Toro Super Recycler Mower Review - Is It Worth It?

[@justanotherokie3149]

Had the briggs model and the auto choke failed almost at immediately. It was fixed free, but bring back the primer bulb.

[@trevorcothran8743]

Toro #1

[@billbright1755]

Fire it up! 🦖

[@jameshedrick6839]

I have a toro recycler with the kohler on it. It's been a good mower

[@Victor-es3co]

Usted las vende I cuanto Cuesta la maquina 2020 que estoy Mirando soy victor vivo en Brentwood California I megustaria comprar una

[@frankcloskey7789]

Excellent Mower . I have a super recycler Toro mower 1997 and runs excellent. 1/12/2022

[@andyb9994]

Toro builds nice mowers, I always like the Lawnboy Duraforce mower how about you, Toro and Lawnboy used to be the same company not sure if the still are....but i always liked Lawnboy and toro products...I was a mechanic at a Lawnboy/Toro and Stihl dealer....I loved working there....

[@Priority57]

I have a super recycler for 20 yrs and no complaints. You have to make sure to clean the kickers to work efficiently and get a nice strip on the lawn. If you don't clean it will leave grass clumps.

[@tootzy-the-roll]

I have my dad's 1995 Super Recycler. It's a true workhorse. Always starts within 4 pulls and never let us down. I love that machine.

[@frankstanton8262]

I have that mower

[@bryanhauschild4376]

I was considering Toro and am glad you reviewed it.

[@sendit1158]

Is recycling the same as mulching?

[@Michael_Bradburn]

Would be nice to see them have a v-twin for more power in a walk behind.

[@Michael_Bradburn]

I also miss the gear select type drive system.

[@Michael_Bradburn]

Was much faster than the PP type.

[@dougkubash8673]

Nice unit!! Looks like it has plenty of power.

[@zinnstigertownmowers780]

I love Toro. Only thing I care to use in my yard

[@michaelhowell7275]

I bought one....I love it. The storage and the reverse is what sold me along with Toro's lasting so long.

[@bryanhauschild4376]

How does it push around when not using drive system or engine not running?

[@michaelhowell7275]

@@bryanhauschild4376 Pushes fine.

[@rosesmith6208]

any reviews of the stand on mowers like bradley or others?

[@amosk2416]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! So many people doing review cutting grass that looks like its jut been cut - something that any old mower can do. You pushed the limits and showed what the mower was made of. Thanks from Australia.

[@lioneltijerina]

I bought a 21" Personal Pace with the blade brake and the Toro engine, I've been very pleased with it so far. It replaces a 1988 Toro Self-Propelled aluminum deck with blade brake and a Suzuki engine. I'm a little let down because I only got 32 years out of my old one!

[@mikegrimaldi5844]

We bought the same mower back in 1991ish for my parents as a gift that had the new Briggs/Toro engine to replace Suzuki engine. My brother is still using the mower today. Kudos to Briggs/Toro for designing a good engine. A couple of years ago the carb fell off from machine-while it was running! I guess the gasket dried out after 30 years and bolts lost preload.

[@Outdoorpower-equipment]

Does my honda hrn216vka have a Briggs engine

[@jamesaucutt8284]

Where can I buy one of those mowers

[@morbugs63]

i have a Toro Personal pace mower, but its a much older model ..maybe '90s vintage ..

[@billrook6165]

Does a good job on toe knockers, I see.

[@ringokidd387]

Love em Toro's!

[@jonlambshead5115]

Great Video, Excellent Warranty, Good Looking Mower, Great Features with The Greaseable Rear Wheels, Easy Stow Feature, Personal Speed Control Is Great For Older People who Cannot Keep Up With it, Considering That The Grass Was Wet It Cut Exceptionally well, Older Mowers Would Clog With Wet Grass. The Mower Didn't Struggle In The Longer Grass From What I Could Hear. A Lot Of Push Mowers You Would Have To Lift The Front wheels and Cut It Down A Bit, But That BEAUTY Went straight Through It No Problems. Very Strong Engine For 159cc. If Anything This Engine Would Be My Choice ♥ It.

[@frankgallo479]

This guy's the best..I'm going to buy one.😁😁👍🏼

[@hokehinson5987]

Does Toro still offer kolher engines. Our experience Kohler engines are higher quality than the B & S engines on push mowers. Rescued several B & S from the garbage pile but the Toro with the Kohler engine was a real score!!

[@thyubernoob]

Just bought the same one a couple of months ago..like Taryl said, got no complaints...

[@thyubernoob]

Update: 3 years, still on the original belt and fires up on the first pull with the Toro engine..best mower I've ever had..

