30" Wide Lawn Mower Saves 40% of Mowing Time? 2020 Toro Timemaster Review
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- čas přidán 19. 09. 2020
- Toro Timemaster 30" Lawn Mower Review - There is a lot of hype on this mower and I wanted to see if the positive reviews were real & could this lawn mower mow and mulch as good as they say and really REDUCE MOWING TIME?
This mower has the optional side discharge option included. Sadly a camera problem prevented me from showing you this but side discharge is included as well.
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Great video as always. I've actually owned a timemaster that I purchased gently used for about 2 years now. Excellent mower, would recommend and purchase again. Didn't know about the slow handle engagement. Never had my unit stall out, but this definitely explains why one of the clutch pulleys broke on my unit.
I have a Timemaster for several years. It's an excellent mower in all aspects. It fits right in between a ride on and a 21 inch mower and can make short work out of a decent size yard. I mow almost 1 acre with mine. Cut quality is top notch.
Have had one for two seasons now.Moved up from a 21" Toro.Riding mower takes up too much room in my shed and I don"t mind walking behind a self propelled.Saves me alot of time on my yard from the 21". Excellent mulching even of fall leaves as compared to my old 21" which I always thought did a good job,this one allows me to keep mulching down leaves farher into the fall season,I think this is due to the twin blade system.Eventually leaf cover becomes great enogh that I have to use my blower and leaf VAC.The deck height adjustment is awesome.I have always engaged the blade slowly so never had the stalling problem.Maneuverability is adequate.I always did think the gas tank was small but since I am moving through the yard quicker than with my 21 I am able to be done beore emptying the tank.Overall I would say I wish I had a few more thumbs on my hands to give this great mower.
I have 3 of these for my lawn care company and love them! Easy maintenance as well... I accidentally mislatched the tailgate of the truck and the mower fell out while I was driving, the next yard it cranked right up! 2 seasons later it still runs
Lol wow
Thanks for the video. I have a new Toro 30 with about 10 hours on it. It does everything as advertised. I mow about 10,000 feet a week and it saves me a ton of time. The cut is very good and it has no problem with a few hills and inclines.
All in all, I agree 100%
That's great to hear. The time savings is very real. I could easily do my whole yard with this in mulching mode, it is very fast. I would love a bigger gas tank but I have feeling they keep it small to prevent commercial guys using it all day. But at least that issue is easy to deal with at home.
I’ve had this mower for 2 years now, everything you said was spot on. This is fantastic mower, only negatives are the size of gas tank and the price which is a little steep but understandable. Great review!
Good to hear! Thank you
See my video - I added the 1 Gallon tank from the Turfmaster.
@@jasm.5823 that's quite an expensive upgrade but well done
how much were they when you got it? 2022 they are going about $1600. I think 2015 they were $1200. I didn't like them then had poor quality. I am looking to get another one but wasn't sure if I should get this or the turfmaster, scag sfc30 or the ferris.
I’ve had a Timemaster for two years- it’s been great. Bought at Home Depot. Northern Utah and third acre of KBG lawn, with some hills. Plenty of power and cuts great. Does have a small gas tank - only downside
I love this mower. I’m done close to 20 minutes faster than my 21 inch mower I had. Engaging the blade slowly is just common sense for crying out loud.
Amazing isnt it!
It is a big time saver for sure, Jason.
Hello, can you give an update please? Looking to update to this model.
@@joola27 absolutely, it’s still going strong! I’ve not had any problems with it, starts good. The pace setting function is great. My only complaint with it really is that the gas tank is too small. If I fill it completely, I can just barely mow my front and back yard without running out of gas. I don’t have that big of a yard, maybe 40 minutes. But other than that it’s been a great mower.
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower czcams.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
Just passed 200 hours on mine. I love the wide cut -- such a timesaver. I cut about 18000 sq. ft. There have been some repairs: all three belts, both cables, and one front wheel.
