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Another Lawnmower thread

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  • 17-09-2011 11:20am
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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,164 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey all,

    Sorry if this is a bit of a rehash. The aul mans birthday is coming up, and while this may seem like a pretty crap gift, from his POV it would be perfect. We currently have a Lawn Chief 2-stroke(IIRC) mower that is ancient. It functions, but barely. The wheels are worn to bits where they meet the axles an the hight adjusters are fecked, as is the spark plug, accelerator, and many other parts, only good bit left is the blade.

    Thing is I'm a student, and on a students budget. I hope to get the stingy little brother to chip in so the projected budget is €150. For that I'm looking to get another petrol the preferably isnt shít. Neighbours have a little alu yoke and if all I can get is that kind of spec, then I wont bother(He's big into his DIY, some micky mouse thing wouldnt appeal to him at all).

    Any suggestions? I can get to Homebase and Woodies rather easily, and B&Q if needs be, or McQuilans.

    Thanks,
    LB.


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    chiefwiggum
    Registered Users Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭chiefwiggum


    hi
    to be honest anything you buy lawnmower wise in the big stores are rubbish,silly bits will break off for no reason and getting parts through the store is a major pain
    if you want a decent mower you'll have to up your budget,failing that you could always buy a decent 2nd hand yoke of adverts.ie or donedeal
    some good bargains to be had


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    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    Avoid BnQ unbranded stuff,its made in china and parts can be very hard to get.

    That came from a BnQ employee who told me to go for 1 of the better known brands.


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    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    I have an old Flymo leccy lawnmower,its 12 years old now, and its never missed a beat.And Ive given it a very tough time indeed over those years.

    Great bit of kit.


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