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| Hey everyone, I want to get yall's input on a mower I'm looking at getting. Sears has this one for $519: http://www.sears.com/mclane-20-in-cut-path-reel-mower/p-07103965000P?p
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My question is, why is the Sears model over $200 cheaper than the similar appearing one on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/McLane-Stratton-Gas-Powered-Self-Propelled-Front -Throw/dp/B001SARLJO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_lg_1 Am I missing something here? The only difference I see is that the Sears mower has a B&S engine with 5.25 ft-lbs of torque vs the Amazon version with a B&S 5.5 ft-lbs torque. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! |
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- Posted by nismodude1988 none (My Page) on Mon, Sep 10, 12 at 19:30
| I had the same question lol but i just purchased a Mclane 20inch 3.5hp 10 blade one from home depot for $599 and its listed on the mclane website for 1000 dollars!!!!! i just bought it yesterday and omg i love it lol The mower isnt listed on the website at home depot.com and only random stores have it u have to call around and ask them if they carry the mclane reel mower 10 blade. IMO u pay an extra 80 bucks and u get a beast 10 blade machine. |
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- Posted by ggoyeneche New Jersey (My Page) on Tue, Sep 11, 12 at 7:55
| I am surprised at the pricing differential as well. Whether 7 blade or 10 blade, a price from $550 to $600 is very good given that McLane wants $950 to $1000 on their website. The Amazon price of $730 sounds about right, which would be a $200 discount from McLane list price. Keep in mind that the Sears mower is some kind of "Sears Only" model, which has probably been "dumbed-down" to lower the price point. The Sears engine has the older "Pulsa-Jet" carburetor with tank below the carb. The Amazon, as well as current Mclane production, now uses a Briggs with a float-feed carb, and the gas tank is above (gravity feed) the carb. That may result in the difference in torque ratings, although torque and horsepower ratings are subject to all kinds of manufacturer's manipulation. I suspect the $599 Home Depot model is also the older pulsa-jet as it is rated 3.5hp vs. 4hp with the Walbro float carb. Internet pricing can be crazy, so it pays to shop around. On the Tool Shed Forum a few days ago, a post had questions about McLane Edger pricing. Amazon had a 101 for $300 ($430 list) and an 801 for $330 ($525 list), yet wanted $650 for the 4G7P Honda Engine, which is full list price. Go figure. |
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