21-inch 6-1/2 HP self-propelled lawn mower Self-propelled to move at your speed 3-in-1 system converts in seconds to mulch, side-discharge, or bag grass clippings Simple lever folds up handle for compact storage and easy bag access 21-inch-wide steel deck, 1-inch to 4-inch cutting height; backed by 2-year full coverage warranty
yzhai said: I am in the market for a mower, and know nothing about those stuff. Any inputs on this model? I dont know specifically about this brand/model. But if you dont have a very big lawn, I would recommend going with an electric one. No buying gas, no oil changing, less pollution. One downside to electric is of course the cord. I was a novice too when I bought a gas mower two years ago (from Sears) but if I were to do it again, would prefer an electric.
Mower might be fine, but apparently you get what you pay for with the free shipping. Several reviewers of other Lawn-Boys bought from Amazon said that their mower was damaged in shipping (Customer reviews of another Lawn-boy model sold by Amazon). You cannot return the mower to Amazon (Special Shipping Information: This item cannot be returned), but must deal with the manufacturer and authorized service centers.
yzhai
Member
posted: Aug. 4, 2007 @ 7:11p
uutxs said: yzhai said: I am in the market for a mower, and know nothing about those stuff. Any inputs on this model? I dont know specifically about this brand/model. But if you dont have a very big lawn, I would recommend going with an electric one. No buying gas, no oil changing, less pollution. One downside to electric is of course the cord. I was a novice too when I bought a gas mower two years ago (from Sears) but if I were to do it again, would prefer an electric.
I have a pretty large lawn to work with, and will probably have to get a gas one unless there're cordless electric mowers. How is this model compared with other less expensive one such as Poulans or yard machines?
I own it. Highly rated by consumer reports...top 5 IIRC.
Its easy to fold the handle, just step on a small pedal and fold. Cuts deep wet grass pretty smoothly. Took me a while to adjust to the rear wheel drive 'self adjusting' self propel feature vs my old craftsman one speed front wheel drive but after an hour or so during the first use I got the hang of it. Basically you walk as fast as you want and the sensor in the handlebar automatically speeds up or slows down the self propel.
Good price too. I got mine on a pretty deep clearance from home depot with a 10% off coupon and I think with all that I picked it up for about $275 plus tax. I think the regular price is around $370-380.
JMrApollinax
Member
posted: Aug. 4, 2007 @ 9:00p
yzhai said: I have a pretty large lawn to work with, and will probably have to get a gas one unless there're cordless electric mowers. How is this model compared with other less expensive one such as Poulans or yard machines?
Much like anything else you get what you pay for. The Lawnboy here is basically a redone Toro Personal Pace model. If you didn't know Toro now owns and manufactures the Lawnboy brand mower. If you are looking for a good mower you really can't go wrong with these two brands. I own a Toro Personal Pace model and will probably get a Lawnboy or Toro the next time I need a new mower just because of the self-pace propulsion drive. If you have hills or have to deal with any grading in your lawn or if you have a large lawn the self-pace propulsion is the way to go. Once you get one you will never go with another type of self-propelled model. The lawnboy tends to be what I call a bagger mower even though it can mulch with it as well. My personal experience with these mowers the Toro models are better mulchers.
So here are the pros that i see with this lawnboy:
1. Sens-a-speed: a re-hash of the Toro PersonalPace system. Pure awesomeness in my opionion 2. Blade Clutch system: You can stop the blade without shutting down the engine. Not such a big deal unless you are bagging and need to clear the bag often with a large yard 3. Easy Fold handle system: Great for storage and space saving
Cons from my perspective:
1. Steel Deck: Cast aluminum is better. Steel decks will warp over time which will cause some safty concerns later if the warping causes the blade to catch while rotating in the deck. A cast aluminum deck will not. 2. Tecumseh Engine: Not a BAD engine to say the least. With 6.5 HP you should be able to cut thick growth without slowing down. However I've found that the Briggs & Stratton Engines perform better in the hot and humid days of summer in Minnesota 3. Not an OHV engine: Wish i sprung a little more for my mower to get this feature especially when I'm going up the steep hills on the sides of my home.
This is a silver or gold series model Lawnboy. The big features that you are paying for is the sens-a-speed and blade clutch system. No one else has the slef-pace capabilities like the Toro or Lawnboy and until recently the blade clutch system has been a Honda (harmony series) mower feature. All in all this is a decent mower at a decent price. All you have to do is keep up with your basic up keep and you should have a mower that will last you a good long time.
