kennett Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I have a Viking for no reason other than the local farmers merchants had a sale on. I can't fault it, cuts grass and starts 2nd pull every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 +1 And they have a Briggs and Stratton engine Same here, being fairly local they used to sell ones that had been returned to the factory. Ours was close to half price and has been good as gold for 6 years now. Just change the oil and filter and sharpen each year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I have a Viking for no reason other than the local farmers merchants had a sale on. I can't fault it, cuts grass and starts 2nd pull every time That's a Stihl then. Viking are one of their brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I bought a Husky (Honda soft start engine) a couple of years back and wife now cuts lawns. Always starts first time but she does sometimes have a mental block re cut height so if I've done some rough stuff and height wrong for big lawn I have to remember to adjust otherwise it's all 'Pete Tong' but I never tell her. Previous mower was Honda which lasted 23 years before deck fell part - the engine is still going strong in a kiddies motorbike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 If you have a big lawn and are not looking for the cheapest option then I would recommend a Lawnflight HWS553 Pro. It has a big deck made of thick alloy so it won't rust. It has a blade brake so you don't have to start it every time you let go of the handle. It's got a Honda engine that starts everytime mine looks good as new after 7 years. The only downside is that it's heavy if you need to lift it over a fence or into the back of a truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Had my Honda more than 15 years now-the plating on the float bowl is peeling away so every spring I have to remove the bowl and wipe out the residue from the winter's down time-takes about 15 minutes then she runs through the season without missing a beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 My B and S runs great but the deck is rusting and cracking . Ten years old mind but not worth repairing I am told . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I've had an old hayter and then got a Honda 4 years ago... Never looked back, it's amazing, easy to start and rock solid reliable, well worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Whats the budget? Loads of very good used machines on Ebay. I would go better quality secondhand rather than cheap Chinese if budget is limited. Friend of mine bought a Hayter secondhand off Ebay for around £150, looked terrible but ran well, been using it on a large lawn twice a week for about 7 years and still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Bought a 1970's Mountfield 7 (30"" desk) Ride on off fleabay for £170 - brilliant mower and all you have to do is sit there - electric start 7.5 hp mulching deck (even has a headlight)- become my pride and joy and the grass has never been cut so often! She's been named "Blue Cow" and the kids fight over who get's to mow the lawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Whats the budget? Loads of very good used machines on Ebay. I would go better quality secondhand rather than cheap Chinese if budget is limited. Friend of mine bought a Hayter secondhand off Ebay for around £150, looked terrible but ran well, been using it on a large lawn twice a week for about 7 years and still going strong. 3 or 4 years ago I was considering going from electric to petrol but wanted to try before I spent out on something that I might not get on with. I bought an old Hayter (Hobby) off "the bay" to try and have never bothered to replace it with new, it's so good. Aluminium deck, B&S engine & rear roller (essential for stripes). An annual oil & spark plug change & Robert's your mother's brother, perfection. My only minor gripe is that the grass collection box is a little small but newer models have cured that, all I've got to do is wait for this one to die. I could be a long time waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 If your near Leicester I have a Honda izzy for sale. If you are let me know and I will put it on the for sale section! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 My honda one is in its 24th year of service I've changed the air filter once, a spark plug once and the oil every year. and it is a plastic deck I mowed tonight and checked my mowing distance...... 7.3 KM and it does that every week in the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlerob Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I got a oleo mac 53 all roader was £300 new it's now 3 years old I use is for my lawn round it cuts 8 miles of lawn in one day every week..its a 20 inch cut massive bag 3 years warrenty starts 2nd pull 6.5hp engine Just have had to replace drive belt for rear wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d foxxer Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 I got a oleo mac 53 all roader was £300 new it's now 3 years old I use is for my lawn round it cuts 8 miles of lawn in one day every week..its a 20 inch cut massive bag 3 years warrenty starts 2nd pull 6.5hp engine Just have had to replace drive belt for rear wheels I have been looking at one of these on mow direct its got 5 year warranty I like the look of it and the spec ie 190cc engine 51cm cut but worried about buying as it Italian and not heard of them before now but you seem pleased with yours its 329 squid as apposed to the mountfield they offer of similar spec nd warranty for 369 squid hmmm decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 I have been looking at one of these on mow direct its got 5 year warranty I like the look of it and the spec ie 190cc engine 51cm cut but worried about buying as it Italian and not heard of them before now but you seem pleased with yours its 329 squid as apposed to the mountfield they offer of similar spec nd warranty for 369 squid hmmm decisions Honda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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