Snapper, with its snappy turtle logo, has been claiming repeat customer satisfaction for years. Even I, someone who knows a bit about mowers through my landscaping days, understands that when you buy a Snapper, you're going to pay a bit, but the quality is almost unsurpassed.
If you're into looking for a new mower for residential purposes, you might try a model such as the Snapper P217017BV, which sells usually for over $600.00. Did I mention a bit steep? But, the model boasts the highest ever consumer approval rankings and offers a maintenance-free yard (called a Hi-Vac) vacuuming system, which literally sucks yard debris, such as sticks and leaves into its hind bag unit.
The engine for this puppy is one of the most powerful, a 7.0-horsepower Briggs and Stratton Intek OHV. It does, however, use a starter coil for starters, which they could've allotted space for a push-button mechanism (keeping the price in mind). It's self-propelled and has a 21-inch deck width.
If you're in the market for a Snapper that will keep you and your lawn company zooming along, check out the Snapper Fast Cut XL HZT21480BV. Now, again keeping price in mind, you're looking at paying well over $5,000.00 bucks for this model. It boasts a powerful 21-horsepower Briggs and Stratton Vanguard V-twin engine that allows it to reach speeds around (and even above) 10-miles per hour.
The deck is the crème-de-la-crème, as this unit will mow a whopping 48-inch cut. The deck is also made of heavy-gauge steel, not aluminum, so while it may use a little more fuel due to its weight, it's not going to suffer much wear and tear over the years, as aluminum models might. In addition to all this, the deck can be set at one of six positions, which all sits on a super strong steel front axle. This mower has mulching capabilities and headlights, but you'll pay extra.
Overall, it's an expensive outfit, but worth it's durability in what it will provide in years to come. It performed well in testing at the residential and commercial level, reaching about a 99% rating on all its claims. The system is easy to use and offers a comfortable, yet speedy ride. The company gives a two year limited warranty on parts and labor, but you might call them up if you're a returning and valued customer. Perhaps you'll get a better deal