mbwest
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| Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 10:32 pm Post subject: Lawnmower suggestions / Choosing a cheap lawnmower |
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Hi guys, just wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions on a lawnmower i could buy. Looking to spend about £50 (will be going to B&Q with 20% discount). It is for use on a new lawn, needs to have a varying cutting height and the ground is not perfectly level.
What the difference between roller mowers and the rest?
Thanks in advance for any help 
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mbwest
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 1:54 am Post subject: |
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Any help would be great guys and girls. I'm off to get the mower etc at 10:30am on wednesday the 31st (later today).
Hover mowers? Any suggestions?
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Frank
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 8:27 am Post subject: |
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Hi Murray,
I don't know what will be on offer for £50 plus a 20% discount but my guess is that your choice will be limited. You may find a manual push mower for that price and as you have a smallish lawn this may be ok. But of course petrol or electric mowers will be easier to use.
I myself would choose a petrol rotary mower. It will do it all.
Hope you find something for your budget 
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catkins
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 8:45 am Post subject: |
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My garden is up and down and i had to get rid of my electric one as it just couldnt cope, it had a roller, but because the ground was uneven, it just didnt roll.I now have a petrol mower, they are not cheap,around £149.99 but i couldnt be without mine.Some are self propelled to ease the pushing as they can be heavy.
For £50.00, i wouldnt say you will have much choice, although B and Q do have their own range.If it is a big garden, make sure you get one for a large garden, or it will burn out.
Good luck, B and Q have some fabulous offers on at the mo, let us know how you get on.
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Crazy Orchid Lady
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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I bought a push mower here for $80/US but the shipping for you would be outrageous! Sorry I can't be of more help.
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glendann
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Sorry,I have a Troy Built tractor mower and a Murray push mower .But the little tractor would be to big.The little push Murray was $79.99 2 or 3 years ago at WalMarts. It would work.
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mbwest
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| Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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ok, spotted in Argos...
Black & Decker GR389.
Electric Rotary Mower.
1400watts. 16.9Kg.
38cm cut.
20-58mm cut height.
40L box. 12M Cable.
Now £59.99 (was £80)
What do you all think?
thanks for help so far
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dooley
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DR says he uses one of those and they are a good lawnmower. It's a good price, too. Dooley
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mbwest
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| Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Dooley, I think i'll go for that one then. Will check B&Q first as my OAP aunt gets 20% off on wednesdays
Thanks again!
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