Lawn boy's have the power, It side shoots, mulches, bags. Starts in two pulls. I have had 7 of them in the last 9 years, I use 2 to 3 of them 8 hours a day 5 days a week for 7 months. One lawn boy will last me 2-3 years of Torture. I cut the biggest,longest,thickest grass. Side shot your lawn in the spring or when the motor starts to bog down cause of the thick grass. Mulch as soon as the lawn slows down(usually in mid to late june.) Cut a least every 5-7days in the spring. The less power the mower has you will need cut more often in order for motor to power through it. Keep the blade sharp and balanced and it will help the motor cutting the grass. Hope this help's.