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Hello 👋 I am looking to buy a new mower for my small business where I currently mow small/medium lawns among other things.I've whittled it down to two contenders with the size, budget and weight in mind for me.so please if anyone has working knowledge of the Honda Izy 46push and the Wribamg virtue 46push I would really appreciate your help in choosing which to go for!thank you ☺️
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I have an HRH536 and wrecked the blade on it. Just wondering what people think of the mower blades with the air flow holes (?) on the back of the cutting edge?Gimmicky or worthwhile? Before I get one.
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Been asked to maintain several plots for a national builder. The plots are landscaped and ready for sale I just have to keep them looking ok, mowing weeding etc. Do people charge a premium for this, I assume the house builder wants it as cheap as possible but I don't want to loose out. Anyone any experince?? Just mowing and weeding I believe. Cheers,
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Read more…Zero Turn Cut & Collect Mower
Hello, I'm in the market for a Zero Turn mower around 42" and up to £6000. I'm looking for recommendations for any models preferably with a grass collector attachment so I can get more use out of it as this will be my most expensive tool yet.So far I've got:EGO Z6 ZT4201E-L (Currently offering 4x 10Ah batteries for free with the purchase)Cub Cadet Ultima XZ5 L107Ariens Edge 42Toro TimeCutter ZS4200TThanks
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