun money" and something to do on the side. I live in a Townhome where the HOA takes care of the yards so I don't own a mower. I'm looking for suggestions on a walk behind that won't break the bank but is still reliable. Also assuming I should have something that would mulch as well as bag?

Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. (Finding customers ect)

 

[Rivets]

I would recommend a Toro model 20381. It has a cast aluminum deck, will bag, side discharge and mulch. With a price tag of roughly $500, it has a five year warranty and should fit you situation quite well.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Noob question here--


I'm looking at picking up a few yards to mow this coming season for a little "fun money" and something to do on the side. I live in a Townhome where the HOA takes care of the yards so I don't own a mower. I'm looking for suggestions on a walk behind that won't break the bank but is still reliable. Also assuming I should have something that would mulch as well as bag?

Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. (Finding customers ect)

I think you should look at Honda or Toro mowers. I like Honda's, personally. Since Rivets recommended a $500 mower, I will recommend a similar priced mower. If you are willing to spend a little more let us know. The Honda HRR216VYA is priced at $559 on the Honda website, but there are places that will sell it for $100 less. I would avoid Home Depot. This mower is good because it has the blade brake clutch (stop the blades without stopping the engine). And yes you would want a mower that can both bag and mulch. This HRR mower can do both without a mulch plug, since it has a Clip Director (just move the "switch" from one setting to the other).

Honda Lawn Mowers: HRR216VYA, HRR216K8VYA

I think either Honda or Toro would be your best bet.

As for more advice, I would try flyers and yard signs. They worked well. But the best form of advertising is word-of-mouth. Do a good job and people will notice! :thumbsup:

 

[Dscheoeder83]

I was hoping for the 2-250 price range. Anything around that area worth looking at? At only a few yards a week not sure if I can justify 500

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

I was hoping for the 2-250 price range. Anything around that area worth looking at? At only a few yards a week not sure if I can justify 500

You are not going to find much in that price range. Even a "entry-level" Lawn Boy mower is priced at a bit over $250. And I'm not going to recommend that. I would at least try to go into the 300's price wise, if you can afford it. Or you might want to look for a good used mower.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Maybe something like this (used):

Honda Quadra Cut MULCHING LAWN MOWER lawn mower NO BAG

Toro lawn mower

 

[davbell22602]

Get a Troy Built mower with honda engine on it. If looking for a self propelled then get Snapper friction disc drive mower. Best self propelled system around to have.

 

[Dscheoeder83]

I'm sure ill get flamed for Asking (fire away if deserved). Was looking online at HD at a 3 in 1 yard machine push mower (grew up pushing lawn boys so I don't mind) with a Briggs that was $240 the Hondas are kinda priced out of my range for new mowers.

homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-203569854/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051

 

[Ric]

I'm sure ill get flamed for Asking (fire away if deserved). Was looking online at HD at a 3 in 1 yard machine push mower (grew up pushing lawn boys so I don't mind) with a Briggs that was $240 the Hondas are kinda priced out of my range for new mowers.

homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-203569854/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051

:ashamed::ashamed::ashamed:

 

[A_tank96]

:ashamed::ashamed::ashamed:

Look for a used John Deere 14sb. They will go used anywhere from 200-300 dollars, and you will have a very well built mower that bags, mulches, and discharges, and an engine that starts up first pull. That will be more than enough to take care of a few yards.

Aaron