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Bigfoot
07-08-2003, 08:23 AM
Been looking for a 21''- 22'' high wheel trim mower. I need something well built, but not extremely heavy to push. This mower will not be used a lot, just tight areas & steep banks, however this the only mower besides the Lazer that I will regularly carry. It must discharge & mulch. So far about all I have found is the John Deere JS60H. Comments & suggestions welcomed.
redbull
07-08-2003, 08:34 AM
Originally posted by Bigfoot
Been looking for a 21''- 22'' high wheel trim mower. I need something well built, but not extremely heavy to push. This mower will not be used a lot, just tight areas & steep banks, however this the only mower besides the Lazer that I will regularly carry. It must discharge & mulch. So far about all I have found is the John Deere JS60H. Comments & suggestions welcomed.

Toro also makes a high wheel mower that will mulch, bag or side discharge, self propel - $299
it has been my experience that on steep banks the high wheel is harder to control
ULTIMATE LAWN
07-08-2003, 05:18 PM
Honda.

No mulch but it actually has a brake for steep hills & avail. hydro.
redbull
07-08-2003, 05:27 PM
Originally posted by ULTIMATE LAWN
Honda.

No mulch but it actually has a brake for steep hills & avail. hydro.

Thats a 21" hydro??? What's the price tag on that?
Bigfoot
07-08-2003, 06:22 PM
Ultimate Lawn that is defiantly a different breed of Honda than what I am used to seeing. Red Bull would you mind telling me what control problems the high wheels have given you on steep banks.
redbull
07-09-2003, 09:18 AM
Originally posted by Bigfoot
Ultimate Lawn that is defiantly a different breed of Honda than what I am used to seeing. Red Bull would you mind telling me what control problems the high wheels have given you on steep banks.

Maybe control was the wrong word. The only way a high wheel mower can be s/p is by front wheel drive - when going up hill you tend to push down on the handles which raises the front end up -loosing traction. If the hill was gentle enough to mow side ways there would be no need for a walk behind
ULTIMATE LAWN
07-09-2003, 10:06 AM
Originally posted by redbull
The only way a high wheel mower can be s/p is by front wheel drive

That Honda is rear wheel drive & has a brake for steep inclines.
redbull
07-09-2003, 10:14 AM
Originally posted by ULTIMATE LAWN
That Honda is rear wheel drive & has a brake for steep inclines.

how many $$$$$$
ULTIMATE LAWN
07-09-2003, 11:01 PM
Redbull, I paid about 2k for the 21" shaft drive & 2.4k for the 24" hydro. I had them imported from the UK

We use them on a few steep inclines on my city contracts where we would otherwise have to use a trimmer. With the brakes & wide discharge they're perfect for overgrown slopes.