Push Mower Advice needed

17 years ago

My lawn is med/large with lots of trees and is full of lumps, bumps and hills. I normally cut with a riding mower but I use a push mower during the Fall when we've overseeded. I've always had just a non-powered push mower. The one I have now, however, has croaked so I need a new push mower.

I am a 56 and 5'0" short female. Because of our difficult-to-mow yard I decided to try a self-propelled mower and purchased the Toro with Personal Pace. Ugh! I felt like I was pushing an elephant around the yard. And for pulling backwards to edge around things, I might as well been pulling 20 elephants. Needless to say, I cleaned that sucker up and returned it. I was super disappointed by this mower. Why was it so difficult? Was my height (or lack thereof) the problem?

I've been reading about the Lawn Boy and thought this might be a choice to try. Do you think the variable speed will work better for me than the Personal Pace? Or should I just find a regular light push mower for the times I need to use one and forget the power assist?

Thank you for any advice you can offer.

Judy

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Comments (4)

metal
17 years ago
Sounds like the mower you had was out of adjustment, you should be able to push it around with one finger. Lawn Boy is owned/manufactured by Toro and their system is very similar. Go to a dealer where they will let you try one out before purchasing.
judyg53
Original Author
17 years ago
Push it around with one finger? Well, if that's the case, then something was definitely wrong with the one I had. What is your suggestion for me with the Personal Pace vs Variable Speed?
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metal
17 years ago
It sounds like the Personal Pace wasn't properly adjusted on your last one. I would suggest going to an actual dealer (not a Big Box) and telling them your experience and they should let you try one out to see if you can tell a difference. Also, Toro offers a Traction Assist Handle (Part Number 108-8120) that turns the Personal Pace into a normal self propel system which requires no pushing at all.
andrelaplume2
17 years ago
..have a Toro PP for years and have never once felt like I was pushing it. It effortlessly moves as fast as I walk. I am not even sure why you need that optional Assist handle unless maybe you have hills and want the sucker to pull you up the hill!