recommendations for a self propelled lawn mower

Scooby074 · Jul 5, 2011

Been using a Honda HRS216 (or equivalent, cant remember the exact model) for probably 10 years now, maybe more. Not babied either, we use it on slopes, lawns, and places you should probably use a bush hog:laughing:

Been pretty much bulletproof. Starts first pull even coming out of storage. handle height and style is very comfortable. Its had so much use that the rear wheels are essentially slicks! But they still get pretty decent traction.

Only complaint is its not variable speed. So you better be a fast walker

Next mower will be a Honda with the hydrostatic drive. Probably a HRX217hxa. Plastic deck and it has the "blade stop" so you can "drive it" from lawn to lawn. 5 year warranty.

Another brand is Ybravo. Theyre a newcomer but theyre really gaining traction with the pro mowers. They seem to be very happy with them. Say theyre one of the best baggers EVER. Only thing is theyre made in China.
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2LateIWon · Jul 5, 2011

I bought a Toro Personal Pace about 5 years ago and have had no problems. Other than the cable end breaking ($20.00 fix) But this thing will mow thick tall grass no problem. I bought the side discharge for $10.00. Starts right up still on first or second pull. The personal pace self propel is the best on the market. Also if you don't get this always get a self propel with rear wheel drive. With front wheel you naturally push the mower down which takes pressure off the front wheels loosing traction. Also if you use a bagger the weight from the grass pulls weight off the front wheels. Where the rear wheel drive will not.

ragkar · Jul 6, 2011

Last summer I stopped to talk to a commercial lawn cutter about that. He had several machines out including a Honda self propelled. He said that that mower was the best one that he's ever owned. That's a good enough recommendation for me.