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Lawn-Boy 10796 Insight® Platinum Series Honda® GCV 160 Sens-a-Speed 21" Push Mower with Electric Start

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★★★★☆
3.8

 

Pros

  • Adjustable cut-lengths (4)
  • Easy to push & steer (3)
  • Ergonomic grips (3)
  • Adj. to walking speed (1)
  • Effortless to use (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Perfect starts every time (1)
  • Well made (1)
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Cons

  • Foam handle grip (1)
  • Hard to find one (1)
  • Leaves occasional strays (1)
  • Mulch blows down too hard (1)
  • Mulch plate latch tricky (1)
  • Needs more power & speed (1)
  • Wheels seem too wide (1)

Best Uses

  • Mulching (3)
  • Landscaping (2)
  • Large lawns (2)
  • Great for elderly or weak (1)
  • Trimming (1)
 
 
 


Insight® Platinum Series Honda® GCV 160 Sens-a-Speed 21" Push Mower with Electric Start 
  • Honda® GCV 160 OHV/OHC Engine - Premium quality, lightweight, easy starting engine.
  • Electric Start - Just turn the key to start your mower.
  • Exclusive Sens-a-Speed® Self-Propel System - Adjusts automatically by sensing your walking speed, up to 5 mph.
  • 21" Cast Aluminum Deck - Durable, rust-free deck for longer life.
  • Exclusive Ease of Use Features - SimpleSet Handle, Easy Lift Bag, and Quick Stow Lever minimizes the effort to make mowing simpler.
  • 3-n-1 System: Mulch, Rear Bag, and Side Discharge - Converts quickly and easily between each function without any tools.
  • 5-Year Complete Coverage Warranty - Starting, Power, Parts - it's all covered under Lawn-Boy's 5-Year Complete Coverage Warranty - FREE!
EngineHonda® GCV 160
Drive SystemSens-A-Speed®
StartElectric Start
Deck21" Cast Aluminum
3-in-1 SystemStandard
Simple Set HandleStandard
Soft Comfort GripsStandard
Easy Lift BagStandard
Compact StorageQuick Stow Lever
Cutting Height1" - 4-1/2"
Wheels8" Wheels
Warranty5-Year Full

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Last update: Feb 9, 2008

Lawn-Boy 10796 Insight® Platinum Series Honda® GCV 160 Sens-a-Speed 21" Push Mower with Electric Start Reviews

 

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Lawn-Boy 10796 Insight® Platinum Series Honda® GCV 160 Sens-a-Speed 21" Push Mower with Electric Start Review

Four Stars but definitely not Five

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Adjustable Cut-Lengths
  • Easy to Push & Steer
  • Effortless to use
  • Ergonomic Grips
  • Perfect starts every time
  • More »

    Cons

  • Leaves occasional strays
  • Mulch blows down too hard
  • Mulch Plate latch tricky
  • Wheels seem too wide

    Best Uses

  • Great for elderly or weak
  • Large Lawns
  • Mulching
  • Trimming
 

"Easy assembly, good instructions, very good first impression - it's a well-engineered machine made with quality components.



Plenty of power and good performance overall under several conditions BUT I was disappointed to find occasional grass blades still standing when finished. It misses only …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 25 2007
Pawpaw Wade
Covington VA
I am:
  • Handyman
  • Now 64 mowing since 14
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Lawn-Boy 10796 Insight® Platinum Series Honda® GCV 160 Sens-a-Speed 21" Push Mower with Electric Start Review

Worth the money

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Adjustable Cut-Lengths
  • Easy to Push & Steer

    Cons

  • Foam handle grip
  • Hard to find one

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"One word to sum up this mower, effortless! What a great mower. I have thick new sod and this mower tackled it like nobody's business. I always mulch and it has never bogged down, clogged, or stalled. The sens-a-speed can be a bit difficult in small nooks and crannies. I'm a fast walker and this …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 9 2008
Bill
Belleville, IL
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  • Do-It-Yourself
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Lawn-Boy 10796 Insight® Platinum Series Honda® GCV 160 Sens-a-Speed 21" Push Mower with Electric Start Review

10796 Insight Platinum Honda Mower

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Adj. to walking speed
  • Adjustable Cut-Lengths
  • Easy to Push & Steer
  • Ergonomic Grips
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • No problems

    Best Uses

  • Landscaping
  • Mulching
 

"Pros: Very easy to use. Automatically adjusts to your walking speed. Light weight. Very manueverable. Electric start with battery charger included. Back up pull start easy to use.

Cons: Came without foam in the battery case. Requested foam from Toro. Was sent out immediately "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 14 2007
Wayne
Stonington, Ct.
I am:
  • Do-It-Yourself
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Lawn-Boy 10796 Insight® Platinum Series Honda® GCV 160 Sens-a-Speed 21" Push Mower with Electric Start Review

great quality but not much power

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Adjustable Cut-Lengths
  • Ergonomic Grips

    Cons

  • needs more power & speed

    Best Uses

  • Landscaping
  • Large Lawns
  • Mulching
 

"Starts and runs great with key or pull rope. But need more speed and power. Looks like it will last for years and years!

Real sold and seems to be very high quality parts, body and motor. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 24 2007
Mrsig
Davie, Fl
I am:
  • Do-It-Yourself
 
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