Toro 22 inch lawn mower Model 20065

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Toro 22 inch lawn mower Model 20065

by Denise
(Springfield, VA)

We purchased a Toro 22 inch lawn mower and are very satisfied with it, it has exceeded our expectations so far. There was a little assembly required when we got the mower home, but the directions were easy to follow and we did not have any trouble with the assembly. Everything we needed was provided in the box with the mower, and it was well packed.

It has variable speed front wheel drive with larger rear wheels, which makes it very easy to handle on the uneven portions of the yard. It also has a bagging system which is very easy to use, both putting the bag on the mower and removing it.

The assembled weight of the mower is about eighty seven pounds, but with the front wheel drive it doesn’t feel nearly that heavy when using it to mow, it moves easily across the lawn and does a great job.

It is also easy to start, with little or no effort I can start the mower in just a few minutes time. We purchased the mower in the store, but were able to get the same reduced price that was offered on the internet, so we thought this mower was an excellent value.

It seems to have enough power for everything we need, and the 22 inch blade works well for our property.

Overall, we think this mower is a great value and highly recommend it. We are pleased with the service it is providing, it is a great value for the money

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Nov 20, 2009
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The worst designed mower I’ve ever used!
by: Bill K

Pros
- good engine

Cons
- bad design
- annoying safety feature

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1 out of 5

My Toro is absolutely the worst designed mower I’ve ever used! I’ve been using power mowers since 1951 & my 2008 Toro model 20065 wins hands down as the worst. It replaced a 25 year old Toro model 20700, non self propelled that was a real sweetheart. An injury required me to get a self propelled mower so the model 20065 came home with me.

The rear bagging design of the new mower was obliviously designed by someone that has never used a lawnmower. That person should be banned from his desk & relegated to using this lawnmower for the rest of his life. My 25 year old machine has a bagger that works & is easy to use & the current one is a joke!

My old mower has a throttle, the new one has 1 speed, if you want to adjust the speed you must “slip the clutch” for a slower speed. That should make the drive belt last a long time! Imagine driving down the highway in your vehicle slipping the clutch to adjust your speed.

The latest Toro has the safety bar kill switch, release the handle, the engine stops, with a braking system on the engine yet!! Stop to open a gate, the engine stops. Move a lawn sprinkler, same thing? My old mower would idle effortlessly if you needed to step away from it for a brief period. I guess this is today’s safety feature? I believe safety starts with the operator, of any powered equipment, not with some built in gadget that keeps those klutz operators safe.

The engine is a good one & it’s guaranteed to start feature is nice because you’re going to be starting it a lot because of the auto shutdown feature mentioned above.

The glowing reviews I see here must have been written by first time mower buyers/users, because if you’ve never used a good one, how can you compare?

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Nov 20, 2009
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Submitted by: Bill K

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Pros - good engine Cons - bad design - annoying safety feature Rating 1 out of 5 My Toro is absolutely the worst designed mower I’ve ever used! I’ve been using power mowers since 1951 & my 2008 Toro model 20065 wins hands down as the worst. It replaced a 25 year old Toro model 20700, non self propelled that was a real sweetheart. An injury required me to get a self propelled mower so the model 20065 came home with me. The rear bagging design of the new mower was obliviously designed by someone that has never used a lawnmower. That person should be banned from his desk & relegated to using this lawnmower for the rest of his life. My 25 year old machine has a bagger that works & is easy to use & the current one is a joke! My old mower has a throttle, the new one has 1 speed, if you want to adjust the speed you must “slip the clutch” for a slower speed. That should make the drive belt last a long time! Imagine driving down the highway in your vehicle slipping the clutch to adjust your speed. The latest Toro has the safety bar kill switch, release the handle, the engine stops, with a braking system on the engine yet!! Stop to open a gate, the engine stops. Move a lawn sprinkler, same thing? My old mower would idle effortlessly if you needed to step away from it for a brief period. I guess this is today’s safety feature? I believe safety starts with the operator, of any powered equipment, not with some built in gadget that keeps those klutz operators safe. The engine is a good one & it’s guaranteed to start feature is nice because you’re going to be starting it a lot because of the auto shutdown feature mentioned above. The glowing reviews I see here must have been written by first time mower buyers/users, because if you’ve never used a good one, how can you compare?

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Nov 11, 2009
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A Great Mower
by: Anonymous

This push mower is great, although it has some cons to it also.

One thing I like about it is that it can turn on a dime. Most riding mowers can't, this thing you can manoeuvre around anything. It also moves pretty fast so you can mow quicker.

The few bad things are as follows. It can get tiring if you have to mow a big lawn, because it is a push mower. It also can get clogged up if the grass is to thick or too wet.

All around, its a great mower. I would definitely consider buying a Toro mower again.