I've had mine 2 years now and love it! I have about a 10,000 sq ft lawn and it saves me 30-45 minutes over my old 21" mower. I learned about this Toro from The Lawn Care Nut and Ryan Knorr's channels. It's a bit pricey but well under the cheapest riding mower, and cheaper than having a landscaper do the mowing for you. It is kind of heavy but not that hard to maneuver. It would be nice to have a larger gas tank as my yard is just a bit too big to mow in one tank, but I usually double cut so have to refill it anyway. The cut quality is top notch, my yard looks like a green carpet!
wow dude!! that’s the life!
Best Push mower I’ve ever owned.I also have the Toro ss4200 timecutter zero turn. Another beast of a machine. Never lets me down.
One addition I’d like to add: if you use the provided shoot for side discharge, I’ve seen the grass clippings gather in a spots. But if you use a string to keep the side eject port open, the clippings fly further and spread out nicely
I have a 2012 model with the 8.5 HP Briggs. It was a delight to use when it was new. I can't say much for its reliability. I have had some kind of issue every year that I have owned it, causing me at least 2 weeks of downtime each year. Hydrolocking, broken plastic, cables, springs, belts, pukleys, a gas cap that won't stay closed, and even though I regularly change the oil, the piston rings are obviously worn. I have heard that Toro fixed many of the issues, and I'm sure the 10 HP engine helps.
I own this mower after owning a cub cadet CC800 which wasn't the right fit for me. The timemaster is an awesome mower. I use the bag and mulch options equally and both perform well especially when conditions are ideal. I'd buy it again in a second. Great review!
See my video - I added the 1 Gallon tank from the Turfmaster.
I purchase the time master August I have around twenty hours on it . After six hours I had to make a adjustment on the drive belt that comes from the engine to the blades because when I engage the blades and started mowing the blades slowed down under load . After the adjustment it worked great . Really like the time master.
I use it during wet days when I don't wanna use the zero turn mowers. Great product, cuts great.
I’ve been using Toro for 45 years. And this model will be my next one. I’m getting older and don’t have that much time to be outside just mowing.
I bought the electric start version last summer. I love it. Works well. My lawn with a 21 inch mower used to take 90min to mow, now it takes 30min. Worth every penny. I tried that Toro fuel treatment once, that was terrible caused excessive use. One full tank lasted 15min. Crazy.
Check your time because this is a 66% reduction in time. I would be more inclined to think that you can do it in 60 minutes which would give you a 33% reduction in time.
Great Review. I have had my Toro Timemaster for just over 1 year. This mower is a master at striping a Lawn. We have St. Augustine Grass and fertilize it well w/ Scott's Bonus S 3-4 times a year. We have received many compliments on our Lawn. I have a half acre to cut and was cutting it previously well for 15 years w/ a Honda HRX 21 in. I bought this Toro Timemaster to save on cutting time, it does that well. One slight drawback with the Toro Timemaster is that it is borderline heavy. The Toro Timemaster is over 140lbs, while my Honda is less than 90lbs. I am in my 60s and use this yard work as exercise. If you have a flat lawn, you might not notice this much, there are very few spots in my lawn that are flat. We live at the base of the Texas hill country. Plus I bought a Model home that has a lot of plant beds and gardens. So being able to cut around tight corners is critical. This mower does this well, let the mower's engine do the work. I like mowers that can stripe well, both of these mower do a fantastic job at that. Would I buy it again, you bet!!!
I’ve had mine for three years now and it’s a killer unit. Wish the gas tank was bigger but that’s my only complaint. Definitely worth paying the extra for the electric start too.
Had one of these since I owned my last property. Love it.
Ok sure
I currently own a recycler 22 inch Toro mower I love my machine it has enough weight to pull out tall grass without stalling on me!
I bought one of these, used it for about one summer, and then moved to California where I have a 20x20 lawn. It was great while it lasted. Gave it to my stepdad.
Love toro lawn mowers my dad still has it for more than 10 years in our household. Great Video!
Bought one in 2018 as I'm not ready for a mid sized rider yet. Definitely saves time, but it is thirsty as you'll see in reviews. When cutting the back yard or when lawn really long I usually bring a small 1gal gas can to keep going,
I was the "Tool Tech" at Home Depot in Tool Rental a couple years ago. I used to call these "The Bullfrog" because of the way they looked, short and wide.
