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Self Propelled Lawnmower

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  • 11-07-2012 9:03pm
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    irish bloke
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    Sorry if this has being covered before but Im looking to buy a good self propelled lawnmower.

    I dont know a whole lot abt mowers, but thats why im here:)

    I have almost 1/3 of an acre to cut so would this type of lawnmower bo ok or would I need a ride on. Bit lazy now to be fair:D

    We currently have a guy who cuts it on a ride on every 2 weeks which costs 40 yo yo's and grass it always appears to be long and it wreaks the lawn to be honest.

    Im looking for something that will give me a good wide cut, very reliable, self propelled, mulcher and collector all in one, if thats even possible.

    Budget of abt 500 yo yos.

    Thanks in advance


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    peasant
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    I don't know if such a machine exists within your budget, but I would recommend something with variable speed / gears for the drive.
    That way you can cut slowly if the grass is high/wet and just whizz over it when conditions are ideal. Better results and more fun that way.

    1/3 of an acre is certainly doable with a walk-behind.


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    irish bloke
    Registered Users Posts: 2,057 ✭✭✭irish bloke


    thanks for the reply. What kind of cut width should I be looking for and what type option would be best to leave out for the budget I have.

    Might push it a little more if I knew I was getting something worthwhile.


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    peasant
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    Don't know much about lawnmowers, tbh ...I'm more into the brutal side of "lawncare" :D (see my thread further down the page).

    Generally speaking ...the wider the cut, the quicker you're finished (I wouldn't go under ~50 cm for 1/3 acre) and the sturdier the machine (no plastics, if possible) the longer it will last you.

    Can't really comment on brands or specific mowers.


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    irish bloke
    Registered Users Posts: 2,057 ✭✭✭irish bloke


    Fair enough, thanks again for the help.

    1 more question for anyone out there.

    I see some different type of lawnmower bases out there. Steel, Galvanised steel and Aluminium.

    Which is best here? I know alu wont rust but I have also heard they crack, is this true?


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    Oscar Bravo
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    Stick with "Rover" and you wont go far wrong.


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    Skuxx
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    Tbh I think you will struggle to get a good ride on mower for your budget! If you see one that's to good to be true, it probably is!! For most people a lawn mower isn't something you change every 2 years like you might with a car, it's the type of thing you keep until it gives trouble and then you get rid!! So just be careful!!


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