Petrol Garden Tools
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I've always used Mountfield petrol stuff and despite the abuse they get, they just seem to plough on with little or no maintenance.
Golden rule - complex 'time-saving' bits like auto height adjustment and the like do not save you time as they will just go wrong or break completely... Keep it simple and mechanical!
Golden rule - complex 'time-saving' bits like auto height adjustment and the like do not save you time as they will just go wrong or break completely... Keep it simple and mechanical!
got me a mountfield mower, handle for starter bust, string went up inside winder thing couldn't start it. took it to Roses in Devizes fixed it for free, must have serviced it too cos it works better than new.
Free, no charge, apparently still under warranty, must have bought it 18 months ago...
Free, no charge, apparently still under warranty, must have bought it 18 months ago...
Agree with most of what has been said already. One to throw into the mix as well though is John Deere. Probably the most comprehensive range of mowers from walk behind to Ride on, to Compact Tractor, Scarifiers etc etc. If you are talking about pro use bear in mind that JD parts back up is second to none and generally a lot cheaper than Japanese manfacturers.
penryar said:
I swear by Husqvarna kit, but make sure its made in Sweden and not under license in the US. And unless you absolutely must, I'd stick with an electric hedge trimmer. Petrol ones are just too heavy to be comfortable.
Absolutely. Husqvarna stuff is great. I've got 2 chainsaws and a strimmer. My BiL has a Husqvarna chainsaw that is still going strong after 14 years - and it gets used very regularly.Buy Stihl if you insist on the best and have limitless pockets. But for the rest of us mere mortals who don't intend on becoming proffessional tree surgeons etc my petrol powered gardening equipment includes a Honda Izy lawnmower and a petrol chainsaw from B&Q that cost £60. I use the chainsaw about 10 times a year, it does the job, scares the s
t out of me, and costs 4 times less than a Stihl.
t out of me, and costs 4 times less than a Stihl.outlaw biker said:
Buy Stihl if you insist on the best and have limitless pockets. But for the rest of us mere mortals who don't intend on becoming proffessional tree surgeons etc my petrol powered gardening equipment includes a Honda Izy lawnmower and a petrol chainsaw from B&Q that cost £60. I use the chainsaw about 10 times a year, it does the job, scares the st out of me, and costs 4 times less than a Stihl.
Stihl have a prosumer range called Viking which is worth a look. Serves as a nice middle ground, but mostly mowers, although there is some crossover.t out of me, and costs 4 times less than a Stihl.I needed an old lawnmower as my garden was a total mess and I could,'t put up a shed till it was sorted. Some kind mate from PH donated a very old, somewhat battered looking hayter that he had not used for years. One service later and the thing is fantastic, starts easily, cuts well, even sounds good! I dont know about their new stuff, but if it is as well made as the one I have, you should take a look at them. The thing is built like a tank and has the unexpected bonus of having a suprisingly tune-able engine...!
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