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dblsae · 03-29-2008, 04:50 PM

Im looking to get some advise on the best stand behind self propelled lawn mower in the $300 to $500 price range. Im not sure whats good, there is so much out there. I have seen good prices on Toro, John Deer and Lawnboy.

grnthmb55 · 03-29-2008, 07:10 PM

Go with a Honda. We had one that always started on the first pull. It was amazing. It lasted nearly 20 years.

dblsae · 03-30-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by grnthmb55

Go with a Honda. We had one that always started on the first pull. It was amazing. It lasted nearly 20 years.

Will a baisc honda do, or it it worth it to get the best one in anticipation that it will last longer?

Bydand · 03-30-2008, 09:06 AM

The number 1 best push lawn mower I have ever had on my lawn; is the one that has a neighbor kid attached to the handle for propulsion.

Just a few dollars every time the lawn needs to be mowed and I get to relax and drink an Ice cold iced tea while the lawn is getting a haircut.

So I guess this would be a vote for "lawn boy" mowers. LOL

Bydand · 03-30-2008, 09:09 AM

All joking aside though, I have a Troy-bilt mower that is getting very old, and it still cuts the grass like new. I love it.

southernnaturelover · 03-30-2008, 04:32 PM

I know many people still cringe when they hear "Briggs & Stratton", but they are much much better then they were a decade ago. I have a Craftsman with a Briggs engine and it has never given me any problems. I think I only paid around $189 for it. As long as you maintain it properly even a cheaper one will last a long time. If you were buying a riding mower I'd say go with a more expensive brand, but for a push mower I don't see the point.

teatime · 03-30-2008, 06:14 PM

If you're willing to pay that much for a mower, get one of the robotic ones that cuts the grass for you!!!!

K'ledgeBldr · 04-01-2008, 12:44 PM

Brands?
What to buy- Honda engine and rear-wheel drive.
I'm assuming it's fescue grass?
If it's bermuda, zoysia, cenipede- buy a reel mower (Honda engine)

pepe1 · 04-01-2008, 04:04 PM

I'll third the reccomendations for Honda mowers. Honda makes a fantastic lawn mower!

dblsae · 04-01-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by K'ledgeBldr

Brands?
What to buy- Honda engine and rear-wheel drive.
I'm assuming it's fescue grass?
If it's bermuda, zoysia, cenipede- buy a reel mower (Honda engine)

Im not sure what kind of grass it is. But it sounds like the census in Honda.