On Jun 4, 3:02*am, tsomo2000
wrote:
Hi All

At present I do a spot of grass cutting and garden maintenance for a few
folk. *When i started out I was using a Mcculloch Mower that was self
propelled, it did an ok job but I got it for free and after a good bit
of use it was only good for the bin, it was good for up to a medium
sized lawn. *

So as an upgrade I searched around and got myself a Suffolk Punch (17")
cylinder mower. *Its fantastic, for the money (i paid £100 for it)
however it does struggle very much with gardens that aren't completely
level and i am forever emptying the grass box. *On one garden I emptied
the box 28 times, which is a bit of an irrotation. *

To meet my needs half way I have been considering at the end of the
season buying a rotary mower with a roller on the back (for the
stripes). *I have recently used a Hayter Harrier 48, it was nothing
short of superb, very quiet left an excellent finish on the lawn.
However they are mega money, even second hand. *

Therefore I am looking a bit of advice of what to buy really. *I have
seen a Mcculloch with a roller
(http://www.worldofpower.co.uk/Garden_Machinery/Lawn_Mowers/Petrol_Rot...{keyword}),
and also a Mountfield M3.

The mower gets approx 4-6 hours of use per week, so if anyone has any
further suggestions please reply. *

Thanks

Alex

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tsomo2000

You are spending a lot of time cutting grass. A rider would be best
but at least you should go for something with a wider cut, say 21-22
inches. I have a self propelled Honda with a mulching blade and never
have to bag clippings. I know UK models are different but previously
I had a two cycle Lawnboy but 2 cycle engines have been eliminated in
US mowers and now I enjoy cutting with 4 cycle engine with far fewer
fumes to inhale.