Troy-Bilt XP Model # 12AI836M011

by Dawn
(Mastic, NY, USA)

I just recently purchased a Troy-Bilt XP. The model number is 12AI836M011. It has a 21" deck and it has the Briggs & Stratton easy start engine. It self starts with no choke and you do not have to prime it like some of the older models. It has been used a few times this season and I could not be happier.


It has a sharp design which looks nice too. I wish I have purchased a ride on model but this does the job well and I do not really have that much lawn to cut. I have only 1/3 of an acre. I really do not enjoy this part of the lawn maintenance but this mower get the job done quickly and without much hassels.

Overall I am very happy I purchased this model. My main reason for this particular model was the price also. I have always bought Troy-Bilt in the past because I have been very satisfied with their products and the mowers are very easy to work on if there is ever a problem and I bought this one at Lowes Home Improvement Store and the unit was on sale at the time.

It was mid range in price. There were other mowers that were much cheaper but I figure you pay a little more and you get a little more use out of the product.

There were mowers that were also much more expensive but if I was going to pay any more I would have went with John Deere simply because of their reputation for being a great mowers.

And all of the landscapers I see around town are using commercial size (I guess) John Deere mowers. There is also a John Deere sales and service location a few towns away from me.

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Nov 16, 2013
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Welcome to my dilemma
by: Big Red

Sir, please let me know how your repair goes. If successful I will attempt to duplicate your efforts.
Thanks!

Nov 16, 2013
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wheel assembly & height adjustment problems troy built xp lawnmower
by: Anonymous

yes I purchased an troy bilt xp lawnmower with the briggs Stratton easy start motor from a yard sale today. the mower looks almost brand new except for the bar connecting the front & rear wheels for grass adjusting has broken off. the right wheel assembly has sheered off also.. oh well im going to try fixing her up anyways since the mower is still in very good shape. just need to find were I can purchase these parts at a good price.. Happy Holidays,, James

Apr 30, 2012
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To Dawn of Mastic, NY
by: Big Red

Dear Dawn,

If you are monitoring, do you have an update now that you have owned and used this mower for awhile? On my XP, the leveling system broke (the welds on the connecting bar between the rear wheels). Otherwise, the mower would probably work well.

How about you (or any others with similar experiences)?

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