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re: Mowers - Honda bought and reviewed
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:26 am to AlxTgr
Posted on 3/29/17 at 8:26 am to AlxTgr
OK, so I never pulled the trigger. I'm being told to do it now!
Refined list down to
Huskvarna with 190cc Honda engine
Snapper High Vac
Which and why?
Two complaints with current Toro are:
1. Bagging shuts down if grass is too tall. It bogs up in the exit.
2. Seems to be low in power when St. Aug gets thick.
Go!
Refined list down to
Huskvarna with 190cc Honda engine
Snapper High Vac
Which and why?
Two complaints with current Toro are:
1. Bagging shuts down if grass is too tall. It bogs up in the exit.
2. Seems to be low in power when St. Aug gets thick.
Go!
This post was edited on 3/29/17 at 8:34 am
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Posted on 3/29/17 at 10:53 am to Hammertime
Price?
Posted on 3/29/17 at 11:10 am to AlxTgr
They are priced like a commercial unit because they are a commercial unit. I think a guy down here was selling the 21 for $950, and the 25 for $1250. Too pricey for most people running push mowers, but my grass pisses me off because it is so thick. I'm actually thinking about leaving the weeds alone this year
Posted on 3/29/17 at 11:15 am to Hammertime
quote:Yeah, I considered commercial because of this. I think I'll go with Snapper because of the bagging aspect of it.
but my grass pisses me off because it is so thick.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 11:18 am to gmrkr5
quote:
i'll look at a 30' commercial model next summer.....
I'd be done with my yard in 2 passes!
Posted on 3/29/17 at 11:20 am to AFtigerFan
I have too many obb stackles to use anything larger than a 22" walk behind.My live oak roots are a real PITA.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 11:27 am to AlxTgr
I probably posted in this thread earlier, but I have a HiVac commercial and it's a stud. I don't bag other than leaves but it will choke up if leaves are wet, I would assume it would choke up with wet grass as well. Mine has the Kawasaki FJ180v engine and will munch. Found it used for $250. I like the wheel drive system as well, it looks easy to work on.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 11:27 am to AlxTgr
I currently have the Honda and cut a little less than 3/4 of an acre with it.
I does everything I need for the most part, I wish it handled leaves better when my oaks start dropping but over all its a strong machine for what it is.
I have actually been thinking of going with the Toro Timemaster because of the extra width and extra torque for all the damn leaves I deal with.
I does everything I need for the most part, I wish it handled leaves better when my oaks start dropping but over all its a strong machine for what it is.
I have actually been thinking of going with the Toro Timemaster because of the extra width and extra torque for all the damn leaves I deal with.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 11:34 am to White Bear
I do my best to avoid mowing when it's wet.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 11:40 am to AlxTgr
Yeah, I have to wait a few days to cut after a rain, and my yard drains quickly. The grass just holds water like a sponge
Posted on 3/29/17 at 11:42 am to Hammertime
My backyard is the thickest, and it holds dew forever. Not enough direct sun.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 11:47 am to AlxTgr
quote:Understood, just don't want to get your hopes up, I figure mine will choke up with big, high moisture grass, too.
I do my best to avoid mowing when it's wet.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 11:53 am to White Bear
What i hate about my Toro is the way it clobs. There is no fixing it short of stopping and then dumping a 1/6 full bag. No amount of tilting or shaking will get it to flow.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 12:50 pm to AlxTgr
Twin blade Honda. Gives you a proper fine cut mulch. Skip the bagging. Even if you do decide to bag the twin blade clips the lawn clippings finer so they clog up less and you fit more clippings per bag. You can mow some really thick wet grass with a sharpened twin blade and still get a very fine mulch with no clumping.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 2:24 pm to fishfighter
I use a bad boy almost daily and it is a BEAST.. in the process of buying one now
The Koehler motor on that thing is awesome and I put that MFer through hell
To the OP, what's your budget look like?
The Koehler motor on that thing is awesome and I put that MFer through hell
To the OP, what's your budget look like?
This post was edited on 3/29/17 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 3/29/17 at 3:01 pm to Mr. Hangover
Like to stay under $650 .
Posted on 3/29/17 at 4:18 pm to AlxTgr
I struggled with the same decision -- especially knowing how good the Honda engines are. But, I finally went with the Snapper Hi-Vac because it had the higher torque (8.25 engine) and my St. Augustine grass is really thick in places. The mower has been nothing short of awesome.
NOTE: I didn't need the bag attachment and wanted the mulcher so I bought the Ninja model. There are two versions and the one you want has the bigger engine.
NOTE: I didn't need the bag attachment and wanted the mulcher so I bought the Ninja model. There are two versions and the one you want has the bigger engine.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 6:35 pm to AlxTgr
Honda
HRX217HYA
Self-propelled, hydrostatic Cruise Control
Roto-Stop® blade stop system
4-in-1 Versamow System™ with Clip Director®
mulch, bag, discharge, and leaf shred
MicroCut® Twin Blades
Worry free lifetime limited warranty NeXite®
deck
Easy starting Honda GCV190 engine with Auto
Choke System
5 year mower warranty
$100 off right now = $729 price point
HRX217HYA
Self-propelled, hydrostatic Cruise Control
Roto-Stop® blade stop system
4-in-1 Versamow System™ with Clip Director®
mulch, bag, discharge, and leaf shred
MicroCut® Twin Blades
Worry free lifetime limited warranty NeXite®
deck
Easy starting Honda GCV190 engine with Auto
Choke System
5 year mower warranty
$100 off right now = $729 price point
Posted on 3/29/17 at 6:47 pm to Pepperidge
I doubt I can find those high cc Hondas in this town.
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