What mower should I buy? I see this question alot on lawn forums. Also homeowners like recomendations. I don’t want hammer any particular company. I’ll just relay personal experiences and what I hear from other lawn care operations.
The only commercial mower I had lots of trouble with was a Husqvarna. Spindles, poor bagging system, and other endless small problems. Supposedly their commercial mowers have improved and a company rep even acknowledge the problems I mentioned above on a lawn care forum we were on.
I have had 2 Dixie Choppers which I love. They are not the greatest on hills but that is the only negative aspect in my eyes. I had a Toro walk behind mower which was great but I needed a ztr more so I didn’t use it often. It left as good a cut as any mower I’ve seen.
As for a mower for homeowners I really don’t recomendations much in that realm as far as lawn tractors. They are not but to last in many cases. Lawn care service is so affordable I would use that if I were not in the business myself. If I were going to mow my own lawn I would try to find a used commercial mower. They will last lifetime for a homeowner if you take care of them. If you are bound and determined to buy a new non commercial mower I would still get a ztr. Steering wheels wear you out. Trust me I know.
