Need recommendations for a 21/22" mower

[tommaple]

I'm hoping I can get some suggestions for a 21/22" lawn mower that I'd use about 12 hours a week. I could buy something at Home Depot/Lowe's but I'd like to get one that's more durable and will last longer than those home/consumer type mowers.
Thanks,
Tom

[coopmaster]

I would reccomend the Honda HRR 216 HXA. Don't get it from a big box store, go to a local dealer who handles Honda a I am nearly certain that he will sell at the same price of $499.
http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/p...lid=HRR2165VXA
Make sure you keep the blades sharp and don't let the end of the blades get rounded.
Very good Honda 160 engine. Bags like a pro, mulches great and the tranny is above average.

[yardude]

I am in the same boat looking for another 21/22" commercial grade mower & am looking for suggestions of what people like. Also, I'd like to know what people prefer: self propelled or push mower? I hope you don't mind me adding to your post since I have the same needs.

[JDiepstra]

My advice on a 21 or 22" mower is throw it in the trash and get a 32 or 36". Never again will I push one of those s o b's

[Florida Gardener]

Originally Posted by JDiepstra

My advice on a 21 or 22" mower is throw it in the trash and get a 32 or 36". Never again will I push one of those s o b's

Good advice here, but a 21" will prob be needed somewhere.
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[JDiepstra]

Originally Posted by diamondlandscaping

Good advice here, but a 21" will prob be needed somewhere.
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Yes I suppose if you have a gate that will not accept a 32 or 36 you have to go smaller. I made the decision to make the 36 the smallest mower I will take with me unless I find something that is going to be very profitable.

[coopmaster]

Originally Posted by JDiepstra

My advice on a 21 or 22" mower is throw it in the trash and get a 32 or 36". Never again will I push one of those s o b's

Depends on your customer base. I use a 21" 85% of the time then a BOP Quick 36 on the rest.

[JDiepstra]

Originally Posted by coopmaster

Depends on your customer base. I use a 21" 85% of the time then a BOP Quick 36 on the rest.

Fair enough. That must suck though. Can you not get the 36 on the 85%? Think of how much time you could save!

[coopmaster]

Originally Posted by JDiepstra

Fair enough. That must suck though. Can you not get the 36 on the 85%? Think of how much time you could save!

I wish it were that easy. For a variety of reasons the 21" works out better on many of my customers. Probably the main reason is bagging. The basket on the BOP is rather large and a hassle to empty. With many customers I cut the day before their garbage pickup and I leave the bag at the curb. It is a lot easier to empty the 21" into the plastic bag than the big metal cage on the BOP.

[ffemt1271]

looked at home depot today, as i need a 21" for some islands on only 1 yard. the Model # HRR216VYA, is only $499 and HD is offering it with a 5 year warranty.