CookieMonsterMD
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 4, 2007 @ 11:17p
I read on an SD thread that HD was clearancing these models out for $98 about a month ago; fat chance but it may be worth it to stop by and see if you get lucky.
yzhai said: I am in the market for a mower, and know nothing about those stuff. Any inputs on this model? Look around this site (linked below) ask some question, read others questions...a good group of folks. They know their stuff when it comes to mowers, snowblowers, etc... Best snowblower, and or lawnmower Me I think the best lawnmower, is the guy I pay 50 bucks a week to.
Did a little research. About 30 mowers tested in Consumer Reports. All 4 tested Lawnboys are in top 10. This model not tested but somewhat similar to one tested model except it has steel deck and different motor. It has blade control system which keeps the engine running but stops blade, so you dont have to restart every time you move a hose etc. It is also similar to another tested model with same engine but not blade control. I am convinced this is an excellent deal. I'm in for one. Thanks OP.
BigCTM1
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 5, 2007 @ 9:36a
I have owned this lawn mower for the past 2 years. It works great and is very easy to use and maintain. My only wish is that I could turn the self propel off, which you cannot do on this model. If you have to back up alot when you mow or have alot of obstacles in your yard, this may not be the best model to buy. Besides this, I have no complaints at all.
Dealnut said: Did a little research. About 30 mowers tested in Consumer Reports. All 4 tested Lawnboys are in top 10. This model not tested but somewhat similar to one tested model except it has steel deck and different motor. It has blade control system which keeps the engine running but stops blade, so you dont have to restart every time you move a hose etc. It is also similar to another tested model with same engine but not blade control. I am convinced this is an excellent deal. I'm in for one. Thanks OP.
I ordered a Toro Power Curve snowthrower two years ago from Amazon with the free ship option; they used FedEx Home Delivery, and it arrived in the original factory packaging, no overbox.
Not only did it arrive unscathed, I got it in one business day! YMMV on the shipping; if it's damaged you file a claim with the shipper OR refuse delivery.
DaHan
Happy Member
posted: Aug. 5, 2007 @ 10:04a
JMrApollinax said: yzhai said: I have a pretty large lawn to work with, and will probably have to get a gas one unless there're cordless electric mowers. How is this model compared with other less expensive one such as Poulans or yard machines?
Much like anything else you get what you pay for. The Lawnboy here is basically a redone Toro Personal Pace model. If you didn't know Toro now owns and manufactures the Lawnboy brand mower. If you are looking for a good mower you really can't go wrong with these two brands. I own a Toro Personal Pace model and will probably get a Lawnboy or Toro the next time I need a new mower just because of the self-pace propulsion drive. If you have hills or have to deal with any grading in your lawn or if you have a large lawn the self-pace propulsion is the way to go. Once you get one you will never go with another type of self-propelled model. The lawnboy tends to be what I call a bagger mower even though it can mulch with it as well. My personal experience with these mowers the Toro models are better mulchers.
So here are the pros that i see with this lawnboy:
1. Sens-a-speed: a re-hash of the Toro PersonalPace system. Pure awesomeness in my opionion 2. Blade Clutch system: You can stop the blade without shutting down the engine. Not such a big deal unless you are bagging and need to clear the bag often with a large yard 3. Easy Fold handle system: Great for storage and space saving
Cons from my perspective:
1. Steel Deck: Cast aluminum is better. Steel decks will warp over time which will cause some safty concerns later if the warping causes the blade to catch while rotating in the deck. A cast aluminum deck will not. 2. Tecumseh Engine: Not a BAD engine to say the least. With 6.5 HP you should be able to cut thick growth without slowing down. However I've found that the Briggs & Stratton Engines perform better in the hot and humid days of summer in Minnesota 3. Not an OHV engine: Wish i sprung a little more for my mower to get this feature especially when I'm going up the steep hills on the sides of my home.
This is a silver or gold series model Lawnboy. The big features that you are paying for is the sens-a-speed and blade clutch system. No one else has the slef-pace capabilities like the Toro or Lawnboy and until recently the blade clutch system has been a Honda (harmony series) mower feature. All in all this is a decent mower at a decent price. All you have to do is keep up with your basic up keep and you should have a mower that will last you a good long time.
Great review. Which one you will buy next? I have a steep hills on the side of the house and it's hot and humid in the summer. Thanks.
