Toro TimeMaster® (30") 190cc Personal Pace® Lawn Mower (2016 Model)

I have been wanting this mower, or similar size for 4 years. Finally, I did, purchased from Mowers Direct a week ago. was delivered yesterday, 7/26/2016. The entire experience was awesome, prompt service, nice people, even the carrier was nice when he dropped off my mower (I was at work) he put the huge box in my garage !! no charge.. I got home, immediately opened the box, it was so simple.

It is fully assembled, mulch plug already installed, bag in the box, oil and gas treatment, instructions, warranty info, etc. I poured the bottle of oil, all of it, into the machine, added fresh gas, adjusted the handle with the one touch feature to my liking, then pulled the cord, it started first pull.The personal pace system is awesome, as you walk, it adjusts to your speed, so simple. I cut my front lawn in what seemed like 5 minutes. This machine, compared to any 21 inch mower, I mean any!! It's just a BEAST, the belt driven blades spin way faster, sounds like an airplane!!

I let my lawn grow for 10 days. I live in Tampa, St.Augustine grass was over a foot tall. I put the mower on it's highest setting, 4 inches I believe ( it's actually taller, like 5 inches, it never bogged down, choked, nothing, not a clipping left on the top. The finish cut looks perfect, carpet-like, no lines like my 21 inch!!

It is a very powerful, commercial-type mower. That's the difference, what I was looking for, commercial type of performance, blade speed and the power to maintain the speed through thicker grass. I am not saying it's anything like a 36-inch commercial walk-behind - that would be ignorant, but as far as homeowner models go, WOW!!!

I am so pleased, so happy I got this. There really is no comparison out there for the money, not a residential mower anyway. If your on the fence, unsure like I was for 4 years, if your looking at the newer 28-inch MTD models from Troy, Cub or Sears, get a full 30 inches, GET THIS MACHINE !!

I have been wanting this mower, or similar size for 4 years. Finally, I did, purchased from Mowers Direct a week ago. was delivered yesterday, 7/26/2016. The entire experience was awesome, prompt service, nice people, even the carrier was nice when he dropped off my mower (I was at work) he put the huge box in my garage !! no charge.. I got home, immediately opened the box, it was so simple.

It is fully assembled, mulch plug already installed, bag in the box, oil and gas treatment,... more

Bought one locally from a Toro dealer in 2012. Had to replace 2 belts last year and the BBC cable this year. Today, the blade belt snapped, damaging the drive belt and the blades hit each other. The drive cable is now damaged as well. The performance was always just so-so. The engine is too small for this size cut, which makes it difficult to cut when the grass is even slightly damp. The discharge chute to the bag gets clogged frequently, leaving clumps of grass behind. Even though it is only 4 years old, I doubt that I will pay to fix this one, and I am looking to replace it with a Honda HRX.

Bought one locally from a Toro dealer in 2012. Had to replace 2 belts last year and the BBC cable this year. Today, the blade belt snapped, damaging the drive belt and the blades hit each other. The drive cable is now damaged as well. The performance was always just so-so. The engine is too small for this size cut, which makes it difficult to cut when the grass is even slightly damp. The discharge chute to the bag gets clogged frequently, leaving clumps of grass behind. Even though it is only 4... more

Absolutely loved this mower for the first 6 months! The first brand new mower that I have ever bought. Treated it like my first car. Even gave it a spot in the garage instead of the shed. Started it up one day and engaged blades. Immediately started to bog down and ultimately quit/seized.

Checked oil (good) and was able to restart after 15 minutes but engine blew hole in the block shortly after. Owned three other mowers (used) in my life and never had an actual engine failure. Toro refused to warranty. Factory authorized repair shop indicated that Toro technicians determined there was no engine oil based on pictures?

Would like to show them a picture of the oil slick in my driveway from when the engine blew. Where did that come from if it was out of oil??? I check the oil regularly in all of my machines. Repair shop said I could appeal the decision for $200. Seriously Toro??? I already bet $900 on your product and now you want me to double down with another $200? Don't think so. Stay away from this one guys and gals.......

Absolutely loved this mower for the first 6 months! The first brand new mower that I have ever bought. Treated it like my first car. Even gave it a spot in the garage instead of the shed. Started it up one day and engaged blades. Immediately started to bog down and ultimately quit/seized.

