"steve c l" wrote in message
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"Robert" wrote in message
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Suggest that you have a look at Honda Izy range. Powder coated steel
deck and 4.5hp motor, slightly under £300 for a 16" self-propelled and
a bit over for an 18". Should be available at most garden machinery
specialists.
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Robert
What's the significance of powder coated steel? Does this inhibit the
tendency of steel to rust?

Yes. Powder coating is similar to (stove) enamelling in that the metal (it
can be steel or alloy) is sprayed with a powder and passed through a furnace
to melt the powder and bake it on. Tough stuff.

Shazzbat