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Customer Reviews for Brute Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
Brute Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
This Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Lawn Mower offers great versatility with its 3-in-1 capability and nine different cutting heights. The Briggs & Stratton 675ex Series Engine powers this front wheel drive mower and the variable speed option allows you to choose how fast or slow you mow. The high rear wheels provide better traction and maneuverability on various terrains. The Briggs & Stratton 675ex Series engine (190cc) was chosen for this mower to ensure outstanding performance. The no prime, no choke ReadyStart feature makes for quick starts every time. The Fresh Start fuel cap keeps fuel fresh for up to six months.
Average Customer Rating:
3.3
out of 5
(62 Reviews) 53
Rating SnapshotOverall Rating Totals
Customer Recommendation60%35 out of 58reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews
Review 1 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
Review 2 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
05/10/2013
By alphaman38 ,
bellefonte, pa
5
out of
5
outstanding mover, started on the first pull, love the self propell unit and the easy cleaning of the mower, would be nice if the wheels were metal instead of plastic but so far the wheels have not cracked.
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
5
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
+1point
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Review 3 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
up hills and all over!
,05/08/2013
By Chimon4ever ,
Seal Rock, Oregon
4
out of
5
very good mower, easy to use and strong. i know my mower was sitting over the winter at my local walmart in the garden center but when i bought it, it fired right up no problem. i mowed for most of the summer on a 2 acre hilly property and had no problems except near the end of summer the self propelled belt started jumping off and i always had to stop the mower and it fixed it until it finally snapped... no big deal. i guess belts are going to wear out with wear and tear right? bought a new belt on ebay for $12 and its back to mowing! lots of horsepower and it never falters. highly recommend this mower!
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
3
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:Longer than one year
Usage:Once per week
+1point
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Review 4 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
great price on this mower
,05/05/2013
By loydracer8 ,
ohio
4
out of
5
good mower, great price and we got it the same day that we ordered it site to store.
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
5
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+2points
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Review 5 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
Don't get why some leave negative comments??
,05/03/2013
By EarnestTee ,
Kansas City, KS
5
out of
5
Granted I've only used this mower twice, but so far it's great. Starts on the first pull every time. No problems at all. In the middle of mowing I have let it die on purpose and it starts right up on the first pull every time and nothing has broken off or fell off, like others have reported. It's got a great warranty and Walmart will stand behind it if i have my receipt. I just think there are some very unhappy people in this world and there's nothing you can do for them. But I would recommend this mower for the average homeowner.
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
5
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
+2points
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Review 6 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
Lasted a year
,05/01/2013
By SirYakk ,
Graniteville, SC
1
out of
5
At first this thing seemed great. I loved it the first summer I bought it. Never had the wheel problem everyone seems to have. Started easily every time and the self propulsion was awesome. Last week it had a difficult time starting but I figured it was just due to sitting up during the winter. Today, it will not crank. No matter what I do it will not crank. I cleaned out the carburetor, cleaned the flywheel and checked the magneto gap, cleaned and gapped the plug. I have done everything except rebuild the engine just about. I bought this one last year to replace my cheap piece of junk lawnmower I had, but at least that one lasted a few years. Now I must buy a new mower, because after several hours of working on this mower, I have lost my temper and done something that definately voids the warranty.
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
2
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
1
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:Longer than one year
Usage:Once per month
+1point
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Review 7 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
Quality
,05/01/2013
By billyjoejack ,
Richmond, KY
1
out of
5
The lawnmower was easily assembled. However, during the first time of use the self-propelled system stopped working. I experienced no hassle while returning it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
1
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
1
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Never
0points
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Review 8 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
05/01/2013
By BRUTIS56 ,
mon valley pa.
4
out of
5
so far iv not had a problem with the wheels that every one is reviewing bad.and i love the part where you dont have to choke just start her up and goooo!!!!!!!!!
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
4
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
0points
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Review 9 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
04/30/2013
By kypreacher ,
Eastern Kentucky
5
out of
5
I purchased this mower to replace an electric mower that stopped. I selected this one because of the features and low initial cost. I found that it was easily assembled and started with the first pull. It mowed my yard with ease, even the up hill portions. I next tried it in tall, thick grass, and once I opened up the side discharge it flew through with no problems. It will mow faster than I can walk. It took some time to adjust the tension on the front drive sprocket correctly; now it mows and drives flawlessly. I noticed that the front wheel caps fall off when I get the mower against something--not a problem, I just replace them when I finish. I couldn't be more pleased with this mower.
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
5
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 10 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
Great Mower
,04/28/2013
By fatherofPrincess ,
Bossier City
5
out of
5
Dont be fooled by the negative reviews this mower is good and strong. I am unsure how the indviduals are breaking their rear wheels, I pivot the mower on them when turning in the grass or pavement and have not had one problem. I suspect that ths rear wheel issue is caused by the indviduals dragging it sideways or possibly chewing on them thinking they are doughnuts. For the price of this mower it is unbeatable the next comaparable mower of the same class costs over 60 dollars more. Purchase this one and be happy with the extra money you saved you can update your yard.