Checked oil (good) and was able to restart after 15 minutes but engine blew hole in the block shortly after. Owned three other mowers (used) in my life and never had an actual engine failure. Toro... more

Mower ready to use right out of the box. Add oil and gasoline and you're ready to go. I was excited to see how this 30" would perform and wow did it meet my expectations. I thought It would be hard to maneuver, but it was quite the opposite.

The Personal Pace system is really nice... smooth, easy to use - even with one hand, easy to pull backwards, and easy to lift, pivot and make turns. Large bag is great, cut is great, overall great mower for residential use.

I cannot speak for long-term durability, but a 3-year warranty is a great thing to have if needed.

Mower ready to use right out of the box. Add oil and gasoline and you're ready to go. I was excited to see how this 30" would perform and wow did it meet my expectations. I thought It would be hard to maneuver, but it was quite the opposite.

The Personal Pace system is really nice... smooth, easy to use - even with one hand, easy to pull backwards, and easy to lift, pivot and make turns. Large bag is great, cut is great, overall great mower for residential use.

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Just unboxed it today, cuts and works great.

I have used the Toro TimeMaster 30 twice and my wife used it once. We are both thrilled with it. I wanted a walk behind mower that was fast and the Toro almost requires you to jog to keep up with it at its fastest speed.

And the personal pace self-propel system was a great surprise - it makes handling the mower around trees and shrubs a breeze. The mower mulches the grass much finer than any mower I have owned. So far we think it is great and highly recommend it.

I have a one-man lawn maintenance company in a college town and bought this mower to improve my margin and efficiency mowing small yards (mow path 30in v. 21in). I understand this is the Residential model but I am familiar with Toro quality and their adaptation of the ExMark commercial model (I bought a Wheel Horse tractor right after Toro bought W H so this is a similar circumstance).

The mower arrived needing a minor warranty fix, no fault of PED, and this was done quickly without drama by my local Toro dealer. It starts on the first pull. Toro warranty service is great from my experience.

This is not a 21in mower, so, it IS heavier, has a larger engine, a wider footprint, bigger bag, etc. I want a 30in mowing path so I adapt my style to the mower and I'm pleased.

It took me two clients' yards to fine tune my gait, how to pivot and move the mower, deck height settings, and get used to the super volume in the bag and when to empty, mulches fine and so on.

I recommend this mower and the newer 2017 model (larger engine) if you have a large yard or have a situation similar to mine.

I have a one-man lawn maintenance company in a college town and bought this mower to improve my margin and efficiency mowing small yards (mow path 30in v. 21in). I understand this is the Residential model but I am familiar with Toro quality and their adaptation of the ExMark commercial model (I bought a Wheel Horse tractor right after Toro bought W H so this is a similar circumstance).

The mower arrived needing a minor warranty fix, no fault of PED, and this was done quickly without drama... more

Love my Toro!! Usually takes me 1 hour 15 minutes to mow, weed eat, and blow my 1/2 acre property, with the Toro wide area push mower with personal pace self propelled system finished in 45 minutes.

One part of my yard in the far back was done in 3 minutes flat, and is about 1/5 of the whole yard. I would recommend this mower to anyone with a 1/3 acre to 1 acre yard, and anyone that wants a solid wide area push mower to compliment their landscaping business!!

The mowing only took about 25 minutes(usually 50 to 55).

Love my Toro!! Usually takes me 1 hour 15 minutes to mow, weed eat, and blow my 1/2 acre property, with the Toro wide area push mower with personal pace self propelled system finished in 45 minutes.

One part of my yard in the far back was done in 3 minutes flat, and is about 1/5 of the whole yard. I would recommend this mower to anyone with a 1/3 acre to 1 acre yard, and anyone that wants a solid wide area push mower to compliment their landscaping business!!

The mowing only took about... more

got it late in the season start real easy mulch leaves really good thanks

The best bonus feature is that the blades go out a beyond the wheels which makes cutting around edging and corners great! Don't need to use the trimmer in areas I've needed to in the past.

The con would be the power on the self-propel. There is plenty of power cutting and moving those two blades, but trying to get the mower to initially move forward up a hill is not the greatest.

I have a very big yard and this machine is perfect for it. I like the wide cut that saves me so much time than my previous mower that was only 19 inch. It has lots of power to carry the rear back when it begins to fill up. The double blade makes my yard look as nice as a golf course. Wish I would have purchased it a year earlier. Delivery came on time and no issues.