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The Great Big Lawnmower Thread

aoifski

I'd appreciate some advice about lawns and lawn mowers. We have about 1/4 -1/3 an acre of lawn. Top soil was put down when we moved in about 4 years ago, not the best stuff - quite stoney. We raked but did not rotovate it at the time, and then rolled and then sowed a lawn.

It's ok - the surface is a bit rough still and not flat. We have a petrol rotary at the moment and it takes quite a while to cut all this grass. And it grows like wildfire in the spring/summer.

We want to buy new rideon mower and I am all for buying a tractor mower to spin around the lawn in as little time as possible.

My husband has gotten it in his head somehow that he wants this manicured lawn, and wants to buy a petrol powered cylinder mower - the ones used for cricket and golf greens! Believe me our lawn and surface is far from this!

Questions:

To get even surface with manicured lawn would we have to rotovate and completely redo the surface/soil and resow?
Presumably a cylinder mower (self propelled) is totally unsuitable for what we have right now?
Any tractor mower recommendations for a nice cut which will appease my husband?!

Thanks in advance!

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Needles73

deezell wrote: »

Husqvarna and Stihl (whose mowers are formerly Viking) are two brands who guard their brand/dealer integrity ferociously. I rang a Viking/Stihl dealer last year for a mower belt, quoting the part no. His immediate, almost angry, reply was, "Where did you get that part number". He fobbed me off, never returned the call with a price or availability. It took weeks of searching to find the Viking parts diagrams btw, and Stihl is almost impossible to access. I think I read that Stihl went ' big box' in the US on some products, causing war with dealers, fans, etc. Needs must though if you're making the stuff and only nerds and devotees are buying.

https://www.motoruf.com/n/partslists.html?id=694766

Use this website to find your stihl/Viking part number. I have no connection with them but I have used site to get part numbers and also bought some items from them. No problems to deal with.
Once you have part number you can usually find item and figure out belt sizes etc
There main website also has husqvarna and multiple other brands for diagrams and parts.

[Deleted User]

This website has parts diagrams for all Stihl and Honda
https://www.lsengineers.co.uk/

You have to setup a trade account to access diagrams. Just fill out the form with anything you want. They will email you looking for further details but you can ignore that and still be able to login.
They probably have other brands too.

deezell

Deleted User wrote: »

This website has parts diagrams for all Stihl and Honda
https://www.lsengineers.co.uk/

You have to setup a trade account to access diagrams. Just fill out the form with anything you want. They will email you looking for further details but you can ignore that and still be able to login.
They probably have other brands too.

Great info. Having access to parts diagrams and part numbers is the key to cost saving. I previously could not crack the Viking/Stihl fortress, but eventually found the full manuals I sought on a German supplier site.

fryup

what the fek is this yoke

https://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/ransomes-bobcat-ride-on-mower/27753529?campaign=3

never seen its like before

loyatemu

fryup wrote: »

what the fek is this yoke

https://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/ransomes-bobcat-ride-on-mower/27753529?campaign=3

never seen its like before

looks like the sort of thing they use on golf courses.

deezell

fryup wrote: »

what the fek is this yoke

https://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/ransomes-bobcat-ride-on-mower/27753529?campaign=3

never seen its like before

Mars Rover? Irish style. Starts off in large wilderness, a few hours later, parked outside the pub.

fryup

is this price right? if so its the bargain of the year?

https://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/westwood-t1600-ride-on-mower/27813507

Edit: its sold, but it was a westwood similar to this for just €750 in good nick and all

Beanstalk

I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times but...i want a lawnmower that will last 20 years if not longer, that i can easily service myself and to cut about 80m2 of grass. Is the Honda HRX537 HYE the answer?

Beanstalk

I would like the self propelled alright. I think i'm just more sold on the polymer body over the steel body but maybe i'm just being mad and the steel body will do fine...

The Continental Op

Beanstalk wrote: »

I would like the self propelled alright. I think i'm just more sold on the polymer body over the steel body but maybe i'm just being mad and the steel body will do fine...

Steel rusts but will take more of a beating than the polymer.

If you aren't cutting a rough area then polymer is great and last forever if you don't leave it out in the sun even then modern polymers last really well.

You can look after a steel deck and make last almost forever but most people never get around to the effort required.

monkeynuz

Beanstalk wrote: »

I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times but...i want a lawnmower that will last 20 years if not longer, that i can easily service myself and to cut about 80m2 of grass. Is the Honda HRX537 HYE the answer?