This mower for sure cut my mowing time in half, not only from the width of cut, but also from how surprisingly easy it is to maneuver. I feel like I was always wrestling with my old mower.
It is amazing how much faster you can get done with this mower!
Have one and LOVE it, I have no complaints about it’s cutting performance in any mode (including side discharge mode which you didn’t mention). It is a bit heavy and cumbersome but that’s a small trade off compared to its benefits. I also think a lot of people don’t understand how to use TORO’s great Personal Pace system, they don’t understand that you hold the handle and simply walk with it (as you said). Many users seem to think you’re supposed to push down on the handle to engage it which is wrong and will result in the machine doing wheelies and trying to run away from you.
No hate but he did mention the side discharge in the description 😅
I went with the Honda you reviewed. I couldnt get past all the negative reviews I see online and social media about the Time master and the price is steep . Thanks for the awesome reviews !
Both machines are really great but the Toro has continued to be a great machine, I was actually thinking today when I mowed what happened to cause those, there must have been a bad batch but either choice is great.
Love my time master after 2yrs of use.
This mower is awesome I had if for five seasons already and it’s still good.
I'm on my third one now. lol You can see them put to work in some of my videos.
I love mine. I’ve had it approximately 10 years and it runs well
I’ve had my Timemaster for two seasons and am very happy with it. The only minus is that it’s heavy and a bit hard to maneuver. Also, changing the oil is cumbersome. Unlike most mowers, there is no oil drain plug inside the deck. To solve that I bought a $20 siphoning oil change pump from Amazon. The height is also very easy to adjust since there are only two adjustment levers, one for the front wheels and the other for the rear wheels. Cleaning is made easy with a hose attachment that snaps onto the wash port on top of the deck. Just lower the deck to it’s lowest setting and with the water turned on and engine running, run the blades for a minute or so until the water exiting the deck is no longer green.
All very good points, it is a little big to move. I love finishing mowing so fast. Yes I definitely love those oil pumps too, I have done a lot with mine: czcams.com/video/5QdPzSgCIFM/video.html
Picked up a 2019 model for this season and I must say your review is spot on. Absolutely love the mower and it cuts down on my time doing yard work. If anyone is on the fence about buying one, it’s well worth it.
Thank you and thats great to hear you are loving yours. I was just out looking closer at the cut and its extremely sharp and I cant find any evidence of the mulching. Really great mower.
For $1,100 it better be a good mower, lmao.
@@omghiimdeja 999. at home depot, it'll likely be on sale at end of season for 899. The 1099. version is an electric start which you really don't need...this thing is super easy to start.
@@jacktorse2145 Electric is $1,200.
@@omghiimdeja OMG, they raised the price back up...these were 999/1099 when I bought mine in July!!! LOL
I have had my TimeMaster for 2 years now... for me it is the perfect mower.... I have a striping kit on mine as well. My only wish is for a larger gas tank. Otherwise it is just about near perfect. Would certainly buy it again. I would rate it 5 stars.
That is awesome!
Thanks, I’ve been considering this mower and now I know I’ll buy it.
I think you will love it!
Timemaster has been on my shortlist for future 👍
I have many mowers but I do enjoy my Timemaster. Nice machine. I normally blow through my lawn with a 52" commercial and Velke but the Toro offers superior bagging options for Spring and Fall. It's handy. My commercial mowers and garden tractor are no competition.
I bought one when they first came out. Not a trouble free experience. I replaced one of the spindle assemblies about three years ago. I replaced the transmission two years ago. There’s a throttle governor spring that was destroyed by a spruce tree branch so I had to replace it. It does a good job mowing and doesn’t leave those big fat turf tire tracks that zero turns do. Plus it cuts mowing time by 30% over a 21 inch mower. If it blows up tomorrow I would buy another without hesitation.
Thank you for bringing this mower to my attention!