The Personal Pace control can be an advantage/disadvantage depending on what you like and how you'll use the mower. Lots of people like it, some don't. I thought that it worked well for longer runs but not as great for getting around things and in and out of tight spots (which I have a lot of). Not that you can't do it, but just not as easy to control for me. I went with another brand last purchase mostly for that reason. In any case, good deal on a good mower.
uutxs said: yzhai said: I am in the market for a mower, and know nothing about those stuff. Any inputs on this model? I dont know specifically about this brand/model. But if you dont have a very big lawn, I would recommend going with an electric one. No buying gas, no oil changing, less pollution. One downside to electric is of course the cord. I was a novice too when I bought a gas mower two years ago (from Sears) but if I were to do it again, would prefer an electric.
Fact: Electric mowers are not for mowing lawns, they are for mowing patches of grass. Should you choose to mow a regular or even small sized lawn with an electric, just be sure to don a yellow sundress first.
CookieMonsterMD said: I read on an SD thread that HD was clearancing these models out for $98 about a month ago; fat chance but it may be worth it to stop by and see if you get lucky.
That was the 10682 model (cheaper), not the 10687 model in this thread.
PeakMaster said: uutxs said: yzhai said: I am in the market for a mower, and know nothing about those stuff. Any inputs on this model? I dont know specifically about this brand/model. But if you dont have a very big lawn, I would recommend going with an electric one. No buying gas, no oil changing, less pollution. One downside to electric is of course the cord. I was a novice too when I bought a gas mower two years ago (from Sears) but if I were to do it again, would prefer an electric.
Fact: Electric mowers are not for mowing lawns, they are for mowing patches of grass. Should you choose to mow a regular or even small sized lawn with an electric, just be sure to don a yellow sundress first.
You summed that up nicely!
Voldaddy
Member
posted: Aug. 5, 2007 @ 4:01p
PeakMaster said: uutxs said: yzhai said: I am in the market for a mower, and know nothing about those stuff. Any inputs on this model? I dont know specifically about this brand/model. But if you dont have a very big lawn, I would recommend going with an electric one. No buying gas, no oil changing, less pollution. One downside to electric is of course the cord. I was a novice too when I bought a gas mower two years ago (from Sears) but if I were to do it again, would prefer an electric.
Fact: Electric mowers are not for mowing lawns, they are for mowing patches of grass. Should you choose to mow a regular or even small sized lawn with an electric, just be sure to don a yellow sundress first.
No, the yellow sundress is the attire while hugging trees.
yzhai
Member
posted: Aug. 5, 2007 @ 4:45p
JMrApollinax said: Much like anything else you get what you pay for. The Lawnboy here is basically a redone Toro Personal Pace model. If you didn't know Toro now owns and manufactures the Lawnboy brand mower. If you are looking for a good mower you really can't go wrong with these two brands. I own a Toro Personal Pace model and will probably get a Lawnboy or Toro the next time I need a new mower just because of the self-pace propulsion drive. If you have hills or have to deal with any grading in your lawn or if you have a large lawn the self-pace propulsion is the way to go. Once you get one you will never go with another type of self-propelled model. The lawnboy tends to be what I call a bagger mower even though it can mulch with it as well. My personal experience with these mowers the Toro models are better mulchers.
So here are the pros that i see with this lawnboy:
1. Sens-a-speed: a re-hash of the Toro PersonalPace system. Pure awesomeness in my opionion 2. Blade Clutch system: You can stop the blade without shutting down the engine. Not such a big deal unless you are bagging and need to clear the bag often with a large yard 3. Easy Fold handle system: Great for storage and space saving
Cons from my perspective:
1. Steel Deck: Cast aluminum is better. Steel decks will warp over time which will cause some safty concerns later if the warping causes the blade to catch while rotating in the deck. A cast aluminum deck will not. 2. Tecumseh Engine: Not a BAD engine to say the least. With 6.5 HP you should be able to cut thick growth without slowing down. However I've found that the Briggs & Stratton Engines perform better in the hot and humid days of summer in Minnesota 3. Not an OHV engine: Wish i sprung a little more for my mower to get this feature especially when I'm going up the steep hills on the sides of my home.
This is a silver or gold series model Lawnboy. The big features that you are paying for is the sens-a-speed and blade clutch system. No one else has the slef-pace capabilities like the Toro or Lawnboy and until recently the blade clutch system has been a Honda (harmony series) mower feature. All in all this is a decent mower at a decent price. All you have to do is keep up with your basic up keep and you should have a mower that will last you a good long time.
