Best Push Mower

1Lawman · Oct 9, 2017

Who makes the best 21" or 22" side discharge push mower?

Xfaxman · Oct 9, 2017

I don't know, but I sure like the 40 volt Li-Ion battery operated Kobalt we got from Lowes:

Use it where the 6' deck TORO won't go. :thumbsup:

kf4uda · Oct 9, 2017

Bought this one for my Sister a couple of months back. She has been very pleased with it.

Shop Troy-Bilt TB24 16cc 21-in Self-Propelled Front Wheel Drive Residential Gas Lawn Mower with Mulching Capability at Lowes.com

Wagtail · Oct 10, 2017

Victa

Spanner · Oct 10, 2017

Wagtail said:
Victa

+1.

Here's their 560mm range: Professional Lawn Mowers '|' Victa

Choice of Honda GXV160, B&S Vangard, or Victa's own 2 stroke engine. (may not be available in USA emmissions-concious territory).

Although an Australian iconic brand, Victa is now owned by B&S.

Xfaxman: That Kobalt isn't Side Discharge is it?

Tomtint · Oct 10, 2017

We have gone through a number of them over the years. We are on our 2nd Husqurvana with a Honda motor. It's a nice unit and only $275.00

Xfaxman · Oct 10, 2017

Spanner said:
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Xfaxman: That Kobalt isn't Side Discharge is it?

Yes, it can be. There is a removable side panel for side discharge. I don't use the collection bag option or the side discharge, I use it in the mulch mode: Shop Kobalt 4-Volt Max Brushless Lithium Ion (Li-ion) 20-in Deck Width Cordless Electric Push Lawn Mower with 1 Battery at Lowes.com

1Lawman · Oct 10, 2017

kf4uda said:
Bought this one for my Sister a couple of months back. She has been very pleased with it.

Shop Troy-Bilt TB24 16cc 21-in Self-Propelled Front Wheel Drive Residential Gas Lawn Mower with Mulching Capability at Lowes.com

That's is the one I want but I do not want self propelled..They make a similar model that is not self propelled but it does not have the Honda engine..I wonder what's up with that???? I also wonder if the other engine is as good as the Honda...

1Lawman · Oct 10, 2017

Spanner said:
+1.

Here's their 560mm range: Professional Lawn Mowers '|' Victa

Choice of Honda GXV160, B&S Vangard, or Victa's own 2 stroke engine. (may not be available in USA emmissions-concious territory).

Although an Australian iconic brand, Victa is now owned by B&S.

Xfaxman: That Kobalt isn't Side Discharge is it?

Wow! Looks very interesting! Never heard of it...Thanks!!

1Lawman · Oct 10, 2017

Tomtint said:
We have gone through a number of them over the years. We are on our 2nd Husqurvana with a Honda motor. It's a nice unit and only $275.00

I agree..I have one also but I need something smaller and easier to maneuver for another location...

kf4uda · Oct 10, 2017

1Lawman said:
That's is the one I want but I do not want self propelled..They make a similar model that is not self propelled but it does not have the Honda engine..I wonder what's up with that???? I also wonder if the other engine is as good as the Honda...

The Honda engine was my first "must have" when I selected this mower for my sister. She was having a lot of problems starting her old mower and needed something more reliable. In my experience Honda engines start better than any other and are the most reliable. This one has an automatic choke. You just put gas in it and pull the rope. It works as advertised.

I used this site to research. Mowers Direct | Your Lawn Mower Superstore You can sort by the type of mower, engine and size to find what you want.

1Lawman · Oct 10, 2017

kf4uda said:
The Honda engine was my first "must have" when I selected this mower for my sister. She was having a lot of problems starting her old mower and needed something more reliable. In my experience Honda engines start better than any other and are the most reliable. This one has an automatic choke. You just put gas in it and pull the rope. It works as advertised.

I used this site to research. Mowers Direct | Your Lawn Mower Superstore You can sort by the type of mower, engine and size to find what you want.

THANKS!

EddieWalker · Oct 10, 2017

Pretty much no difference in push mowers except the engine that comes on it. Like all small engines, Honda is king for a very good reason. Years from now, it will still start up easily and run perfectly. The rest is just minor stuff compared to the engine. I've learned over the years that no matter how good the deal is on something without a Honda engine, I will be throwing it away and buying one with a Honda engine after too much frustration trying to get it started. Buy Honda first and save money in the long term.

1Lawman · Oct 10, 2017

EddieWalker said:
Pretty much no difference in push mowers except the engine that comes on it. Like all small engines, Honda is king for a very good reason. Years from now, it will still start up easily and run perfectly. The rest is just minor stuff compared to the engine. I've learned over the years that no matter how good the deal is on something without a Honda engine, I will be throwing it away and buying one with a Honda engine after too much frustration trying to get it started. Buy Honda first and save money in the long term.

I love my Honda engines..Perhaps others are good but I prefer to stick with Honda..

CharlieKtractor · Oct 31, 2017

nothing wrong with sears craftsman

lightninboy · Apr 15, 2018

I'm thinking Husqvarna with a Honda engine.

Gary Fowler · Apr 15, 2018

I have had Murray with B&S engine that I ran for 15 years, gave it to my daughter in law when I moved to Arkansas. It would always start on the 2nd pull and never had a spark plug changed. I have a Craftsman that a friend of my daughters gave me that I use occasionally with the bagger attachment. It is stored with the fuel tank dry and it will start every time after a couple of pulls even if it sets for a couple of years.
Only thing I ever had wear out on a push mower was the wheels and blades.

lightninboy · Apr 17, 2018

My sister had a new Briggs & Stratton last fall and it gave so much trouble it went back to the store.

not2old · Apr 18, 2018

lightninboy said:
I'm thinking Husqvarna with a Honda engine.

We have one of these for 5 years now. Best mower I've ever seen for starting. Always one pull for me. Wife rarely asks me to start it for her.

frugalangler · Apr 18, 2018

EddieWalker said:
Pretty much no difference in push mowers except the engine that comes on it.

Ah, but there is - deck design, bagger chute flow, weight, blade clutch, handle ergonomics, all play a part in personal choice, but yes engine obviously is a major difference as well.