Another fantastic video, but now I'm torn. I was leaning towards the Honda HKX217UKA, but you really make the Toro look good. I'm glad you showed mowing with one arm, because that's me now days (rotator cuff surgery)...I need something that I can manage and maneuver easily. Thanks again!!!
Glad it helped. I had another post from a veteran who had lost an arm looking to mow with one hand and this mower could easily be used for that. Obviously operate it safely and at your own pace but the design makes it possible.
I was debating between this mower and the Honda HRX217VKA, I went the Honda I don't need to save time..mowing gets me out of the house...It's a great time to think about life...great review
Your choices are like deciding between a Bentley and Rolls Royce, both are excellent and if you dont need the extra speed the Honda is less expensive and still wonderful.
I agree it is like meditation
I bought one of these two months ago. We have a little under an acre and this mower has saved so much time.
Thats awesome to hear, the mulching performance is really remarkable. I went out there tonight and you can't see any trace of the clippings.
Commercial on it 200 more and has better motor
@@jerrybuxton8506 Sorry the commercial of this mower is $2,200. Thats double the price of this very capable Timemaster
@@SilverCymbal but your gonna be buying a new one next year as to being double the price ok and but if you use the time cutter as a commercial mower you will lose money 💰
@@jerrybuxton8506 I will never buy one again. They don't hold up for 1k. Wtf. It should only be 500. Its a nice type of mower but not a good mower. If you don't buy the pro model. It's a novel mower
I have this mower (Electric start). I agree with your observations. But I am going back to a zero-turn. That new Bob Cat has my attention. Thanks again.
The electric start would be even better!, Thank you for the support.
Very timely review. I have a Toro Super Mulcher which works great but I need to save time. I only mulch which is better for grass. I considered a Zero Turn but may be overkill and I like to walk. Just need to safe time. I will look at the 31 inch Toro.
Love this mower. Naturally I don’t mulch in the damp anyways. I use it for 40k sq ft, I can get it done in around an hour and a half
Just bought this and love it. I have a decent yard (a little over a half acre) but don't want to dedicate my garage to a rider. Plus with my sedentary career its nice to get my steps in.
Glad to hear it! Definitely a nice machine
@@SilverCymbal i should add, I used to have the Troy Bilt Flex. Its too heavy, its slightly smaller and my 7yo son can't use it at all (He LOVES mowing). Plus when you have the bag attached, the lawn doesnt cut even.
After getting the Toro, I enjoy mowing again.
TY Toro!!
I use it in my business and it is amazing, allows me to get 40% more yards done in a day!
Love mine, things a beast!
Going on two years with ours. Love it, we mow a bit over a 1/3 acre and couldn’t image doing it with a 22”. I primarily side discharge too.
My only complaint is the tank size. I cannot do my whole yard on one tank.
I agree 100% I have continued with this one now a season later, its a very impressive machine & I love the time savings. Great product!
They probably did that to Save weight, I have one too and they’re heavy as y’all know and Also keeps the design more compact even though it’s already huge
I have a exmark version of these movers and it had lasted me for over three years with minimal repair with only bands to replace and I use it for like three days a week for my bussniess
Got one a month ago, absolutely love it
I had to repair this mower. The belt popped off due to a few bolts that had broken off. The blades have to be in time when you replace the belt. Anyway, I was able to use the mower in my yard and it was a very nice outcome. The customer didn't have the bagger to use so mulching was the way I normally do it anyway..
I used mine commercially and it lasted two years. A few thing broke and a few things could be made better. The drive failed eventually and i just threw it on the scrap heap. That mower earned me so much money that i didnt care. I now have a Turfmaster on order
I have owned mine for 2 years. Not one issue. Mine is electric start. I do not have an issue with fuel capacity, personal pace or blade engagement. The beauty of the 31" cut is that this mower goes through residential gates with little to no problem. Whether mulching or bagging it has plenty of power even when grass is damp with dew. I have only used the side discharge once on really tall grass, it worked well.
I also have a Honda HRX-VYA which is a fantastic 21" cut for small yards. I prefer the personal pace feature better then the select drive but 200cc with the blade system really does a fine job. I am not a commercial pro. I do my daughter's yard, mine and a couple others on the side.
