Could readers tell me a good lawnmower to buy. My lawnmower has brok
and I need to get a new one but just do not know the best one to get. have had 2 in the last 3 years and both have broke and was not happ with them so would not buy them again. I need one that is not ver heavy as I find them hard to monouver but want it to collects grass i possable. I would prefer it not to be a flymo but any suggetions woul be helpful. I don't want to pay anymore than £100. Thanks in advanc
-- jeyjey
Hire a neighborhood kid to mow your lawn.
Depending on the size of the yard and how much you're willing to spend, this dictates what mower to get. For up to 1/2 acre, a regular push mower is fine (with self propelled drive) Craftsman, Lawn Boy or Snapper with a 22" cut. I prefer a mulching blade, not much of a clean up and you don't have to worry about getting rid of the clippings. For larger yards a rider or walk behind works well. 42 - 48" cut. Troy Built, John Deere ect. Regardless of what mower you get, proper maintenance is key to keeping the mower running. Check the oil before you cut, change it when necessary; tune ups at least once a season, and keeping the blades sharpened. I've had my Craftsman for 6 years and it starts every time. If and when it dies, I'll buy another, for me its reliable, I cut my grass on average every
4 days.
Not around here (New England). The kids just don't want to work. The last quote I got from a "pro" was $70 to do my lawn which I can do with a propelled mower in an hour and a half. So that's about $50 and hour, considerably over the minimum wage.
You can't go wrong with Scag® Power Equipment. A bit pricey and wears like iron with just a little maintenance.
Bill
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