Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
I’m torn between the time master and the Honda.
Anyone have some 2018 updates?
He good ole 99’ Recycler just can’t keep up.
Anyone have some 2018 updates?
He good ole 99’ Recycler just can’t keep up.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
I can’t speak for the time master but I have been using the hrx217 all season. It has plenty of power for my needs, mulches nicely and good cut quality. The nextlite deck seems to clean easier and less sticks vs metal. My only con would be lack of suction at 3+ in hoc
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
I have the toro recycler 22” personal pace and really like it I got rid of my 10 year old Honda HTC. The personal pace is nice for varying the speed without hand to shift any level it has a true 4 inch cut height my old Honda cut too Low even on the highest setting.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
Got the Timemaster in July with the larger engine. Got it to replace an older tractor that died and the fact that my property has too many slopes for a tractor and really needs a push mower.
Overall, it has been great. Used it mostly in mulching mode and the clippings practically disappear in the yard. Disclaimer - I have stayed on top of the grass and have not cut it wet or when overgrown and also cut on the second highest setting, so I'm not necessarily 'pushing the envelope' with it yet.
Some of the drawbacks I see are gas tank size. I usually have to fill 3 times to do my entire yard (acre property).
Would have also liked to have a drain on the oil tank to make changing easier. Instead have to tip the mower over to remove the oil, but its not too bad.
The next test will be this fall when I plan to mulch as many leaves into the yard. Will post again Oct/Nov on how well it works.
Overall, it has been great. Used it mostly in mulching mode and the clippings practically disappear in the yard. Disclaimer - I have stayed on top of the grass and have not cut it wet or when overgrown and also cut on the second highest setting, so I'm not necessarily 'pushing the envelope' with it yet.
Some of the drawbacks I see are gas tank size. I usually have to fill 3 times to do my entire yard (acre property).
Would have also liked to have a drain on the oil tank to make changing easier. Instead have to tip the mower over to remove the oil, but its not too bad.
The next test will be this fall when I plan to mulch as many leaves into the yard. Will post again Oct/Nov on how well it works.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
So still, months later... still atthe point of there being no real difference in performance...
What about moverabilliyt?
I think the homnda has that lever you must push to go foward where as the toro has personal pace. My lawn is only about 8k sqft but with some tight stuff along the fence with a lot of turning.
What would you use in tighter areas?
Anyone have both?
What about moverabilliyt?
I think the homnda has that lever you must push to go foward where as the toro has personal pace. My lawn is only about 8k sqft but with some tight stuff along the fence with a lot of turning.
What would you use in tighter areas?
Anyone have both?
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
As the OP, I bought HRX last year then returned it, then I bought Timemaster and still own it today. Here are the differences as I recall:
Honda:
Pros:
1. Engine is quieter than the Timemaster.
2. Better mulcher
3. Body is lighter, easier when making turns or being dragged backwards
3. Less expensive
Cons:
1. Lacking suction, this was the main reason why I returned it.
As for Timemaster, I replaced the original blades (high lift) to mulching blade and it improved mulching performance, I feel the Honda is still better but as long as you don't let grass grow too long you should be fine with the Toro, otherwise you will leave visible clippings on the lawn, this is the biggest nuisance for me.
As for maneuverability, I like personal pace better than the cruise control on the Honda, it's more intuitive, much easier to slow down when entering a turn then speed up again when exiting the turn. Going backwards is more cumbersome but you should have no problem if you are fit. Timemaster also consumes more gas but for my lawn size one fill up is enough.
Honda:
Pros:
1. Engine is quieter than the Timemaster.
2. Better mulcher
3. Body is lighter, easier when making turns or being dragged backwards
3. Less expensive
Cons:
1. Lacking suction, this was the main reason why I returned it.
As for Timemaster, I replaced the original blades (high lift) to mulching blade and it improved mulching performance, I feel the Honda is still better but as long as you don't let grass grow too long you should be fine with the Toro, otherwise you will leave visible clippings on the lawn, this is the biggest nuisance for me.
As for maneuverability, I like personal pace better than the cruise control on the Honda, it's more intuitive, much easier to slow down when entering a turn then speed up again when exiting the turn. Going backwards is more cumbersome but you should have no problem if you are fit. Timemaster also consumes more gas but for my lawn size one fill up is enough.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
I think I'm going to grab a a professional mower this winter/next spring. While the Honda works pretty good, I'd like to get something a bit wider and with more uplift.
Hence, looking at a John Deere tractor or walk-behind.
