Toro 30' Walk Behind Mower Review - MainStreetMower

Landscapers always ask us, which product is better - Timemaster or Turfmaster? Main Street Mower has finally settled the Turfmaster vs Timemaster debate. Tune in to find out which 30" walk behind mower by TORO suits your needs the best.

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[Platoface]

Toro Turfmaster. I have had one I bought in 2017 for my own lawn. Excellent mower. Highly recommend. Only issue I had was ignition coil and adjust valves in 7 years. Can’t ask for better.

[rickr]

Apparently the engineers at Toro did Not test drive their HDX models much. If they had of, they would have noticed immediately that the units are not very manueverable. In fact, the operator has to literally "fight" the mower in curves and turns. Sorry, but that is just the way it is. The transmission "locks in" and it just does not want to let you turn the mower without a struggle.
Say what you want about the first models like the 22200 but they handled wonderfully. Very intuitive and productive without ANY fight. The handle design was easy on the hands versus this current setup which is better on the cables but hard on the hands.
Having owned many Toro commercial mowers, the vast majority have been incredible Machines. And I am sad that the new Turfmaster isn't one of them.
Enjoyed your entertaining video though!

[frankstevenssons]

I've had the Toro Time Master 30" for 10 years. I put $350 total in repairs/maintenance in it in all that time. It takes me about 1.5 hours to mow my property (different levels, lots of obstacles). In ten years I had to put it in for service once. I would say I definitely got my money's worth out of it.

[treynegrete]

Why does the timemaster have a 223cc and the turfmaster hdx comes with a 180 or 200cc? Throw a 260cc on that bad boy and you got a deal.

[Vitamin-Q]

I just purchased a Timemaster last week from my local Toro Master Dealer... Thanks for the information~

[orozco]

Why does the time master have more ccs then the turfmaster?

[rogerhewitt]

My 2017 Timemaster bought new in 2018 lasted 5 years 1, 000 hours of commercial use installed heavy duty idler pulleys when i bought new. Just replaced engine with Kohler 224. So easy to start. Also had to replace everything but the trans but did have to replace the plastic trans pulley. The heavy duty idler pulleys are still good. I was cutting a 2 acre field for first couple years with it. In Maryland heat and humid. wet grass. Is it perfect no. but its not junk. Learn to work on things yourself. Just got the G5 Blades and love them. 6 inches of cutting edge per blade VS 4 on stock and they stay sharp for a week.

[rondicicco]

That's new Turfmaster looks to be a great product especially with the Kohler 200 cc engine and the new ham hock trans. I suggest everyone watch MainStreets youtube channel. They are very helpful and professional produced (not boring).

[kkutube]

I had the time master electric start. It is the best. I never had to charge the battery for the 3 years that I own it. I purchase the turfmaster with Kawsaki, I really miss my time master..

[conservative]

I have had the SAME issue on my 2016 Toro 30 in TimeMaster. It NEVER starts hot. There was a recall to change the crummy paper fuel filter, but i solved that design flaw, where the fuel feed is only 1/2 in drop from the tank outlet to Briggs 120000 series engine carb. I lashed on my Honda GCV190 Tank and a nice long hose, with a Disc filter and Shutoff valve from Home Depot. The Briggs recall is to install a metal HEAT SHIELD between the cyl head and float bowl, to fix hot restarting. I often do better than that, just get some silver foil faced R-MAX foam insulation, maybe cut 3x5in, , smash a recess to fit behind the float bowl with a small hammer, and shove it in place above the black plastic belt guard cover. surfaces, that worked for a few years, then needed to cool things down with Starting fluid or Gumout to restart hot. I then replaced the carbs several times with the inexpensive ones on Amazon. Worked a little better than Briggs OEM. FINALLY, I did replace the Magneto coil and shutoff switch, but yesterday PROVED THE NEW ONE IS INTERMITTENT. Got an adjustable Spark Tester, set for 10KV gap or larger - NO Then I took the old one, sanded the pole pieces and TAPED the entire HV lead with 3M Electrical tape, and split the plastic insulator sleeve from my new Spark Tester, covering the CHAFED section where the muffler heatshield abradedi it. BINGO, it finally started! I then checked the Compression cold, but forgot to open the throttle plate - it read almost 30lbs. We also replaced the crummy HEAD GASKET again, with the 2nd gasket in the $42 Amazon kit, which HAS A NICE METAL fire ring, but is for the 223CC Upgraded engine all the Yard Service guys pay $500 new, to finally fix the underpowered temperamental 190. I found the old gasket BLEW OUT near the Exhaust side, a second time, vapor from all my Starting Fluid was coming out. Another telltale sign was the 4 head bolts were NOT TIGHT. I should have retourqued to the 125 in-lbs spec AGAIN after a month.
Since 70lbs seems to be the spec for these 190CC motors, I WILL be buying a new Piston, Rings, and Wrist pin set, and the 2 different length Rod bolts to raise the crummy 30lbs that is causing stalling issues. And my friend set the VALVE clearances ay 0.006in, AFTER INSTALLING THE NEW thicker gasket. It starts if I put the choke rod in, but soon I fave to remove it, and flip the choke spring 180 degrees over, to the main governor spring post, r it will bog down too rich! When I get anther $500 saved up, I am going to Toro Menders in ATL to buy a replacement 223CC engine, and a new DECK for another $100. Final note, there is a Hi Lift Blade kit, including a new front V shaped shield that bolts in with the front wheels assy - critically IMPORTANT, IT USED TO just fill the chute with grass. for the past 8 years it will FILL the bag with even wet grass- My thoughts, nothing else is safe on my sloped back yard, and at 150lbs for me, I can easily handle this 135lb mower. Just skip the $200 more Electric Start option, because it will be clunkier to use there. Just my thoughts after 8 years of Time Master troubles. And I replaced many broken cables, worn bearings, and belts Fyi, Hilary in GA

[louislograno]

I purchased the Toro turfmaster HDX with the Kohler CV 200.My worker seized the engine.I was if I can repower it with the Kohler cv224.Same excact engine length width height weight.Just some internal tweaking.Thankyou for your feedback.

[texarkanaandi]

Skip the TurfMaster at $2, 299; just buy the TimeCutter at $2, 599, where we can sit on it, sip a cup of coffee, and mow the lawn at the same time

[ricardoi]

Came for the lawnmower, stayed for the dancing

[JonsDailyHustle]

Thanks for doing this comparison. I'm looking at hopefully getting the turf master pretty soon 🙏🙏🙏

[azizijamal]

Nice commercial mower I loved the video very informative and has helped with my decision making. I was about to purchase the Ex Mark commercial after seeing the video I am going to buy this one thanks so much!

[johnnytopside]

How much do you dealers usually offer for used turfmasters?

[roadstar]

so do turfmaster and time master both have same pace setter system? they go same speed as you walk? or can turmaster go even faster... i like to jog when mowing if possible at 6 mph... thanks

[davidwinters]

Thank you for the video great information

[sportsman]

If you had to buy only one Turfmaster HDX, which motor would you buy? I was all set to buy the Kohler version, but my dealer says I should buy the Kawasaki as the motor will last significantly longer and be a quieter and smoother engine. His Toro rep said he sells 8 Kawasaki to 2 Kohler. Other lawn pros on YouTube seem to like the power of the Kohler. It looks like the Exmark version now has the Kohler, so I am not sure what to do! Thank you!

[rosworld]

I thumbs up just cause I saw that doofus dancing around! Hilarious! Thanks for the laugh, and review...