Anything better than this Honda mower for the money?
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I'm considering buying a Honda HRS536 http://www.lawnmowersdirect.co.uk/product/self-pro...
I know "what mower?" has been done to death, but I'm after something bit different. I need something that can take care of a large area on uneven pretty unkempt grass. I'm not looking for a bowling green finish, don't want to collect the cuttings. I like the idea of mulching the areas we need to look nice, and then whizz over in side discharge mode everywhere else.
So, anything else under £500 notes that would be better? Stick to brand new suggestions, I know people always suggest something used, but I'm sick of looking at tatt described as mint.
I know "what mower?" has been done to death, but I'm after something bit different. I need something that can take care of a large area on uneven pretty unkempt grass. I'm not looking for a bowling green finish, don't want to collect the cuttings. I like the idea of mulching the areas we need to look nice, and then whizz over in side discharge mode everywhere else.
So, anything else under £500 notes that would be better? Stick to brand new suggestions, I know people always suggest something used, but I'm sick of looking at tatt described as mint.
dbfan said:
We had a long run of Victa mowers and found them excellent (Father was a vicar, so we had large gardens). I have a Honda IZY now and hate it - I should never have believed the reviews and comments on forums!
However, I suspect that, if you can get a Victa, it will cost more than the Honda (which is why I bought the Honda - I wasn't spending my own money). Victas are 2-stroke, but until the recoil packed up, it would start first pull just about every time (if it too more than three pulls, it needed servicing). I didn't notice the noisier engine, but a friend tried one and said it was horrendous!
I would suggest you find a good mower place and try a few for size before you buy anything - and don't listen too much to others' advice - even mine (and I also did contract mowing with our Victas at one time)! One thing's for sure: when the Honda packs up, I will be trawling the dealers before I buy another mower and probably won't buy online again.
I'll have a look for Victa, a quick Google suggests they aren't common though. I don't mind 2 stroke, no need to woory about oil level, or starvation when mowing hills, plus I already use it for other stuff. Noise isn't a concern either, I've got ear defenders!However, I suspect that, if you can get a Victa, it will cost more than the Honda (which is why I bought the Honda - I wasn't spending my own money). Victas are 2-stroke, but until the recoil packed up, it would start first pull just about every time (if it too more than three pulls, it needed servicing). I didn't notice the noisier engine, but a friend tried one and said it was horrendous!
I would suggest you find a good mower place and try a few for size before you buy anything - and don't listen too much to others' advice - even mine (and I also did contract mowing with our Victas at one time)! One thing's for sure: when the Honda packs up, I will be trawling the dealers before I buy another mower and probably won't buy online again.
I've been to couple of dealers, but got a bit disheartened with the level of advice I got. They didnt seem to know a lot more than me!
boyse7en said:
Don't know if it better, but I bought an aluminium-decked Toro to cut our 1/2 acre of hilly, awkward shaped garden. We've got a visible bit, which gets done with the box on teh back, and the rest gets done on mulching mode.
One button to change cutting height is a godsend. Variable-speed push-activated propelling action is great too.
Starts first pull every summer (third so far) and only maintenance so far is to hose it off and spray it with WD40 before it goes in the shed for winter.
Think mine was £300, certainly not much more than that.
The Toros look to be roughly around the same price as the Honda, but with a bag in addition to side discharge and mulch. Not sure I need a bag, but no harm in having it as an option. I think the key thing is performance in longer less frequently cut grass. Anyone know what features to look for? Bigger wheels? More power?One button to change cutting height is a godsend. Variable-speed push-activated propelling action is great too.
Starts first pull every summer (third so far) and only maintenance so far is to hose it off and spray it with WD40 before it goes in the shed for winter.
Think mine was £300, certainly not much more than that.
acme said:
blueST said:
I'm considering buying a Honda HRS536 http://www.lawnmowersdirect.co.uk/product/self-pro...
I know "what mower?" has been done to death, but I'm after something bit different. I need something that can take care of a large area on uneven pretty unkempt grass. I'm not looking for a bowling green finish, don't want to collect the cuttings. I like the idea of mulching the areas we need to look nice, and then whizz over in side discharge mode everywhere else.
So, anything else under £500 notes that would be better? Stick to brand new suggestions, I know people always suggest something used, but I'm sick of looking at tatt described as mint.
Be interested to know if you went for the Honda & its performance as I'm thinking of getting one?I know "what mower?" has been done to death, but I'm after something bit different. I need something that can take care of a large area on uneven pretty unkempt grass. I'm not looking for a bowling green finish, don't want to collect the cuttings. I like the idea of mulching the areas we need to look nice, and then whizz over in side discharge mode everywhere else.
So, anything else under £500 notes that would be better? Stick to brand new suggestions, I know people always suggest something used, but I'm sick of looking at tatt described as mint.
Cheers
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