Push Mower & ?

AlittleSalt · June 2, 2015

I've been looking at mowers for a while now. We need a good dependable push mower to mow our extremely wet yard. I found one that I really like. It's not self propelled and I like that fact. It is http://www.sears.com/craftsman-163cc...3&blockType=G3

Question: I am unsure how to convert 163 CC into horsepower?

One thing the link doesn't provide is that if it doesn't start on the first or second pull - Sears will come to me to fix it. I like that.

Captain Neon · June 2, 2015

I'm no expert, but it appears to be a 7.25 HP mower.

Redbaron · June 2, 2015

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Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

I've been looking at mowers for a while now. We need a good dependable push mower to mow our extremely wet yard. I found one that I really like. It's not self propelled and I like that fact. It is http://www.sears.com/craftsman-163cc...3&blockType=G3

Question: I am unsure how to convert 163 CC into horsepower?

One thing the link doesn't provide is that if it doesn't start on the first or second pull - Sears will come to me to fix it. I like that.

That looks very similar to mine, but upgraded with a better engine and bigger wheels in the back. I suspect you will love it. You can blow cuttings to the side, or bag, or mulch mow. And you can easily adjust the cutting height.

AlittleSalt · June 2, 2015

I read on some sites that to convert CCs to HP you divide CCs by 23 or 25 or 29. That's why I'm unsure.

This mower has something I haven't seen on other mowers, you can hook a water hose up to it - crank it up and it washes the swamp from the underside of the deck. That's probably going to come in handy with as wet as it is here.

Mike723 · June 2, 2015

163CC would equal approximately 6.52 hp.. The math is as follows - 1
x HP per each 25 cc for conventional engines. It's slightly lower for fuel injected engines, about 22 cc.
Why are you happy about it not being self-propelled? I wish mine were a little MORE self-propelled! haha

AlittleSalt · June 2, 2015

Mike, I usually mow slower than self propelled - mostly because it's more comfortable for me.

Mike723 · June 2, 2015

ahh haa I see.. I find myself pushing the self propelled along a lot of the time.. Especially if the Mrs is calling me in for dinner lol . .

macbettz · June 2, 2015

If you have any inclines at all on your property I would recommend a self-propelled model. You will be glad you did. Also, wet grass is no fun to push thru if the ground is soft and spongy. I have a 20 year old 6.5 hp sears craftsman self propelled that still runs great after all the abuse and still uses the original drive belt. I would be skeptical about the never change the oil thing. I dont think I could do that. I drain and refill once/year. also, sears repairs are contracted out to A&E company so they can be a pain to schedule and show up so they must be loving the claim that they will need to go out on a call if it doesnt start after the seco9nd tug.

Redbaron · June 2, 2015

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Originally Posted by macbettz

If you have any inclines at all on your property I would recommend a self-propelled model. You will be glad you did. Also, wet grass is no fun to push thru if the ground is soft and spongy. I have a 20 year old 6.5 hp sears craftsman self propelled that still runs great after all the abuse and still uses the original drive belt. I would be skeptical about the never change the oil thing. I dont think I could do that. I drain and refill once/year. also, sears repairs are contracted out to A&E company so they can be a pain to schedule and show up so they must be loving the claim that they will need to go out on a call if it doesnt start after the seco9nd tug.

Excepting water in the gas, the mower does start incredibly easily. Usually first pull.

Now mine is the troy built, not the sears craftsman. But I can tell they really are the same mower, just licensed out with the Sears name on it. I also don't have the guarantee, but I know how to drain the float bowl if water gets in it. Then we are back in business, one pull and it starts.

Worth1 · June 2, 2015

You want one with big wheels in the back.
Worth

Redbaron · June 2, 2015

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Originally Posted by Worth1

You want one with big wheels in the back.
Worth

Agreed. I got the cheaper model and my back is paying the price.

heirloomtomaguy · June 2, 2015

Man i own a troy built and thoufht it was nice. Then my brother in law got married and i bought him a honda as a wedding present. Man i tried it out and now i dont like my trou built anymore. That honda mower is hands down the best push behind mower i have ever used.

AlittleSalt · June 2, 2015

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Originally Posted by Worth1

You want one with big wheels in the back.
Worth

We've had both small and large back wheel mowers, and big wheels help a lot. It makes mowing here almost effortless.

Cole_Robbie · June 2, 2015

I have wanted a string mower for a while; it's like a huge weed eater on two big wheels.

I'm also really wanting the Dewalt 40v cordless string trimmer. I have so much grass in my garden, it's hard to hoe it all.

June 2, 2015	#1
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Push Mower & ? I've been looking at mowers for a while now. We need a good dependable push mower to mow our extremely wet yard. I found one that I really like. It's not self propelled and I like that fact. It is http://www.sears.com/craftsman-163cc...3&blockType=G3 Question: I am unsure how to convert 163 CC into horsepower? One thing the link doesn't provide is that if it doesn't start on the first or second pull - Sears will come to me to fix it. I like that.

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heirloomtomaguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: glendora ca Posts: 2,560	Man i own a troy built and thoufht it was nice. Then my brother in law got married and i bought him a honda as a wedding present. Man i tried it out and now i dont like my trou built anymore. That honda mower is hands down the best push behind mower i have ever used. __________________ “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."

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Captain Neon Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florence KY Posts: 234	I'm no expert, but it appears to be a 7.25 HP mower.

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Mike723 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: CT Posts: 290	163CC would equal approximately 6.52 hp.. The math is as follows - 1 x HP per each 25 cc for conventional engines. It's slightly lower for fuel injected engines, about 22 cc. Why are you happy about it not being self-propelled? I wish mine were a little MORE self-propelled! haha

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macbettz Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 40	If you have any inclines at all on your property I would recommend a self-propelled model. You will be glad you did. Also, wet grass is no fun to push thru if the ground is soft and spongy. I have a 20 year old 6.5 hp sears craftsman self propelled that still runs great after all the abuse and still uses the original drive belt. I would be skeptical about the never change the oil thing. I dont think I could do that. I drain and refill once/year. also, sears repairs are contracted out to A&E company so they can be a pain to schedule and show up so they must be loving the claim that they will need to go out on a call if it doesnt start after the seco9nd tug.

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Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	You want one with big wheels in the back. Worth

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Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	I have wanted a string mower for a while; it's like a huge weed eater on two big wheels. I'm also really wanting the Dewalt 40v cordless string trimmer. I have so much grass in my garden, it's hard to hoe it all.