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Moved house recently and have acquired a garden at least three times the size of the old one.
I have a Spear & Jackson battery mower/trimmer and the old garden I could get done with my two batteries full.
This house takes a full battery for the front alone and about 3-4 batteries for the back garden.
So I'm thinking it's time for a petrol mower - better range, wider cut, bigger grass box etc.
Ideally want to spend no more than £300ish and want something with a good range of cutting heights on the higher side as it's a new build so it's hardly a bowling green....
I have a Spear & Jackson battery mower/trimmer and the old garden I could get done with my two batteries full.
This house takes a full battery for the front alone and about 3-4 batteries for the back garden.
So I'm thinking it's time for a petrol mower - better range, wider cut, bigger grass box etc.
Ideally want to spend no more than £300ish and want something with a good range of cutting heights on the higher side as it's a new build so it's hardly a bowling green....
Without having a better idea of size it is a bit difficult to make suggestions.
However...
If it is an area less than say 2 tennis courts then a self propelled walk behind is ok. My new build garden is simply too bumpy for my cylinder mower, so I'd look at a decent rotary.
-Hayter Harrier 48 is a rotary with a rear roller, you'll get some stripes, it will cut damp grass and has a decent range of cut heights. New these are over £1k, but you can find good ones on ebay around your budget. Like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156224046914?_trkparms=...
Buying new at your budget will be junk sadly. My 17" Qualcast cylinder mower was from ebay and cost me £150 vs the £1100 rrp. It was almost new and with all paperwork. The downside is you might need to be patient and/or willing to travel and collect. Most mowers this size can be got in a Golf sized hatch back.
Bigger garden? If it takes more than 30 minutes to cut with a walk behind then save up for a small ride on Buy second hand in autumn.
However...
If it is an area less than say 2 tennis courts then a self propelled walk behind is ok. My new build garden is simply too bumpy for my cylinder mower, so I'd look at a decent rotary.
-Hayter Harrier 48 is a rotary with a rear roller, you'll get some stripes, it will cut damp grass and has a decent range of cut heights. New these are over £1k, but you can find good ones on ebay around your budget. Like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156224046914?_trkparms=...
Buying new at your budget will be junk sadly. My 17" Qualcast cylinder mower was from ebay and cost me £150 vs the £1100 rrp. It was almost new and with all paperwork. The downside is you might need to be patient and/or willing to travel and collect. Most mowers this size can be got in a Golf sized hatch back.
Bigger garden? If it takes more than 30 minutes to cut with a walk behind then save up for a small ride on Buy second hand in autumn.
I bought one of these about 4 years ago:
https://www.cobragarden.co.uk/MX534SPH_Lawnmower.h...
Totally reliable (Honda engine) and it mulches too, so I don't have a mountain of grass clippings.
If you shop around you'll be able to find a discount. Would highly recommend.
https://www.cobragarden.co.uk/MX534SPH_Lawnmower.h...
Totally reliable (Honda engine) and it mulches too, so I don't have a mountain of grass clippings.
If you shop around you'll be able to find a discount. Would highly recommend.
I have a Honda - rotary with a powered rear roller. It cuts the grass, collects the trimmings, leaves a stripe and pushes itself along. And starts after a couple of pulls every time - though maybe three or four pulls after the winter break.
It has had a new pull cord for the starter, and the plastic cover, which includes the petrol tank, developed a hairline crack causing a small fuel leak. Can't really complain though - it was made in 1997.
It has had a new pull cord for the starter, and the plastic cover, which includes the petrol tank, developed a hairline crack causing a small fuel leak. Can't really complain though - it was made in 1997.
Bought a Hyundai petrol mower a few months back, seems to be excellent and decently made.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304781639267?epid=40311...
Didnt buy from here but where I got mine is out of stock, it was just over £300 but i had a 20% off ebay code.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304781639267?epid=40311...
Didnt buy from here but where I got mine is out of stock, it was just over £300 but i had a 20% off ebay code.
Not a cheapo Mounfield. https://www.screwfix.com/p/mountfield-hp164-39cm-1...
For the first 4 or 5 years it was ok, then it was reluctant to start. Guess you get what you pay for.
For the first 4 or 5 years it was ok, then it was reluctant to start. Guess you get what you pay for.
Got a Honda HRB423 plastic deck no rust starts first pull every time. Cut grass really cleanly filled grass bag until it's rammed. Made in 1996 easy maintenance oil, plug and filter change every now and then, blade sharpened every couple of months. Shame Honda aren't making mowers anymore. Trying to find a newer replacement to keep until this one possibly goes wrong ??
glennjamin said:
Got a Honda HRB423 plastic deck no rust starts first pull every time. Cut grass really cleanly filled grass bag until it's rammed. Made in 1996 easy maintenance oil, plug and filter change every now and then, blade sharpened every couple of months. Shame Honda aren't making mowers anymore. Trying to find a newer replacement to keep until this one possibly goes wrong ??
Never knew that,when did they stop…Chainsaw Rebuild said:
I would get a robot mower - your lawn will be better and you won’t have to cut it.
I’m in agreement with this. I used to be a big fan of Hondas (and even Hayters), but technology has moved on. You can now get robots that’ll do 2-3 acres, I just can’t see the point of £1k+ walk-behind mowers any more for most domestic uses.Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff