Are lawnmowers built worse than 20 years ago?

oliver said

I still mow with a 1978 honda hr21, way better than anything made in the past 20 years. Most people cannot believe that its over 35 years old.

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I have an old '83 Honda HRS21, still starts first pull every time. I service it every year and it just keeps on going and going. Itll be a sad day when it finally gives up the ghost. I would definatly buy another Honda mower.