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[henryd]

We've got a Honda self propelled jobbie here,had to weld the deck a few times in recent years but it never needs more than a couple of pulls to start even after a winter lay up,oh and it's about 20years old now

[Sir Tigger KC]

Those Bosch electric mowers are good! 

[Rods2]

We've got a Honda self propelled jobbie here,had to weld the deck a few times in recent years but it never needs more than a couple of pulls to start even after a winter lay up,oh and it's about 20years old now

I've got a cheap B&Q self-propelled with a 4.5hp Briggs and Stratton engine, that is still going strong after 18-19 years. Like your Honda tin worm is beginning to get the better of the blade and drive belt enclosures, so I think I'm going to have to get some tin plate and get my welder out in the near future. I've no complaints with almost 20 years of use for £200 and a couple of gallons of unleaded per cutting season and the occasional oil change, new plug and air filter. Normally starts first pull of the chord and will go through the thickest of grass, like after 3 weeks holiday, or a wet period when it has been impossible to cut.

[TheBoy]

We've got a Honda self propelled jobbie here,had to weld the deck a few times in recent years but it never needs more than a couple of pulls to start even after a winter lay up,oh and it's about 20years old now

My old Honda needed a fair amount of welding at the beginning of last year.

[henryd]

We've got a Honda self propelled jobbie here,had to weld the deck a few times in recent years but it never needs more than a couple of pulls to start even after a winter lay up,oh and it's about 20years old now

My old Honda needed a fair amount of welding at the beginning of last year.

Presuming yours is gone to lawnmower heaven now

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

There bloody rubbish and struggle like hell once the grass gets a bit longer.#

Plus as they age and the battery gets tired you get pissed off with them when they slow down and die half way through.

My advise will always be to buy a good make petrol second hand such as an Atco Admiral or the like such as :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Atco-Admiral-16-Push-Reel-/181364980468?pt=UK_Garden_Lawnmowers&hash=item2a3a31faf4#ht_82wt_1201

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOWER-ATCO-ADMIRAL-16-POWER-DRIVEN-/181365707104?pt=UK_Garden_Lawnmowers&hash=item2a3a3d1160#ht_226wt_1201

Agreed. Everyone knows that cordless and electric mowers are only suitable for 'poofters' and old ladies. 

[chrisgixer]

Better off with a simple mechanical push mower IMO. Smaller too.

[TheBoy]

We've got a Honda self propelled jobbie here,had to weld the deck a few times in recent years but it never needs more than a couple of pulls to start even after a winter lay up,oh and it's about 20years old now

My old Honda needed a fair amount of welding at the beginning of last year.

Presuming yours is gone to lawnmower heaven now

Yeah, couldn't save it....

[Kevin Wood]

That spark plug looks "as new". The rest won't polish out, though.

[tunnie]

Any thoughts on this?

http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/cos_9,cos_9.6,cos_9.6.2/153149

[Sir Tigger KC]

Quite a good range at MachineMart. 

If I was in the market for a new mower I'd be tempted by the 46cm Einhell which is a little more than the Costco model, but I have an Einhell scarifier which is fine, so a bit of brand loyalty.   

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/search/filter/lawnmowers-lawn-rakes/type/any/module/shopcategory/page/1

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Quite a good range at MachineMart. 

If I was in the market for a new mower I'd be tempted by the 46cm Einhell which is a little more than the Costco model, but I have an Einhell scarifier which is fine, so a bit of brand loyalty.   

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/search/filter/lawnmowers-lawn-rakes/type/any/module/shopcategory/page/1

Is that large enough to deal with your Dorset estate, Sir Tig?

Surely a 'sit on' mower is required.
 

[Sir Tigger KC]

A little electric Bosch happily copes with my little patch.  Rural poverty is a terrible thing Your Grace. 

[Taxi_Driver]

Ive found the ideal mower for TB......he can sit on the patio with a beer and watch it cutting the grass 

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/bosch-indego-32-4v-li-ion-cordless-robotic-law

[TheBoy]

Any thoughts on this?

http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/cos_9,cos_9.6,cos_9.6.2/153149

I bit big for your parents gaff, I'd suggest