Author Topic: Lawn Mower (Read 9725 times)

sunny · « **on:** May 05, 2013, 07:05:00 PM »

I really need to buy a lawn mower, but I dont even know where to start... I live on a corner so I'm responsible for both sides of my house, plus the backyard. Anyone have any tips on what I should be looking for and what is normal to spend?

Yitz · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:01:33 PM »

start with amazon and read reviews

sunny · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:27:44 PM »

Any recommendations or ideas of what I should be looking for?

smee123 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:32:05 PM »

How big is your lawn?
I just bought a craftsman mower (sears), Buy the protection plan and you are pretty well taken care of for three yrs

sunny · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:39:06 PM »

I'm totally guessing, but I think its about 8,000 sqft... I know I don't want anything corded or I won't be able to go all around, but other then that I'm clueless...

smee123 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:43:31 PM »

.2 of an acre?
That sounds really small.
You can get a reel mower...

MarkS · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:50:14 PM »

Your best bet is a Gas Self Propelled mower. You know how if your car is in drive but your not pressing on the gas it moves forward slowly? Same concept. It's a lot easier to use as it propels itself and you mainly just need to guide it along.

They start at approx. $250. See a sample selection here: Home Depot Self Propelled Gas Movers.

If you have a 10% off lowes coupon Home Depot accepts them as well.

I just bought this one for $289 - 10%=$260 and I'm very happy with it. My lawn is 15,500 sq feet and it it soo much easier that it's self propelled.

As an aside, I just bought a grill today from Home depot but didn't have any more 10% coupons. I called Home Depot and told them I am trying to choose between Lowes and Home depot and told them to make me a good offer.... they offered me a 15% off coupon which they applied after I placed my order!

MoYS · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:54:38 PM »

look at consumers reports, their reviews are usually helpful and accurate

smee123 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:05:04 PM »

I would go for this http://www.sears.com/craftsman-140cc-low-wheel-side-discharge-push-mower/p-07137000000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2 if you want a gas powered one. assuming your lawn isn't hilly and you can take 10 min of pushing

sunny · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:12:49 PM »

Quote from: smee123 on May 05, 2013, 09:05:04 PM

I would go for this http://www.sears.com/craftsman-140cc-low-wheel-side-discharge-push-mower/p-07137000000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2 if you want a gas powered one. assuming your lawn isn't hilly and you can take 10 min of pushing

This looks perfect. Thanks! Can I find something similar in Home Depot (I have ~$50 store credit) or Lowes (freedom)?

smee123 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:24:45 PM »

http://www.homedepot.com/p/MTD-20-in-Push-Gas-Walk-Behind-Lawn-Mower-11A-020L706/203569865#.UYcFsLXrzWY.
Just do a little research into maintenance so you don't have problems.

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #11 on:** May 05, 2013, 10:31:15 PM »

Quote from: sunny on May 05, 2013, 09:12:49 PM

This looks perfect. Thanks! Can I find something similar in Home Depot (I have ~$50 store credit) or Lowes (freedom)?

I would really reccomend a self propelling lawn mower, the summers gonna be hot...
BTW you can also pick up a lawn mower in the flee market-very YMMV but you can test it on the spot and will hopefully get you through a season or even two.

smee123 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2013, 10:34:07 PM »

Quote from: churnbabychurn on May 05, 2013, 10:31:15 PM

I would really reccomend a self propelling lawn mower, the summers gonna be hot...
BTW you can also pick up a lawn mower in the flee market-very YMMV but you can test it on the spot and will hopefully get you through a season or even two.

She said she has a small lawn and for $150 + she has a $50 coupon why mess with something that someone may have abused

CountValentine · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2013, 10:41:45 PM »

Look for a self propelled TORO mower, you can’t go wrong.

MarkS · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2013, 10:42:02 PM »

Quote from: smee123 on May 05, 2013, 08:43:31 PM

.2 of an acre?
That sounds really small.
You can get a reel mower...

Quote from: smee123 on May 05, 2013, 10:34:07 PM

She said she has a small lawn and for $150 + she has a $50 coupon why mess with something that someone may have abused

8,000 feet is not at teeny as you make it sound. Still takes a while to mow. I highly recommend a self propelled...

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #15 on:** May 05, 2013, 10:44:49 PM »

BTW I got a craftsman last year that has a battery start thing. The starter worked only once once, waste of time and money, but would be a good feature for a woman, IF it actually worked.

CountValentine · « **Reply #16 on:** May 05, 2013, 10:48:48 PM »

Three year old Toro and still starts first pull. DW has no problem starting it.

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2013, 10:51:01 PM »

Quote from: CountValentine on May 05, 2013, 10:48:48 PM

Three year old Toro and still starts first pull. DW has no problem starting it.

Nice

Mine wouldn't come out the house if the lawn mowers out of the shed...

smee123 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2013, 07:22:22 AM »

Quote from: churnbabychurn on May 05, 2013, 10:44:49 PM

BTW I got a craftsman last year that has a battery start thing. The starter worked only once once, waste of time and money, but would be a good feature for a woman, IF it actually worked.

You do know you have to recharge it right?
And TORO is expensive...

smee123 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 06, 2013, 07:23:58 AM »

Quote from: CountValentine on May 05, 2013, 10:48:48 PM

Three year old Toro and still starts first pull. DW has no problem starting it.

It's funny ow some woman won't go near these thing and some do it before the guy.
My mom did the lawn but i would never let my wife do it, dunno why.