Reviews about Push Mowers

tefariss says "After 6 months Mower is a joy to own" about Craftsman Riding Lawn Tractor

tefariss — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:34:24 GMT

I purchased the 46 inch Hydrostatic mower. It was on sale for the same price of the 42" and I also bought the 2 bagger system and the mulching blades. The mulching blades were the best purchase because the bagger is not a very high quality in my opinion. After having a 20 year old powercraft with metal rimmed bags, this bagger (all plastic) is not going to last. Mower has a tight turning radius and has plenty of power to pull my aereator. Has a few rattles because the hood has no latches but so far the mower has been great! The only con is reverse mowing where you have to turn the key to backup. A "safety" feature that I'm sure all the new mowers have. Probably a government requirement. Oil changes are easy with the tube.

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bhasie says "Not suggested for "heavy" drivers" about Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower

bhasie — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:17:55 GMT

After years of trying to convince my husband that we needed a riding lawn mower for our little place on the lake, I finally took the bull by the horns and got one for his birthday. Not the biggest Sears has to offer; however, large enough to get the job done in less than half a day. Ray was so suprised. When the truck delivered the mower, our youngest son (21) was there and he even indicated he would mow the lawn with the new mower. Our grandson (16) is the real lawn person...he likes new things, discovering how they work and then getting the job done. He loves it! However, he is a heavy driver. Over 300 pounds and the seat doesn't like someone that large...something about when he sits he has to lean to one side to prevent something under the seat from doing something. I don't know, but he worked it out and away he went. It's so nice to see that our lawn can be mowed in an hour or so compared to half a day with the push mower. Thank you, Sears.

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BlueBayou says "Model 917.376673. Mower good, repair warranty stinks." about Craftsman Push Rear Bag Lawn Mower

BlueBayou — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:08:05 GMT

When purchasing the mower I was talked into purchasing a repair warranty. Mower is great but after limited use it would not start. Taking the mower in for service I was told it had to be "sent off" for repairs and that it would take "several weeks" for it to be returned. After more than a month news came that mower was ready to be picked up. If Sears is going to sell a repair warranty they should have a contract with a local repairer like other brands. How is lawn care going to be done when your mower is down for an extended period? I will not make this mistake again; I will search out another brand to purchase. Another problem with mower is the small gas tank; work is limited by the available fuel.

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DANBOBFRED says "Go easy...plastic flywheel mechanism made to break." about Sears Craftsman 5.50 Torque Rating 22 in. Deck 2-n-1 Mulch-Side Discharge Push Lawn Mower

DANBOBFRED — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:27:03 GMT

I took out a warranty on the Sears Craftsman 5.50 Torque Rating 22 in. Deck 2-n-1 Mulch-Side Discharge Push Lawn Mower because I knew it would be doing a lot of work and it did for some time. One day, it did not start and I could not pull the starter cord to its full length. I took it it to my dealer who told me that it would be repaired in a week. In the interim, I got a call that the flywheel was broken and I would need to pay $100 - in addition to warranty service already paid for - for the repair and that it would take longer. Confused, I asked around and did some research on my own. The flywheel mechanism is plastic and has a tendency to wear and snap. The mower does the job, but go easy.

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MemeP says "Made my life waaay easier!!" about John Deere not sure - self propelled

MemeP — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:46:51 GMT

When my husband brought his new John Deere - self propelled mower w/ towing cart home, it was to help me out! At that time, I was doing most of the mowing w/our self propelled push mower but I was mowing about 1 acre and not flat at that!! Then we gave our horse to our granddaughter so that was even more lawn to mow, now we're up to about 1 3/4 acre w/ a small hill in the back, lots of trees, & a slopeing front yard! I was exhausted! Now, I had a new John Deere - self propelled mower w/ leaf basket, no more raking, and a cart for towing my gardening soil, pots or whatever around in. I was so happy. My sweet husband decides to give it a ride one day and to this day, I very rarely, if ever, mow our lawn or rake leaves. Our son came over and borrowed it and liked it so well he went to Sears and bought his own John Deere - self propelled lawn mower minus the leaf basket and cart, he still calls dad!! We've had it awhile now and it runs like new. Not one problem w/ it. Thank you John Deere...

