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Toro Recycler 20332

Approximate retail price:

$359.99

Summary: The Toro Recycler 20332 is a gas-powered, self-propelled mower. It has a 22-inch deck. The warranty covers 2 years.

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Type: Gas multiple speeds

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Gopher Dave

from

Maplewood, Minnesota

4.0

Poor bagger

5/17/2012

Pros

Adjustable Cut-Lengths

Easy to Push & Steer

Ergonomic Grips

Cons

Plugged bagger

Rough Running Engine

Best Uses

Mulching

Comment:

I have been able to cut the time to cut my 1/4 acre in half compared to the single speed Craftsman I had before. I like the mower overall but the bagger plugs up when about 1/4 full even with a dry lawn and the engine does not run nearly as smoothly as the Honda engine on the Craftsman.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Hate to Mow

from

North Central, PA

2.0

Requires Multiple Pulls to Start

5/12/2012

Pros

Adjustable Cut-Lengths

Converts easily

Easy to Push & Steer

Ergonomic Grips

Variable speed

Cons

hard to start

Best Uses

Comment:

Bought from Lowe's a year ago. Has been consistently hard to start, requiring multiple pulls. Even when engine is completely warmed up. It has the cheap Briggs&Stratton engine, I wish now I had opted for a mower with the Honda engine instead.<br />U get what U pay for, right?<br />Other than that, it does a fair job of mulching, although it tends to lug down in thick grass. My 15 year old Yard Machine still does a better mulching job.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Art

from

Northern Virginia

4.0

Has held up well

4/19/2012

Pros

Adjustable Cut-Lengths

Dependable

Easy to Push & Steer

Cons

Few to speak of

Best Uses

Mulching

Small Lawns

Comment:

I'm really surprised to see so many negative reviews on this model. I have had this mower for many years now, and aside from a broken front wheel a few years back, I have had no problems to speak of. The mulching works great unless your grass is wet or too long. It's also very easy to convert between bag discharge and mulching. I will buy another if this one ever dies.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Toro Recycler 20332 is part of the Lawn mowers & tractors test program at Consumer Reports. The Toro Recycler 20332 Lawn mowers & tractors features and specs include Drive wheels, Forward speeds, Blade brake clutch, Engine manufacturer, Deck size (in.), Electric start, Engine size. In our lab tests, Lawn mowers & tractors models like the Toro Recycler 20332 are reviewed on Ease of use, Handling, Mulching, Overall score, Side discharging, Bagging. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Toro Recycler 20332 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Toro Recycler 20332 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Toro Recycler 20332.

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