Which reel mower would you choose?

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Hi - new to the powered reel mower world and looking to buy my first used reel. Both options look really well maintained(i think). I have been chatting with someone that is selling these two:

a) a tru cut h20 reel with a Honda 4.0 GC135 engine. He has paperwork showing he just got it serviced in sharpened, but i would need to buy a front roller. Fewer hours on it than the next option. Price $750

b) a mclane 20” reel not sure what engine(just asked him). This one has also just been serviced and sharpened. This one actually comes with a brand new roller and a catcher. Price $775

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Comments (3)

always_beezee
3 years ago
From a golf course view, McLean has a very good reputation..
Greg Goyeneche
2 years ago
If you are looking at a used front throw reel mower in the $700 range, I would include the California Trimmer in your thinking. I have owned all three (Tru-Cut, Trimmer, and McLane) over the past 40 years, and believe the Trimmer with the roller drive is the best. McLane was originally designed as a lower cost, less sophisticated version on the Trimmer in the 1950's. OK machine, but uses cheaper non-greasable bearings, and most of the fasteners are threaded into the frames, rather than a more substantial nut-and-bolt construction.
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