Toro TimeMaster 30inch Commercial Lawn Mower Review After 1year

[@SigXman]

I B like a honest review out in the real world. Most these reviews are brand new reviews with no grass clippings on it at all. Thanks.

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

I keep my videos real. I have no help and I show that I do all the work. That's why my videos are a little long. Most videos are done by people that get sponsored free mowers or are dealers. I actually use the stuff every day in my small business.

[@hellohello8556]

Great review mate. Much appreciated. Hopefully toro can work out certain issues that turn up with the timemaster because when it's running well for the mowing that I need to do there is no residential that can do what the timemaster can do. It's so wide and fast I often find myself nearly running behind it. It's just a awsome mower but definately could be better. Fingers crossed for the future. Cheers! 👍

[@jimbosc]

I have a 10 year old Timemaster - I was cutting 3 lawns with it for several years - down to just mine now. I use side discharge when the grass is long or a bit wet - still looks good and you can take a full pass. I use the 1/3 rule when mulching. Replaced the blade take off belt once. Transmission replaced under warranty (there was a "hardening" issue with metal used on early Timemasters that seems to be fixed). The only issue I have right now is the kill switch is bad - I caught the wire to the coil on a bush - I've patched it back together a few times but now the switch seems to be bad (I smashed it on a wall last year so it is taped onto the handle - probably contributed to it's demise). The Toro replacement part is pricey so I might just get a cheap on off switch and wire it. I am mowing a steep hill now - and it actually does a great job. Heavy enough it does not slide down as I cut across. I tried a Honda 21 inch on it and it actually was too light - slid down the hill as I tried to cut across it.

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

Yes, I've had the kill switch wire come lose a couple of times now. Had to solder it and found it difficult to work in the small space in the switch.

[@saulberanek8445]

I am Planning on buying a toro time master for lawn care because I am selling two mowers and want to buy the time master for without the electric start

[@ronmurazzi8342]

Appreciate your real life reviews. Curious, have you ever considered or used the Cub Cadet 33" wide area mower?

[@jscott4613]

I also watched a leaf bagging vid on KZbin and it did very well bagging and mulching of leaves

[@jscott4613]

I'm gonna get 2 use them to start my residential business..I'll just side discharge if the grass is wet but it only rains crazy in April in Jersey anyways

[@wilwiljames1]

TimeMaster is not a commercial mower

[@jjsrt8]

@@wilwiljames1 even commercial mowers suck

[@gordonhutchinson529]

Helpful review just bought a used one, thanks! I've looked everywhere - do you know what the rpm range is for the Timemaster?

[@roadstar499]

holly crap! 5 belts broke.how much are belts? $20 each... do you mow all the time? how many hours on that baby? i thought the main issue was transmissions break every 150 hour???thax

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

I've never had transmission issues. Yes, the wet grass does cause more wear. I use this mower every day all day. It's my main residential mower.

[@UhBuddy1976]

Respectfully, This is NOT a commercial mower. The Toro website categorizes it as residential. The dealer where I bought mine even stated it is not a commercial mower. It IS a high quality residential mower, just like the Honda. The Briggs & Stratton engine in a Professional Series which is a good strong motor for many applications. If your belt is-breaking on average every three months., then that’s pretty good for what you’re using it for. The engine, for a B&S, is quite tough. My dealer told me that he does sell these to commercial lawn mower people while informing them that it’s not for commercial use. They say “I don’t care” and buy anyway. Anyway, it seems like a really good machine. I know you guys in rainy climates have no choice but many mowers do clog when it rains.

[@edflower109]

When mowing tall wet grass do you open both the side as well as the back discharge chutes ?

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

No, just the back. I never use the side chute. Then I blow the grass rows apart so it reduces visual of the cut grass clumps.

[@heathwilson2572]

You can use Timemaster 30 inch for commercial property

[@disappointedfan4452]

I am sorry, but this mower was not made for commercial use. It was made for homeowners to cut maybe twice a week

[@russredfern167]

Disappointed Fan I agree. I had lawn businesses for many years would stay away from stuff like this. Most of my jobs were large up to 6 A

[@roadstar499]

i think your belt keeps break do to cutting wet grass ...plus your belts getting wet causes them to slip and wear out etc...i think cutting in dry weather would solve the belt issues... but if you have to cut wet grass all the time you are stuck i guess...

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

Agree.

[@brianallen0826]

For a year old, those front wheels look like they're 8 years old

[@heathwilson2572]

Toro Timemaster 30 inch is good mower that’s what I need for 1 3/4 acer I have 21 inch mower on that lawn for years. It takes too much time

[@Brighter-Shores]

It looks like you tossed this off the side of a mountain... Twice lol

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

Its my main residential mower. Used all day, every day.