[@314Tazo]

I have a 15+ year old Toro Super Recycler Mower. It will mulch leaves very well.

[@jonyoung6405]

I just repowered my 1997 Snapper 21 HiVac bagger with a new 6.5hp B&S Quantum short block. I'm ready to go head to head with this new 2020 Toro Super recycler any day.

[@apogee1mars]

Just purchased this mower from Home Depot. It cost $599....Mowed the lawn and it works for me. I like being able to stand it up to access the blade(s). The wash out system is weak (as demonstrated) but hitting it with the hose is easy. I had the Toro with the steel deck and it corroded through in several places so I use Fiberglass cloth and West System Epoxy to repair the holes. The mower still works fine and it is seven years old. This is why I purchased another Toro machine, this time with an Aluminum deck...

[@scannerman96]

Making me think of summer already!

[@norge696]

I have my own "blade stop" feature. It's called put a clip on the deadman bail handle and then pickup the obstacle.

[@thyubernoob]

That's what I do on mine, one less belt to replace..

[@norge696]

exactly.

[@scotts653]

The blade stop is more for the bagger crowd. Clip on the deadman works well for mulchers

[@robertdavis6708]

Nice piece ya got there Taryl. If it only had a Honda engine ...... I'd buy it!

[@essinem4130]

They have a model available with a Honda 160cc engine.

[@richierich515O]

Thanks for the review

[@HYPER4MANCE]

I only see the smart stow advertise on the Briggs & Stratton engines on the TORO website. Does anybody own this mover model 21385 (The Toro Engine) tried to do the Smart Stow feature with gas and oil in it? I really like the all black color.

[@Christian87N]

Interested as well since I just bought mine today but don’t want to tilt for fear of causing damage by leaking.

[@pstef8936]

How do you drain the oil on that engine?

[@manofculture4945]

You have to drain it from the way you fill it up. It is best to have another person help you or just turn it on it’s side

[@rickburnett2534]

I'm glad to see my shop not only one that back 40 not cut for a while or ever

[@LCculater]

22 inch front drive is junk ! I own one and deck clogs up and always cleaning with a scraper . 150 cc engine is underpowered and sad that I sold my husqvarna 160 Honda ! Way too much work to maintain , what a mess lol😂

[@charger19691]

I remember back in the day, just about everyone used a side discharge mower. I still do. Sometimes I use the bagger. I just never was a fan of mulching. This is a really nice mower! The engine has a really good power. Toro builds great products!

[@alans.4658]

The 21385 you tested is not listed on Toro's site as a SMARTSTOW® mower. I guess as you showed you are able to store it vertically. Perhaps you can clarify as to whether you should store it that way. To avoid confusion maybe I should come over, pick it up and test at my home for a couple of years.

[@Christian87N]

Curious on this myself

[@DesMck36]

That Toro engine seems to have more power than the Briggs

[@brodygoalie]

Hey if you see a model number 21368 out there i will purchase! Thanks

[@mikefiles2888]

Tarly how would I go about finding a model number on a 25 horse kholer motor because every I look I can’t find it

[@coolbluelights]

This could also be titled "Taryl mows behind his shop for the first time" lol

[@proflondonuk]

Huh, there's a back to the shop ?

[@jonsmith2440]

😂

[@bcracing204]

Hey Tara dactel I got this mower the only complaint I have is that the engine speed is super low resulting in low blade speed you got any advice on anything I can check or do about that? Thanks a bunch ......love your videos you are true Master Mechanic full of lost knowledge in today’s world

[@corby404]

It's probably Save-A-Lots property.

[@MTMProductions]

If only he opened his eyes more and closed his mouth more.😁

[@oldkicker8958]

Your right, it’s not the space shuttle!

[@wadeb.5509]

Bought mine last May. If you came here for 2021 season and are looking for reviews - Taryl's is accurate enough. I like mine and got the push button start that has the 190cc Briggs on it. As a matter of fact I just fired it up for a little early clean up. By topping of the battery monthly overwinter it did great.

[@charlesmonk4431]

I just bought the one with electric start. I replaced a 20 year old snapper that I couldn’t locate a replacement engine. I hope I am happy with my purchase.

[@engineer2001]

I know it's a minor thing, but why did they use that weird baby blue for the plastic bits? It's a black and red mower with odd blue bits that stick out like a sore thumb. Does blue plastic cost less than black or red plastic?

[@heathersanborn4914]

I memmba back whin Toro was Wheel Horse they made some tuff garden tractors and implements I recon they still strive to build with that same quality specially with that 5 year warranty

[@CountryRock2k1]

Toro never was Wheel Horse. They just bough the company from previous owners and continued making the Wheel Horse product and put their badge on it too. Wheel Horse made their own name making some of the best garden tractors ever.

