I have recently learned that my long terraces (banks) which are around 40
feet long and take usually 4 to 5 passes are probably ruining my lawn
mowers. Use of a 2 cycle engine machine has been recommended. Is there any
such mower available anymore? I would appreciate any comments and
suggestions. Thank you.
Dennis

"desiglass" wrote in message
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I have recently learned that my long terraces (banks)
which are around 40
feet long and take usually 4 to 5 passes are probably
ruining my lawn
mowers. Use of a 2 cycle engine machine has been
recommended. Is there any
such mower available anymore? I would appreciate any
comments and
suggestions. Thank you.
Dennis



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"desiglass" wrote in message
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I have recently learned that my long terraces (banks) which are around 40
feet long and take usually 4 to 5 passes are probably ruining my lawn
mowers. Use of a 2 cycle engine machine has been recommended. Is there
any
such mower available anymore? I would appreciate any comments and
suggestions. Thank you.
Dennis

I don't see as how a 2 cycle engine is going to help much. 2 cycle engines
are simpler and have less moving parts, but I don't know if they really last
longer. If you are wearing out lawn mower engines, look for ones with steel
or chrome cylinder liners. That seems to make the biggest difference on
wearability.

"RoyDMercer" wrote:
"desiglass" wrote in message
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I have recently learned that my long terraces (banks) which are around
40 feet long and take usually 4 to 5 passes are probably ruining my
lawn mowers. Use of a 2 cycle engine machine has been recommended. Is
there
any
such mower available anymore? I would appreciate any comments and
suggestions. Thank you.
Dennis

I don't see as how a 2 cycle engine is going to help much. 2 cycle
engines are simpler and have less moving parts, but I don't know if they
really last longer. If you are wearing out lawn mower engines, look for
ones with steel or chrome cylinder liners. That seems to make the
biggest difference on wearability.

I agree, two cycle is more for high rpm's like chain saws weed wacks
and dirt bikes etc. Four cycle an even more so diesel, are better for
low end torque applications like lawn or dirt equipment.

"RoyDMercer" wrote in
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"desiglass" wrote in message
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I have recently learned that my long terraces (banks)
which are around 40
feet long and take usually 4 to 5 passes are probably
ruining my lawn
mowers. Use of a 2 cycle engine machine has been
recommended. Is there
any
such mower available anymore? I would appreciate any
comments and
suggestions. Thank you.
Dennis

I don't see as how a 2 cycle engine is going to help much.
2 cycle engines
are simpler and have less moving parts, but I don't know
if they really last
longer. If you are wearing out lawn mower engines, look
for ones with steel
or chrome cylinder liners. That seems to make the biggest
difference on
wearability.



A two stroke cycle will work at severe angled terrain better
than a four stroke with a crankcase.

"RoyDMercer" wrote in message
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"desiglass" wrote in message
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I have recently learned that my long terraces (banks) which are around
40
feet long and take usually 4 to 5 passes are probably ruining my lawn
mowers. Use of a 2 cycle engine machine has been recommended. Is there
any
such mower available anymore? I would appreciate any comments and
suggestions. Thank you.
Dennis

I don't see as how a 2 cycle engine is going to help much. 2 cycle
engines
are simpler and have less moving parts, but I don't know if they really
last
longer. If you are wearing out lawn mower engines, look for ones with
steel
or chrome cylinder liners. That seems to make the biggest difference on
wearability.

The 4 cycle mower could lose lubrication on steep slopes while the 2 cycle
has it's lubrication in the fuel- if it's running it's oiled. Lawn Boy did
make some great 2 cycle mowers.
Maybe they still do.

Steveo wrote in message ...
"RoyDMercer" wrote:
"desiglass" wrote in message
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I have recently learned that my long terraces (banks) which are around
40 feet long and take usually 4 to 5 passes are probably ruining my
lawn mowers. Use of a 2 cycle engine machine has been recommended. Is
there
any
such mower available anymore? I would appreciate any comments and
suggestions. Thank you.
Dennis

I don't see as how a 2 cycle engine is going to help much. 2 cycle
engines are simpler and have less moving parts, but I don't know if they
really last longer. If you are wearing out lawn mower engines, look for
ones with steel or chrome cylinder liners. That seems to make the
biggest difference on wearability.

I agree, two cycle is more for high rpm's like chain saws weed wacks
and dirt bikes etc. Four cycle an even more so diesel, are better for
low end torque applications like lawn or dirt equipment.

assclown