Husqvarna mowers?

[rh71]

Have a gift card to Lowes and so I'm leaning towards only buying from them for $350 or less. Any of these a good idea? Currently have a push mower and want to finally go self-propelled (1/4 acre). Not sure of the benefit of RWD over the more common FWD (easier turning no?). Also 22" in theory > 21" correct? More coverage, and not even more weight. They also have a bunch of Troy Bilt but I'm reading they're built cheaply. Thoughts?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-...awn-Mower-with-Mulching-Capability/1000178955

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-...s-Lawn-Mower-with-Mulching-Capability/4346377

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-...awn-Mower-with-Mulching-Capability/1000208581

 

[shabby]

Fwd usually have less traction than rwd since the mower pulls you and you have a tendency to pull the handle down which raises the front wheels.

 

[pcgeek11]

I agree, I have a Husqvarna rear tall wheel drive rear bagger model and it works great. It has the same Honda GCV 160 Series engine as the ones you posted above.

I also use it to mulch leaves in the fall it has a great suction even for those large oak and magnolia leaves.

 

[slag]

I have a husqvarna HU775H mower and its a tank. B&S engine, 22 inch cut, tons of power, just runs and runs. It's a single or double pull start, no primer, and works well. I've never had a problem with it, but probably will now since I am talking it up. My only beef is that it's a heavy mower, but the self propel works well and it bags well also. I picked it up for a song since the mower was "seized" at Lowes, but I spent about 30 seconds freeing it up, working the blade back and forth, and it's worked great ever since.

 

[Sukhoi]

RWD is easier for detail work since you can cut right up to something with the front of the mower.

 

[shortylickens]

When you get it, take pics.

 

[rh71]

She's a beaut ain't she? Can't believe I waited this long to go self propelled. Hardly broke a sweat. Except having to bag the front yard. This bag is hard to deal with when emptying.

 

[Vasp]

I'd go for quadra cut blades like the ones in Honda mowers. Mulch is so fine that I don't have to bag it unless I have a weed issue that needs to be bagged.

 

[mindless1]

Now convert it into remote controlled.