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aofdotcom says "My Craftsman has been a great mower." about Craftsman Riding Lawn Tractor

aofdotcom — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:33:16 GMT

I have owned my Craftsman, 42", riding mower for ten years and it has always given me great service. I hit a stump once and had to get new blades, but I adjusted the mower housing myself from the manual information. I would recommend to anyone getting a new riding mower to buy a Craftsman. There is great support both in the manual and online, as well as a store with parts right nearby. We also have Sears appliances in our home and they have lasted for years without needing repair, but when that occurs we always have online and local people to help us. Good work, Sears!

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rlupton says "Outstanding value" about Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor

rlupton — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:26:29 GMT

I researched numerous lawn tractors earlier this year. I spoke with friends, neighbors and colleagues to assess the value of the different models. I even tried a few out to see which ones handled the best. When all was said and done, the SEARS Craftsman 42" Lawn tractor stood out as one of the best values on the market.

It may not have been the most popular color, but it definitely cuts and saves the Green like nobody else. I have been very pleased with the performance over the past 6 months and find it extremely reliable, dependable and durable. These are three characteristics that seemed to be wanting from the various reports I read on the competition.

We had been using a lawn service for the past few years, but finally decided to do it ourselves. I highly recommend this make and model to anyone desiring to take care of their own lawn. I could not be happier.

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shanimalart says "All in all, I am happy with my purchase. " about Craftsman Riding Lawn Tractor

shanimalart — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:02:18 GMT

I love the Craftsman Garden Tractor, model # GS 6500, except for a couple of oopses. First, the safety switch in the seat. I am not a heavy person, so I had trouble finding the right position for the seat and how to sit so that the thing would not shut off while in motion. Second, Have trouble keeping air in the tires. and Third. immediately after warranty runs out, the pully bracket literally broke. Otherwise it has been dependable and is a workhorse. I use it on my 4 acre farm, not only for mowing , but to haul feed and, like I said for the most part, I love it. Oh, I think I would put a little more room between the seat and console/steering wheel. I keep bumping my knees on the key in the ignition, bending them.

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farmboi says "Do not get this garden tractor" about Craftsman DGS6500 Garden Tractor

farmboi — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:30:40 GMT

I purchasted this garden tractor (GDS 6500 now a DG 500) April of last year. At 2.5 hours the electric clutch locked up and I couldn't disengaged the blades. It took Sears about 2 monthsl to get it fixed. This clutch costs about $500.00 each. I also bought a disk harrow (which costs about $1000.00 with the lift) to cultivate a small area to plant seeds for my bees. The electric clutch quit working again this year witih 30 hours on the tractor. The tractor WILL NOT be capable of working a garden. The service is terrible. It takes about 2 months to get it fixed. It is a lawn mower. Not a garden tractor!! It wil not do as advertised.

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homeinNJ says "worst craftsman mower ever" about Craftsman Mower

homeinNJ — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:32:40 GMT

Sorry to have waited so long to write this review. Model is the 917.376742. Bought at end of season, 2007 only because of electric starter and craftsman name. Took it back before the years warranty was up at the end of last season to get parts changed because the larger rear wheels tilted. Thought is was parts problem but after another season, wheels are titling again so it is a design problem. Front drive wheels are slipping, one stops spinning when going uphill gets just tad difficult forcing more back breaking than a power mower should.

Very disappointed with mower and of course craftsman. Have several products and never really had a problem until this piece of ****. My money would have been spent better rebuilding my Toro which was over 8 years old. The only thing I ever changed on my Toro was the blade and oil and wheels.

