Sorry the mower I bought is a self propelled. I paid $1700. I consider it push mowing because I am walking. Lol. Also the terrain is hilly. I have a feeling the guy who’s been mowing is going to get his job back.
I bought a self propelled push mower at Lowes four seasons ago for $300. Best $300 I ever spent. My yard is tiny, sure, but I hate to mow with a passion and I'm physically to the point that the drive assistance was really appreciated. Used it for two seasons. Then...
I've mentioned my Mexican neighbors. Good people, barely spoke any English, but we were friendly and waved and spoke briefly from time to time. The elderly lady of the house died in 21 from Covid (unvaccinated). The middle aged son died in 22 from a fast cancer. The elderly man died last year from a fast cancer himself.
After the son died, another younger family member with a stereotypical Mexican landscaping business came over to mow the old man's grass, and did mine as well. When I next saw him, I waved him over and asked what I could pay him for mowing. He said "No no Mr. Mark, you've been nice to my family. I will mow your lawn, no charge." I shrugged and thanked him, but made a point to have a case of beer on hand to give him every time he did it. He said it wasn't necessary, but took it anyway. That practice carried through all last year.
This year, he started in again (another relative had moved into the place after the old man died). I again waved him down and again offered to pay. He again refused. So I said that I'd have a case of beer for him next time he came by. To that he replied "No, Mr. Mark, I don't want any more beer. You do not need to do that. I think I'm going to start Double A very soon."
I may never have to use that mower again.