[@zapszapper9105]

All the mower shops should get together and not stock B&S cos with a tiny bit of care and maintenance the mower engines last for nearly ever and that stops them selling new mowers. Except my friend , he bought a new 4 stroke B&S Rotary mower, put the petrol in and started to mow 20 minutes later he had ceased it cos there was no oil in it. So he got another new B&S rotary mower, and he then got me cos it wouldn't go. He had filled it up to nearly the top of the filler hole with oil. To be on the safe side this time I suppose. No worries drained out a pint or two of oil till it was at the right level on the dipstick ( the extra oil now been my perk) and left it handle weighted down to the ground cylinder up position , while we had a cup of tea. Then checked the oil level with the screw in dip stick again and that you could turn over the mower with the pull starter easily. Washed the plug in petrol . Started it , It made a lot of smoke for about two minutes and was fine after that. You have to blame the shop that sold it, my friend just didn't know. That was a few years ago.

[@mobes329]

Hi Taryl I enjoy your reviews! Thanks.

[@Alpha1545]

I like it.

[@knighthawk86855]

My favorite mower of all time is the older Snapper high vac, but this what has been called the Toro sr4 is my second favorite, I have both, but the Snapper has always been my favorite.

[@stephaniefrazee3955]

Have you used one of the newer Snapper high vacs?

[@knighthawk86855]

@@stephaniefrazee3955 yep, I work on small engines, and the new stuff all manufacturers have out is built to fail, a L head Briggs is the best engine, I have come across, yes the Honda is a good engine, as is the Robin, and kawasaki, but the Lhead briggs is by far so much easier to work on.

[@stephaniefrazee3955]

@@knighthawk86855 Is that what is on the new Snapper High Vacs?

[@knighthawk86855]

@@stephaniefrazee3955 how you tell a high vac from a normal, is of course the bag will say snapper HI-vac, but the real way to tell is the deck, the edge of the deck will be folded under, on a hi-vac, whereas a normal snapper deck will be straight or even folded outward.

[@alphasmurf6563]

Knighthawk's Mowers Better then the 2-cycle Suzuki? NO WAY JOSE!

[@phillipparker8947]

The hardware store where I did small engine work was a Toro dealer and we did put oil gas and make sure everything was in working order and tight, I like Toro, the personal pace is great and the mulching system was top notch, I'm glad they got back to aluminum decks and have a new color. I like Toro's own engine seemed durable and low maintenance

[@johnb5519]

Looks like the best quality mower that you won't find at home depot, at least up here in Ontario. My uncle has the regular recycler and I just changed the belt on it for him. It is a nice mower too.

[@JohnR9965]

John B it’s in Home Depot USA

[@johnb5519]

@@JohnR9965 Not where I live.

[@johnb5519]

@@JohnR9965 The home depots here don't carry all the good stuff that you can buy down there.

[@JohnR9965]

John B well that’s not fair. 🤔

[@johnb5519]

@@JohnR9965 I know. A lot of times when I look for something online, I think, great home depot has it, and then I see it's home depot .com, instead of home depot ca.

[@sgnt9337]

Nice mower. I kind of like the aluminum deck. I'd prefer a blade clutch model. Thanks for the review.

[@joshtheinflatableking]

awesome very cool

[@lwthowe]

I have one of these that's about 10 years old with a Briggs engine, self propelled and I absolutely love it. I love the Personal Pace feature the best. It's so much easier than Honda's paddles which are hard to hold steady on uneven ground. I love the adjustable folding handle, something that Honda doesn't even have. I love how quiet it is, the good mulching job it does, and the way it continues to start easily with 1, 2 or 3 pulls even after 10 years. I also love that it has enough horsepower to easily mulch my lawn. I had a Honda before this that did not have enough power to mulch and it was constantly plugging up under the deck. I've done all the maintenance myself on this and never had it in the shop. I have never used the water pressure cleanout, though. I am definitely going to buy another one of these when this one shoots craps, but not sure which engine to buy now. This Briggs has been surprisingly good and easy to start and very dependable. Thanks for the review. Love what you do.

[@davejustice7464]

Great review thank you

[@jasonwb6884]

I bet the mower engine is made by Loncin (Chinese engine). Probably why Toro isn't telling who manufactures engine. But, I've heard Loncin is pretty good. Even found on some Commercial mower brands. They are kind of the equivalent of Honda and Kawasaki (Japan) for Chinese market, they make Motor bikes also. I still would prefer an American brand engine company like Briggs and Stratton, Even though I bet the newer style Briggs with plastic carbs are probably Chinese made. Honda is probably the only mower engine made in USA.

