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Old 08-04-2012, 01:41 PM
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Help me pick a 21" residential mower

Help me choose a residential mower for my business. I only mow a few yards with it and some trimming. I have narrowed it down to the following mowers. Honda HRX217K2VKA: Cost $500.00 out the door, Snapper RP21875: $600.00 plus tax, and Ariens Classic Swivel Wheel $700.00 plus tax. All of the above are at quality dealers and they can service them. Thanks for your help.
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Old 08-04-2012, 01:49 PM
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I would choose the Honda, I have had good results with the models I have purchased either from Japan or the USA.
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Old 08-04-2012, 02:09 PM
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Absolutely love my toro super bagger. Has blade stop, cast aluminum deck and actually has a honda engine. Been trying to get another one but it is a two month wait through my dealer becuase toro is already making snow blowers for the year.
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Old 08-04-2012, 02:29 PM
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I'm pretty sure the Ariens has a limited slip gearbox, so it's better on hills.

And as pap says, "Pap only buys Ariens"
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Old 08-04-2012, 06:53 PM
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Old 08-04-2012, 08:00 PM
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Honda, as well.
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Old 08-04-2012, 08:07 PM
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Snapper highvac all the way,,,,has far more accessories than the other brands.
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Old 08-15-2012, 08:14 AM
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Ive been doing a lot of research on these mowers. I ended up scouring the net and picking up a pair of like new Kubota walk behind mowers. If looking at the Honda line, I would check out the HRC commercial series. I did not like what I heard about the HRX.
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