This may sound odd to some folks and I'm sure the pro's may have comments, But I really like the fact that the Toro's cut height is on the ,25 and .75 of the inch instead of ,50 and 1. In other words with the Toro I usually cut at 3.25 or 2.75 instead of the Honda 3 or 2.5. It seems that that extra .25 at 3.25 makes the grass fuller and holds up better in this Texas heat.
Great review ! I absolutely love my Timemaster
had a turfmaster. biggest pos door stop ever. sold it and bought an fw15. beautiful cut, plenty of power and 2 inches wider. oh and has power reverse and variable speed.
Just got mine today……. After a learning curve, I see this thing saving me some time. Sure as heck less tired after mowing. This is after trying a Ryobi 21” electric mower, where the drive went out. Th Ryobi was fine until it wasn’t. I want professional results, so I bought a professional mower
Nice review Silver. I am done spending money on mowers lol. My Liberty 43 cost twice as much for almost half the width and as far as personal pace this is the first mower I ever had that is self propelled. All my other mowers either rotary or reel are manual.
The Allet is absolutely perfect and will give you the ultra low cut that rotary mowers just can do. Thats a great machine
three years ago i bought a lightly used one, a 2013 year model with the smaller engine. my yard is about 10k square feet and i mow it about 30-40 times a year only bagging at the beginning and end of the season. all the rest is mulching with the height set on A (the highest) and the only time i have problems is in the spring when the grass is very" rain drunk" and juicy, it will occasionally leave track of grass where the wheels run...not a big deal really. only other thing that i have had to do is replace both control cables and the drive belt...but all normal wear and tear, plenty of videos on those jobs on youtube...
That sounds pretty amazing, nice to see the good history for you
I own 2 of these. 1 is electric start and the other is exactly the same as yours. Electric start is nice for the wife and kids but not really needed for men. We use them in my lawn care business for small lawns. I actually prefer using them on my own lawn even though I have Exmark zero turn mowers. I have the stripe kit for mine and love the clean strips it produces. I side discharge except in fall when leaves start dropping. I have a fescue/bluegrass mix and live in northern Michigan.
It is a pretty good machine I've had one for a few years now the only issue I have repeatedly had is the engagement cable assembly breaks up by the handle the part that breaks is I think cheap plastic I have replaced it 4 times now. The last one only lasted a week before it broke the 5th time. I will see if I can make a metal replacement for that to fix the factory defect
It's a very good mower it works very well as long as you take care of it.
You’re killin me smalls... lol. I’ve been wanting a wide area mower for a while now but life just seems to keep getting in the way. I’m just worried the rider will scalp some spots. But I was torn between the CC600 and this Time master. A local place that we both probably know offered me a screaming deal on a CC600. 10% over cost because they don’t like to sit on inventory over the winter.
I’ve got a Personal Pace 22” now and I’ve worked for National Cemetery for some time and we have almost all toro products. Excellent quality but expensive to fix.
My similar toro broke first mow lol. Small piece of loose root wood shifted the blade housing. Causing blades to strike shroud when trying to make the revolution. Simply had to realign and throw a self tap screen in top hold in place and allow blades to spin freely without contacting the metal front shroud protecting drive components for self propelling parts
I have a 2021, new this summer: So far I like it, but only just.
PROS:
1) Does cut nicely
2) With the side chute bungeed open, it really launches the grass clippings (Normal chute sucks though)
3) The "personal pace" thing is super easy to get used to.
4) It can move at a decent pace
5) Seems to have enough power to get up hills and cut *normal* tall grass.
CONS:
1) The tank is TINY! Keep a can nearby.
2) My drive didn't work. I had to adjust the cable, was easy, like a bicycle brake cable. But still, odd right out of the box.
3) It doesn't mulch well for me, but I've never had a mower that has. Mulching in my area is only for dry/mid summer.
4) It doesn't stripe very well. I'm going to try the $200 roller that's available for it.
5) There's no throttle control. It's either full speed, or off.
Overall I feel it's ok, but I feel like for $1,200 there should more to it. I'd really love throttle control so I can let it idle while I'm picking things up.