No, hrh 536 hxe

I have 2 one 17 years old and one 10 years old and neither miss a beat and the newer one has been used commercially every year of its life so far.

deezell

Beanstalk wrote: »

I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times but...i want a lawnmower that will last 20 years if not longer, that i can easily service myself and to cut about 80m2 of grass. Is the Honda HRX537 HYE the answer?

A mower with a .53m cut will mow 80m2 in a straight line at a sedentary 4km pace in 2minutes 24 seconds, but a bit longer obviously with turns and corner. I guess with that workload every week for half the year it should outlive you. Seriously, thats a €1500 mower for a postage stamp garden. Virtually any mower would last with that workload once you clean it down, keep inside, and winter service it.

PaddyCar

Cut the grass yesterday with my Castelgarden XT180HD but when I went to disengage the blades (electro switch) they wouldn't stop. Turned engine off and restarted and they started spinning again straight away. Anyone know if this is an easy fix or what the problem might be?

[Deleted User]

Anybody got any feedback to offer on Weibang mowers, look like a good machine but would appreciate any opinions from owners about reliability and aftersales/parts etc

the deftone

Hey guys,

Need a new mower, looking at the Pro Lawn 42cm 139cc Hyundai Push Petrol Lawnmower

https://www.woodies.ie/pro-lawn-42cm-139cc-hyundai-push-petrol-lawnmower-1153278

Any thoughts? Good lawnmower?

deezell

PaddyCar wrote: »

Cut the grass yesterday with my Castelgarden XT180HD but when I went to disengage the blades (electro switch) they wouldn't stop. Turned engine off and restarted and they started spinning again straight away. Anyone know if this is an easy fix or what the problem might be?

Most likely the blade switch is burned out and permanently on. Disconnect the cables from the switch or clutch to see if it opens. If the clutch is still engaged without power, then it is seized or faulty. This is the switch.
https://www.mowerparts.ie/castelgarden-blade-engage-switch---pull-type-1184500680-214-p.asp

shane b

the deftone wrote: »

Hey guys,

Need a new mower, looking at the Pro Lawn 42cm 139cc Hyundai Push Petrol Lawnmower

https://www.woodies.ie/pro-lawn-42cm-139cc-hyundai-push-petrol-lawnmower-1153278

Any thoughts? Good lawnmower?

It's a basic entry level lawnmower. Should be ok for a few years if the lawn is small and not too rough. Parts for those Hyundai engines would be hard got through repair shops here so when it stops working it may not be worth fixing.

the deftone

shane b wrote: »

It's a basic entry level lawnmower. Should be ok for a few years if the lawn is small and not too rough. Parts for those Hyundai engines would be hard got through repair shops here so when it stops working it may not be worth fixing.

Would you recommend another lawnmower that wouldn't break the bank? The lawn isn't overly small to be honest.

deezell

the deftone wrote: »

Would you recommend another lawnmower that wouldn't break the bank? The lawn isn't overly small to be honest.

I seen this 20 inch cut Mountfield with a Honda GCV 170x engine in B&Q Naas yesterday as I walked past. I was impressed by how sturdy it looked and felt, for a fairly generic mower. Good value for that size and engine at a little over €400 iirc. Mountfield SP53H 160cc.

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[Deleted User]

deezell wrote: »

I seen this 20 inch cut Mountfield with a Honda GCV 170x engine in B&Q Naas yesterday as I walked past. I was impressed by how sturdy it looked and felt, for a fairly generic mower. Good value for that size and engine at a little over €400 iirc. Mountfield SP53H 160cc.

Seen that model and it does look good, €495 in b+q and being a Mountfield with Honda engine parts and repairs should be no problem.

Morby

Has anyone spotted any good deals on small electric lawnmowers?

My Dad is looking for a new one just to do the front of the garden, he's getting tired lugging the big one through the house all the time, so he's looking for something small, light and compact.

Ideally around €100 or less.

Anyone come across anything that might fit the bill?

Thanks!

deezell

soundman45 wrote: »

Seen that model and it does look good, €495 in b+q and being a Mountfield with Honda engine parts and repairs should be no problem.

