thinking about buying a walk behind w/ velke

[ugabulldog]

I understand hydro trans are easiest/best/ most money. I have read that gear/belt drives (same thing right?) are not good for reverse and on hills but why is that? This is just for my yard, not commercial

 

[tomplum]

A midsize walk behind is meant to be used and control easily. Does your yard have special needs to where you feel one would be better than another? Like freewheeling if you get out of gear changing directions?

 

[tjkubota93]

I would try them out. One high school job I had was working for a yard service. Not everyone was allowed to use the 36" exmark walk behind. It could get away from you easily and hurt you (run you over) I'm sure they are better 20 years later. But I would try before I buy.

 

[4570Man]

The walk behinds with HST transmission are far better than the ones with belts IMO. There’s also not much cost difference in a hydraulic drive unit over a commercial ZTR. I’m not sure what the advantage would be over a regular mower for a homeowner. The commercial guys use them because they’re more compact. I’m thinking of buying one to to the small jobs. My 72” Grasshopper is too big for a lot of yards.

 

[9973720wb19]

I had both...why not get a stand on mower. much faster and more comfortable. the Toro Grandstand can be used as a walkbehind for certain areas.