Thanks a lot for the great review. Could you explain more on the advantage of OHV engine? I just went to HD and took a look at the mowers there. There's a Cub-cadet cc-500 mower (link) with OHV engine for about 200+ bucks. Any inputs on cub-cadet mowers' quality?
I dont know about mowers, but I had a Briggs & Straton generator w/o OHV. It was noisy, stinky, and used a lot of gas. When it died, I bought a similar size one with a B&S engine with OHV. Much quieter, less smell, and used less gas. (And its still running strong) Consumer Reports only tested one Cub Cadet mower in the 30 self propelled models. It was right near the middle of the ratings, but was only $270, while most of the others were more expensive.
yzhai said: Thanks a lot for the great review. Could you explain more on the advantage of OHV engine? I just went to HD and took a look at the mowers there. There's a Cub-cadet cc-500 mower (link) with OHV engine for about 200+ bucks. Any inputs on cub-cadet mowers' quality?
I should have qualified the my last statement about the OHV and steep hills. What I should have said is that I wish i sprung the extra cash for the OHV engine when going up hill on the sides of my home when cutting tall growth. An OHV engine will give you more torque. Go to the manufacturer websites for the engine of the mower you are going to buy and see what kind of torque it can generate. Torque = Cutting power. Torque is what will be pushing the blade system around in the deck. OHV engines are more fuel efficient (bought my mower before gas was 3 bucks a gallon) so if you have a lot of hills on your lot you will save on gas. Also OHV engines tend to be more quiet than older side cam engines. The big downside in my opinion with the OHV engine is that it is a heavier engine. But with a self-propeled model mower that shouldn't be much of an issue. The engine is just ONE thing you would need to look at when getting a mower.
I have not used any CubCadet mowers so I can't give you any more insight on that mower. I would look at teh following features before making my choice for a mower:
1. Engine/torque power 2. Deck Design: Some decks are designed more for mulching or bagging. Figure out which you will be doing and go with a mower deck that will be best for that 3. Self-propelled or not 4. Warranty 5. Electric vs Pull start 6. Easy storage options.
Just a FYI about the Toro, Lawn Boy and Honda mowers at Home Depot. Home Depot will not have the higher end models of these mowers. To see all the models with the different features you will need to go to a dealer. You should be able to go to the manufacturer websites to find a local dealer near you. The dealer will obviously tell you that their mowers are the greatest in the world but they will however know their mowers inside and out. Get your information and make a good educated choice. Honestly Toro, Honda and Lawnboy mowers are probably the best consumer grade mowers on the market. Each have their pros and cons but you really can't go wrong with any of these manufacturers.
JMrApollinax
Member
posted: Aug. 5, 2007 @ 11:48p
DaHan said: Great review. Which one you will buy next? I have a steep hills on the side of the house and it's hot and humid in the summer. Thanks.
I'm definately going to get either another Toro or Lawnboy. The personal-pace/sens-a-speed feature is a must for my next mower... unless i get a riding mower. But I just can't justify getting a riding mower to my wife with our 1/2 acre lot..... at least not yet
Was on the fence earlier, but went ahead and jumped on the new lower price. Anyone have any idea how long these normally take to arrive?
istvan
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 6, 2007 @ 12:08a
quickNdirty said: Was on the fence earlier, but went ahead and jumped on the new lower price. Anyone have any idea how long these normally take to arrive?
You can't wait to use it ah???? How can you be so excited when buying a mower? I just decided not to mow today and do it maaaaaayyyyyybeeeee tomorrow.
yzhai
Member
posted: Aug. 6, 2007 @ 5:50a
Homedepot guy said that the lawnboy models are going discontinued. He said basically toro bought lawnboy and is letting this brand die, so he wouldn't recommend me buying the lawnboy models.
yzhai said: Homedepot guy said that the lawnboy models are going discontinued. He said basically toro bought lawnboy and is letting this brand die, so he wouldn't recommend me buying the lawnboy models.
Well I guess you couldn't ask for a more credible source then the "Homedepot guy". I'm sure the #1 or #2 brand name for lawn mowers in the country is going to be put out to pasture. It must be true though because the "Homedepot guy" said it.
Thanks OP, this is a good deal. In early July, I purchased a Lawn Boy 10682 from Amazon.com. It was delivered in 2 days and took me no more than 20 minutes to get ready to mow. It comes packed in the factory box which is protected quite well. I'm very satisfied with it and got a decent deal at $265. If I had the choice, I would go with the model the OP posted, as it has sens-a-speed, which will run at a 5 MPH clip (versus 3 MPH on the model I have).