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
5
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:5 - 6 months
Usage:Once per week
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Review 11 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
BETTER MOWER THAN EXPECTED
,04/27/2013
By MrSportsFan ,
Northern, Kentucky
5
out of
5
I was given this mower as a gift. I opened it up and it is a great looking mower. It has a solid mower deck. I put oil in it, gased it up and it started right up with no problems. I used it for a few hours and both rear wheels broke at the hub. Just like a lot of other complaints, the rear wheels are very cheap and not durable. I sent an e-mail to manufacturer Brute to request new wheels and made a request that they send higher quality replacement wheels. Their customer service dept was very responsive and sent replacement rear wheels out within 3 days free of charge. The replacement wheels that were sent from the company are better quaility wheels than the ones that came with the mower. It appears that in 2013 the company finally has upgraded the rear wheels from the factory after all of the issues owners have complained about. The new wheels are thicker plastic at the hub and have worked great and can handle rough terrain that the factory installed rears wellls cannot handle. I am impressed with the quick response from Brute customer service. I have not had any other issues with this mower, it starts up the first time and it gets that job done. It has been a little over a month and I have had no other issues with the mower. The customer service from Brute has been great and I am surprised with their responsiveness and how quickly they sent out the replacment wheels.
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
5
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
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Review 12 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
Price good, but not made that well
,04/24/2013
By tinak777 ,
Washington Twp., NJ
3
out of
5
Wheels are plastic and look like they will break
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
3
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
3
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per month
0points
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Review 13 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
CHEAP REAR WHEELS!!!! WARNING! DO NOT PURCHASE!
,04/23/2013
By 1080Pman ,
Eastern Ohio
1
out of
5
So, first let me explain why I gave it an "Excellent Value" rating and nothing more. It's a 3 in 1 mower with a big, torque-y motor. It actually IS an excellent value. However, the build quality and self propelled power is well below poor. If there is a class lower than poor, that's what the rear wheels should be classified as.
Please see pics and video that I took.
If you are cutting on any type of a hill, while going side to side on said hill, the rear wheels will break, plain and simple. I would NOT recommend this mower for use on anything but a flat yard with no holes, no hills, and no turns. You heard right. Even when making a turn at the end of a pass, and you put the weight on the rear wheels, you can see them struggle. It's amazing how this even passed through quality control. I bought this and there were only a few reviews at the time, figured I'd try it. Bad mistake. Looking now, it seems most of the reviews are the same. Broke the rear wheel.
Mind you, this happened during the middle of it's second use. Each use is only 20 mins worth of cutting. What a disaster. I will be returning and going to either Lowes, Sears, or another large chain lawn center.
In this case, you really do get what you pay for.
Click an image to enlarge it.
(click to see the video)
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
5
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
1
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Every few days
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Flashj
Rock Falls, IL
Had the broken wheel promblem to!
Posted 05/10/2013
Within the second year of owning this lawn mower the back wheel cracked. Just like the pictures in other low rated reviews. The first thing I did because it is past its warranty is contact the website WWW.BRUTEPOWER.com. No help at all there other than where you can buy a new lawnmower and some part schematics. Contacted Brute threw there 1800# had to wait 35 minutes until someone answered. Then was told I could order new wheel but they wouldn't be in stock until June 2013. The cost $40 and some change including shipping. Was told to contact one of there certified repair people to see if they had any wheels in stock. I already had contacted local lawn mower repair shop in my town. So I called my local Brute repair shop with new part # given buy Brute representative. Then was told they couldn't get part either. Also they DO NOT want to be listed as one of Brutes repair shops because of the low quality that is coming from the BRUTEPOWER company. Luckily I found a website called RepairClinic.com they had the wheel better version that is, I ordered for the same price that Brute wanted and had it 2 days later not a month later. Also it looks like the other original wheel I have is starting to crack I guess I will have to order another wheel, glad I found RepairClinic.com.
0points
Review 14 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
Easily Damaged
,04/22/2013
By spacityclearwater ,
hot springs arkansas
1
out of
5
This mower cut really good and I was impressed at first, but the first small rock I hit with it bent the shaft. I thought maybe I hit a giant rock or something but it wasnt. Normally my old mower if I hit a small rock it would just die. Move the mower, then restart. It ruined this mower. Late in the season when mowers went on clearance I bought another one identical for half price. I ran it this season twice and the second time I hit a stick. The shaft is bent on the second one.Now ITS ruined. I'll never buy this brand again. Theres definitely a problem with the quality of this mower.