Was it €495? Thought it was a bit less. Phone and check I suppose, but, there's one in stock in Screwfix Swords, only €413. It seems to be the newer model with the GCV170 engine, but at the price of the end of line GCV160 equipped model, which flew out of B&Q uk for £298 last year.
The Swords one a bargain, this will set you back €445 in B&Q Newry if you want to do a bit of Brexit smuggling.
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/mountfield-sp53h-51cm-167cc-self-propelled-rotary-petrol-lawn-mower/976fy

Daz_

Hi folks

Could someone recommend a few front rider movers for approx 1.5 acres ? Slight slope but nothing major .
Switching from tractor mower as it’s too big for me now to collect so one that mulches well is important .
Max budget 4K .

Not seeing too many coming in under that . Have seen the Husky R214tc (t) are they decent ?

Thanks

celtic_oz

Morby wrote: »

Has anyone spotted any good deals on small electric lawnmowers?

My Dad is looking for a new one just to do the front of the garden, he's getting tired lugging the big one through the house all the time, so he's looking for something small, light and compact.

Ideally around €100 or less.

Anyone come across anything that might fit the bill?

Thanks!

https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7496428.htm

Daz_

Hi

Would welcome opinions on the below. looking at a zero turn machine, question is Snapper or Toro?

https://www.irishmowers.com/toro-zero-turn-mowers.html
https://gardenmachinery.ie/collections/snapper/products/zero-turn-tractor-ztx150

Notch000

soundman45 wrote: »

Seen that model and it does look good, €495 in b+q and being a Mountfield with Honda engine parts and repairs should be no problem.

E412 in screwfix ATM, i picked up one earlier, fingers crossed it a good one, i couldn't cough up 8-900 for the equivalent full fat 22" honda. No doubt il eat my words in the long run tho

kaiserrussel

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Originally Posted by deezell View Post
First check that the cable is sound at both ends, no frayed or broken strands, and that the lever is turning. If the blade is slipping in use then the friction plate is either worn out or baked and polished, or a bit of both, as in the video. Your man is a bit anal, but very precise and methodical. His 25 yr old Honda hasn't a scratch on it, like new, he must bring it to bed with him
Despite his almost OCD approach, there's a few things he shouldn't have done. His friction disk and pressure plate were highly polished from use, and slipping. He sanded these to give them a rough face. The friction disk was well within thickness spec, so he decided not to use his new one. This disk was very old, you could see by its brown colour that the friction pads were well roasted and compromised, hard as glass. They will be glazed and slipping again in no time. He shouldn't be so tight about a €26 once in a lifetime part. Also, you can get both disk and spring+plate for an extra €10, (probably not genuine Honda spares but then brake and clutch parts rarely are.)
Why replace the spring? Well if the clutch was slipping badly over time, the pressure plate in which the spring is recessed would have got very hot, maybe enough to change the temper of spring. If the spring is compromised, your new disk will be shot in no time.
Finally, DON'T wear open toed sandals when operating a mower, unless you like picking metal, wood and stone splinters out from under your toenails, and don't even imagine the consequences of sticking your foot under the deck rim by mistake. Ugh. Steel capped boots are cheap as chips.
I bought the cables to fix this so going to give it a shot searched around but couldn’t find anything specifically for the mower model but this is insightful Deezall

kaiserrussel wrote: »

I bought the cables to fix this so going to give it a shot searched around but couldn’t find anything specifically for the mower model but this is insightful Deezall

Hi deezal quick follow up here on your sound advice above. So hot this machine up and running with these cables eventually and it’s working like a charm except with power drive is not working. So took it to someone more experienced and wa advised a new/second hand gear box would be needed. Any advise on where to pick one up?

deezell

Start with the model number, then find the part no. Search Amazon, EBay, or just google the part no, you might get an affordable replacement. It won't be cheap though, for original honda. Don't forget to try Honda dealers for a possible used one. Try here for part diagram,
https://peparts.honda.com

fryup

calling deezell calling deezell

whats the story with these type of ride on's?

https://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/lawnmower/27824424

i see a lot of them for sale on DD, come under the name Countax as well, are they professional greenkeeper type of machines?? seem very long & cumbersome

deezell

fryup wrote: »

calling deezell calling deezell

whats the story with these type of ride on's?

https://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/lawnmower/27824424

i see a lot of them for sale on DD, come under the name Countax as well, are they professional greenkeeper type of machines?? seem very long & cumbersome

I did read somewhere that they're not the most reliable. If you've the time and patience to be tweaking and fixing every season, plus trying to source parts, then it might be worth your while. That bag mechanism looks like a likely Achilles heel