Self Propelled Walk Behind

[lakngulf]

I am in need of a new walk behind lawn mower. I have attached a fairly recent picture of the current grass that I have to cut. Also, I have been transplanting plugs of centipede into the area above the grass. This will give me a lawn about the twice the size it is now. I do not bag my grass, I just let it stay in the grass

I have always thought the big rear wheel type mowers would be easy to handle, but I am looking for any ideas you have about a good, easy to use, self propelled. I do not think a riding mower would work too well in the area. I would still need a smaller mower for some areas.

 

[Jim in ICT]

Look at a Snapper. Trouble free.

 

[Hawghauler]

Almost any pushmower should work. I have a Toro I like, but it is really just a Briggs and Stratton with wheels and a blade. To me the simpler the better.

 

[WayneB]

I have a JD 63 C (has caster wheels on the front). Really acts a bit like a zero turn mower (not really, but sort-of).

Makes it easy to get close to flower beds, edges, etc. I do not think John Deere offers it any longer, but it I would suggest you look around for a mower with casters in the front.

I actually have two of them, one at home and one at our summer camp!

Wayne

 

[alchemysa]

I have 2. Both are rear wheel drive. I would be very wary of a front wheel drive self propelled mower on slopes like that. A lot of the newer, cheaper self propelleds seem to be front wheel drive - even the ones with big rear wheels. I would guess that going up slopes you would lose traction with front wheel drive.

 

[westbrooklawn]

Look at Toro and Honda commercial models... spend the money now and run it forever.

 

[JCB]

Almost any pushmower should work. I have a Toro I like, but it is really just a Briggs and Stratton with wheels and a blade. To me the simpler the better.

Lak,

I agree with Hawg. I've got a simple Toro, that is basically just a Briggs motor with a blade and a cast deck and it has just been a beast. Eight years, and a couple spark plugs later and it still starts in one or two pulls.

It always amazes me the several time a year when I get that mower out, pull the cord and it starts first pull. Half the time I'm not even ready for it.

That Briggs came with a "Guaranteed to Start" sticker on it and it's the best motor I've ever owned.

Joe

 

[Bird]

I may have spent too much money, but I have the top of the line Toro walk behind with the blade override, personal pace self-propelled, electric start, 5 year warranty, etc.. I bought it in April, 2007. At the time, I did all the mowing of our yard as well as two daughter's yards. But recently, due to a bad knee, my wife, one daughter, and even a neighbor lady have used it on our yard. So far, everyone who has used it thinks it's the best they ever used.

But I agree, there's much to be said for simple machines, too.

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

I have a John Deere 14SB that I bought 15 years ago that I haven't had a problem with. Also have a Toro at our other property in NY and that has worked fine also. In fact set up to mulch I've been suprised at how high the grass can be without bogging it down.

 

[rekees4300]

As others have said get a quality mower like a Snapper, Toro, or Honda with front wheel drive and big wheels on the back. An electric start is nice also but the batteries are expensive. I agree about leaving the clipping on the grass. However, it's getting harder and harder to find mowers that don't have bags. Good luck in your search.