Toro Super Recycler (21") 160cc Honda Personal Pace Lawn Mower

Bought this terrific mulcher lawn mower to replace a 12 year old Toro SR with Personal Pace mulcher. I couldn't adjust the rear wheels out of the preferred position anymore because the aluminum notch wore out. I also didn't like repair option that could of fixed it. The reason I picked this model was because in my opinion, it has the best of both worlds for the homeowner. I have a quarter acre that's hilly with 7 trees along the way. It has Toro's quality and reliability we expect and now, a perfectly matched Honda Engine. I checked out the Honda HRX, but I was not sold on the plastic deck, the paddle control and how it does not roll freely when not running.

The Toro, when Personal Pace is disengaged, freely rolls forward and backward, I like that because it makes it easy to move and maneuver. To me, this model Toro just makes sense. You walk, it goes. I found it had plenty of grunt and power on my super thick, 6" tall spring Kentucky bluegrass I cut the day I bought it. I am very pleased with decision to stick with Toro again. I am also very satisfied with my purchase at Mowers Direct. The guys are very knowledgeable.

Bought this terrific mulcher lawn mower to replace a 12 year old Toro SR with Personal Pace mulcher. I couldn't adjust the rear wheels out of the preferred position anymore because the aluminum notch wore out. I also didn't like repair option that could of fixed it. The reason I picked this model was because in my opinion, it has the best of both worlds for the homeowner. I have a quarter acre that's hilly with 7 trees along the way. It has Toro's quality and reliability we expect and now, a perfectly matched Honda Engine. I checked out the Honda HRX, but I was not sold on the plastic de... more

You buy the Super Recycler because you want one of the top rated mulchers with a Cast-Aluminum body.

You buy this particular model because you want the Honda engine. The Toro engine while new on the mowers already had two problems. They have replaced the fuel tubing and had a recall to replace the carburetor. Just too new and buggy for me.

This model doesn't have the blade stop or an electric start. The recommendation was to get the Electric start. If the blade start doesn't work, the mower doesn't mow. The Electric start makes the blade stop irrelevant and if it breaks you can still pull start the engine. Wanted the electric start but gave that up for the Honda engine.

This is the first year you can get the Honda engine on the mulcher body. Last year the Honda engine was only on the super bagger models. This is a very quiet engine and starts smoothly.

The personal pace takes some getting used to but I like it so far.

Rear wheel drive hasn't been a problem. Just stop walking 6 inches before the end and the personal pace stops the wheels. Then you can turn around slowly without tearing up the grass.

The handle storing upright saves space in the garage.

And finally, I like the idea of the side discharge for the first pass of leaves. Then the second mowing can mulch the leaves into the soil. The Hondas have a leaf shredder option but on both models that involves bagging the leaves. If you want to mulch leaves into the soil the Toro appears to be the better option. We will see next fall.

You buy the Super Recycler because you want one of the top rated mulchers with a Cast-Aluminum body.

You buy this particular model because you want the Honda engine. The Toro engine while new on the mowers already had two problems. They have replaced the fuel tubing and had a recall to replace the carburetor. Just too new and buggy for me.

This model doesn't have the blade stop or an electric start. The recommendation was to get the Electric start. If the blade start doesn't work, the mower doesn't mow. The Electric start makes the blade stop irrelevant and ... more