Not another chainsaw thread... mowers this time!

[Fluids]

That HRU196 was a good choice! I also am a dealer, and I own a HRU194 .... for the last 20yrs (same mower, with the 4HP GXV engine).

When you compare service life to dollars paid, they ARE the cheapest option available ... add reliability, and parts availability ....

Mine should go easily for another 10yrs!

[waynep]

I recently bought a Victa 19" mower with a Honda 4 stroke motor on it from the Big B. just under $700. Should have gone complete Honda I guess, but this seems good anyway.

[Fluids]

$700 for a Victa/Honda ... $759 for a Honda/Honda.

You be the judge ...

[digger]

backwards but

I have an old victa 18e (I think) ride on with B&Smotor...

goes pretty well, (I havent had it long) but need to replace belt soon.

Looking at it I think it would be fairly old!

I also have an old masport with the metal cast drop down "throw chute" and the metal catcher, engine controls (a knob) are on top of the motor.
(But it goes beaut!)

[Celtoid]

Hi Fluids and DI,

You both being dealers you will hopefully be able to tell me the good oil. I'm in the market for a Honda. My old neighbour had a gardening business and stated that once you've bought one you'll never go back. Had me sold on a propelled version.

Went into the local shop ready to shell out 1700 big ones and the guy talked me out of it. Said that it would be an overkill for a normal yard. It's still $800 for the non propelled mulcher plugged Honda chasis and engine, non commercial model but he did himself out of a K.

Should I take his advice?

Cheers,

Kev

[Fluids]

Hi Kev.

How big is your yard ?

Lots of obstacles, or a flat open obstructionless area ??

Do you like _pushing_ a mower ?

If you're pepared to spend that sort of money, and aren't going with the self propelled version, look at the HRU196M1 ... same deck (mulching), bars, wheels, as the entry level version/s but has the GXV commercial engine (cast bore, not alloy), and a blade brake system (instead of the engine brake all the lesser machines run). That should last you an easy 20-25yrs if you look after, and maintain it. (Should cost you about $987.00) .... same engine as on the self propelled machine.

The only difference in the 3x push machine ranges are the engines. Everything else is the same across all 3x ranges (and each range comes in rear catch, or, rear catch & mulch)

Any further Q?'s .... just ask!

[one_iota]

I'm disappointed with you lot...there can only be one choice in mowers:

MTD Products Australia; distributor of quality Rover Mowers lawn mowers and garden care products

[Celtoid]

Hi Kev.

How big is your yard ?

Lots of obstacles, or a flat open obstructionless area ??

Do you like _pushing_ a mower ?

If you're pepared to spend that sort of money, and aren't going with the self propelled version, look at the HRU196M1 ... same deck (mulching), bars, wheels, as the entry level version/s but has the GXV commercial engine (cast bore, not alloy), and a blade brake system (instead of the engine brake all the lesser machines run). That should last you an easy 20-25yrs if you look after, and maintain it. (Should cost you about $987.00) .... same engine as on the self propelled machine.

The only difference in the 3x push machine ranges are the engines. Everything else is the same across all 3x ranges (and each range comes in rear catch, or, rear catch & mulch)

Any further Q?'s .... just ask!

Hi Fluids,

Well yard is a fair size but it's taken up by pool and house....so not much lawn....LOL.

Thanks for your advice. Appreciate it.

Regards,

Kev.

[Celtoid]

Bought the push model Honda and tried it on the weekend.....It's new lawn so was a bit lumpy and tufty....quite long in places.

Had the mulcher plug on....unbelievable......you'd swear I'd used a catcher.

[Fluids]

Enjoy it !

Which model did you get ?