The entry Toro self-propelled mower, for half acre lawns with some slope. Rear wheel drive and variable speed make it easier to use than a push mower for little extra money.
Toro $439
A commercial grade walk mower for owners who want something that outlasts consumer models. Most home lawns are served as well by a Toro for much less.
- 20 inDeck
- 179 cc (Kawasaki FJ180 KAI)Power
- Rear-wheel driveDrive
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- Commercial Kawasaki engine with an oil filter, built for daily use
- Blade brake clutch stops the blade while the engine keeps running
- Aluminium deck and transmission case resist rust and wear
- Single lever with nine heights makes height changes quick
- No mulching out of the box; the BioClip plug costs extra
- Narrow 20 in cut for the price
- Very expensive for a home lawn
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 970 62 16-01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Deck width | 20 in |
| Deck | Aluminum |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 4.5 in, 9 positions |
| Bag | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 1.9 bushels |
| Mulch | No |
| Side discharge | No |
| Power | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 179 cc (Kawasaki FJ180 KAI) |
| Build | |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Folds upright | Yes |
| Weight | 112 lb |
Alternatives in this drive
A mower to keep for a decade: a rustproof aluminum deck and five year warranty for owners who mow often and want few problems.
Toro $749The Toro Personal Pace mower for owners short on garage space. It folds to stand on end and handles sloped half acre lawns.
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