Turfmaster HDX 30" commercial walk/behind self-propelled mower

[@pczapp827]

THANK YOU -- that is the best review I have seen on the Turfmaster HDX & it is about as current a version as you can get in 2022.

[@truthloveandhappiness3026]

Thanks for that. It is however lacking and I will be deleting that video and posting new video with more information and the insight that I've gained since I purchased it and made the initial video.

[@adambarlow81]

Really nice review, made me pull the trigger and just bought a 2023 Turfmaster (got it before they adjusted prices too!). I think the only difference is the Kohler engine is a CV224, so 224cc vs the 200cc. Thanks!

[@truthloveandhappiness3026]

One thing I should mention is that as I'm mowing, I offset my rows. Because of how heavy it is I'll go slightly inside or outside the row instead of going over the same tire track. I usually use my previous treadmark as a guideline but not with this mower. It can make some lasting depressions. And thank you for your very generous comment! I've just sharpened my blades and my oil was changed last season's so I'm ready to go.

[@adambarlow81]

@@truthloveandhappiness3026 Thanks for that advice too, it is designed with the blades reaching as wide as the tires, but the thing is a beast! I upgraded from my toro 21" recycler (15 yrs old) and it is massive compared. I was actually surprised how smooth I could maneuver it from loading-unloading and then just to storage for now. When I mowed my front and back yard it would take me close to an 1.5 hours and during the growing seasons even longer, looking forward at saving a lot of time and having the ability at raising the deck during mid summer. I have to wait probably until the end of April to use it, but really excited. Enjoy the mow!

[@truthloveandhappiness3026]

@@adambarlow81 if you will look at the deck, it actually extends out past the tires so I have that margin to play with so I don't have to go over the same track. My mower's name is The Beast.

[@adambarlow81]

@@truthloveandhappiness3026 Nice, I'll have to try out both inside and out. Totally understandable with naming it The Beast 🤣

[@rickbroerman9267]

Nice mower

[@truthloveandhappiness3026]

Thanks for that and I'm trying to keep it that way. I've done an oil change and sharpened the blades so far. Everything is staying nice and tight and no problems thus far.

[@JorgeDuran-p4q]

Anyone here has had any issues with this mower? I just recently bought a used one replaced the blades belt so I removed the transmission belt as well. After installation my self propelled lost power. I heard it could be the transmission cable but I also noticed the transmission belt is kinda loose but can’t figure out a way to tighten

[@cameronwilliams6611]

That's A Great Mower

[@GoodMowing]

Any idea how slow down this thing? A bit fast for me. Thanks

[@josej-h1471]

I’m considering this lawn mower but they went up on price this year? $3,300? I do 10-12 lawns a week.

[@ThrifterGuy]

If you are only doing that few lawns use a honda commercial lawn mower. Thats fine for that amount of lawns.

[@Mexican_gorilla698]

I jus bought 30in toro mower n I put regular gas will it damage the engine I didn’t no u can’t put 85

[@truthloveandhappiness3026]

No, there won't be any problems. Just make sure you go back to non-ethanol 90+ octane after that tank.

[@Mexican_gorilla698]

I jus about it the there day am make sure I put 90 + I like the toro so far

[@richardkoehler9917]

When given a review you better know what you're talking about the Time Master . I have a Time Master and no complaints .

[@landeRUCK]

Tab front wheels is exmark Back is single adjustment still. Timemaster two point height adjustment super easy. Only differences are Engine, trans, frame, pulleys, bbc lever, cable size, and gas tank. Definitely worth getting vs the Timemaster. I’ve had all three and currently have a Timemaster with Kohler 224cc engine the one that should of been on your turfmaster

[@truthloveandhappiness3026]

The Beast it's still young and I already have an oil change and a new accessory setup for his 8-hour birthday. I wasn't aware of the larger Kohler engine but I will look into it and see how that changes my warranty and if it's going to be a worthwhile change. Toro currently says that we, owners of the turfMaster, shouldn't be hooking up a striper to the back because of the excess weight because it's designed for the Timemaster but I wonder if a bigger engine would help with that or if I would need a bigger transmission as well. It's a slippery slope. I appreciate the information. I'm already in the process of creating a better and hopefully error free video and deleting this one and these nuggets help. 👍❤️

[@joeraptor1]

Thanks for the great review. How has the mower held up for you? I've been debating getting one of these. I currently use a commercial 21" toro with the Kawasaki engine on it. It's been great but it takes a while to mow lawns with it. Was looking at the 30" but there's many mixed reviews on it.

