Author Topic: Craftman Lawn Mower (Read 6253 times)

blackdiamond · « **on:** Nov 21, 2005, 08:18:01 PM »

Help me out!

I am thinking the more quiet and reliable Honda might be a good choice, but for mulching in wet/damp Washington hp is also important.

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 21, 2005, 08:28:18 PM »

just get a supersonic leaf blower and aim for your neighbors...

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 21, 2005, 08:32:24 PM »

Go for the V8 mulcher

ar, ar, ar.....

......Honda, not for being quiet but it will start every time you want it.

94runner · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 21, 2005, 08:35:59 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Nov 21, 2005, 08:32:24 PM

Go for the V8 mulcher

ar, ar, ar.....

......Honda, not for being quiet but it will start every time you want it.

o i didnt think bout that.... you might want to go with the honda then...... direguard my vote
-Sid

blackdiamond · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 22, 2005, 07:17:33 AM »

Keep the votes Coming!

oddball · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 22, 2005, 07:56:39 AM »

Honda is the best imo plus its environmentally friendly

sloyota · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 22, 2005, 08:05:21 AM »

pay your neighbor's kid to mow the yard,makes the wife happy and you can go wheeling

brainlessfool · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 22, 2005, 01:03:49 PM »

I voted Honda, unless it's the GL motor. the GX is the good one. B&S is better than the GL.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 22, 2005, 01:55:17 PM »

I've been using nothing but B&S for 15 years, and I even learned how to rebuild them from my Grandpa. Super easy! I've never had problems starting a B&S on the first pull, unless you have to much compression!

That was the last time I work on the head while drinking! If you can get a pusher with a rear big wheel! I love mine! Tall grass no problem!

toybuilt · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 22, 2005, 03:34:42 PM »

I went ahead and voted for the 6.5 hp Briggs & Stratton Engine.

Duffil · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 22, 2005, 09:23:59 PM »

Another vote for Honda small engine reliability.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 22, 2005, 09:26:56 PM »

Honda!!!!
Reliable as hell, just don't overfill the oil.

lilbuddy · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 22, 2005, 09:27:33 PM »

Get a 15.5 B&S Ride on lawnmower!

I voted honda for reliability...

blackdiamond · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 23, 2005, 07:14:13 AM »

I was all ready to buy the briggs & stratton, but the Honda votes are making me think twice...

sdiker · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 23, 2005, 07:27:17 AM »

I use the B&S have for a long time and works great, I have also had the hondas, but my current rig is http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=LAWN&pid=07127774000&subcat=Zero+Turn

brainlessfool · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 23, 2005, 07:42:54 AM »

If it's a GX Honda go with it, if it's a GL honda, run and buy a B&S.

I do know a little about grounds equpt.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 23, 2005, 09:20:45 AM »

Honda

I love my crasftman lawn crawler

rockscrambler · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 23, 2005, 09:32:41 AM »

Honda is by far the more reliable motor. and the 1.5 hp diff will only make a difference if you are constantly mowing thick or heavy surfaces

Bob Garrett · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 23, 2005, 11:40:13 AM »

John Deere

Not sure what they have now, but I bought one about 14 yrs ago and it had a Kawasaki motor with a OHV and pressurized lubirication system. 6hp, I think. I sold it to a co-worker this spring. Haven't done anything to it other than change the oil and spark plug, clean the air filter and sharpen the blade. The thing still runs like new and starts on the first pull. Very quiet and almost no vibration.

blackdiamond · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 23, 2005, 11:47:30 AM »

Quote from: Bob Garrett on Nov 23, 2005, 11:40:13 AM

John Deere

Not sure what they have now, but I bought one about 14 yrs ago and it had a Kawasaki motor with a OHV and pressurized lubirication system. 6hp, I think. I sold it to a co-worker this spring. Haven't done anything to it other than change the oil and spark plug, clean the air filter and sharpen the blade. The thing still runs like new and starts on the first pull. Very quiet and almost no vibration.

John Deere is great AND very expensive!

blackdiamond · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 23, 2005, 12:03:38 PM »

Quote from: brainlessfool on Nov 23, 2005, 07:42:54 AM

If it's a GX Honda go with it, if it's a GL honda, run and buy a B&S.

I do know a little about grounds equpt.

It looks to be the Honda GCV 160

http://www.honda-engines.com/gcv160.htm

The two mowers are:

(1) Craftsman Honda Mfr. model #38888

(2) Craftsman B&S Mfr. model #38885

Hopefully the link/site below shows the comparison.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/productcompare.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=LAWN&poid_1=1079714939&poid_2=1079610688&prodCount=2

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 23, 2005, 12:30:15 PM »

Don't they make side discharge anymore?

I never liked a rear bagger. I keep kicking the bag. Sidedischarge is the only way to go, don't have to stop and empty the bag every five minutes! Makes for a long day when you mow a half acre with a pusher! I can do it in 45 minutes without bagging, 2 hours if I bag! Bagging = less

blackdiamond · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 23, 2005, 04:00:19 PM »

Quote from: cheesemaker on Nov 23, 2005, 12:30:15 PM

Don't they make side discharge anymore? I never liked a rear bagger. I keep kicking the bag. Sidedischarge is the only way to go, don't have to stop and empty the bag every five minutes! Makes for a long day when you mow a half acre with a pusher! I can do it in 45 minutes without bagging, 2 hours if I bag! Bagging = less

Most of the rear baggers are set up to mulch and have attachments available for a discharge shoot.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 23, 2005, 11:52:25 PM »

Quote from: blackdiamond on Nov 23, 2005, 04:00:19 PM

Most of the rear baggers are set up to mulch and have attachments available for a discharge shoot.

What type of system do they have for a discharge shoot! Or do ya come out looking a little green!!

dnargel · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 24, 2005, 01:58:34 AM »

I own a landscape maintenance company and in my experience honda engines have lasted me longer.

but both are residental design engine with expected use of 2-5 hours weekly vs commerical mower which runs 40 hours weekly

although, price difference 200-400residental and 800-1000commerical

also, if you plan to mulch with it then there is extra resistance and more wear and tear

plan and simple....
you get what you pay for

brainlessfool · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 24, 2005, 07:15:33 AM »

Quote from: dnargel on Nov 24, 2005, 01:58:34 AM

plan and simple....
you get what you pay for

ding ding ding! we have a winner!

I work for a Junior collage, and have taken care of the ground equip. for 21 years.
This is the Truth, the mowers we buy run1K-1.3K and there worth every $ of it.

If you want to buy one mower to last the rest of your life, get a toro or an exmark 21" walk behind.

it will run ya 1.3K and will be the last mower you ever buy if you change the oil and lube it at the right times.

mudguts · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 24, 2005, 07:40:00 AM »

This is the only mower I've ever bought. The Honda HRC216SXA http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/hrc216sxa.htm

Mine is 12 years old and run flawlessly. Go with the Honda

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 24, 2005, 02:44:09 PM »

Did Toro ever do away with the aluminum decks? That was the worst part of a Toro, best part was a B&S motor!

brainlessfool · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 24, 2005, 08:24:37 PM »

Quote from: cheesemaker on Nov 24, 2005, 02:44:09 PM

Did Toro ever do away with the aluminum decks? That was the worst part of a Toro, best part was a B&S motor!

you must be joking. the deck is the best part, no rust. takes a lot longer for it to oxidz (sp?) than to rust.

the one's at work have kowey motors on them. the old ones are 2cly, the newer ones are 4cly. (for caliy)

blackdiamond · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 24, 2005, 08:58:59 PM »

brainlessfool - which of the two that I posted below would you recommend? It is going to be one of the two.


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