In article , MuddyMike
writes
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



The tractor bit sounds the best bet then as they have put a couple of
acres or rather an acre and a bit to an orchard so the grass there could
be presumably mowed as well?

Thanks for all the information, I'll pass it all on

Janet
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Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
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