Toro Timecutter Max Detailed Overview 

True. The standard Timecutters also don't come with hour meters normally. They are available as an add on accessory though for about $65. It's important to remember that overall the Max is still designed as a budget minded residential model so makes sense that some features would be extra, but the total lack of a fuel level indicator is puzzling.

@@crystaltractor $65??? lmao... an hour meter is about 5-10 BUCKS..

Please share a link or description for the hour meter @bradhendrickson70 please!

@@lionelhutto3328 i did it gets d eleted

I added the hour meter to mine

You'd be looking for this: ARM REST KIT [SK130] Model: 147-8774 www.toro.com/en/product/77501#accessories

It certainly can, but it's not set up for it from factory. You will need to purchase the Recycler mulching kit, which includes new mulching blades and the hardware to adapt the cutting deck and block the side chute. Here are the kit part numbers depending on which deck size you have: 50" 139-3240 54" 139-3235 60" 139-3290 You should be able to get these from various online retailers or from your local TORO dealer. Hope you enjoy your new mower!

The Briggs are new for this year to this line so we don't really have any data on long-term reliability or maintenance, but both are some of the most common engine brands in the country so getting parts/service when needed shouldn't be to hard for either one. As far as performace, the EXi models and the FR models both have the same specs for travel speed, blade speed, and the overall hp/tq are within about 5% of each other so we wouldn't expect any noticeable difference in performance between the two of them. There is a nice feature with the tool-less oil change feature on the Briggs, where you don't need to use the 2-wrench method to open the drain tube, instead just use the attached wingnut cover so that's a little more convenient. Either way should be a great choice!

@@crystaltractor Thanks for the feedback. I was looking at the smaller 34 inch Toro Timecutter. I'm up in Canada and it comes with a Briggs or Kohler engine up here. No Kawasaki option on the 34 inch model.

@@joeraptor1 Gotcha. That 22HP Kohler motor is a good one too. Many of our customers prefer Kawasaki over the Kohler for long term reliablity but we've had good luck with both overall, and the power, speed, and warranty are the same for all versions. It's pretty nice that Toro gives 22HP options with the smaller 34 inch version, as many other brands knock it down to 18 or 15 HP engines for those smaller decks. Also, you may already know the difference, but just to be clear the 34 inch model isn't a MAX model like this one, it's a standard Timecutter. It would be much more like the one in this video (this is 42" Kawasaki version but the rest should be the same) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c4hNSRacFl8.html

@@crystaltractor Thanks for the feedback. I've also been looking at the 30 inch Turfmaster. Pretty similar in price to the the 34 inch timecutter but commercial build. Any feedback on the 30 inch Turfmaster? Thanks.

Armrests are available as an add-on kit, but strangely there isn't any type of fuel gauge that we know of. Many Timecutter models feature a sight window but there doesn't seem to be one on the Max.

I got one of these a few weeks ago and it has a see through tank so you can just check it under the seat before you go to mow. Also has like a 5 gallon tank so it last a long time.