[@truthloveandhappiness3026]

It's been given the moniker the beast. It's held up beautifully. A 21 inch Honda mower is right around 90 lb. The turfmaster is 179 lb with a full tank of gas. You have 180 lb sitting on four fairly small points of contact so you have to be more aware of the condition of the soil or else you can make some lasting depressions, At HOA homes they can be very very picky so you need to know what you're doing. It's self-propelled which puts a lot of torque on the back tire so that they could spin if the ground is damp. I've had zero issues. I purchased a new set of blades but currently I'm using an angle grinder to keep displayed sharp and balanced and will keep on using it until it becomes unsafe to sharpen it. Do I recommend it? Absolutely yes. Have they had issues in the past? They were sued on multiple occasions and 2017 and 2019. There was a problem with the air filter, engine, blade system but they went from the Kawasaki engine that they used to have on there over to the Kohler engine. Killed two birds with one stone so better engine and that comes with a better air filter. Everything has been corrected so because of their own issues I think it's actually made the more even more reliable like I should have been in the first place. This probably goes without saying but stay the hell away from the timemaster if you mow anywheres near a commercial capacity. The Kohler engine does come with a 3-year warranty regardless of residential or commercial use. Time Master gives you 45 to 90 days at most if you use it in a commercial capacity.

[@joeraptor1]

@@truthloveandhappiness3026 Thanks for the great feedback. I only mow 10 lawns on weekends as a side hustle. They range in size from 1 000 sq feet to 4 500 sq feet. Cost difference is a lot where I live here in Canada. The Timemaster is about $2 000 Canadian while the Turfmaster is $3600 Canadian with the 224 cc Kohler. Right now, my 21" commercial Toro works great...just slow.

[@TheChohzenOne]

Looking good, how do you like it so far? I got mine 3 weeks ago and it's been awesome.

[@truthloveandhappiness3026]

The Beast is so big that I think I'm actually spending more time loading, unloading and weed eating than I am actually mowing. I took care of six properties today with one of them being seriously overgrown and the Beast didn't flinch. On top of that a neighbor of one of the properties asked me to just mow her front lawn which took about 20 minutes total including weed eating and clean up. Got $100 for that! She then tells me that they have a regular crew to come over but today is her mom's birthday and she just wanted to surprise her, she's 96 years old. ❤️ In short, I call him The Beast because he's earned that title. 👍

[@TheChohzenOne]

@@truthloveandhappiness3026 That is so cool to hear, looks like they are built to last. Keep me updated on the Beast 😁👍🏻

[@agadirhassan407]

God bless Am from Morocco 🇲🇦 2022:2030

[@tlcsnowteam]

Great video where are you from

[@814chappy]

How much does this mower cost ?

[@truthloveandhappiness3026]

Depending on where you shop, anywhere from $2,300 to over $4,000. After having this more for a while I did an oil change, blade sharpening and general tune-up of the mower yesterday. The huge investment is a damn good motivation to make sure I'm not wasting money beyond the necessary profit that the manufacturer and third party seller collects.

[@andreabond3501]

When did Toro change from Kawasaki to Kohler Mine came with a Kawasaki in 2020 5 weeks out action waiting on a new Starter centrifical parts all plastic but Kohler has metal parts I believe Kawasaki cut corners .

[@truthloveandhappiness3026]

I'm not sure but according to the forums it looks like somewhere around August 2021. And there were things like the air filter that weren't exactly right on the older models. The Time And Turfmaster have had a bumpy road and multiple lawsuits. I think there was one in 2019. After all that, I think I've picked a good one.

[@tlcsnowteam]

Great video where are you from