On 11/07/2016 22:36, Stephen wrote:
Hello,

Well my repairs to my lawnmower have not been particularly
long-lasting, so I am back looking for a new mower. I see that petrol
mowers come in 41cm or 46cm width of cut. That doesn't seem much of a
difference: is it? Which width is best to go for?

The reviews about self-propelled mowers seem contradictory. I think a
variable speed one would add more to the cost. Some reviewers say the
single speed ones are too fast; others say they are fine. What is the
reality in your experience?

Thanks,
Stephen.

I have the larger width, it is harder to get in and out of the barn
where it lives, but does a nice job, mine is push powered as I like to
trot around at speed, my son has the same model but his has power
assisted drive, it engages the drive as you push forward and removes the
effort of pushing a heavy mower. We have both had self propelled in the
past but didnt like the slow speed.

Most of the newer mowers I come across are poor at picking up the
cuttings if the grass has any length or is more than slightly damp they clog

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