[@ast-og-losta]

10 yards a day you should get a commercial mower

[@got2getit204]

Rule number 1 never use it to cut wet grass I use my Honda but I usually don’t cut when it’s wet maybe a lil damp but rarely number 2 anything over 5 inches I use my Honda I found the sweet spot is only use it for dry grass (ONLY) under 4 inches and under it’s a mower for houses that keep there yards cut weekly if you use it for that you can get close to 2 years out of it!

[@GamerGee]

Which model Honda you have. ?

[@_paul_kennedy_1121]

how are the wheels so bad?

[@Th3MagicBullet]

19:07 whoa, Nelly!

[@lukeWiz44]

Quad_Newbie it's adjustable.

[@CONCERTMANchicago]

Remember when the old man yelled to get off his lawn. Well just remember to yell at yourself to stay off of wet lawn otherwise you will cause irreparable soil compaction. that is all have a nice day

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

We don't have a choice here in Oregon, it rains almost every day. It's just the way it is here. Never had soil compaction issues.

[@Orefamilylawncare]

Timemaster is NOT a commercial unit!! The turfmaster is. And who pulls the rope like that and tie up the rear and go behind to take it rake up it's got a bagger for a reason!!🤦 Worst review ever.

[@roadstar499]

so why is his belt breaking all the time? do you have one of these?

[@Orefamilylawncare]

@@roadstar499 I first bought a exmark commercial 30 and bought one of these shortly after. No comparison at all. Sold it and got a second exmark.

[@robertprims2006]

What is the 1/3 rule

[@dr.crentist3155]

Robert Prims Means you only cut 1/3 of grass blade off. It's a general rule of thumb. Example...the grass is 3" tall, so the lowest you'd go is 2"

[@tomjones4318]

I figured the biggest commercial complaint would be the tiny gas tank. Less than 30 min run time.

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

Yes, very small tank. I get about 45min to hour. I was able to get one acre done with one tank. Mulched very quickly. Conditions was just right.

[@tomjones4318]

@@cheaperthandirtvideos1 One Acre/ one tank has got to be a record. Maybe the tank comes down to marketing. If all the performance matched the Turfmaster and it was a ton lighter who would want a Turfmaster?

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

Turfmaster is about $800 more for a bigger tank, strange wheel adjustment, and a bumber system. Transmission, blades, pully systems, and belts are the same. I take alot of crap on here for not using "commercial mowers," but I way how much more $800 is for a larger gas tank. TimeMaster has slightly larger cc engine than turfmaster, so commercial makes no sense to me.

[@tomjones4318]

@@cheaperthandirtvideos1 HaHa great take on the Turfmaster. I'm a homeowner but watch all the vids on lawn care. I too would only use Timemaster. Plus a large production machine down the road if I got busy. I'll add the wheels on the Turfmaster look tough though. Dunno how much more they cost or if they fit. I'd like to figure out how to get the Turfmaster gas tank on the Timemaster. It needs to stay between the wheels for weight. Especially in front of the rear wheels. Gets rear heavy when bagging as you know. Rig it with a commercial tank and you really got a machine.

[@psgugrad]

@@cheaperthandirtvideos1 turfmaster is completely different mower....engine, transmission, deck, handle, wheels, etc...all totally different from the timemaster. They share no major components

[@kennethcastaldo7239]

You really can't go fast with that mower going at a slower Pace works best just lean into the push handle go at your own pace

[@TARGETZXTT]

The Toro TimeMaster is not a commercial mower the Toro TurfMaster is the commercial version.

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

It also costs $1000 more for no advantaged except for a larger gas tank.

[@TARGETZXTT]

@@cheaperthandirtvideos1 The Toro Timemaster is not a commercial mower. It is for home owners. There is more differences between the timemaster and the turfmaster

[@robertprims2006]

You should have gotten the troy bilt 28 inch

[@lukeWiz44]

Robert Prims why? It's literally worse than this.

[@jjsrt8]

Guessing you've made a ton of $ with it though even with all issues.

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

Yes, it's my main residential mower.

[@bigdoggs357]

All that in a year sounds like a piece of 💩 mower if you ask me

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

Yes, the belt issue is a problem. With so much wet grass here, weight is an issue. Bigger, heavier "commercial" mowers cause rutting issues in the lawns. That's why I give this mower a 7 out of 10. Good medium mowers that have easy maneuverability just aren't available.

[@wilwiljames1]

The TimeMaster is not a commercial mower

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

It's $1000 cheaper than the Turfmaster with same performance.

[@chiaricharlie6608]

That was only a year? Wow not too great.

[@cheaperthandirtvideos1]

My mowers are used all day, five days a week. Home owners aren't going to be using their mower this much.