Walkbehind Mowers

A great mulching mower will grind up the clippings and literally send them INTO the ground so you don't have to see them. Cheap mulching mowers just cut the grass and leave the clippings on top of the grass.

Toro's mulching capabilities are very effective, and the Super Recycler mulching not only pushes the clippings into the lawn, it also helps to lock moisture into the soil for those hot summer days. Mulch also breaks down over time, creating a form of fertilizer.  The Cornell Extension says, "Mow when your grass is dry and 3 to 3-1/2 inches tall. Never cut it shorter then 2 to 2-1/2 inches or remove more than one third of the leaf surface at any one mowing."

Bagging is great to get rid of the clippings, especially near a pool. You can also suck up leaves as well. If you are mowing really deep or dense lawn (too much fertilizer, or too long of vacation), you may be emptying that bag more often than you would like to. 

The advantage of side discharge is that if you are mowing deep or dense lawn you can blow the discharge into 'windrows', and rake them up when you are done.

With most Ariens classic or Toro units, you can have your choice of all 3 modes with the same machine. So you can take your pick every time you mow: side discharge, mulch, or bag. Can it get any better?

 Toro E-Cycler

We also have the new Tor E-cycler all electric cordless Toro walkbehind mower. See our Electronic Tools page.
 

Toro's personal pace ensures the mower stays at your walking pace, not the machines.
Steel decks are generally on the most cost-effective models (with the exception of Ariens, who has a terrific strong steel deck that mows exceptionally well).  Although cast decks typically are more expensive- generally they last longer, and cut the best.  Like anything else, you get what you pay for. There is also electric start and brake/blade/clutch models available on various models. 

Things to look for:

• Rear wheel drive mowers are preferred, because front wheel drive units are very heavy to maneuver-a result of poor weight distribution.

• With Toro's personal pace, it keeps in step with you automatically!  No levers to play with... just walk.

• Is the bag easy on, easy off ?

• Can the machine mulch, side discharge, and bag?

Ariens LM21 Series

A tried and true machine throughout the years, it has remained basically unchanged since it's inception. This... is good!  It is a good solid cutting unit that mows well and lasts a long time.

Upgrades include a Kawasaki engine, high lift blades, and self propel.

Toro TimeMaster

Ok, so you don't like mowing, and you want to get this chore done as quick as you possibly can. Then you need this Toro TimeMaster 30" 2 bladed rotary mower. So what makes this so different? This is a rear bagging unit that keeps it's 30" width. With no caster wheels, it makes it much more compatible with hilly areas.  Aluminum framing with a steel cutterdeck ensure this machine will not weigh more than it needs to. Easy to adjust wheel height performed with only 2 levers. It has a Blade Stop System: the blades turn off but the engine will keep going. Drive is performed by Toro's exclusive Personal Pace drive control system. The blades are 'gator' type mulch. Someone is listening in engineerland.  How is that for different!

This unit is designed for lawns, not for rough cut areas. Price starts at $999.  To our knowledge, NOBODY has anything that comes close to this pricepoint. Not even the cheaper stuff at "you know where".