Buying Advice want self Propelled NOT self paced

[dcj3831]

I need to get a new walk behind Mower and would like to know anyone who has bought a reasonably priced, self propelled that is not self paced.

In other words I do not want any spring loaded or pivot handles that "adjust" the speed of the transmission. I want a self propelled speed selector seperate from the mechanism that actually engages the transmission. Select speed level 2 and then the transmission is either on or off. Any thoughts?

By the way, does anybody else agree with me that these "personal pace" systems are complete junk!!! WHY does everybody like them so much?

 

[Scooby074]

I need to get a new walk behind Mower and would like to know anyone who has bought a reasonably priced, self propelled that is not self paced.

In other words I do not want any spring loaded or pivot handles that "adjust" the speed of the transmission. I want a self propelled speed selector seperate from the mechanism that actually engages the transmission. Select speed level 2 and then the transmission is either on or off. Any thoughts?

By the way, does anybody else agree with me that these "personal pace" systems are complete junk!!! WHY does everybody like them so much?

Any of the honda hydrotatics offer varriable speed. not cheap though Honda Canada

i have a hrs2163sdc. single speed though so its much cheaper, but it is "on of off" not personal pace. You CAN lighten up on the control bail, causing the trans to slip a bit to slow down for corners etc. Its been a tank, and always starts first pull.Honda Canada

 

[rekees4300]

I need to get a new walk behind Mower and would like to know anyone who has bought a reasonably priced, self propelled that is not self paced.

I believe in keeping it simple. Have always used front wheel drive self propelled either on or off one speed. To go slower just push down on the handle so the front wheels spin.

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

By the way, does anybody else agree with me that these "personal pace" systems are complete junk!!! WHY does everybody like them so much?

My mower has set speeds so I don't have an opinion one way or the other. My father however loves his Toro "pace" mower. I think this is the third season he has used it and no problems so far.

 

[Gittyup]

I also have a Toro Personal Pace and like it. I like that its rear wheel drive and does seem to just stay out in front of you. After a while you forget that it's self-propelled. I only cut a little bit with it though - a couple of small patches (20 x 40) where I can't get my GT into . What is it about them that you oject to?

 

[mattcage]

I have one of those Toro Personal pacer jobs also. I don't like it and can't really explain why. I use this thing rarely and roundup and a ztr for normal grass cutting.

I grew up using the Lawnboy push mowers and really liked them. Got a good deal on the toro and didn't really notice how it worked. There appears to not be any middle ground on the personal pacers; love it or hate it.

Matt

 

[Bird]

My personal pace Toro is about 3 years and 2 months old, and I sure do like it. It'll go fast enough for me and slow enough for my wife. Once last summer, I mowed a daughter's yard with their one-speed self-propelled and I'd sure hate to go back to that kind of mower.

 

[crbr]

John Deere with the 5.5 hp Honda engine. I can't have a new one, this one will not break after many years. Three speed gear selector, rear wheel drive, all 4 wheels adjustable height. Starts on the first pull everytime.

Rear attached bagger or rear attached chute with the side-direction discharge.

 

[Bird]

Starts on the first pull everytime.

My Toro with a Briggs & Stratton engine is even better than that. It starts without pulling the rope; just turn the key.:laughing:

 

[nickel plate]

I bought a Troy-Bilt a few months ago. 21" deck, rear wheel drive to 12" tires and 4-speeds forward via a shift lever. I have had a Snapper front wheel drive but it was only good on residential lawns where you can lift the front wheels to manuver it around flower beds, etc. without chopping up the plants. I have some rolling hills property with native grasses and this new Troy-Bilt RWD is the drive line answer for this terrain.