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TimWallace says "Pretty and fancy but made like ****" about Craftsman 5.5 Torque Rating 21 in. 2-n-1 Deck Rear Bag Push Lawn Mower

TimWallace — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:36:24 GMT

Craftsman 21inch self propelled mulcher w/ Honda 5.5 HP

Have had this for 2 years. Been the worst mower we've ever had. I had an older craftsman 22 push w/ briggs for 10 years mowing 2 large yards and a very large church yard for 4 of those years. Lasted forever, could cut through anything (w/ 3.75 hp). Got this to replace when other one finally died, have had engine rebuilt 2x by sears, first under warranty, second out of pocket. They changed oil after first year when they rebuilt it. After the second year I changed the oil.. this piece of **** took tons of my time trying to figure out how to drain the oil. Couldn't find a drain plug anywhere...looked in the manual after hours and turns out there isn't one. You have to turn it upside down to drain the oil out where you put it in. Now the last 3 times I have attempted to mow the .20 acre (maybe not that) yard with it only about 2 to 3 inches high, it acts like it has no power. Like the blades aren't turning very fast...

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Tbirdlady says "It's the master of the yard !" about Craftsman Riding Lawn Tractor

Tbirdlady — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:21:06 GMT

I just purchased my 2nd mower from Sears . I have a 18.5 hp 42 inch cut Craftsman, that I purchased 10 yrs ago , and it runs great and has been a good mower, but needs a few repairs for safety reasons, it has been used often and in hard conditions . The new mower is a Husqvarna 26 hp 54 inch cut , it will walk through the toughest of grasses and it doesn't slow it down one little bit , and that's sayin a lot with a big yard like mine . It rides and drives like a new car . I have a few health issues with bad knees and shoulders but I love working with Husky mower there is not any stress on me hardly at all . This mower starts everytime the key is turn on , it's a lot lighter on gas then the other one , it's a dream to use . LOT'S OF POWER !!!!! :)

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andrewbaggins says "Good for the price" about Craftsman 5.50 Torque Rating 22 in. Deck 2-n-1 Mulch-Side Discharge Push Lawn Mower

andrewbaggins — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:23:47 GMT

We got this basic Craftsman mower three summers ago. Have replaced the blade once. It has been reliable in operation. There's one flaw. The cover plate which blocks off the side-discharge hole (so that it becomes a mulching-type mower) did not attach well or stay attached. After much annoyance we duct-taped the cover plate shut and that has held for two summers!

Next time we are hoping that a cordless rechargeable mower will be an affordable option. They were just too expensive the last time we looked.

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Allycat34 says "looking for quality??? " about Craftsman Push Rear Bag Lawn Mower

Allycat34 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:53:05 GMT

Sometimes buying off brands is a good idea and it can save a lot of money through out the year, however I found that ithems such as the craftsmen lawn mower really reprezents that investing in something that is needed all of the time makes a world of difference. I have owned the Craftsmen mower for 10 years now and I have not had to spend any money on even minor repairs. I would recommend this product to any of my family members and trust that it will work for them as good as it has for me. If you are looking for a lawn mower save your money and purchase a Craftsmen mower from Sears.

Hope this helps anyone that is looking around to make this type of investment.

Thanks,

Alicja

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Chickenlips2007 says "6.75 B&S Craftsman Lawn Mower Misses Way Too Much Grass" about Craftsman Rear Bag Push Lawn Mower

Chickenlips2007 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:44:11 GMT

I am so frustrated with this mower. We bought a new home and the yard was fully sodded front and rear. The first couple of years the grass was thin and sparce and the mower was fine just mulching all the time. We hired True Green lawn care to handle the growth and weed treatments. When the grass started getting thick, I started noticing uncut grass all over the place evethough I overlap and change directions. I noticed everytime the engine would slow down even the slightest, there would be uncut grass. I was going crazy cutting my entire yard twice each time. I also noticed that the wheels were bending the grass over just enough with each pass that the mower would miss cutting those blades and they would rise back up as if to say HA HA you missed me. When you look at lawnmowers at the stores, the same 6.75 Torque 190cc engine is on many models that cost much more than this one, They even have self propelled features that rob power from the same engine used here. How is it possible that...

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mowingmom says "craftsman 625: not sturdy or good at edging, hills, tall grass" about Craftsman Push Rear Bag Lawn Mower

mowingmom — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:02:09 GMT

This mower, the Craftsman 625, has been a very bad purchase.

