"Janet Tweedy" wrote in message
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Friends who have a paddock which they want to bring into some sort of
order are debating about a sit on mower. The paddock is quite large and
they may well develop two more and make one a garden with lawn.

Is it worth them going down the second hand recon. Path and getting as big
as possible or go for something smaller but brand new.
If recon. Where would you recommend they go? They live near Aylesbury.


I would recommend a garden machinery specialist. Not only can they advise on
the size of machine, but they normally have second-hand machines traded in.
I have just bought my third second hand machine in about 15 years. All have
been quality machines and have given trouble free mowing despite costing
below half their new price.

The biggest advantage of a ride on it that it will mow faster than you would
walk.

If funds are ample a small diesel engined tractor plus mower would be more
versatile, and cheaper to run.

Mike