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John Spitzer wrote:
> 
> I've just moved into a new house, and have had a large amount of sod
> (Zoysia - El Toro) laid down (20 pallets or roughly 9000 square feet).
> I've been told that the El Toro variety of Zoysia *can be* mowed with
> a rotary mower, but that a reel mower is preferable for best growth
> and look.  As I only own a rotary mower (and a mediocre one at that),
> I'd be interested in what's out there in terms of reel mowers.
> Although many people are very happy with their manual reel mowers,
> I feel that the size of my yard (and my unwillingness to bust my
> ass mowing the lawn every weekend) will likely preclude use of one of
> those.  So, I'm particularly interested in gas-powered reel mowers.
> If anyone has suggestions or experience with such beasts, I'd be very
> interested.
> 
> Thanks,
> John
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> John Spitzer                                Performance Tuner at Large
> Applications Consulting              Silicon Graphics Computer Systems

I have owned Snapper, Mclean, and Jacobson (currently) reel mowers.
Jacobson is by far superior, as they are commercial grade. I would
look for a used Jacobson (new are at least $2k). The Mclean will do
a decent job also. Be sure to get a roller bar on the front instead
of wheels, so you don't leave tire marks after cutting. Good luck.