Deleted User wrote: » Can someone recommend a lawnmower for me please? It's for a decently sized local grotto. At the moment I rent out a petrol lawnmower but it's a pain returning it etc and I don't think it's the best mower in the world. We have no way of disposing the cut grass so I usually mow it without the collector. Budget would be around €300. Not sure what other details to give as I've never purchased one before. Thanks for any advice.
Dr. Nick wrote: » Hi - I have a problem with my Castelgarden twin-cut ride on mower, the beeping sound that usually indicated bag full is on constantly once I engage the blades. I checked the 'finger' below the chute and it's moving fine. This actually happened last year and then stopped after a few cuts. Any ideas?
deezell wrote: » If you're in the Naas to Dublin Area, Brodericks sell the quality Cobra brand, full backup on service and spares. This 18" push collector €299, self propelled €349http://www.lawnmowerworld.ie/product/cobra-m46b-18-petrol-lawnmower/ Where are you located
Deleted User wrote: » deezell wrote: » If you're in the Naas to Dublin Area, Brodericks sell the quality Cobra brand, full backup on service and spares. This 18" push collector €299, self propelled €349http://www.lawnmowerworld.ie/product/cobra-m46b-18-petrol-lawnmower/ Where are you located Thanks for the reply. I'm in Limerick. So Cobra are a good brand then?
deezell wrote: » Stiga Estate 5092 H is the pick of the Agrieuro €2-2,5K price range. Made in EU, american made B&S avs engine, hydro, electric blade, a hefty 10% off brings it right under your budget.. Slightly narrower cut than some in this price point at 93cm, but given the relatively small cutting area this might be an advantage if you have tight spaces in parts. AVS engines have less vibration than normal single cylinder engines. As you only have 0.3acre to cut, ( make sure your reading from the app was in Acres, not Hectares), and some of this is not suitable for a ride on, maybe you would be better off with a large 30"/77cm walk behind mower like this Toro Timemaster, €1400.https://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/toro-timemaster-30-quot-mower-new-model/12288417 For about the same money you could have this used Honda v twin engined ride on, from the same dealer. HI Deezal had some car issues so never purchased at that time you gave this advise I see that company in Kilkenny you posted are selling htishttps://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/viking-stihl-16hp-38-quot-ride-on-mower/22409738 would this be a good machine considering the year? I wonder would there be movement on the price I love that stiga you reference above - loaded with accessories. My head space was in the castelgarden xdc 150, when I checked agri euro they were charging for the mulch kit so price difference between there and a local guy 2400 meant it was nearly worth going to him seems like the xdc150s are running out of current stock My other interest was this. seems like it can be got for 2600 cashhttps://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/new-castlegarden-lawnmower-xdc-160-hd/21628170 Any thoughts? Am I better to wait at this stage for off season? Budget ideally is in the 2K-2.5K
kaiserrussel wrote: » deezell wrote: » Stiga Estate 5092 H is the pick of the Agrieuro €2-2,5K price range. Made in EU, american made B&S avs engine, hydro, electric blade, a hefty 10% off brings it right under your budget.. Slightly narrower cut than some in this price point at 93cm, but given the relatively small cutting area this might be an advantage if you have tight spaces in parts. AVS engines have less vibration than normal single cylinder engines. As you only have 0.3acre to cut, ( make sure your reading from the app was in Acres, not Hectares), and some of this is not suitable for a ride on, maybe you would be better off with a large 30"/77cm walk behind mower like this Toro Timemaster, €1400.https://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/toro-timemaster-30-quot-mower-new-model/12288417 For about the same money you could have this used Honda v twin engined ride on, from the same dealer. HI Deezal had some car issues so never purchased at that time you gave this advise I see that company in Kilkenny you posted are selling htishttps://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/viking-stihl-16hp-38-quot-ride-on-mower/22409738 would this be a good machine considering the year? I wonder would there be movement on the price I love that stiga you reference above - loaded with accessories. My head space was in the castelgarden xdc 150, when I checked agri euro they were charging for the mulch kit so price difference between there and a local guy 2400 meant it was nearly worth going to him seems like the xdc150s are running out of current stock My other interest was this. seems like it can be got for 2600 cashhttps://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/new-castlegarden-lawnmower-xdc-160-hd/21628170 Any thoughts? Am I better to wait at this stage for off season? Budget ideally is in the 2K-2.5K If the Viking was 3500 new in 2015, depreciate 20% for year 1, then 10%on the balance year in year. That would be about 2000 after 4 seasons, assuming it hasn't worked this year. The Stiga looks good.
