deezell wrote: » This 110cm/43" cut twin cylinder Stihl 5112 Z (formerly Viking) is a better class of machine, high quality manufacture, no flimsy parts. Good investment and value at the moment. It will knock the socks off other 102cm/40" offerings.https://dermotcasey.com/product/viking-5112-z-ride-on-mower/ Good Irish review here against high end competition.https://youtu.be/XZ4bIQ0Ffu4
enricoh wrote: » Thanks deezell, nice yoke but i hadn't factored in 4k! I've a vat number so would probably get up north to save the vat. Not in a major panic as can grab the oul fellas, might wait til end of season to try get a few quid off , thanks
monkeynuz wrote: » What about stihl? The two donegan.ie have can both mulch.
westsidestory wrote: » Hope okay to ask same question again, maybe deezell or other knowledgeable posters may have opinion. Looking for advice if possible, local football field covers 5 acres and club now needs to cut themselves. Was previously cut by agricultural tractor with mower. Would Stiga ZT 5132 T zero turn @ €6,000 be a viable option? And nearly as importantly how long should it take to cut using this 52" mower?https://www.doyles.ie/products/stiga-zero-turn-132cm-deck-kawasaki-fr691.html The Snapper ZTX350 52" zero turn comes @ €5,779https://www.gardenmachinery.ie/snapper-ztx250-104982.html
westsidestory wrote: » So no mower bought yet, like all multi person relationships it's complicated!! We now will be cutting ~2 acres for the next while and probably cutting over what tractor has cut in places to tidy. This mower is available from dealer locally for €4k and has been suggested by another member.https://www.caulfieldindustrial.com/p/stihl-rt51120z-43-ride-on-mower/p-g14926?taxdispinc=y&gclid=CjwKCAjw4pT1BRBUEiwAm5QuR46YzsuWSvnuXLuR-nMI8CRKDDa8vU9TvjV-upoGIYgDpAVIy2jBeBoC_wEQAvD_BwE#fo_c=3215&fo_k=c6ffeee20c3dacce97626ec552b02e7f&fo_s=gplaie Seen this Kubota Z122R https://www.atkins.ie/garden-machinery/mowers/zero-turn-mowers/kubota-z122r-zero-turn-mower-kuz122r at €5,500. What do you think considering the 4 options and durability? Edit: I just quoted my own posts Deezell to ensure original post was quoted. ��
Gael23 wrote: » I don’t think Stihl mowers look that nice. With all the white I think they could get really nasty looking as they age. They do have a good battery powered range
westsidestory wrote: » So no mower bought yet, like all multi person relationships it's complicated!! We now will be cutting ~2 acres for the next while and probably cutting over what tractor has cut in places to tidy. This mower is available from dealer locally for €4k and has been suggested by another member.https://www.caulfieldindustrial.com/p/stihl-rt51120z-43-ride-on-mower/p-g14926?taxdispinc=y&gclid=CjwKCAjw4pT1BRBUEiwAm5QuR46YzsuWSvnuXLuR-nMI8CRKDDa8vU9TvjV-upoGIYgDpAVIy2jBeBoC_wEQAvD_BwE#fo_c=3215&fo_k=c6ffeee20c3dacce97626ec552b02e7f&fo_s=gplaie Seen this Kubota Z122R https://www.atkins.ie/garden-machinery/mowers/zero-turn-mowers/kubota-z122r-zero-turn-mower-kuz122r at €5,500. What do you think considering the 4 options and durability? Edit: I just quoted my own posts Deezell to ensure original post was quoted. ��
deezell wrote: » For mowing two acres of amenity grass, you're not likely to need a collector mower, and a ZT is probably the best choice for you as stated on the previous reply, but then you originally had 5 acres to mow, and you talk of going over areas after the tractor, so is it the case that you're still using the tractor mower for the main coarser work, while you want the smaller mower for the neater areas, verges, etc? If so, that might be why you'd need a collector machine. If you do want to go collector, the big brother of the RT 5112 Z the RT 6127 ZL, is €800 more at €4800, which is a bargain for a machine of its size. http://www.donegan.ie/product_info.php?products_id=2653 125cm/49" cut, huge v twin 8 series B&S engine, large turf tyres, LCD display and just really well made. It dwarfs your standard garden tractor, and will eat 2 acres. It can be used as a mulcher with the additional mulch plug. It also has a very tight turning circle, less than the mower width. If you don't need to collect, a zero turn might make more sense, on the other hand, the Stihl is a really well built machine, very low maintenance, high quality construction. The 49" 6127.ZL is what I use myself on a 3+ acre site of more than half in grass. Collector box is huge, takes me three fills only during this light growth. It's a 2015 machine bought used in 2017 and all that it's required in maintenance in that time is oil/filter changes, blade sharpen and balance, paint deck underside and clean the air filter. I'll treat it to a couple of new belts this year. Deck dropping is a few minutes work, just a screwdriver required. ZT mowers are a good bit more complex, and would have a higher maintenance overhead, so it's something to consider.
