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lawn boy 22260 self and 22261 self propelled

15 years ago

Brand new in box lawn boy commercials on ebay get one before you can't

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1saxman
15 years ago
They're real pretty, but a 22271 is a much better deal. Particularly for those of us who really don't like the offset-wheel deck or dicking around with a finicky 2-cycle.
kobra_karl
Original Author
15 years ago
I had a 22271 and it lasted two months on our lawn service.It was on the second honda motor. I made the dealer take it back. The 22260 still runs great after six years trimming 50 to 60 lawns a week.
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volvoguydan_yahoo_com
15 years ago
This guy just sells the 22260's - Got the same trimming 50-60 lawns a week bit on the phone. Im just a home landscaping fanatic and I just had to have one...... Well, I just a bought spankin' new NOS new one on ebay.
I've tried a LOT of mowers. My feedback and review on the 22260 is it's a good mower- but for the price?? please. And yeah, it might outlast some 4 strokes with more odd 2 stoke problems but who cares? The 4 stroke is easier to use, not (that) much heavier, unless you cant bench press 100 pounds it shouldnt be an issue.
Frankly, I think its all hype on a mower simply because you cant get them. Mine was shipped with one bent wheel, and the rears had flat spots from sitting so long.
So, if you want a 1500.00 mower that looks like a 99.00 special with a really cool gas tank, grab one. It will last.... just don't think god himself with bless your lawn for using such a wonderful unit. It just has a spinnning blade like the rest. I've come to realize mowers can be addictive- I now just focus on making actual money

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