Good Luck, can't wait to see the updated videos
I love mine. 3 years now. Wish they would make a 36" in this same style.
I have a Cub Cadet 33 inch walk behind I use it for a mowing buisness and its great
@@leadnsteel1428 I’m looking at getting one for the same thing
@@brianborst7289 I like it. I do 1 acre yards with it too lol. I made up a sulky for it. Its been pretty good
I've had mine for ~ 3 yrs. Very heavy when maneuvering small areas.. You also need to alternate mowing direction to avoid ruts. It really does reduce mowing time!
I have one and Love it ! Great Videos !
I would have mentioned the side discharge option also. Makes for a super clean mowing if passing over sidewalks, driveway etc and grass is slightly wet. The side discharge also acts a blower to blow clippings from driveway back onto the grass when you’re done. 😃
Very true, I had added a line about this in the description, it rarely happens but I lost the little bit of video I made with it. But I know many folks still use it and it can be very good for certain situatios.
@@SilverCymbal 👍 I rarely comment but thanks for many of your videos, I’ve used a lot of your advice from tenacity to dethatching and much more...your style of presenting the info is the most efficient and helpful I’ve seen.
@@brianyerkes7218 Your'e very welcome thats really the nicest comment I could hope for. Thank you!
I've never used a Timemaster but have had my eye on it for quite some time. The cost though around $1,200 or more was always a concern as I've been accustomed to free mowers that I find in the trash that need little work. Anyway 4 years ago I came across a 36" Craftsman ride on lawn tractor for $180 I think is what I paid. It was a GREAT mower in excellent condition for it's age. However I used it for maybe 1 season and then after that I hardly used it at all. The width was perfect for maneuvering in and out of my backyard and the smaller gates. The typical size for a ride on lawn tractor is 42" which wouldn't have fit in my gates which is why I was happy to find the 36" unit, being 6" wider than the Timemaster. But being a lawn tractor it was still too big and bulky to be practical on my ~1/4 acre lot. So it sat relatively unused. Anyway I sold it this year for $750, quite a decent profit for being exactly 20 years old! And instead I'll continue to use my 21" and 22" Toro Personal Pace mowers as I have two in reserve. My yard takes at least 2.5 hours to cut though with a mower of this size not including other tasks like edging, weed wacking, blowing clippings from sidewalks, driveway, and patio, etc. It's decent exercise though so that's a plus! Being a residential lot of approximately 1/4 acre there is just too much obstacles for a lawn tractor to be super handy which is one of the downfalls, whereas with a push mower you can generally move around obstacles effortlessly without having to make tight turns or back up as with a lawn tractor.
Good review, we use these commercially over the turfmaster mainly because the turfmaster hdx is so slow and the weight is a crew killer, they hold up well for 2 years mowing on average 15-20 yards a day. Over extended use the mower will pull left, but that being said the value and weight to cutting width ratio is the biggest plus. The biggest negative has to be the gas tank. We continue to buy these over the turfmasters.
🌞Great video, thank you for sharing. I've been considering a 30" push next season for parts of my lawn.🌞
It worked much better than expected, if you get one I think you will really like it.
I bought a brand new wordlawn 32 inch self propell mower with the Honda engine belt driven cut used it to wet semi tall saint Augustine grass powered through it like a champ more power than I thought
Toro is the king of underpowered mowers
We have this same mower purchased 2 years ago and I can't agree more that this mower is amazing for commercial use and is great for mulching and also can side discharge or bag which all leave a great cut. The 2 blade setup allows the mower to handle long grass which we use everytime for new sods first mow of its life before we put a Scag or Walker on it.... we used cub cadet before and this mower blows it away. I will agree that the gas tank is a bit too small other then that it's amazing....
I’m ready for that aeration video with that billy goat reciprocating aerator!
I like the options and performance you showed us. I went with the Honda from your previous review. it can go down to 3/4” and toros height is over an inch.
Not many that cut their lawns like a golf course. Where I live drought is a problem, so most cut at 3 or 4" what's your reasoning for so short out of curiosity?