[Deleted User] wrote: » Looking for a lawn mower recommendation. I posted here last July but never went through with the purchase. Bit of a blessing in disguise as I know a bit more about what I want now: 1) Self propelled petrol mower. 2) A mulching mower since I don't want to collect the grass. 3) for a large lawn greater than 500m2. 4) Was told the last time Stihl/Cobra were the best and easy to replace parts. I don't want to buy cheap but also don't want to overpay unnecessarily either. Limerick area. Edit: Found one I think:http://www.mower-power.com/shannonside/product.asp?P_ID=2019
Icyseanfitz wrote: » Budget of between 200-300 Euro, what would ye get? We have a pretty big lawn and I'll probably be mulching more than anything. Would really appreciate any suggestions.
Icyseanfitz wrote: » if i was to increase my budget to around 400 would that open up much? saw this Mcculloch 56cm B&S Engine, good buy?i nevermind, just went and bought that pro lawn deal from woodies, hopefully its somewhat decent
ClareMigrant wrote: » Hi all great thread to follow, currently in the market for a ride on, found the McCulloch M145-97t 500cc mower in the Co_Op Superstore for €1999 collection box included, currently €2399 with Agrieuro collection box not included but does come with a trailer, I have approx 1acre of cutting to do, would anyone recommend this mower for that size of work?https://www.coopsuperstores.ie/Garden/Lawnmowers/Rideon-Lawnmowers/Mcculloch-M14597t-500cc-Bs-Ride-On-Lawnmower--2-Bin-Grass-Collector-1714058
deezell wrote: » Hard to go wrong for that price, I think it's an end of line model, not that that means anything given the number of variations and clones of these simpler mowers. CVT drive is interesting, same as a quad, variable speed without the expense of hydrostatic. The only thing to go wrong is the cvt belt. Deck is twin cut non synchronous, both blades turning clockwise for side discharge, so the deck drive is also a simple affair, no toothed timing belts or double sided serpentine v belts. Again, only cheap belts to maintain. Downside would be the side collector. It will struggle to fill if the grass is too long or damp. Should be good for an acre, if long mow high and twice to pickup, else you'll be out with a rake.
angeldaisy wrote: » Still looking for a self-propelled petrol mower. Budget at the moment is around 300-400. Garden is approx 1/4 acre. what I've seen online so far are; Webb from Coop https://www.coopsuperstores.ie/search?q=webb%20lawnmower The Pro Lawn from Woodies, https://www.woodies.ie/pro-lawn-53cm-self-propelled-electric-start-hyundai-lawnmower-1168768 Or these Castelgarden or Husqvarna from https://www.hanlysgardenmachinery.ie/category/lawnmowers2 Any suggestions which would be the best? Or would I be better waiting a while and put a bit more into the budget?
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