New Toro Recycler Walk Behind - Experiences?

[DK35vince]

Bird,
Thanks for keeping us informed on how the mower is working.
Helps make it a little easier to make my mind up which one to get, the Honda or the Toro.
Right now I'm leaning towards the Toro.( Honda's are more $ for similar features)
I haven't got the new mower yet. I'm hoping to soon as we can fit it in the budget.
Got a few prices from the local Toro dealer.
Model 20085 - $700
20057 - $600
20056 - $600

 

[Bird]

Vince, I'm thinking you meant model 20058 instead of 20085 and according to Toro's website, MSRP is $729.99 I think, and $700 (well, actually $699.99) is what my dealer charged, plus $56.00 sales tax. It does seem to be a terribly high price for a walk behind lawn mower.

 

[DK35vince]

Yes, My mistake. I meant the 20058.
I went and picked one up today. (didn't wait till it fit the buget).
Price was the same as yours Bird. $699.99 plus tax.
The personal pace system works nice.
The rear bagger works good as long as you don't try filling it to full.
The side discharge never tryed to plug up, even in some of the deeper grass.
I think it is going to work out fine. It was expensive for a walk behind mower, but I'm hoping it will last us a long time.