Need A Lawn Mower
Discussion
Fed up of our poorly running rusted old heap so need something to replace it.
Requirements:
Must be able and capable of cutting rough jungle as well as "formal" lawn
Self propelled
Large deck as looking at over a acre
Side discharge as well as collection maybe even mulching though not to fussed with the last
would like a roller but don't think this is possible with anything that could rough cut wilderness
Ideally under £600
Any suggestions?
Requirements:
Must be able and capable of cutting rough jungle as well as "formal" lawn
Self propelled
Large deck as looking at over a acre
Side discharge as well as collection maybe even mulching though not to fussed with the last
would like a roller but don't think this is possible with anything that could rough cut wilderness
Ideally under £600
Any suggestions?
Honda HRX 426 QX or Viking (Stihl) MB545VR.
Both have a roller and are man enough for long grass, neither have mulching option. Don't think mulching and rollers go together. Maybe a brushcutter to attack the jungle before mowing. Both mowers give great stripes on formal areas.
An acre will take a long time with these mowers but for £600 I think you will struggle to find anything decent that fits the spec.
My personal choice would be the Viking if you can see past the colour of it, I find the Honda's too slow even at full throttle and the Viking just feels more comfortable to use. Cheaper too at around £540. Viking are the best selling mowers in Europe and have only entered the UK domestic market in the last few years.
Another option would be two mowers. The Viking 545VR for the formal areas an a Viking MB2 around £190 (side discharge, mulching, light and easy) for the rough stuff. Depends on your garden I suppose.
Maybe look at second hand mowers from a local dealer for better value?
HTH
Both have a roller and are man enough for long grass, neither have mulching option. Don't think mulching and rollers go together. Maybe a brushcutter to attack the jungle before mowing. Both mowers give great stripes on formal areas.
An acre will take a long time with these mowers but for £600 I think you will struggle to find anything decent that fits the spec.
My personal choice would be the Viking if you can see past the colour of it, I find the Honda's too slow even at full throttle and the Viking just feels more comfortable to use. Cheaper too at around £540. Viking are the best selling mowers in Europe and have only entered the UK domestic market in the last few years.
Another option would be two mowers. The Viking 545VR for the formal areas an a Viking MB2 around £190 (side discharge, mulching, light and easy) for the rough stuff. Depends on your garden I suppose.
Maybe look at second hand mowers from a local dealer for better value?
HTH
Edited by astroarcadia on Thursday 20th May 22:46
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