> RoyDMercer wrote:
>>
>> > I'm with you. I have a Snapper that's 15 years old and still starts on >> > the
>> > first pull every time. The engine doesn't have as much power as it once
>> > did, but it still gets the job done. The deck is so well made I think
>> > I'll just replace the motor this year rather than get a new one. >> >
>> >> I like my Snapper 6.5HP. It worked like a champ on St Augustine that
>> >> grew 4-5" per week in Mississippi.
>>
>> Man you guys are making me feel bad here. I just bought a Craftsmen
>> (6.75HP Briggs and Stratton engine) for $300 at Sears. Used it yesterday
>> and it worked very nice. I hope I didn't make a mistake.
>
>I personally think B&S makes a very good product these days, so in that
>respect you'll do fine. What you get when you go with a higher end mower is
>significant improvements in the deck and cutting systems. When I got my
>mower, I went with the Snapper because I wanted a self-propelled model and I
>had heard about too many people having trouble with the self-propelled
>systems on cheaper mowers. As it turns out this was a good move, because I
>haven't had a lick of trouble out of the mower. Another nice feature of the
>Snapper is the mulching system works very well.
>
>If all you want is a push mower and you're not too concerned about mulching
>quality, your Craftsmen mower is not a bad choice.
>
I'll second the comment about Crapsman. :) I've had one for about three years now - runs great, bags well, mulches for crap. I knew when I bought it I should dump another couple hundred into a better system. I'm out today looking at snappers and hondas. Hence my reading mower threads today. :)
J