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Toro 20360

Price range:

$339.99 - $399.00

Summary: The Toro 20360 is an electric-powered push mower. It has a 20-inch deck and electric start. It cannot side-discharge. The warranty covers 2 years.

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Type: Electric-batter push mowers

About - Toro 20360
This Toro mower's rating consists of: Mulching: Reflects a combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how completely the mower distributed the clippings over the lawn's surface. Bagging: Denotes a combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how many clippings the bag held before it filled or the chute clogged. Handling: Includes ease of operating the drive controls (for self-propelled models), pushing and pulling, making U-turns, and maneuvering in tight spots. Ease of use: Includes ease of starting the engine, operating the blade-stopping controls, shifting speeds (for self-propelled), and adjusting the cutting height. Bag convenience and ease of changing modes are separate judgments that contribute to the overall score.

About - Toro 20360

This Toro mower's rating consists of:

Mulching: Reflects a combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how completely the mower distributed the clippings over the lawn's surface.

Bagging: Denotes a combination of evenness, which is how close the mowers came to even, carpet-like mowing, and how many clippings the bag held before it filled or the chute clogged.

Handling: Includes ease of operating the drive controls (for self-propelled models), pushing and pulling, making U-turns, and maneuvering in tight spots.

Ease of use: Includes ease of starting the engine, operating the blade-stopping controls, shifting speeds (for self-propelled), and adjusting the cutting height. Bag convenience and ease of changing modes are separate judgments that contribute to the overall score.

About This Brand
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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About This Brand

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 20360
Can bag Indicates whether the mower can cut in the bagging mode. In this mode, the clippings are gathered in a removable catcher. Lawns tend to have the best appearance after cutting in this mode because the mower essentially vacuums the lawn clean and leaves very little debris behind. This advantage is offset by the need to periodically empty the catcher and dispose of the grass clippings. Can bag	Yes
Can mulch Indicates whether the mower can cut in the mulching mode. In this mode, the discharge port is closed off, and the mower re-cuts clippings until they're small enough to settle and decompose in the lawn. Cutting in this mode reduces the need to fertilize the lawn because some of the nutrients from the clippings are returned to the soil. It is also more convenient because there is no need to empty a catcher or dispose of any clippings. Certain conditions are required for successful mulching, and if these conditions are not met, many visible clippings can be left behind on the lawn. For successful mulching, one should avoid cutting more than one third of the grass's length, cutting wet grass, or cutting at too fast a pace. Can mulch	Yes
Can side discharge Indicates whether the mower can cut in the side-discharge mode. In this mode, the mower simply discharges the clippings off to the side of the mower. Depending on the length of the grass cut, this method tends to leave many visible clippings behind. This mode is preferable when cutting tall grass because the mower is less likely to clog, since the clippings are quickly removed from the deck. Can side discharge	No
Deck size (in.) Most models have a deck size, or cutting swath, of 20 to 22 inches. There is no significant advantage from one size to another. A larger deck can cut more grass in a single pass, but in this size range the difference is negligible. Deck size (in.)	20
Engine size For gas-powered mowers, engine size in cubic centimeters (cc) provides a rough indication of the engine's power; electric models are rated in volts (for cordless) or amperes (corded). A larger number for either a gas or electric model, however, does not necessarily result in better cutting performance. Engine size	36 volts
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Stacystarkweather

from

Northern California

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent for smaller spaces

4/21/2012

Pros

Easy and Green

Easy to Push & Steer

Ergonomic Grips

Cons

None

Best Uses

Small Lawns

Comment:

In California our lawns our small. I went from over two acress on gas rider mowers (and accessories) to small and cordless... No smelly fuels to store and fill. This mower works perfectly....if the bagging capacity issue is a real problem then you probably need a bigger mower anyway. For lawns that take 10- 20 minutes, I empty twice ( when not mulching anyway) and charge every 3 - 4 mows....doesn't get any easier than that!

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Uncle Safety

from

New Jersy

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Update after 2 seasons

10/20/2011

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

Have used this mower for two seasons now. The most important deficit, I think, is the poor bagging. When the grass is very thick (May and June in NJ), mulching is more of a strain for every mower, and way too much for this machine. Bagging, getting the clippings out of the mower's chamber, will help, but this bag clogs way too easily. My lawn is not very lush, so the rest of the season I can manage. As I said before, the mower is very quiet, the charge lasts long enough to cross-cut the lawn, which I need to do sometimes to make it look good. I'm going to keep it for now, and borrow my neighbor's gas mower for a few weeks in spring.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Don

from

Pittsburgh PA

4.0

A quality performer

9/2/2011

Pros

Charging

Ergonomic Grips

Quality

Quiet

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Mulching

Small Lawns

Comment:

This is an excellent quality product with superior build and design over competing brands. I get an adequate charge for 5000+ SF of light mowing. The mower handles ok but is on the heavy side. Other than that I have been pleased with its cutting performance. I use it exclusively in the mulch mode. The height adjustment feature is straight forward to use and should be durable over the long haul.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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