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Unfortunately, I have to be a new lawnmower. I have a large property and want a self propelling one that bags and mulches. Any advice on what I should be looking for would be appreciated.
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The big decision for self propelled mowers is front or rear wheel drive. Front wheel drive is easier to turn because when you lift up the front wheels to turn they'll stop dragging the mower forward.
For a large lawn its well worth the money to get a mower with a bigger engine. You'll be able to go faster and it will mulch better. I'd recommend at least 6hp
Just like cars, the quality of the engine is really important. A cheaply made engine will lose hp quicker and give you problems sooner. Look for something with a name brand engine like Briggs and Stratton.
Last, this is just personal preference, but some self propelled mowers automatically move at the speed you're walking at. I love this feature. I had a Toro Personal Pace mower until I accidentally ran HCL through it. (long story) It was by far my favorite. Basically you make it go forward by pushing the handle, which slides forward and engages a clutch kinda like a manual transmission car. The end result is that it constantly adjusts to your walking pace.
The big decision for self propelled mowers is front or rear wheel drive. Front wheel drive is easier to turn because when you lift up the front wheels to turn they'll stop dragging the mower forward.
For a large lawn its well worth the money to get a mower with a bigger engine. You'll be able to go faster and it will mulch better. I'd recommend at least 6hp
Just like cars, the quality of the engine is really important. A cheaply made engine will lose hp quicker and give you problems sooner. Look for something with a name brand engine like Briggs and Stratton.
Last, this is just personal preference, but some self propelled mowers automatically move at the speed you're walking at. I love this feature. I had a Toro Personal Pace mower until I accidentally ran HCL through it. (long story) It was by far my favorite. Basically you make it go forward by pushing the handle, which slides forward and engages a clutch kinda like a manual transmission car. The end result is that it constantly adjusts to your walking pace.
Best Push Lawn Mower?
MissSammi
My husband and I just got a house. It has a small yard so I was thinking about a push mower. I don't want to spend a lot of money on gas and want it to be fairly green so I was thinking about a "reel mower". Do these work good? I was thinking about this one:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_297721-63311-HU54_4294857320_?productId=3180227&Ntt=husqvarna&Ntk=i_products&Ns=p_product_price|1
Any suggestions on brands or any better ideas?
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At one time, that's what everyone cut their lawns with. They worked pretty well then, so why not now, right? And Husqvarna is a good dependable brand. Now, having said all that, the only drawback might be the lawn itself. If the grass is basically fine-textured - you know, like bluegrass, fine fescue, or perennial rye - you should have no problem pushing that mower through it. If the grass is of a coarser texture, however, pushing it could be a hassle. And another thing; this might be a misprint, but it should be pointed out. I noticed that the cutting height range of this particular model is between .5 and 1.5 inches. This is too small a range. You should get a model that will allow for (at least) a 3" cutting height on the high side because, when the weather gets a bit warmer, it's advisable to increase the cutting height to at least two inches or more.
At one time, that's what everyone cut their lawns with. They worked pretty well then, so why not now, right? And Husqvarna is a good dependable brand. Now, having said all that, the only drawback might be the lawn itself. If the grass is basically fine-textured - you know, like bluegrass, fine fescue, or perennial rye - you should have no problem pushing that mower through it. If the grass is of a coarser texture, however, pushing it could be a hassle. And another thing; this might be a misprint, but it should be pointed out. I noticed that the cutting height range of this particular model is between .5 and 1.5 inches. This is too small a range. You should get a model that will allow for (at least) a 3" cutting height on the high side because, when the weather gets a bit warmer, it's advisable to increase the cutting height to at least two inches or more.
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