So the old mower is on the fritz and rather than keep throwing money at it, I'm thinking just pull the trigger and get a new one.Yard is about a 1/2 acre, flat in the back and maybe a 1/3 acre with a slight slope in front. Old mower is push and it's a total pain. I've been wanting to get a self propelled but was planning to wait until it absolutely had to be replaced, which I think is now.
I don't pretend to know a ton about mowers, but I know the wife wants me to start bagging so we don't have cut grass all over the yard. Not doing any mulching, but would like the feature. Mainly just want a smooth, easy to operate mower that isn't going to need a ton of maintenance and give me headaches with upkeep.
I'm leaning towards the Husqvarna as it looks a bit nicer (plus it's orange), but I don't know as much about the brand as Craftsman. I know some on here are much more knowledgeable about this stuff, so any help is GREATLY appreciated.
Here are my options:
Husqvarna HU700H 160cc 3 yr. warranty - Can get this for $300 or less on sale at my local Lowe's.
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-H...-Lawn-Mower-with-Mulching-Capability/50329481
Craftsman 163cc 2 yr warranty - $300 at Sears
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-21in...sellerId=SEARS&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
Craftsman 159cc 2 yr warranty - $285 at Sears
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-my-s...sellerId=SEARS&prdNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType=G6
I don't pretend to know a ton about mowers, but I know the wife wants me to start bagging so we don't have cut grass all over the yard. Not doing any mulching, but would like the feature. Mainly just want a smooth, easy to operate mower that isn't going to need a ton of maintenance and give me headaches with upkeep.
I'm leaning towards the Husqvarna as it looks a bit nicer (plus it's orange), but I don't know as much about the brand as Craftsman. I know some on here are much more knowledgeable about this stuff, so any help is GREATLY appreciated.
Here are my options:
Husqvarna HU700H 160cc 3 yr. warranty - Can get this for $300 or less on sale at my local Lowe's.
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-H...-Lawn-Mower-with-Mulching-Capability/50329481
Craftsman 163cc 2 yr warranty - $300 at Sears
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-21in...sellerId=SEARS&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
Craftsman 159cc 2 yr warranty - $285 at Sears
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-my-s...sellerId=SEARS&prdNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType=G6