deezell wrote: » kaiserrussel wrote: » If the Viking was 3500 new in 2015, depreciate 20% for year 1, then 10%on the balance year in year. That would be about 2000 after 4 seasons, assuming it hasn't worked this year. The Stiga looks good. any concerns with the stiga around year of manufacture? I wonder could that be an older model and has been in storage lets say? what about the xdc 10 - has the Kawasaki engine
kaiserrussel wrote: » If the Viking was 3500 new in 2015, depreciate 20% for year 1, then 10%on the balance year in year. That would be about 2000 after 4 seasons, assuming it hasn't worked this year. The Stiga looks good.
kaiserrussel wrote: » deezell wrote: » kaiserrussel wrote: » If the Viking was 3500 new in 2015, depreciate 20% for year 1, then 10%on the balance year in year. That would be about 2000 after 4 seasons, assuming it hasn't worked this year. The Stiga looks good. any concerns with the stiga around year of manufacture? I wonder could that be an older model and has been in storage lets say? what about the xdc 10 - has the Kawasaki engine It's still a current model with the Irish distributors, Doyle's.https://www.doyles.ie/products/cg-xdc160hd-98cm-hyd-kawasaki-v-twin-2t2610673-c19.html I'm sure the engine is up to the task, and its a vee twin, keep it serviced and oil level checked. You'll always pay more for a Briggs "n Stratton. I think that Viking may have been old stock back in 2015, the all white front changed to a newer green look about then. Viking are not Stihl, it's the other way around, Stihl bought Viking a year or so ago.
deezell wrote: » kaiserrussel wrote: » If the Viking was 3500 new in 2015, depreciate 20% for year 1, then 10%on the balance year in year. That would be about 2000 after 4 seasons, assuming it hasn't worked this year. The Stiga looks good. That viking would have been less than 3500 I’d imagine. I got the bigger and newer model mt5112z for 3600 in 2015. Stihl have owned viking for many years and only recently dropped the Viking branding.
deezell wrote: » It's current list price in Stihl livery is €3800, so I'd say it listed at near enough 3500 -3600 4 years ago. If anything it might have been more, as the new prices seen to have fallen somewhat. The flagship 6127.zl is a good bit less than it was in 2017.
deezell wrote: » Anyway, I would'nt be inclined to pay €2000 for that used Viking, if it was the facelift model 5097.z with the synchro deck and V twin engine maybe, but not that earlier basic non synchro deck. It most likely was a cheaper new price back in 2015 than the current version.
hbab2009 wrote: » Hi, I have a decent mower, the only problem is it doesn't mulch. Is it possible to change this mower into a mulching mower by purchasing a mulching kit? Mulching blade and mulch plug? If it is where would I buy the mulching kit? Attached are pictures of my mower. Regards, hbab2009
TheTorment wrote: » Thought I'd do a quick review of this mower. I bought it in early 2018. It's a mulching only mower. I've had it over two seasons and the end result if I'm honest is disappointing. It really doesn't suit my needs. What I don't like; 1. You CANT let the grass grow too long or it just won't mulch. Not having a collection bag is a negative in this case. 2. I've noticed that the mower doesn't cut too well. It sort of pushes the grass down. If you were to use your hand and rub the grass against the way it's been cut the grass is still quite long. The grass also grows into the lawn. What I mean is that if you take a tuft of grass and pull it you will have grass strands which are quite long and interwoven into the lawn. 3. It's difficult to maneuver around flowerbeds or tight areas. Once the self propelled system is started you can't turn it off without restarting the mower. 4. The edges around flowerbeds, footpaths and kerbing doesn't get cut properly and I need to use a shears to cut it. 5. Mulching isn't for someone with dogs!!! They can get the loose clippings onto their feet and drag it into the house. What I like about it.... 1. It starts first time...always with little effort. 2. Not collecting grass does save time. That's about it if I'm honest. .
monkeynuz wrote: » What make and model is the mower?
blackbox wrote: » What mower is that?
TheTorment wrote: » HUSQVARNA LB 553S ehttps://www.husqvarna.com/ie/products/lawn-mowers/lb-553s-e/967257001/
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