[@jimg8218]

Good review

[@mjg263]

Nice review. I LOVE the SR4, have for years. Had three of ‘em at one point, recently got a newer one with the flip up handles. Best 21” walk behind mower there is IMO. The personal Pace system can’t be beat, it’s simple, reliable and easy to work on and most importantly IT WORKS! I hope whoever invented it is a multimillionaire because that’s a game changer AFAIC.

[@brodygoalie]

Any recommendations for a product to spray or apply so wet grass will not stick to the bottom? Thanks

[@angusbeaton1669]

hi

[@sendit1158]

Um i didn't see your safety googlers on you when you were cutting grass Taryl lol

[@Warpedsmac]

Power Hacksaw behind you Taryl...do you have a lathe too?

[@larrycroft470]

Mr. Dactyl I just want to say thank you to you and your talented family for always making such great interesting & entertaining videos! You are well over 100k subscribers and growing due to the excellent content. Congratulations ......and there's your dinner.

[@billrook6165]

Glad to see it has an "Uncle Andy" mode for us slow mowers. LOL

[@RedfishInc]

Toro built engine?

[@tedschmitt178]

Yes.

[@serge4856]

Grass bags 🎶 grass bags🎶

[@jason-ge5nr]

but but what is your opinion on the honda vs briggs vs toro engine? If you were to buy one what kind of engine would you get?

[@alans.4658]

NIce stump grinding Taryl, oh and yes I did buy a 2021 Calendar

[@TheGregWallace]

Question......do you like the toro engine or honda engine version better and do wheels have ball bearings?

[@Patrick4959]

Awesome stuff Taryl Dactyl mate cheers from Australia

[@jeffwilson1693]

its a lawn shaver not the space shuttle!

[@zmanvideo1]

what happened to the iconic Toro red color?

[@jws3925]

I don't think I ever saw you do a sponsored "review" or infomercial before. Hope this is not the future. I really like you channel.

[@jmistret419]

you dont watch much then. hes done snowblower,electric weedwacker chain saw and many other reviews

[@jws3925]

@@jmistret419 I do watch quite a bit but must have missed those. Thanks for setting me straight.

[@jmistret419]

he does an honest review. if he doesnt like something he will call the manufacturer out on it

[@brentonpiper3451]

Taryl do you want to let the mower cool down before using that washout port? Will cold water hurt the hot crankshaft?

[@joemilton7552]

how hot do you think that thing is?

[@scrotiemcbogerballs8286]

How’d you get that mower running I put gas in it

[@carlossmith5232]

Hi buddy you are so cool

[@ristomattikolsi5711]

I liked that "-64 Mustang red" as the deck colour more

[@ralphwatten2426]

I've had 3 lawn mowers during the 43 years of owning my house. First one was an Iron Horse mower with a rope start 2 cycle circa 1956. Second mower which I still have is a 72 Lawn boy also a 2 cycle. I have a spare parts engine for it. 3 is a mid 90s Snapper which a friend of my wife gave us when they moved. All 3 mowers were free. The Iron Horse was running when I gave it away. Never opened a mower box. Never bought a mower.

[@1957mrbill]

I can't believe Toro changed their color to black. Red was Toros trademark color! It's like if John Deere changed from green to orange, it just doesn't look right.

[@gavmansworkshop5624]

For wet grass to still get picked up good and proper in the catcher like that I'm sold. Yes I paused to type this at 13:08 lol

[@brodygoalie]

Model number??

[@howardkoster4026]

Taryl, my father bought a Toro walk behind self- propelled in, 1974 that I ran until 1995? Very good machine these Toro's... I agree, wash out the machine right after using, including the top and mulch plug area like you said....

[@evillevill8706]

the last toro recycler i had the drive went on it fast , their weedwhackers didnt last neither .. so i replaced the mower with an ariens razor and the weedwhacker with echo ..problems solved 10 years no problems so far

[@TheIronDuke502]

