What is the best 21" self-propelled?

[Ecoscape01]

What is the best 21" self-propelled mower for light residential use (10 -15 lawns per week)

[lawntimenosee]

Well.. we use only the Honda hrc216 comercial mowers. Little on the heavy side.. but durable as heck.

Before was the Toro commercials. Another good choice.

Probably too pricey for just light/homeowner use though (around $1200. here GA.).. I would still recommend checking out the Honda family and engines though.
They seem to last forever when maintained. Kawasaki engines last awhile too.

I have read that alot of people use and like the personal pace series mowers by Toro for a non-commercial mower.
I can't speak from experience though.. I'm sure someone else will chime in soon with more advice. :)

[Ecoscape01]

Ya i looked at those Hondas with the Kawasaki motors........a little outta my price range to start......I'll have to wait a little to pick up one of those

[lawnpro724]

Either Toro proline or Honda's commercial 21" there both good mowers and will last a long time. I prefer Toro's Proline 21" w/bbc and simple design when compared to Honda's hydro 21" commercial line mowers but either will make you a solid mower. I have used both and put them through hell and back and they kept on going though now I only use Toro.

[echeandia]

Ya i looked at those Hondas with the Kawasaki motors.....

Where did you see a Honda mower with a Kawasaki engine? :confused:

[StBalor]

you want something a little more affordable and well worth the money. Go to Lowes and check out the troybuilt mowers. Some will laugh, but it's what i use. I was doing 74 lawns a week last year and they will hold up fairly well. They only last me about a 18 months to 2 years, but for 3 hundred dollars well worth the money imo.
keep the oil & air filter changed regularly and it will do the job.

[Ecoscape01]

thanks StBalor for the constructive advice.

[Ecoscape01]

it was a TORO echeandia not a Honda........my bad...i've been looking at mowers for a while tonight

[hess]

I have 2 John Deere JS 20 and they work great for me. Never had a problem!!