Need a new mower

Wildone

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In need of a new mower for a 1/4 acre lot. Flat terrain rock and nut free lawn once a week cut. Would prefer to mulch it. Really not feeling the electric mowers because I can fix or replace an engine and it’s really not a big deal to maintain for me. The scag 21 sfc is way overkill. Toro super recycler and Honda HRX is about where I’m at right now. Kinda leaning toro because Honda can’t seem to make up their mind on if they are staying in the game. Any others I should take a look at? I’m not looking to impress the neighbors with my mower if that means anything. Thanks
 

NRA4LIFE

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FWIW, I have had a Kubota T2080 for 15 years now and it has been rock solid. It may be a bit overkill for your needs as I mow about 1.5 acres. Other than routine maintenance (oil/filter changes, etc.), it has been a solid machine.
 
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I bought a wall behind Honda about 5 years ago. Had an oil leak after the first summer on the front manifold. Apparently it’s pretty common for those models. I’m lazy so I just keep it full. I need to tear it down and replace the gasket before spring. Other than that it’s been reliable.


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5MilesBack

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I've got an old Husqvarna push mower that I use on my acre.

Which reminds me......I need to get a new flapper dealy for mine.....the plastic around the springs broke and it won't stay closed either with or without the catcher bag.
 

7mm-08

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I'd be hard pressed to purchase anything but a Honda. We have one that is a 1993 manufacture date and one that is a 2014 manufacture date. The 1993 unit is far superior to the 2014 because the newer unit has an auto choke and not a manual. The two lots we maintain are about the same size as yours.
 
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I'm kinda outdated......
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Seth

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I’ve had a Toro self-propelled for about 5 seasons now. No issues, no leaks, change the oil every spring. My teenage daughter has mowing duty all summer and has no issue starting it.
 
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In my experience Honda has been a buy once cry once purchase that pays off. We had a Honda for about 25 years and it almost always started on the first pull and required little maintenance. I bought one when I needed a mower and it has been care free for probably 12 years.
 
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