BEFORE YOU BUY A 22' TORO RECYCLER 21445 LAWN MOWER, WATCH THIS! (Full Review)

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BEFORE YOU BUY A 22" TORO RECYCLER 21445 LAWN MOWER, WATCH THIS! My neighbor recently bought a 2024 TORO 21445 RECYCLER LAWNMOWER with a 150CC ENGINE. It MULCHES, BAGS GRASS and SIDE DISCHARGES like a champ! In this video, I go over the FEATURES, CONSTRUCTION, and BUILD QUALITY of this mower. Did toro cut corners along the way and make some MISTAKES? LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!

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[GarageGear]

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[douglaslippertindy]

Another thorough, helpful review. “No oil changes?” Good Grief. Very good of you to point out that no small engine mechanic would ever support that idea.

[sean]

My 15 year old 22" Toro Recycler is still going strong. Starts on 1st pull. I change the oil, filter, and plug at the beginning of every grass cutting season. I run it with ethanol-free gas. I put a new blade on it about every 3 years or so. The only other parts I've had to replace are the drive belt, 2 front wheels (they got slick and didn't really pull anymore), and the self-propelled cable (broken piece that connects it to the handle.

Deck has VERY minimal rust as I don't cut grass when it's wet. And I clean it after every use (I use my blower to blow off the grass on top and from underneath).

[officialnotonlyjames]

the engine in this does NOT bog down thats for sure, I came back from a months vacation to my grass being up and over my knee height and getting an hoa violation notice, my old murray lawn mower broke down and I had to quickly get a new lawn mower and so I looked at this exact toro model. fit all my needs and my old murray was 140cc briggs and this is 150c. the old one would bogg down on some half a shoe lengths grass easily and this new toro definitely does not. it cut through the knee height grass with bogging only once AND the grass was WET.

[everybodysjonathan]

I have this same unit, 53 hours on the meter for one season and I really like it. Has a relatively quiet engine and light weight for those who don’t have a trailer and need to lift it. It does have trouble maintaining a straight line on inclines but I think that’s just an issues with front drive mowers in general. The only issue I had was a rear wheel falling off. Put some Teflon tape on the axle threads and never had an issue again. I use rain x under the deck with good results. The paint is nearly all gone but no rust. So far no issues with the transmission, however the z. Bend in the drive cable has cracked. Already have my replacement for when that part fails.

[bobbydavis]

Just purchased my Toro Recycler! Got my side discharge adapter in about a week, so far I’m very pleased with my new Toro!

[sqd]

I have just ordered this model. My Craftsman slash Husqvarna slash Poulan mower at eight years old, decided to break the grass catcher door. Can I get a replacement? No, why? The manufacturer discontinued the door, and there is not one available in North America. So much for customer service. Thanks for reviewing this unit. Great video.

[eduardobahena]

I bought this same mower back in late 2022 and it’s been nothing but problems. It starts up fine and then sputters out after a while. I made sure to clean the carburetor and still nothing changed. Even took it to get looked at and only worked for a few months.

[berettaguy]

After seeing the plastic transmission on this Toro, I bought the Honda (HRN216VKA). I know lawn mowers (like everything else) are not built as well as they used to be, but by today's standards, the Honda appears to have the edge on the competition. The engine for sure is superior when compared to a Briggs or Kohler. I've got 6 pieces of gasoline outdoor power equipment; all are powered by Honda engines, and none have given me any trouble. Interestingly enough, a replacement (plastic) Toro transmission is $97; a replacement (metal) Honda transmission is $60.

[tomg]

Bought one a few weeks ago. Starts easy, looks good and that's about it. Mulching doesn't work good at all. The clippings left are too big and it blows clippings out around the rear shield. It also leaves clumps on the ground as you go. Also, the bag is quite small. If I could do it over again I wouldn't.

[robertsevert]

Great video, the super recycler deck also needs to be cleaned, work at a power equipment shop and have seen decks rotted through in a few years if not properly clean from grass build up.

[LuisFlores-wdjy]

I have the same one kind of and had it for 3 years, I never changed oil or clean fliter , I’m just seeing how many years will it last with no oil change see if toro is right, I’ll do a video about it after 5 years of use . I do rinse when done using

[davecharvella]

As usual, great job JB! I just received my new Honda HRX217 VKA (had recall fix performed), slapped on an hour meter and am ready to mow! I'm in Western NY too, and unfortunately, nothin but rain this spring. So, not ideal mowing conditions, to say the least! My previous mower was a Honda also, and after twelve years, I decided to treat myself and purchased the HRX. I'm in my 70's, so why not! Cheers!

[The_Mace]

Toro social media team, during the first half of this video: "Wow! A positive review from JB!"
Toro social media team, by the end of this video: "Nope, JB is still not on the Christmas card list."

[TroyHanson-chnm]

Love my toros mowers an snow blowers.. Work and service all my own stuff an wont buy anything but toro good quality products easy to get parts for even years later. The engineering is some of the best I've worked on easily my fav brand

[jeffg]

I am a new owner of this Toro Lawnmower. Fingers crossed it lasts a long time. Which lubricant can I use for the bottom and top of the deck? Would Wd40 suffice for keeping the grass, etc, from letting stuck?

[fernherrera]

Bought this to replace my Ego electric mower. After using it a year I definitely prefer the simplicity of gas. No needing to charge battery and remove each time after mowing.

[stanblackburn]

This is my mower (sans stowing feature), and I have mowed many lawns with it (I even run a small mowing business). It is a work horse. The only gripes I have are that the Briggs is underpowered (mine is the 160CC) and the Toro Atomic Blade is mediocre at best. I still love the mower, though.

[howiemook]

Purchased one end of last season . So far pretty good . Agree with you about the oil changes . They make it easy enough buy tipping it on its side to change . I use the self stow to clean out bottom . Great feature !

[FlippinOPE]

Nice review JB, I’m a Toro guy but I’m really struggling with their newer vortex deck styles. I’m able to buy/sell the other style recycler/super recyclers all day.