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bm52



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Honda self propelled and rotostop with bulilt in mulcher. 7ys old and not missed a beat BM52
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barbel jim



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Used all the afore mentioned mowers. Lawnflite are cheap honda copies.
Have a Honda self propelled roller for my own 1/2 acre which is lovely and stripy. Mower from 2004 and still as good as new! Would not have anything else. Not cheap but with minimal maintenance go forever! Thumbs Up
Post #224745 4th Apr 2013 10:33pm
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Sonarmender



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You pays your money and you takes your chance, Honda the best grass cutter by far. Bow down

Forget the rest just buy the best, Suzuki Jimny or LR Defender Question

Who else offers a 7yr warranty? Thumbs Up  You only have one life, live it....forget the cost.
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Post #224746 4th Apr 2013 10:39pm
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ZeDefender



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Don't buy a McCulloch! I wasted several hundred pounds on one and it's $hite - front wheel drive with plastic gear teeth that just shred Evil or Very Mad
Can't get rid of it now as I'm too honest to lie to prospective buyers Rolling Eyes Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #224763 5th Apr 2013 6:49am
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jayaway44



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Has anybody tried the Al-KO or the Efco. Someone told me the Efco was a good machine, mind you he was trying to sell me one at the time Wink . 2.2 2012 110 utility Orkney Grey
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Post #224799 5th Apr 2013 10:13am
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TD5_dan



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My old man is a landscaper, has been all his life and only uses a hayter for nice lawns or an etesia the latter is a fantastic mower it can get used for several hours a day all week! 2001 TD5 110 County Station Wagon - sold
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Post #224803 5th Apr 2013 10:30am
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appaloosadude



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jayaway44 wrote:
Has anybody tried the Al-KO or the Efco. Someone told me the Efco was a good machine, mind you he was trying to sell me one at the time Wink .

I've got an Efco chainsaw, apparently something to do with Oleomac. Any ways, its a great saw, never skipped a beat, and I've been pretty hard on it (14" bar and I've cut 28" diameter trees with it...)
Post #224820 5th Apr 2013 11:45am
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dnorrishill



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Had a Honda mower and strimmer (both petrol) for years and they are very reliable.
Post #224830 5th Apr 2013 12:02pm
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ZeDefender



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jayaway44 wrote:
Has anybody tried the Al-KO or the Efco. Someone told me the Efco was a good machine, mind you he was trying to sell me one at the time Wink .

After I realised how $hite McCulloch are, I went on some lawnmower forums (I know - Saddo) and they seemed to think AlKo are good - I will probably be buying one soon Rolling Eyes Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #224888 5th Apr 2013 4:00pm
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peterl



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Thanks for all the replies, looking at a viking MB650VM, 19" variable drive and mulch kit. Taken on board the honda advise, but they are very expensive and the above is £495 and a 5 year warranty.....
One comming on demo next week.
Free lawn cuts for start of season Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
Post #224960 5th Apr 2013 8:03pm
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rossy



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Lawnmower forums Shocked
Post #225000 5th Apr 2013 10:24pm
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ZeDefender



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rossy wrote:
Lawnmower forums Shocked

This is Germany - all engineering is taken very seriously (and usually without humour) Laughing Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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Post #225001 5th Apr 2013 10:27pm
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rossy



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Thumbs Up Oh thats OK then !
Post #225002 5th Apr 2013 10:28pm
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jst



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it may need a 17" to fit around beds etc. but if i could go bigger i would for 4hrs worth.

Briggs and Stratton engine or Honda have always worked for me. Cheers

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Post #225020 6th Apr 2013 6:50am
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shaun.mobile



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Bought my hayter 12 years ago, still going strong, grass bag is tatty now.

The hayter is great because it has a full width exit for the grass and this can cope when it is wet.
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