I have a double lot with mature trees in back and there are some roots and weeds that need to be mowed all with the grass, plus the lot is not totally level: there are a few dips and some holes dug by burrowing chipmunks. I was able to mow those places just fine with my Snapper but this mower does not handle tight places well. It simply cannot be maneuvered into them and worse still, it cuts out. The mower cannot reliably mulch grass that is over a week's worth of growth either; it leaves hay anyway. I have owned the machine for a year and a few months and have had to have it repaired twice in that time. Plus, Sears service has meant that they took a month to return my machine--I had to hire someone to mow my lawn during that time--and after Sears rebuilding my carburetor, the mower still does not work. I am taking the lawnmower elsewhere for repairs this time even though the work is guaranteed because I cannot handle...

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AdaConner-Coash says "Great mower and a great value" about Craftsman 5.50 Torque Rating 22 in. Deck 2-n-1 Mulch-Side Discharge Push Lawn Mower

AdaConner-Coash — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:00:18 GMT

I bought this mower after we landscaped our small front yard. Eventually we will need to use it on the backyard.

It does a great job! For the price it is the only mower I found that mulches and I didn't have to buy a bag with it. It was great to be able to save money by excluding the bag and not deal with having to buy a mower that comes with one and then have to store it somewhere.

The only problem I have with it is that it doesn't seem to get right up to our side walk edges. I wish the deck extended a little further from the wheel base to get a better edge. Overall, that issue really hasn't been a problem, I am just a little particular.

The mulching option works great, and it is already setup right out of the box. For me this was a two-minute setup out of the box. Step one, unfold handle and tighten. No adjustment needed here for my height (5'10"), but it is adjustable. Step two, add oil that comes with the mower. Step three, add gass. Step four, prime 3 times and pull cord. Started...

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DanMac says "Newspaper showed 12 month no interest and store was 6 months" about Craftsman Rear Bag Push Lawn Mower

DanMac — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:17:40 GMT

I actually bought a Huscavarna rear wheel drive 22 inch walk behind lawnmower on 6/18/09 at the Sears Ridgedale Store in Minnetonka MN. and the newpaper supplement said 12 months no interest on lawnmowers. I paid $384.00 for it and it should have qualified for 12 months no interest pn my Sears Credit Card. Instead the sales person said it was only on 6 months no interest.

I did not argue with the salesperson because I doubt if he could change the computer system. I buy a lot of tools and power equipment each year at Sears and I have never been this dissapointed.

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Red44 says "Too bad the warranty service takes so long...." about Sears Riding Lawn Tractor

Red44 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:19:43 GMT

After less than a year, my lawn tractor broke. I realized it was under full warranty as I had it less than one year, so I called the 800 number listed in the warranty section and told the man exactly what was the matter. He scheduled a man to come out to the house almost two weeks later and said I'd get a call ahead of time with more of the specifics about the visit. The call came about one hour before the repairman arrived. When he arrived, he asked what the problem was, and I told him (for some reason, I thought he would know what I told the scheduler.) He explained he had one of the two parts needed; would I like a partial fix of the tractor. I explained that would not work for me as I wanted it to be fully fixed under warranty. He then rescheduled the appointment for one week later--I was left with the impression he would bring the part with him at that time. This past Sunday, Sears left a message and asked me to call, it was about my appointment this past Tuesday. When...

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Change4Better says "Craftsman Push Rear Bag Lawn Mower is old reliable!!" about Craftsman Push Rear Bag Lawn Mower

Change4Better — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:22:11 GMT

I bought this mower a year ago. I was debating on this mower and the Toro mower from Home Depot. I am confident I made the right choice. This mower starts up on the first pull every time. I am a new female homeowner and didn't realize I needed to change the oil every season ;) Well, this is the begining of my third season, with no oil change, It started right up on the first pull. I did change the oil and sharpen the blade this season, thanks to YouTube illustrated instructions :)

I will definitely recommend this mower to everyone who cares to hear my opinion on it!!

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