So, HRU196 BUFFALO PRO review for day 1....
WHAT A BEAST!
Heaps of power, where the GCV would start bouncing off the governor in the heavy stuff, this just powers thru without flinching.
This motor is quieter and revs lower than the other one. Stanford mowers have given me the option of increasing the revs if I think it needs it, apparently the full timers with these machines do it.
I can see how these are built to run all day, just solid.
PROs
Plastic catcher is heavy duty
Blade brake is nice, knowing the blades have stopped when emptying the catcher is good when my clients kids often approach.
Runs quiet
New motor smell
CONS
Freakin heavy! I have to lift up some stairs at one place and there is no cross bar on the handles
Getting used to the extra blade brake lever
Drops grass out of the catcher when walking from the back to the front yard.
Service was great at Stanford mowers, Archie served me, gave a discount without being asked and answered all my questions with no BS.