@@allaboutroofing2 I’ve always wanted a fairway look for my lawn and now that I’m retired from the Coast Guard I have the time to baby the lawn just shy of 3000sqft. I live near pinehurst a little drinking town with a golf problem 😁
Great review, thank you.
I almost bought the exmark version of this mower this year. It has improved touch points and basically they fix every complaint people have about this toro. In the end it made no sense to spend the money on this when I was only about eight hundred dollars away from 48” zero turn options. In the end I bought a residential John Deere zero turn.
Excellent - it's now on my shopping list!
Thanks for show how the handle barr folds. 👍
This is on my list of possible buys
I do lawn mowing service part time to increase my income 8-10 lawns a week, I’m considering buying it 🤔. Currently using a 21 in toro power by koher, cranks on every time at first pull.
I just purchased this mower with electric start. Only negative thing I would say is if you are lowering it down a small bank and trying to pull it back up it takes some effort due to the weight. Other than that love it.
This helped me out a lot. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for the review. I have their 21 inch cut with the self pace and it’s worked great for over twenty years. I have wanted to speed things up and this will do the trick. I have no interest in a sit on model.
My back hates to sit. Thanks again
I have had my for 8years love it now it needs a new motor or a rebuild
I used this thing for about two years in a company whenever we did yards where the bigger mowers didn’t fit in the back yard and I can honestly say this may not be the best option for anyone who plans to use it more than 3 days a week.
Over time it began to have more and more problems and eventually it was replaced.
Perfect i was going to buy this mower
Almost bought one a couple years ago, but I ended up getting a Toro Super Recycler for a great end of season deal. Sort of wish I went the Time Master route though...
It’s my belief that majority of the bad reviews come from people who call themselves Lawn Care Professionals... They buy an expensive homeowner lawn mower like the Timemaster, and then they go cut with it commercially and beat the thing into the ground... They try to squeak by and pay $1000 for a mower, when they should be spending much more for a commercial mower... Anything with plastic parts should not be used commercially!!! The Timemaster is an incredible mower for a homeowner/weekend warrior!!!
Great to hear it and I aggree that happens a lot with new pros that try to use home gear that is heavy duty for home but can't handle being used 5 days a week, 8 hours a day for years.
I bought this model in 2018, so nearly 3 full seasons on a 19k sq ft lawn. I love it and highly recommend it. Great cut. Easy to work on. I mulch nearly 100% of the time, except for when I scalp my Bermuda lawn in the spring. I did buy a 30" stripe kit from Toro, but I rarely use it.
Great review! I wish you had elaborated a little more on how the fuel tank was working out for you. I hear from a lot of reviews that this is the mower's Achilles Heel.
I've got a snapper 30inch
And it's a Riding mower
And mine works great.
I’m in the market for upgrading my mower. I:m considering this one, but what is holding me back from dropping a cool grand on a walk behind lawn mower, is I:ve seen several reviews about how it is not good in hilly terrian. Did you notice it being much different than a regular 21 inch mower? The reason for this feedback is the increased weight, the transmission is to weak to pull it up the hill, even with the personal pace. This is just about the perfect solution for me, but I:m going to wait another year before upgrading to see if toro will make this in battery form, if so, it probably wins. Although there is always the allure of a riding mower. At a half acre of grass, and 3,000 soft of garden beds... its a tough choice. Be nice to not wheel barrel around all that mulch etc.
Excellent Video! to the point, and VERY INFORMATIVE!
i love your garden
I recently purchased a timemaster mower- loved the machine - cut quality &maneuverability - gas tank is to small- after 3 weeks of mowing approx 5-8 small yards the pulley system blew up - traded it for the turfmaster- it is a good machine - but very heavy - but hopefully it will hold up - I previously have used Honda push mowers - the HRX 217 and the 216 commercial unit - they are both great mowers but the 30” deck does reduce mowing time considerably - more so with the turfmaster - lost time with the timemaster having to refuel
It sounds like you made the right move, The Turfmaster is the full commercial version of this and definitely a better choice for professional use like you are doing.