Apr 08, 2009
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i like the accelarator bar
by: Jason

This is my first Toro Lawn mower, and I have fairly happy with it. The screw that holds the handle bars to the frame broke off, but that is the only issue. The mower moves from slow to pretty fast depending on how much the accelerator bar moves. While going up hill, you naturally push more on the accelerator bar which helps you push it up the hill. While controlling the mower downhill, you push less on the accelerator which helps control the mower.

When I bought the mower, I evaluated several options and liked this one for a few reasons. And have recommended the mower to others. (1) The accelerator bar which I already discussed (2) The tires (3) Engine performance (4) bagging option and (5) Recycling option. The tires are good quality and move very easily. The engine starts with one or two pulls and is more than enough power. I have adjusted the governor a few times and was happy with the results. The bagger is not better than other baggers I have had.

Once it gets full, the bag drags on the ground and is hard to use. The recycling is just an attachment that stops the grass from being ejected, however the blades are sharp and curved to compete the cross cut. I change the oil every season, which is very easy. One note, after a few uses the mower broke down and sounded like it was not getting gas. I filled it up with gas, changed a few adjustments, still just put-put-put-stop. I inspected everything then out of frustration I “gently” flipped the mower on the side and drained the gas. After draining the gas I found a small piece a foam in the spilled fuel.

Apparently the packing foam got caught in the gas tank and stopped the flow of fuel. After that, no problem.

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Apr 08, 2009
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This is my first Toro Lawn mower, and I have fairly happy with it. The screw that holds the handle bars to the frame broke off, but that is the only issue. The mower moves from slow to pretty fast depending on how much the accelerator bar moves. While going up hill, you naturally push more on the accelerator bar which helps you push it up the hill. While controlling the mower downhill, you push less on the accelerator which helps control the mower. When I bought the mower, I evaluated several options and liked this one for a few reasons. And have recommended the mower to others. (1) The accelerator bar which I already discussed (2) The tires (3) Engine performance (4) bagging option and (5) Recycling option. The tires are good quality and move very easily. The engine starts with one or two pulls and is more than enough power. I have adjusted the governor a few times and was happy with the results. The bagger is not better than other baggers I have had. Once it gets full, the bag drags on the ground and is hard to use. The recycling is just an attachment that stops the grass from being ejected, however the blades are sharp and curved to compete the cross cut. I change the oil every season, which is very easy. One note, after a few uses the mower broke down and sounded like it was not getting gas. I filled it up with gas, changed a few adjustments, still just put-put-put-stop. I inspected everything then out of frustration I “gently” flipped the mower on the side and drained the gas. After draining the gas I found a small piece a foam in the spilled fuel. Apparently the packing foam got caught in the gas tank and stopped the flow of fuel. After that, no problem.

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Mar 31, 2009
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Not having to deal with a bag is a big plus
by: Anonymous

A great mower that has lasted me for way longer than I thought it would. I have a very large yard, but the large bag system and thorough mulching in the Toro Recycler series makes mowing my lawn tolerable, unlike the other models I've been though.

I've been through about three Craftsman models this summer. When I took the last one back to get repaired, I just chose a full refund instead, and put the proceeds towards a genuine Toro mower, based on other reviews on the internet.

I opted out of the more expensive self-propel models. They took up too much gas, especially considering today's high gas prices. I am perfectly fine with pushing a mower around my yard. I could use the exercise.

I can mulch my yard when the grass is much higher than with my craftsman models. The higher power motor can handle it, and not having to deal with a bag is a big plus. If I get a little lazy and end up having to bag it, the bag holds a lot, and fills up well. I have to empty it twice for each side of my house.

That brings me to the next feature of this mower. This can be set to mulch, bag, and the illustrious "side discharge", which just sends the clippings back into your lawn. This allows you to mow lawns that are too long to much, without a bag. I use this instead of bagging. It's better for the lawn.

Toro is known for their durability and high-quality mowers. They offer an impressive 2-year warranty on all their mowers.

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Mar 31, 2009
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A great mower that has lasted me for way longer than I thought it would. I have a very large yard, but the large bag system and thorough mulching in the Toro Recycler series makes mowing my lawn tolerable, unlike the other models I've been though. I've been through about three Craftsman models this summer. When I took the last one back to get repaired, I just chose a full refund instead, and put the proceeds towards a genuine Toro mower, based on other reviews on the internet. I opted out of the more expensive self-propel models. They took up too much gas, especially considering today's high gas prices. I am perfectly fine with pushing a mower around my yard. I could use the exercise. I can mulch my yard when the grass is much higher than with my craftsman models. The higher power motor can handle it, and not having to deal with a bag is a big plus. If I get a little lazy and end up having to bag it, the bag holds a lot, and fills up well. I have to empty it twice for each side of my house. That brings me to the next feature of this mower. This can be set to mulch, bag, and the illustrious "side discharge", which just sends the clippings back into your lawn. This allows you to mow lawns that are too long to much, without a bag. I use this instead of bagging. It's better for the lawn. Toro is known for their durability and high-quality mowers. They offer an impressive 2-year warranty on all their mowers.

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