Recommend me a mower

si-mate · « **on:** August 15, 2007, 08:20 »

I need a new mower for the lawn at home. Much as I'd prefer petrol, the lawn really doesn't justify it and it would probably be a bit too cumbersome anyway.
I have a flymo compact at the moment and it's on my list of one of my worst purchases. It's terrible as it takes about 3 passes to make any sort of a job unless I change the blade every 3 months.
Something under £80 would be preferred!

muntjac · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2007, 09:57 »

2nd hand petrol with a b&s engine rotary not cylinder

si-mate · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2007, 10:31 »

I think petrol would be too cumbersome for my small lawn and it would also take up too much shed space.

milkman · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2007, 11:40 »

go for a handmower - Qualcast Panther 30 - lightweight, needs neither petrol or electric, adjustable cutting heights, grass collector, little roller for making bowling green stripes - what more do you need - mine does small lawns at home and grass paths at lottie.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2007, 18:20 »

Quote from: "milkman"

go for a handmower - Qualcast Panther 30 - lightweight, needs neither petrol or electric, adjustable cutting heights, grass collector, little roller for making bowling green stripes - what more do you need - mine does small lawns at home and grass paths at lottie.

And if your want one I have a spare si-mate. I got two from freecycle, both in excellent order, and only need one for the lottie paths. Just send me a PM if you're interested !

richyrich7 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2007, 21:12 »

Try looking at one of these, may also be called Bosch not qualcast, used to sell loads of them at B&Q hardly ever had them back, I have one & my lawns about 45' x 20' at the widest works very well.

flowergirl · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2007, 21:16 »

i love my qualcast panther sooo satisfiying to see the grass all flinging out the back (ok im easily pleased

)

si-mate · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2007, 08:26 »

Quote from: "richyrich7"

Try looking at one of these, may also be called Bosch not qualcast, used to sell loads of them at B&Q hardly ever had them back, I have one & my lawns about 45' x 20' at the widest works very well.

Thanks for that. I won a Bosch Rotak on ebay last night for £41 (graded) which is only in Tonbridge so saves the P&P.

Auntie - I'll be in touch over the mower as my OH is interested for the allotment paths.

What hand push mower you recommend Started by grinling on Equipment Shed	1 Replies 1525 Views	May 09, 2011, 20:00 by Lardman
Self Propelled Mower Started by Glosterboy on Equipment Shed	2 Replies 1424 Views	February 23, 2010, 18:20 by Glosterboy
Suffolk mower. Started by Motivator on Equipment Shed	2 Replies 2113 Views	January 23, 2015, 14:53 by Motivator
My 'new' push mower Started by vikingraider on Equipment Shed	0 Replies 1308 Views	March 28, 2024, 12:32 by vikingraider

Recommend me a mower

flowergirl