Originally Posted by
steveo
How is the steel deck push mower? Saw one at the local hardware shop and it felt well balanced. Almost bought it until I realised it wasn't an SP.
I'm trying to decide between the plastic SP or the steel SP. I have seen the plastic SP assembled at the hardware store but not the steel SP.
The plastic SP feels a bit long at the nose and it still feels heavy for my liking.
Has anyone compared the Plastic and steel Sp or ideally does anyone own both? Which is more suited for lawny work? I know they are not commercial products but that doesn't worry me. I'm interested in which has the stronger motor and which is more durable as there are differences to the machines other than just deck construction.
I believe they have different motors, the steel one has a higher no load speed, lower minimum cut height, a slightly smaller rear bag, is slightly heavier and has a side disharge chute.