Looking for a new Push mower for residential mowing

speedster1

I have a hand-me-down pusher that's on it's last leg. I plan to mow about 4/10ths of an acre per week. Ground is flat. I don't want a propelled mower. Just a decent pusher. I'd like to have bagging and mulching capabilities. And preferably stay under $300.

I've heard Honda engines are better than Briggs but I'll consider either if the price is right.

Recommendations?

47_47

Honda makes a great engine, but I don't think you are going to find one for less than 300.00. Look for a high wheeled mower (they are easier to push) and a mower with a seperate blade engagment handle. You don't have to stop the engine every time you want to move something, you only stop the blades.

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What we've got here is... failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach. So you get what we had here last week, which is the way he wants it... well, he gets it.

cellophane

Popular Mechanics just had a review of mowers, might check it out. I think the Toro got the best all around.

speedster1

I've heard that getting a mower with an aluminum deck is a really nice feature. Much lighter and corrosion resistant. Anyone have aluminum? I saw a Troy Built pusher at Lowes with a Honda 160 engine that was on clearance for $229. Just wonder how well built it is.

Han'D'

On my second Yardman and lovin it! save for the pull cord I keep replacing...Bought my mom a Honda b/c it was an easy start (auto priming) ...Def get the big wheel.

Can't wait til the R/C ones come down in price....Ahhhh yeah!

High Gear

I'd look at Snapper or Toro probably closer to $400 though.

My experience is that the Toro is a better mulcher and the Snapper is a

better bagger.

James983

I bought a Husqvarna, it has/had a Honda motor. It was right around $300 new 2 years ago.

Scuba_Dave

I bought a Honda off craigslist - new in the box
It was about 1/2 price...guy was moving

handy man88

I have a walk behind Honda mower with front caster wheels. Kinda overkill for the yard size I have now, but it does make life easier.

Can't really beat Honda's instant start at the first pull.

detailedEye

I bought a used Honda off Craigslist for $50 last summer from a guy who fixed mowers as a hobby. Runs great and has a composite deck so it will never rust. Engine is much quieter than typical mowers and starts on 1 pull...2 after sitting over winter.

Gotta' love Craigslist!