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
2
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
1
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:Longer than one year
Usage:Never
0points
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Review 15 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
Dud
,04/22/2013
By MebaneMan ,
mebane, NC
1
out of
5
Used the mower twice. Two minutes into the second mow, the front wheel drive stopped working. It also stalled a couple times during the mow. I called the company and was told to take to repair shop. I decided I didn't want a dud and returned it to the store. The store had no more because it was last years model and they were at a low price to get rid of them.
While looking for a different mower to buy I saw 6 mowers of the same model out back for return, all defective.
While looking for a different mower to buy I saw 6 mowers of the same model out back for return, all defective.
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
1
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
1
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
0points
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Review 16 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
04/18/2013
By dog12345 ,
orlando fla.
5
out of
5
to early but so far looks great priced right
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
5
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
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Review 17 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
Excellent (so far!)
,04/14/2013
By Somerandompersonreviewing ,
Louisville, KY
5
out of
5
This mower lives up to the name, "Brute." This machine is a beast that tore through my yard for the first mowing of the year, with grass that was thick and slightly damp. It's big, bulky and not very easy to maneuver...but then again, you probably aren't looking for a self-propelled mower if those are major concerns.
Pros:
Cheaper than any other self-propelled mower that I could find in stores or online.
Having worked at a Briggs and Stratton assembly plant in the past, I can speak to the quality of their engines.
Starts with one pull of the string--so long as the deck isn't clogged with wet grass #but that applies to all mowers.#
Raw power, though the length of the handlebar from the actual mower means that you end up putting weight on the back end, which weakens the impact of the front drive. By slightly pushing up and forward on the bar you'll get better traction from the drive #plus you'll be mowing at a near-jogging pace if you crank up the speed!#
22 inch blade is a minor but noticeable improvement over smaller sizes that you'll see in this price range for self-propelled mowers.
Cheaper than any other self-propelled mower that I could find in stores or online.
Having worked at a Briggs and Stratton assembly plant in the past, I can speak to the quality of their engines.
Starts with one pull of the string--so long as the deck isn't clogged with wet grass #but that applies to all mowers.#
Raw power, though the length of the handlebar from the actual mower means that you end up putting weight on the back end, which weakens the impact of the front drive. By slightly pushing up and forward on the bar you'll get better traction from the drive #plus you'll be mowing at a near-jogging pace if you crank up the speed!#
22 inch blade is a minor but noticeable improvement over smaller sizes that you'll see in this price range for self-propelled mowers.
Cons:
Immediately noticed that the wheels look and feel cheap...and then I read some of the other reviews posted on here. Hoping that the wheel issues of 2012 have been addressed for 2013.
Side-discharge attachment is flimsy. It simply slides over two prongs and is held in place by the mulcher attachment via a spring. Had to stop mowing and reattach it after about five minutes of usage but didn't have any further troubles I used a little bit of caution.
The side-discharge is quite powerful--be VERY careful of mowing near fences, especially if you wear contacts.
Immediately noticed that the wheels look and feel cheap...and then I read some of the other reviews posted on here. Hoping that the wheel issues of 2012 have been addressed for 2013.
Side-discharge attachment is flimsy. It simply slides over two prongs and is held in place by the mulcher attachment via a spring. Had to stop mowing and reattach it after about five minutes of usage but didn't have any further troubles I used a little bit of caution.
The side-discharge is quite powerful--be VERY careful of mowing near fences, especially if you wear contacts.
Overall:
Based solely on my own experience with this mower, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others. However, if the complaints about the wheels and belts are too much of a concern for you, I'd recommend looking at other, pricier options from well-established brands.
Based solely on my own experience with this mower, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others. However, if the complaints about the wheels and belts are too much of a concern for you, I'd recommend looking at other, pricier options from well-established brands.
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
5
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per month
+4points
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Review 18 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
Don't Buy!
,04/07/2013
By 924gtz ,
fredericksburg VA
1
out of
5
I bought this mower late last season and went to use it this morning, less than a year later, and it will not start, ignition problems! I wasted time and money buying!
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
1
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
1
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
Ownership:11 - 12 months
Usage:A few times per month
+2points
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Review 19 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
OK
,04/05/2013
By Roushman99 ,
Lincolnton, GA
3
out of
5
I have had this mower for 3 years and after reading other reviews the back wheels break off, my wheels are still in tact have had no problems except for the automatic choke spring.. Overall the lawnmower is ok, not the best but by far not the worst !!
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
3
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
3
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:Longer than one year
Usage:A few times per month
+1point
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Review 20 for Brute 22" Mulch/Bag/Side Discharge Front Wheel Drive Gas-Powered Lawn Mower
great mower
,12/17/2012
By orangedaylily ,
Texas
5
out of
5
This mower is powerful and does a great job on our fairly large lawn. It is also extremely easy to push for each of us. We are in our 60s and needed a self-propelled mower. This really handles the job.
Product Attributes:
How do you rate its value?
5
out of
5
How well does it meet your expectations?
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+4points
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