fryup wrote: » lidl mower...worth a punt for 200 quid?
my3cents wrote: » I've got one its not bad at all but I'd prefer to be paying a bit less for its. Its just a motor on a deck no clutch, gearing or powered wheels.
fryup wrote: » really missed that...give it a miss then
deezell wrote: » These were a much better buy the previous sunday for €229https://www.aldi.ie/self-propelled-petrol-lawn-mower/p/097814271231500 You might find one in a store somewhere.
Rows Grower wrote: » It's got a Briggs and Stratton engine and a three year warranty, how could you go wrong for under 200 euro?
jacob2 wrote: » good mower made for aldi by al-ko of austria
banjobongo wrote: » I just checked with Aldi and they still have some of these in stock, would they be a better buy than the one from Lidl?
Krombopulos Michael wrote: » Hi all, Recently bought a house and the previous owner has left the ride on mower behind as part of the deal. The engine runs now, but it's throwing belts and doesn't drive.Attachment not found.Attachment not found.Attachment not found. Is it worth fixing up to get a year or two use out of it, and would it be worth getting a collection box for this model?
deezell wrote: » I'd say no to either. If you can figure why it won't drive and is throwing the belt (drive or deck?), you might be able to fix it yourself. If it's the drive belt throwing, is it because theres a big chunk out of the belt? Common reason, but not visible unless you inspect all the belt by pulling it around. It may also be an idler pulley bearing is gone and the belt is not guided properly. Worse, if the hydrostatic drive is gone or seized. This is a semi commercial class mower, big 107cm cut, good used ones sell for nearly 3k, but this one looks wrecked. The amount of corrosion is severe, it's rusted right through. If it was working and cutting, it's hardly worth €200 because if the level of rust. Not working it has only parts value. As for buying the collector box with the side tubing, I'd say that would set you back near a grand. Tip it over and see what the deck is like underneath, not a pretty sight I bet. Don't throw good money after bad, especially if you are thinking of paying someone to repair. You could be down several hundred even if the hydro is ok, and it still would be worth almost nothing. Sell it for parts, and put the 1500 minimum it would take to put a box and get this wreck going towards a suitable sized ride on.
Thekeencyclist wrote: » Hi, Just looking for feedback on the following 2 ride on's or which would be peoples preferences or if anyone has came across any pro's / con's with either of them etc # 1 - Cub Cadet XT1 OR95 - 19HP, 320L Collector, 3yr warranty, approx 4100e. # 2 - Mountfield 1538H - 16HP (I believe), 240L Collector, 5yr warranty, approx 2700e I would be looking at the option of a 38inch deck either way (due to a gate that I would need to fit through). I would have approx 0.75acres of lawn + my parents house + a quarter mile each side of my house of grass verges along fields that I own. I do also travel a couple of hundred feet to where I dump the grass at the back of a field at the back of my house so the 320L collector would be beneficial here as sometimes I get stuck for time and the grass could be a couple of inch's longer than suitable for my current Castlegarden XT200HD (and blockages often occur then also even though I keep the bag cleaned, blades sharpened and mandrels clear). A sales rep also said the Cub Cadet is near impossible to block and is a far stronger machine than a lot of them on the market today. I dont mind spending the extra if it means getting what I am paying for but would like to find out a bit more about them based on actual usage + experience. FYI - Sales Rep wasnt trying to push the Cub Cadet on me in any way but he was giving it a better thumbs up over the mountfield.....he did start them both and gave me a good overview of each without pushing a sale etc, TIA!
deezell wrote: » If you've 4100 to spend, then have a look at higher end models in that price range. With only a 38" deck, the extra cash will get you premium brand, more powerful engine, maybe a twin v engine, or premium brand engine such as Honda Better quality machine in general, bigger tyres and so on. The OR95 you list has a few things in its favour, cast Iron front axle, electric cutter clutch, bigger collection bag, but the figure for hp seems high, it's a 547cc 12.9 kW engine, which converts to to 17.3hp, nor 19. It's an own brand engine also, I'd expect a higher end brand for €4100. This husky for €3795 has same big bag capacity, beefy 656cc B&S 15hp V-twin engine, (a twin engine will work harder than a higher hp rated single cylinder), it has a built in mulching lever also. Hydro, electric clutch etc. Its about 2 cm wider than the Cub though, at 102cm. So check the gate.http://www.hanlysgardenmachinery.ie/product-information/husqvarna-tc239t
Krombopulos Michael wrote: » Hi All, Further to my last post, local supplier reviewed by broken mower and it will be pricey to fix (new deck/pullys/belts/service) I was pricing a replacement mower (and old mower as trade in), and advised I needed something ride on that is mulcher, dont care about box. Sales guy said I could possibly get a husky mulcher only without and lifting or box capability and is currently pricing this for me as I have less than 3k to spend. Are husky ride on mulchers decent in this price bracket?
deezell wrote: » Here's a 107cm dual side discharge/mulching mower with a beefy 20hp twin cylinder engine for little over €2.5 K. You need decent power when mulching, and this twin is well up to the job. Side discharge is useful if its too heavy to mulch.
Krombopulos Michael wrote: » Hi Deezell, Did you have a link for your comment?
deezell wrote: » If you would like to buy local, I'd recommend this Snapper spx110 at the price. Highly regarded brand, 107cm and intek twin engine, side discharge and mulch, and an optional, should you ever need it, grass bag (about €500). You should be able to haggle it down to 2.5K, maybe with your trade in.https://www.gardenmachinery.ie/lawn-tractors/snapper-spx110-side-discharge-tractor.html
Krombopulos Michael wrote: » One of my mates suggested a John Deere Z235 for my because i have a few flower beds etc and the tighter turning would be good, but when I checked online, some reviewers said that it's a little uncomfortable for tall people as foot rests not adjustable (im 6ft 1") My local mower place has these in stock, not sure the price.
Krombopulos Michael wrote: » Thats a good spec. Would it handle slopes easily enough, nothing mad now. Also, any showrooms to have a look in the flesh?
