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Old 12-07-2016, 10:10 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening,uk.d-i-y
Harry Bloomfield Harry Bloomfield is offline
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Default lawnmower: 41cm or 46cm

Stephen a écrit :
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?


We tried hovers, push electric, petrol and finally the self-propelled.
The area and growth was just too much for any of them, but what we
found with the self-propelled one was that its drive wheels would slip
on any but the shortest and dryest grass. It was not help at all, when
it was most needed.

We moved onto a ride on small tractor style which has been absolutely
brilliant. Overkill if you only have a small space to do, but quick,
easy and reliable for anything bigger.