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| About - Toro TimeCutter SS4235 74627 |
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The Toro TimeCutter SS4235 74627 is part of the lawn mower & tractor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, lawn tractor models like the TimeCutter SS4235 74627 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Approximate retail price:
$2600
The Ratings applied to untested model Toro TimeCutter SS4235 74624 come from our tests of model Toro TimeCutter SS4235 74627, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.
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Toro makes and markets lawn mowers and zero-turn riders under the Toro and Lawn Boy names. The Toro and Lawn Boy brands are considered premium. Most Toro and Lawn Boy lawn mowers are self-propelled, fully featured, and have Briggs & Stratton and Honda engines. Some models in the line comply with California emissions. Toro and Lawn Boy mowers are sold through dealers and at Home Depot. Toro also markets a line of lawn tractors made by MTD. |
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| Features & Specs - Toro TimeCutter SS4235 74627 | |
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Deck size (in.) |
42 |
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Engine power (hp) |
20.0 |
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Love this mower
2/17/2013
Pros
Cuts Great
Easy to drive
Easy To Get In And Out Of
Fast
Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
Landscaping
Large Lawns
Comment:
Just a joy to use. Mowing is fun and fast. Mine has the Kawasaki engine.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Poor design
11/20/2012
Pros
Adjustable Cut-Lengths
Ergonomic Grips
Zero Turn
Cons
Requires Constant Maintenance
Best Uses
Comment:
I use the Timecutter Z380 to cut under 2 acres with lots of obstacles. I have summer grass so I don't cut my grass except every 2 weeks in the summer. This mower did a fine job when it was new. After about 2 years it started cutting poorly. The front casters were under-built and bent easily. I ended up ordering new casters and found that the part had been redesigned (obviously due to the poor design). After about 6 years the hydrodrive stopped working on the left side. The service shop said that the seals inside the drive were blown. They did not recommend repairing it, the part was over $700. When I investigated I found the part had been subbed meaning they had to redesign it! I have been able to use the tractor by keeping the drive filled with hydraulic fluid. I wrote to Toro about my serious disappointment and got no response. They obviously do not care about quality nor their customers. Just recently (after 7 years) I started to get gas in the crank case. While this is not so much a Toro problem as much as a Briggs & Straton issue, it still sours my experience with Toro. The machine was fine when it was new but poorly designed. Not for the long haul. I will never own another Toro product.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
As Advertised
11/2/2012
Pros
Fast On Level Ground
Good on Gas
Precise Cutting Low Speed
Seems To Be Durable
Cons
None Noted Yet
Best Uses
Flat lawns
Large Lawns
Small Lawns
Comment:
Very pleased with mower, only past experience with riding mowers was a standard TroyBilt, which the only problem was the belt drive was not very durable. So in this context; the Toro ZTR is super fast, takes half the time to cut 3 acres as the Troybilt. Much more efficient given there is no wasted motion in turning or cutting around objects. I haven't owned it long enough to speak to the durability concern, but mine does have a Kevlar belt which I believe is better than the standard rubber/fiber backed belts I've seen. Was pleasantly surprised to find that the Toro ZTR was able to cleanly cut Bahia grass even on the fast speed, something the Troybilt didn't do well. Bottom line, I'm pleased with the purchase and, if you're a veteran, you can get a 10% discount at Home Depot, Lowe's does not offer the discount unless you were a lifer or have an active military ID. I guess two tours in Vietnam is not enough? Sorry for the rant, but makes no sense to me.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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