ditchman Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Deer as well as sheep, you've got it bad Mate. you will be asking how low can i get next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 Beastiality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 I bought a an 1990s Westwood T1400. It is a bit tatty, have to hotwire it to start it but runs well. Cut through 3/4 acre of 10" + grass at the weekend just had to take it slow. I've had to repair the grass box with an old metal shelf and replace the sweeper brushes. Picks up grass well, does stripes if that's your thing. You can get wood chippers etc for it if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 22, 2020 Report Share Posted September 22, 2020 OH’s Dad has a Westwood. Can’t recall model but it’s a good un. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 i think most make ride on mowers are ok ...............as long as they have a reconised good engine....not a copy ......Honda....Briggs..(the newer ones are fine..in the old days 20 years ago they had a poor reputation)...Tecumsah...some of the "V" twin engines run soooo sweet......most of the engagement clutches are now electric/magnetic...proberly better to go for a known make 2nd hand...than something new you have never heard of........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 There seem to be a few MTD Lawnflite around for the right money. There's a Westwood T1800 V-Twin that I like the looks of, but it might be a bit big for the garden. I've only got this much to cut for now (If we do get the house) but the prospect of the extra land has me plotting Cheers for the replies guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 Goats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Demonic69 said: There seem to be a few MTD Lawnflite around for the right money. There's a Westwood T1800 V-Twin that I like the looks of, but it might be a bit big for the garden. I've only got this much to cut for now (If we do get the house) but the prospect of the extra land has me plotting Cheers for the replies guys looks as if the grass has been cut too short with a blunt blade....and it needs fertilizer........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 13 minutes ago, ditchman said: looks as if the grass has been cut too short with a blunt blade....and it needs fertilizer........... I'm not sure who's cutting it at the minute, possibly the estate agent. The brown bit is by the fence with lots of overhanging trees, not sure if it'll get any better. The rest of the lawn will be a baptism of fire for me, I'm used to just cutting it and not worrying about it. Currently we have all artificial grass, so simples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, strimmer_13 said: Goats I thought that they were mainly browsers not grazers. My brother's nanny just used to demolish his hedge and barely touch the grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 55 minutes ago, ditchman said: looks as if the grass has been cut too short with a blunt blade....and it needs fertilizer........... Surely fertiliser will just make the grass grow again quicker, and then you have to cut it more often. Are you nuts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 16 minutes ago, London Best said: Surely fertiliser will just make the grass grow again quicker, and then you have to cut it more often. Are you nuts? often where the grass goes brown near hedges and trees ..is a result of lack of water lack of fertilizor due to all the goodness has been sucked out of the soil extra cutting of grass means you are not faffing about doing her bloody DIY and putting yet more bloody shelves up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, ditchman said: often where the grass goes brown near hedges and trees ..is a result of lack of water lack of fertilizor due to all the goodness has been sucked out of the soil extra cutting of grass means you are not faffing about doing her bloody DIY and putting yet more bloody shelves up To be honest, my “lawn” is probably best described as a patch of grass. In fact I am so disinterested in grass I don’t care what shade it is just so long as it stops growing. All my “gardening” is done with an engine, i.e. mower and hedge cutter. edit: what’s DIY? Edited September 23, 2020 by London Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 46 minutes ago, London Best said: To be honest, my “lawn” is probably best described as a patch of grass. In fact I am so disinterested in grass I don’t care what shade it is just so long as it stops growing. All my “gardening” is done with an engine, i.e. mower and hedge cutter. edit: what’s DIY? a proper man... im more of a "slash and burn chap" Edited September 23, 2020 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Have you guys heard of CastelGarden mowers? There are a few about that look OK, but it's not a brand I've heard much about. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Castelgarden are owned by stiga. So a budget stiga.....not a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 49 minutes ago, SpringDon said: Castelgarden are owned by stiga. So a budget stiga.....not a good start. Grand, thanks for the advice! I think Westwood will be my way to go. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Westwood or countax are solid mowers. Their only fault is the use of a pcb control board but at least it’s an easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Would that be the same with the older ones? I expect It'll be late 80s, early 90s I end up with for £500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Demonic69 said: Would that be the same with the older ones? I expect It'll be late 80s, early 90s I end up with for £500 Think it start in 2000 but not sure. The board is located behind the battery and contains the instrument lights. If you can see separate bulbs then it’s pre-pcb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I always wanted a large garden when I lived in city's. Moving to the country we bought a very large plot. It's lovely and full of wildlife. It is also a huge PITA as going away for even a few days can leave me with a major clearance job as the grass is too long to mulch and needs to be taken off. The amount of grass is huge even if my Honda HF2417 can easily collect it I am left with a small mountain of grass that is hard to get rid of. I have just traded all of the problem and the usual 6 hours a week of work to my new mower giving me more time to go out and play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Yes but how does it cope with dog 'landmines' Grant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 3 hours ago, udderlyoffroad said: Yes but how does it cope with dog 'landmines' Grant? splut...!...splatter ...splut splut splut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Just to throw a spanner in my plans... Husqvarna LR120 Would that be a good alternative to a Westwood? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy dave Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 westwood always had a bad name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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