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Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
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How Many Like Toro???
Original Message   Apr 6, 2005 7:25 pm
Well, I am planning on getting a Toro just wondering what you all think of them. I am planning on getting this one as I need it for my services but can't afford a 1000 dollar commercial unit. Don't want OHV either as I have had problems with a B&S Intek engine cause of it lol.

Toro Mower

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Highwind


Despite the high cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular.

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Re: How Many Like Toro???
Reply #6   Apr 6, 2005 10:30 pm
Hi Termy,

Can you estimate how many hours you figure you'll run a mower over the course of a cutting season? With that information some forum members might be able to give you a better idea of whether a high end residential mower or a commercial unit would be more suitable of an investment.

Honda stable: HS 724 snowblower;  HRS216 lawnmower; BF2 UWWW; 5 HP, 2200 psi/2.9 GPM pressure washer.

Electric: BV2500 B&D Leaf Hog/snow duster; old 12" Weedeater.

Marshall


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Re: How Many Like Toro???
Reply #7   Apr 6, 2005 10:44 pm
Termy,

The most important thing is just start! It would be nice to have a commercial unit but it's more important to just get going. Buy what you can afford and start your work, after you get some accounts and make some bucks you can get more refined on your equipment. Best of luck to you!
Bill_D


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Re: How Many Like Toro???
Reply #8   Apr 6, 2005 11:55 pm
I got a Crapman, 6.6 or some chit people who lived in my house before me left behind.  Never changed the oil or plug for years, tortured the hell outa it.  Starts on a 1/2 pull everytime, w/ stale azz gas to boot. Last year I took pitty on it, and changed it's oil and plug, lol there was on like 4 tablespoons in there.  It's a B&S engine.   The think is just insane.  
terrapin24h


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Location: Rochester NY, USA
Joined: Dec 18, 2003
Points: 628

Re: How Many Like Toro???
Reply #9   Apr 7, 2005 9:36 am
I've got a 4 y/o toro pp mower as well, and like it alot.  Granted since i got the tractor it's been relegated to trimming, but its a good mower, cuts real nice, and i haven't had a problem with it.

--chris
2001 Homelite VacAttack Blower
2001 6hp Toro PPace 22" mower
2001 Ariens 824LE
2002 6hp 2400 PSI Excell Powerwasher
2004 18hp Craftsman 27375 42" mower
2004 42cc Craftsman 18" chainsaw
Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960

Re: How Many Like Toro???
Reply #10   Apr 7, 2005 4:47 pm
Thanks guys for your replies. I knew Toro's were great mowers because my dad had a LT from the 80's but I was just a little kid then and did not really know the spacifics. For instance, I did not know that if you ran toro's without changing oil or doing any maintanance on it at all that it would still last a long time! Good stories you guys...

Marshall, I totaly agree with you on that one! You don't have to buy something that is out of your range just to have it. That is the secret to success!


mikefla1


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Re: How Many Like Toro???
Reply #11   Apr 7, 2005 5:01 pm
Term , That is what I'm doing in my business just working my way up. I'm wanting to buy a new mower now. goodluck

Exmark 48inch & Bridges 36inch walkbehind, Scotts 21 inch walk behind mower,Husqvarna trimmer and blower, Echo PE200 edger,Weedeater & Stihl HL45C hedge trimmers,Echo CS440 chain saw and a Stihl HT101 power pruner, and a El Cheapo pressure washer.
Dave___in___CT


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...decide once...


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Re: How Many Like Toro???
Reply #12   Apr 7, 2005 7:01 pm
Hi T-20...

As asked... expected hours of use per season ?
Cost of this Toro?
Yard sizes?
Will this be the only mower used... or just for trimming/tight spots?


For me... if your kinda' just starting out mowing for $$$...
I'd get  one or two used mowers for cheap... cheap... cheap...
Burn 'em out... throw away... until as recommended... got enough accounts to justify a new (newer) commercial machine(s)...

It takes a lotta'  mowin' $$$ / time to buy a few-hundred-dollar mower...

Think big... start small... and inexpensive...

Dave...

Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.
Henry Ford

   BCS Tractor & snowblower

Smitty


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Re: How Many Like Toro???
Reply #13   Apr 7, 2005 10:34 pm
I am on my second 10+ year old Toro. I tend to take pretty good care of all my OPE but I think they both served me well.  That is no guarantee however that the Toro you buy today is of the same quality. If I had to buy a new mower today I would probably look for features as well as quality.

Ariens 824 Sno Thro, Toro 18" Gas Trimmer, Craftsman 3.5 HP 9" Edger/Trimmer, Echo SRM230 Trimmer/Brush Cutter, Toro 21" Recycler II Mower, Craftsman 8.5 HP Chipper/Shredder, Craftsman 25cc GAs Blower/Vac, Husky Y1000 Air Compressor, Homelite EZ ChainSaw, Husky Chain Saw
Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960

Re: How Many Like Toro???
Reply #14   Apr 8, 2005 12:20 am
To answer your questions I would like to start off by saying that I am not just starting my buisness. I have done lawn care for many years but I have allways had a crappy mower. My last mower was the Scotts mower that I reviewed here at abbysguide.

For the amount of accounts that I have right now, I think I am looking at 400 hours per year. I may get more accounts maybe not, it all depends. I do know what features I want in a mower and I know what brand I want to buy from. I wanted to make sure though that none of you fine people have had problems with Toro's! For my service, I want a mower that is dependable, will start everytime, and only require basic maintanance. Toro's seem to have that and more. According to Toro's website, they have a 5 year GTS warentee!

I really like Snapper mowers too, but, today they are not built aswell as they used to be and Snapper does not have a 5 year guranteed to start warentee.


terrapin24h


The more I learn the less i know

Location: Rochester NY, USA
Joined: Dec 18, 2003
Points: 628

Re: How Many Like Toro???
Reply #15   Apr 8, 2005 8:31 am
Watch that warranty Termy, look for a "professional use" clause.  I know all my ope has said clause in it, and the guarantees of the equipment(all of them) are dramatically reduced when the equipment is used for professional use.  I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if that 5 year gts turns into 30 days for pro use.  If it were me and i had the $$$ i'd prob go with the snapper over the toro for your use because they do seem to be built a bit heavier, and you can get a couple of them with kawasaki engines.  they also offer a model that is a walk behind with casters on the front- good for a guy that has to go around stuff all day.

Looking at the snapper site, you could even go with a pro trim mower, and get your choice of honda or kawa powerplants.
This message was modified Apr 8, 2005 by terrapin24h


--chris
2001 Homelite VacAttack Blower
2001 6hp Toro PPace 22" mower
2001 Ariens 824LE
2002 6hp 2400 PSI Excell Powerwasher
2004 18hp Craftsman 27375 42" mower
2004 42cc Craftsman 18" chainsaw
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