Taryl Fixes All. The Toro Super Recycler with the black just doesn’t seem right after all of the Toro products being painted red for all these years . With the Toro recycler (20339) high wheeled mower that my sister purchased; She applied a very heavy coating of WD-40 in which there are virtually no grass clippings that stick to the mower deck or mower blade when she cleans the mower after mowing her lawn. From my experience, I believe that the Super Recycler that was featured in the video would have not had nearly as much grass buildup had WD-40 been applied beforehand. The wash out port is okay, But still not as good as flipping the mower in Stow position where you can really give a good cleaning. My sisters Toro has the similar sized Briggs & Stratton Engine which has performed as it should for general cutting and for thicker taller grass in which I have never really seen the engine bog down. So far, The engine has not used any oil and the only smoke that I have observed would be a very slight puff of smoke when starting for the first time. The engine oil itself is still very clean just like day #1 when the Toro was unboxed. Some days ago, I contacted Toro to make a product suggestion regarding swiveling front caster wheels for the High Wheeled Toro mowers due to the fact that where my sister lives has lots of turns due to chain link fences. For us men, We don’t struggle too much with the weight of the mower; But my sister had a previous surgery and can’t pick up on the heavy mower like she once could. To be very frank, I was very disappointed with Toro’s response to my suggestion. Toro manufactured many great products over the years, But I informed Toro that they will never have me for a customer ever again. Sorry for the rant guys, For the last 30ish years I have worked on right of way mowing equipment of any type that you could imagine. Thanks for all of your great videos Taryl & Company. Hey I served up your Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner plus coffee breaks from Central Kentucky today.

[@dkupy100]

Interesting comments. I have several push mowers and have painted the underside with used engine oil, WD-40, Rust-Oleum, and other chemicals and they all last only 1 or 2 mows. If I have to look under the deck every time I mow I might as well set it to one side (muffler side down) and hit it with a hose. Agree...I have never used the hose port. (Unscrew the nozzle, screw the hose on the port, turn on the water, start the mower, stop the mower, turn off the water, unscrew the hose, screw the nozzle back on. TOO MUCH WORK). There might be commercial mowers available with front swivel wheels and to be frank, what are you doing letting your sister with surgery cut the grass.

[@TheIronDuke502]

David Kupferman Well, I wouldn’t mind helping my sister with her mowing activity, But she loves to do the lawn work with Me not getting in her way. So, I do all of the service work on her mowers when needed - Sis changes her own lawn mower oil. With the WD-40, The underside paint has not began to wear away so far. The mower blade looks it has been buffed with a wire brush with no noticeable rusting like most blades tend to do. Probably after the next mowing- We will apply more WD-40 just as we did before. Actually we got the idea from Hanks Garage here on KZbin. We chose the Toro being that it was brand new. I applied the WD-40 to a WeedEater 22inch mower with similar good results. Pam spray on cooking oil also has a similar effect as the WD-40 does.

[@OutBackSmallEngine]

I love the Black deck with red trim. 👍👍

[@tonyfremont]

Thought we might get to see a flywheel key/bent blade replacement, but it wasn't in the cards. I would really like to see a full teardown of that Toro motor. See how the oiler works, if it's a plastic cam and the cylinder liner and rings. You know, how many corners did they cut. I've got an older Toro recycler 3 speed with a funky Briggs motor. Good mower with a blade clutch and rear wheel drive.

[@stevehoch9528]

I still have one of those as well. I can't bring myself to buy a new one, it still works great. It's the same with my late 90's Weber gas grill.

[@Hectorgutierrez]

I have a 1995 Toro 20476 Super Recycler that someone gave me 5 years ago!. It’s the best push mower I have ever owned! It has electric start and the Briggs and Stratton GTS 150 has a charging circuit too! It has a pressurized lubrication system and the blade clutch and stop is a nice feature! It even has the front mounted dethatcher and a drop fertilizer spreader that sits on the drive wheels. This thing will turn grass blades into dust! It does a better job of mulching than my twin blade Honda! The pyramid shaped air deflectors under the deck are the key to its awesome mulching ability !Just needed a carbatrator rebuild , new battery and a new belt. I'll be sad when this thing eventually craps out! There’s your dinner!

[@andysukosd8177]

Great video review

[@larrycroft470]

My Toro Super Recyler is 12 years old and still cranks on 2 pulls or less. Has the Briggs & Scracton engine (Scraton actually made this one) Penny for penny it is the very best piece of lawn equipment I have ever used in 50+ years of lawn & garden work.

[@MacManderson]

YOU GOT BISCUITS FER SALE IN THERE???

[@garysmith4311]

Thanks TARYL FOR A MIDWEEK SNACK.......

[@Kevin_747]

Mostly plastic and aluminum.

[@littleeagle7563]

BS its better than a commercial.

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank you!!!!

[@jonhawkins2374]

☆Can you do a review on the HONDA HRN216VKA PLEASE!!!!!!

[@rusosure7]

I have a 2021 Briggs unit. I like it a lot. If there were one drawback, it would be that it's hard to pull backwards, like a drive gear is engaged. Not all the time, but often.

[@jaspervonbach3621]

That appears to be still a problem for 2023. Also engine surging and oil leaks from the head gasket.