Lawn mower, get one that's self-propelled?

[hedge]

I am in the market for a new lawn mower, push-style. I have a fairly small yard but it's pretty hilly. Does anyone have a self-propelled one, is it worth it or is it more of a pain to disengage when doing close-quarters stuff?

If you do, what's better, RWD of FWD?

[PINOY-X]

AWD lol ... sorry i dnt know nothing bout mowers

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Self-propelled mowers are great, especially for hilly areas. Totally worth it IMO.

[IntegraG2]

yea reardrive lawnmowers are pretty sweet no effort at all when mowing my lawn....i use a honda one....

[bobby_lu]

self-propelled ftw...

[Weapon_R]

RWD is much better because lawnmowers tend to lift at the front, meaning you have no traction. And having a self-propelled mower is the best thing you will ever buy for your lawn. It's not a pain to disengage at all.

[LuxCars]

Originally posted by PINOY-X
AWD lol ... sorry i dnt know nothing bout mowers

than why did you post?



RWD are easier to use when your trying to maneuver around objects.

[B20EF]

I used a lot of both kinds, I say get a nice light weight push Toro mower, I only liked the self propelled for large yards not small ones, just my 2 cents from mowing hundreds of different yards

[PINOY-X]

Originally posted by LuxCars



than why did you post?



RWD are easier to use when your trying to maneuver around objects.

becuz i suck at mowing ours is a self propelled and its rwd and i think it helps out alot .. we use to own a non propelled one dat thing is hard to move around and it was big!@

[TrevorK]

I've used both RWD and FWD, and I much prefer FWD. It allows you to maneuovre better (in my opinion) since you just press down on the handle and the wheels are in the air instead of lifting up.

[FiveFreshFish]

I have a Honda RWD with a hydrostatic transmission. Bought it 7 years ago and have had zero problems. Works like a dream on my walk-out lot.

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by TrevorK
I've used both RWD and FWD, and I much prefer FWD. It allows you to maneuovre better (in my opinion) since you just press down on the handle and the wheels are in the air instead of lifting up.

I didn't know that some RWD units required you to lift up the ass end. Mine has a transmission that can be released via the handle, so you disengage it when you need to steer. Very natural to do

[n1zm0]

my backyard is litterally shaped like a baseball diamond w/ a hill in the center, using a fwd propelled lawn mower was the best investment ever, like 30-40% of the workload cut down.

[nederlande]

self propelled would be nice ... i mean you can totally engage into a slide and drift around your neighbors bush

[iceburns288]

Toro lawnmowers have a push-sensitive function. It's sweet. Instead of selecting a speed the wheels stay at, the harder you push, the harder it pushes. If you don't push at all, it doesn't move. Push hard, and it goes full speed, with a full range in between. Very cool.

[JordanLotoski]

I have a self propelled Lawnboy...its awesome, I like to cut my lawn once a week for sure and it sure makes it alot easier.

[JordanLotoski]

this is the opne i got...has the honda engine

[D. Dub]

^^^ Funny I have the same one.

It started on the first pull this spring -- amazing.

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by iceburns288
Toro lawnmowers have a push-sensitive function. It's sweet. Instead of selecting a speed the wheels stay at, the harder you push, the harder it pushes. If you don't push at all, it doesn't move. Push hard, and it goes full speed, with a full range in between. Very cool.

We use these for landscaping and they rock!

+1 for the Toro.

[KRyn]

They rock, I have had my Honda mower for almost 4 years with no major service needed yet.