garv123 wrote: » Cut the grass yesterday with a borrowed Lidl lawnmower, it was only cut last week with a ride on. With the collection bag on it the B&S engine struggled, needed to cut a very slow walking pace. Tackled some of the higher stuff without the collection bag and it was much better. Think ill go for the CastelGarden XS 55 BVWE4 as recommended on here.
my3cents wrote: » I cut nearly an acre with the Lidl push one yesterday (didn't box off) :mad: putting aside my madness it goes to show how well built the Lidl one is.
garv123 wrote: » I was surprised with it. Ideal for someone with a smaller garden if they keep it maintained. €200 and a 3 year warranty.
ergo wrote: » Hi, I have read about 20-30 pages of this thread but still would appreciate advice if people had time I have 400 square metres of lawn, it’s a little uneven, lot of moss too at the moment, prev occupant mowed it 3 times a year I’m led to believe – am planning to get it rotavated and re-set at some stage in the next 1-2 years when time/money allows. I grew up mowing ¼ acre of grass on a ½ acre site down the country and had an old 1980s B&S self-propelled with nice roller on the back which left a nice stripe on the lawn and that effect is something I would like to have in a new mower. It doesn’t seem like too many standard mowers have a roller for stripe effect though. My budget is €500 approx but might be tempted to stretch to €600 for this as there is one in my local Woodies mentioned by previous poster https://www.woodies.ie/mcculloch-56cm-190cc-petrol-self-propelled-lawnmower-1113573?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwq_vWBRACEiwAEReprD3xE3csp4elJk3CI159WIRA_JhHnDWRF8LMyJt44yCzJ1lph1MQJxoCvjoQAvD_BwE though it doesn't seem to have the roller thing But on the other hand half thinking of just getting the €199 Aldi one out tomorrow and get a few years out of it and then when I have a proper budget go for something closer to 800 or more. I might never have that budget though, the other issue is that I would like to buy in person - greater Dublin area - need it before this weekend! thanks if anyone has time for replies
ergo wrote: » thanks a million for the replies yes, it was Lidl I meant that are on sale today - was Aldi a while back I think the Cobra option looks quite good - I don't think could make to Newry too soon but might be able to figure something out - may just have to rent from the local hire place for a one-off again in the meantime re self-propelled, it's what I grew up with but I see what you mean, another thing that can go wrong, hired a push one the other week and it wasn't too bad tbh - except emptying the grass box 25 times after about 9 months without a mow!
deezell wrote: » There's also this type of striping attachment you can clamp to the handles when mowing, in mulching mode I think. Made by Toro but looks like it would fit any mower.https://www.claysequipment.com/new-models/2018-toro-22-lawn-striping-system-20601-26313936b
tmh106 wrote: » Hello. We have a smallish garden - approximately 75 sq. meters of grass. It does have some curves an angles - curved patio and flowerbeds, a couple of square raised beds. I am looking to buy an electric lawnmower, but don't have much experience with them. Looking for something that is OK for amount of grass I have, can be manoeuvred around the curves of the patio and flowerbed relatively easily, and stows away neatly (don't have much storage space). From reading this thread, and elsewhere, I'm tending towards a Bosch. Anyone have any other recommendations? Woodies have the following (all Bosch): Rotak 32R €134.99 Rotak 34R €159.99 Rotak 36R €184.99 Rotak 40 Ergoflex €299.99 Rotak 43 Ergoflex €319.99 Any recommendation on which of the above is best for my circumstances? And what do the Ergoflex models have that justifies the extra cost? Thanks for any advice offered.
Daz_ wrote: » Hi . Recently got a new Husqvarna TC142 T ride on mower . The issue is that the grass collection box opens mid cutting. This happens even before the box is full . A real pain . Just checking if anyone has had the same problem ? 2 metal latches at the bottom catch the bagger but a bit of weight seems to open them easily .
my3cents wrote: » You get that problem with many of that design of mower if you drive too fast over rough ground. So the answer is obvious. The problem tends to be worse when the grass is really dry. Less weight in the grass seems to be the problem. If it happens in the same part of the garden each time you can lean round and press on the top of the grass box.
Daz_ wrote: » Yeah it’s definitely happening more with the light dry grass. I know what u are saying about bumps and going slow but it’s opening far too easily
deezell wrote: » Pages 24-25 of the user manual deals with bagger attachment and adjustment, and adjustment of the bagger latch springhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cgpy56tyVAGqh2t3mgkiOv9joAXZMAxz/view?usp=drivesdk
Daz_ wrote: » Thanks will take a look .
Daz_ wrote: » That’s the TC142. It’s a new mechanism for the TC142t
my3cents wrote: » It doesn't matter how much the latch engages it can't hold the dump box too firmly or the operator won't be able to lift the box to empty it. The fact is not everyone's grass is dead flat with no bumps and its quite easy to apply enough momentum to open the box just enough to let out a bit of grass so it can't close up again fully. At one stage I wasted a load of time trying to adjust how firmly to catch holds the grass box closed and it makes little difference, now I just hold the grass box down as I accelerate or go too fast over a bumpy area.
sheelbee wrote: » Thats the least of the problem, many more ahead of you.
deezell wrote: » But it would matter. The latch is designed to require an initial high amount of torque on the lifting lever to overcome the latch spring. Once the latch is partially raised the amount of torue required to release the latch reduces, until the bag/ box is now only held by the weight of the grass. Earlier Castelgarden models had no latch, as the box was hinged so close to the front that all the weight of the box and grass kept it pressed forward. These types were heavy to tilt and empty. Latched grass boxes have hinges set deeper into the box to balance the grass weight on both sides, making it easier to pivot the box for emptying, but also making it less firmly closed by gravity, hence the need for the latch. I once hit a bump hard enough to jump the castelgarden box clear off the mower, but in normal use it never swung out. My newer mower is firmly latched, and there's no way I could see it releasing from a jolt unless it wasn't fully home in the first place. Those mowers are delivered to the dealers with the box and rear hinges unassembled. If the hinge plates are not accurately fitted, horizontally and vertically, it's unlikly that the latch and receiver at the bottom will mate properly.
Shefwedfan wrote: » Just wondering what most people are setting mower height to? I have been using 1 but I got lawn done last year so it was still growing. This year it is strong so even with 2 cuts a week the mower can be struggling so moving up the height