Hence, looking at a John Deere tractor or walk-behind.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
Why is lacking suction so much more important than the other features?seiyafan wrote: ↑September 18th, 2018, 9:20 amAs the OP, I bought HRX last year then returned it, then I bought Timemaster and still own it today. Here are the differences as I recall:
Honda:
Pros:
1. Engine is quieter than the Timemaster.
2. Better mulcher
3. Body is lighter, easier when making turns or being dragged backwards
3. Less expensive
Cons:
1. Lacking suction, this was the main reason why I returned it.
As for Timemaster, I replaced the original blades (high lift) to mulching blade and it improved mulching performance, I feel the Honda is still better but as long as you don't let grass grow too long you should be fine with the Toro, otherwise you will leave visible clippings on the lawn, this is the biggest nuisance for me.
As for maneuverability, I like personal pace better than the cruise control on the Honda, it's more intuitive, much easier to slow down when entering a turn then speed up again when exiting the turn. Going backwards is more cumbersome but you should have no problem if you are fit. Timemaster also consumes more gas but for my lawn size one fill up is enough.
Would the grass stay laying down?
Did the time master actually save you time?
My front and side yards have literally no obstacles and I could definitly see my mowing time decreased.
But my back yard has a couple of bushes, patio, shed, and a fence line to adhere to.
So I could see the moverability of the time master slowimg me down compore to my 99” recycler. Its about 4000k sq ft though and theres probably about 10 straight passes so maybe those passes will make up for the extra time shifting the mower around.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
I found the Honda not able to suck the leaves that are close to the perimeter of the deck (along the wheel track) into the deck, which made mulching leaves a frustrating experience for me. For mulching grass I feel the Honda was better than the timemaster.
Before it took me 1.5 hours to mow 8k sq ft, now I can get all done in 1 hour, so it is definitely a time saver, especially when it's 90 degrees out, I can't thank it enough for the time saved.
Before it took me 1.5 hours to mow 8k sq ft, now I can get all done in 1 hour, so it is definitely a time saver, especially when it's 90 degrees out, I can't thank it enough for the time saved.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
WTH!?!?! 1.5 hours to mow 8K? Does that include blowing, edging, etc? I did the entire acre+ with the Honda yesterday in roughly that much time (no blowing or edging). And I was going pretty slowly to get the leaves.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
That's my old mower, 19'' battery powered, not self propelled.
If Honda makes a 30'' wide deck (<$1300-1400) I would be all over it.
If Honda makes a 30'' wide deck (<$1300-1400) I would be all over it.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
Recently I upgraded my spreader from Scotts to Earthway but it still could not compare with the experience of upgrading a battery mower to the TimeMaster.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
What about a used Worldlawn 32” with a Honda engine? That’s what I’ve been considering lately for 10k square feet of bluegrass. I can mow it with my Honda hrr in roughly 45min if I’m hauling butt but I’d like to shave some time off with either the timemaster or worldlawn.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
Shave time off of 45 min? That's barely enough time to decompress and break a sweat. You should be looking to downsize and increase the time.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
I completely agree but it’s a 50 day old reno and I work 60 hrs a week and have a 9 month old so every minute counts when having to mow during the week. The weekend mow I take my time. I only have about an hour of daylight after I get home and have to sneak in dinner as well before bath time on the day I mow during the week which is why I was considering upgrading mowers.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
I have no experience with the Worldlawn 32'', but looking at the price of a new unit, it should be in a league above the Timemaster. It looks more heavy duty too.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
It certainly does look more heavy duty. And the fact that it’s a floating deck makes it more attractive as well (easier HOC changes). The only things I’m not crazy about are all the poor reviews on how it mulches even with the additional mulching kit and the big footprint. If I had my way I’d have a turfmaster or Exmark 30” with the fold up storage handle that the timemaster has. That would be an ideal mower for my situation (10,000 sq ft Bluegrass and not a ton of room in the garage).
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
I think you would not be disappointed with a Timemaster.
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
Bumping this due the fact that its not even May and I have the itch to buy a new machine.
A.) any new info / updates for 2019 ?
B.) Should one of the Ego electric mowers be added to this discussion? (Dont play the your not a man unless its gas card bring legit evidence to the table)
My biggest knock against the ego is the fact that they dont have a 30” offering that competes with the timemaster...
A.) any new info / updates for 2019 ?
B.) Should one of the Ego electric mowers be added to this discussion? (Dont play the your not a man unless its gas card bring legit evidence to the table)
My biggest knock against the ego is the fact that they dont have a 30” offering that competes with the timemaster...
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Re: Honda HRX vs Toro SR vs Timemaster (new engine)
With the title of the thread being what it is, please start a new thread if you want to add electric mowers to the discussion and get feedback - nobody will weigh in with the current title that has an opinion, because nobody would expect there to be a discussion of electrics with the thread title. It will get buried in just days.Should one of the Ego electric mowers be added to this discussion?
New threads are inexpensive (oh, wait - they're FREE).
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