Ride-on mowers
Discussion
Good morning everyone,
I'm about to move and we're going to be lucky enough to have a sizable garden. The main element is about a third of an acre.
It's going to need a ride-on mower imo (I might be wrong?).
Is there a particular stand-out make to look at or is just about the engine and everything else is much of a muchness?
Budge is going to be about £1,500 so think second-hand is definitely on the cards.
All thoughts very much appreciated. The land is mainly flat with a slight incline (maybe a half a foot top to bottom). If that makes a difference.
The front lawn will need a push mower too - we're going from a stamp-sized lawn at the moment to this so my little fly-mo is going to come with us but will be of no use unfortunately.
I'm about to move and we're going to be lucky enough to have a sizable garden. The main element is about a third of an acre.
It's going to need a ride-on mower imo (I might be wrong?).
Is there a particular stand-out make to look at or is just about the engine and everything else is much of a muchness?
Budge is going to be about £1,500 so think second-hand is definitely on the cards.
All thoughts very much appreciated. The land is mainly flat with a slight incline (maybe a half a foot top to bottom). If that makes a difference.
The front lawn will need a push mower too - we're going from a stamp-sized lawn at the moment to this so my little fly-mo is going to come with us but will be of no use unfortunately.
Hearing you loud and clear on the 'get a push mower you fat git and mow it yourself' (!) but there are a couple of reasons why I'm thinking about getting a ride on.
1) I work away from home during the week (in London) therefore I'm hoping a ride-on will be quicker?
2) my 7 yr old son is tractor obsessed and want us to have a ride-on (with a trailer too!). Whom am I to deny him!!
3) I want one too to be fair
4) I don't want to spend over 2 hours of my precious weekend mowing - if a ride-on saves time - that would be a big help. debatable as to saving time though correct?
5) to be honest I do need the exercise but on the flip side - there's a lot to be said for a pot-belly - isn't there?
1) I work away from home during the week (in London) therefore I'm hoping a ride-on will be quicker?
2) my 7 yr old son is tractor obsessed and want us to have a ride-on (with a trailer too!). Whom am I to deny him!!
3) I want one too to be fair
4) I don't want to spend over 2 hours of my precious weekend mowing - if a ride-on saves time - that would be a big help. debatable as to saving time though correct?
5) to be honest I do need the exercise but on the flip side - there's a lot to be said for a pot-belly - isn't there?
Thanks for your kind comments rude boy (! 
) - I am a big girl (slightly roomy) of course.
I also hear you about the pre-and post-flight phaff. But with 3 'helpers' (3,5,7 yr olds) that's all part of it.
The borders though - yes - they'll need a new machine! Brilliant! I've actually seen a border mower (or whatever the description is) on ebay - I'll have one of those too.....!
Thanks all the other replies - countach, toro, hayter - all need a look at. I've come across a thing called a Partner (next door neighbour has one) - never heard of them? Anyone?
) - I am a big girl (slightly roomy) of course. I also hear you about the pre-and post-flight phaff. But with 3 'helpers' (3,5,7 yr olds) that's all part of it.
The borders though - yes - they'll need a new machine! Brilliant! I've actually seen a border mower (or whatever the description is) on ebay - I'll have one of those too.....!
Thanks all the other replies - countach, toro, hayter - all need a look at. I've come across a thing called a Partner (next door neighbour has one) - never heard of them? Anyone?
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