Petrol Lawnmower
- Thread starter Lynchy
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North Yorkshire
firebobby said:That'll be good to see you again
Not for Eddie it won’t…….
:evil:(Edit: For the failed sense of humour…no sense of humour…the PC….the racist card throwers….the miserable fun should be outlawed…the triggered at anything someone says without knowing the full story brigade, Fred and I have been picking on each other for years. Thank you. )
Lynchy said:Time isn’t a problem, I have plenty of that but I’d definitely want a self propelled one. Not interested in a ride on as I’m quite happy with the exerciseOle gits rule said:My P1PE has a 20 inch cut and leaves great stripes, has elec start and looked a bargain when I bought it but never again.
You need at least 18 inch cut for that lawn, mine is hard work to push if the drive comes off which seems to be a popular thing to happen.
I would get a used ride on for £500 and it will save you a lot of time - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294277034875?hash=item448447337b:g:cpoAAOSw7mVg8JZ5
The only issue is that you will need a petrol strimmer to get the grass down to a length the ride on or self propelled machine will cut at the end of winter or if you have had a month of rain.
I hate gardening :|
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384246727165?hash=item5976e3c1fd:gHMAAOSwTRJg2bbc
I used to say that but have no choice as my garden is split level so a ride on is useless - self propelled is the way to go as mine its just a pain if the belt pops off :|
Well I'm not, miserable old git, the problem with old folk, they've got to much time on their hands.BeeEmm said:I got that John, no need to apologise or even feel it necessary to apologise, I see you as one of the stalwarts on this forum, and I am glad you are back.john-e89 said:
I'm giving Edward some advice on lawn etiquette and on he comes, stomping all over the nice green thatch.
Anyway, luckily, I really like John
Zedebee said:rdgreen said:srhutch said:
This works better at keeping them straight.....and less work for the operator.
No, they are useless
Ahhhh. You have the Mk11 version, noted for it's sluggish acceleration and tendency to stall in front of fireplaces during cold weather. Can be retro-fitted with an early model kick starter.
I've been helping my neighbour cut his lawn with his Honda. It happens to be number 1 on today's Telegraph's list of best mowers:
The best petrol lawnmowers
1. Honda HRG416SK IZY Self-Propelled Petrol Lawnmower
£418, Lawnmowers Direct
Honda HRG416SK IZY Self-Propelled Petrol Lawnmower
Honda is known for its reliability. The IZY range are the brand's entry-level petrol lawnmowers, but this model still has a premium feel and is hassle-free to use. It has a 41cm steel cutting deck (suitable for medium sized gardens) and six different cutting heights from 20mm-74mm which can be changed via a simple lever on the side of the machine. With a comparably low weight of 30kg and a foldable handlebar, it’s easy to manoeuvre and store, too. It is powered by a Euro-5 compliant, four-stroke GCVx engine which self-propels the mower at a steady speed of 0.92m/s and has an Auto Choke function which makes it easy to start.
The range also includes larger models with 46cm and 53cm cutting decks, and self-propelled models such as the Honda HRG416PKEH Four-Wheeled Push Rotary Lawnmower (£332, Amazon), which offers the same 41cm cutting deck and efficient mowing power at a slightly lower price.
The best petrol lawnmowers
1. Honda HRG416SK IZY Self-Propelled Petrol Lawnmower
£418, Lawnmowers Direct
Honda HRG416SK IZY Self-Propelled Petrol Lawnmower
Honda is known for its reliability. The IZY range are the brand's entry-level petrol lawnmowers, but this model still has a premium feel and is hassle-free to use. It has a 41cm steel cutting deck (suitable for medium sized gardens) and six different cutting heights from 20mm-74mm which can be changed via a simple lever on the side of the machine. With a comparably low weight of 30kg and a foldable handlebar, it’s easy to manoeuvre and store, too. It is powered by a Euro-5 compliant, four-stroke GCVx engine which self-propels the mower at a steady speed of 0.92m/s and has an Auto Choke function which makes it easy to start.
The range also includes larger models with 46cm and 53cm cutting decks, and self-propelled models such as the Honda HRG416PKEH Four-Wheeled Push Rotary Lawnmower (£332, Amazon), which offers the same 41cm cutting deck and efficient mowing power at a slightly lower price.
Not so sure about Mountfields....
I had one that lasted 24 years despite only getting serviced properly 3 times along the way. Then replaced with another that barely lasted 2 seasons of light use and seemed to have a much poorer build quality than the first. Maybe there are good models & bad ones but I'd be wary of buying on the strength of the brand alone.
I had one that lasted 24 years despite only getting serviced properly 3 times along the way. Then replaced with another that barely lasted 2 seasons of light use and seemed to have a much poorer build quality than the first. Maybe there are good models & bad ones but I'd be wary of buying on the strength of the brand alone.
I think maybe it’s more about getting a Honda engine firstly. Everywhere online that I’ve looked plus a visit to Ripon Farm ServicesColin_E said:
there seems to be a shortage of the model I want with a time of mid October. Perhaps I’ll just get the local guy to cut it for me :wink:
sheesh bet that took a while! looks nice though!