This is definitely hot if you are in the market for a great low-maintenance mower with a lot of features for less than $300. It's got a 2-year warranty, which any LB service center must fix it for you.
JMrApollinax
Member
posted: Aug. 6, 2007 @ 9:08a
yzhai said: Homedepot guy said that the lawnboy models are going discontinued. He said basically toro bought lawnboy and is letting this brand die, so he wouldn't recommend me buying the lawnboy models.
I would have to double check with my local dealer about this one but I think the Home Deopt guy misunderstood what Toro corporate had told Home Depot. It seems more likely that Toro will be doing away with some of the the Insight "Silver" series to align the Lawnboy mowers with the comparable Toro models. This way both brands have two tiers of mowers available to the consumer. As a business model it makes more sense. Less inventory to maintain and less skus to sell. Anyway the "Silver" Series is on the lower end of the lawn boy ladder. These models are models 1068X; They have steel decks, a Tecumseh engine and a 2 year warranty. The "Gold" series mowers all have the quieter Honda engine in them, a three year warranty and these models all come standard with the Lawnboy handle adjustment and stow features. If you were to compare feature sets the "Gold" series would be more aligned with the Toro "Recycler" series mowers whereas the Lawnboy "Platinum" = Toro's "SR4 Super Recycler" mowers.
Like I said in one of my earlier posts Home Deopt carries the lower end mowers from Toro/Lawnboy. With the lower end Lawnboy models being phased out then that means either A. Home Depot will now carry the "Gold" series LB or B. they will no longer carry the LB brand and only sell Toro from this point forward. Like it was said by many of the posters here Lawnboy is a well established, trusted name when it comes to lawn care. I doubt a company would let such a strong, well established brand just die.
Looks like a good price ,has the front wheel drive on it,i was looking for the rear drive I have a hill prone yard.Also figure no tax thats another savings,I did learn from reading to inspect the mower you order from online b-4 you put oil or gas in it, if you gas or oil it up then any damage has to be taken to repair instead of replacement ,
The wheels fell off my Murray after 8 years and that heavy thing was staring to kick my but , either way any hills i would go with a self drive push mower
i say you cannot probably find a better mower at that price anywhere for the features it has WalMart sells some of them Consumer reports says they are good buy so to each his own
jfoust
Member
posted: Aug. 6, 2007 @ 11:37a
Thanks OP! Passed this deal on to my neighbor who just bought his first house and is looking for a mower around $300. This should be way better than the el cheapo WalMart mowers he was looking at
istvan said: quickNdirty said: Was on the fence earlier, but went ahead and jumped on the new lower price. Anyone have any idea how long these normally take to arrive?
You can't wait to use it ah???? How can you be so excited when buying a mower? I just decided not to mow today and do it maaaaaayyyyyybeeeee tomorrow.
House is for sale so I've got to keep the lawn mowed! Old mower is a POS and would rather use the new one.
do you have to mix the oil and gas together with this model?
JMrApollinax
Member
posted: Aug. 6, 2007 @ 1:42p
No, Lawnboy did away with the old 2 cycle engines when they couldn't keep up with new emission standards. All the gas mowers being discussed here are 4 cycle engines where you do not need a oil/gas mixture. These mowers have seperate places for you to add oil and gass.
jpinoy
Addicted Member
posted: Aug. 6, 2007 @ 1:52p
quickNdirty said: CookieMonsterMD said: I read on an SD thread that HD was clearancing these models out for $98 about a month ago; fat chance but it may be worth it to stop by and see if you get lucky.
That was the 10682 model (cheaper), not the 10687 model in this thread. Yes, but are the added functionality of the 10687 worth ~$200 more?
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JMrApollinax
Member
posted: Aug. 22, 2007 @ 7:44p
Both have the personal pace/sens-a-speed RWD propulsion. On the 2005 models it is more of an exact copy of the Toro personal pace setup rather than the re-tooled sens-a-speed for the newer models. I think the newer sens-a-speed design fit better with the design of the comfort grips of the lawnboy brand. The Honda GCV160 is an OHC/OHV engine and is in my opinion a better engine than the Tecumseh engine. It is quieter, more fuel efficient and more reliable (IMO) than the tecumseh engine. With gas running about 3 bucks a gallon you'll get more mowing done with the same amount of gas with the Honda engine.
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