Forum

Replies

• 

  Roy Bretton April 5, 2011 at 12:29pm

  I have used Hayter Harrier 56's for many years; I have always found them to be very reliable and easy to use. I appreciate that the Harrier's are very poor at collecting in the wet. I do not know how old your machine is, but the newer models are definitely better in the wet. I did know of someone who put an extra blade on to create more air flow, probably not possible with the models with a blade clutch on though. So if you can afford a new mower, it may help you.
• 

  Lawncare-4u.co.uk April 5, 2011 at 4:29pm

  good old hayter-  stood the test of time for british lawns ...........   im hooked :)

   
• 

  Graeme @ BGS April 5, 2011 at 5:10pm

  I left two Hayters in the van today and used the Etesia PRO 46.  It was wet, damp, cold and windy day and just knew that the Hayters would clogg up and leave a mess behind.

   

  The pictures below, don't really do justice to the finish that the Etesia gave.  Interestingly the first picture this garden is open to the public and for special fund raising events about six - eight times a year and todays cut was the first cut following Iron treatment which was applied two weeks ago.  The Hayter will be used to stripe the lawn up a day before each open day but I get a funny feeling the Etesia will get used more often.  The second picture had the same iron treatment but applied only one week ago and needs a bit more work to get it up to scratch. And the Etesia also cut a meadow of a front lawn (rental property) - was probably last cut 8 months ago and did it in one pass just as the new tenants drove up which was a shame as I couldn't get a photo! 

  
• 

  Colin Hunt April 5, 2011 at 5:16pm

  We have a 48 and a 56, the most reliable of mowers and maneuverable.  We use a Honda which stays on one particular contract - very solid and no problems in three years - very heavy and wouldnt want to maneuver in small garden.  Still looking for a smallish (Haterette size) recycler that is durable.
• 

  Lawncare-4u.co.uk April 5, 2011 at 10:25pm

   

   

  im sure it will cut more than that depth graeme !!
  dont you love the stripes from the wheels though ................:-p
• 

  Roy April 5, 2011 at 10:25pm

  We are gradually changing from Hayters to Masport RRSP 22" which we buy new every year. The Masport is much quicker and has a one piece rear roller which the operators prefer. We had continual drive problems with the Hayters. The only downside is the Masports have a much lower residual value when sold.
• 

  GORDON April 5, 2011 at 11:01pm

  Hi Roy

  know about the advantages of a 2 piece roller but did not know and can not think what advantage a one piece roller can give. Be interested to be advised.

   

  
  Roy said:

  We are gradually changing from Hayters to Masport RRSP 22" which we buy new every year. The Masport is much quicker and has a one piece rear roller which the operators prefer. We had continual drive problems with the Hayters. The only downside is the Masports have a much lower residual value when sold.
• 

  Lawncare-4u.co.uk April 6, 2011 at 12:52am

  hayter -pro , is a one piece ribbed roller /  

  
  
  Roy said:

  We are gradually changing from Hayters to Masport RRSP 22" which we buy new every year. The Masport is much quicker and has a one piece rear roller which the operators prefer. We had continual drive problems with the Hayters. The only downside is the Masports have a much lower residual value when sold.
• 

  Graeme @ BGS April 6, 2011 at 7:41am

  Funny but the wheel tracks don't look as bad when viewing in real life and only last a day at most.  I did revisit a few days after I cut to gauge the clients reaction and you couldn't see the tracks. 

   

  I would be more worried about the effect of compaction from using 4 wheels when compared to a roller but then this could be an increase revenue stream :-)

  
  Gardens4u.co.uk said:

   

   

  im sure it will cut more than that depth graeme !!
  dont you love the stripes from the wheels though ................:-p
• 

  Roy April 6, 2011 at 8:17pm

  HI Gordon

  I don't use our machines just pay for all the repair bills !

  The split diff on rear rollers allows the ingress of all manner of debris - mud, sand, small stones, wet clippings etc - and inevitibly they either seiz or fall apart. Used once a week domestically and the problems only manifest themselves years later and after the guarantee expires, used eight hours a day five days a week as our machines are and the failure occurs within a few months from new - usually one roller driving whilst the other freewheels. Our Hayter dealer was forever welding the two halves together on every machine brought in with this problem.  Why else have Hayter discontinued this 'feature' on their pro models !

  My operators report no difficulty turning a machine with a single rear roller at the end of a run nor the other problem experienced with a worn split diff roller in having to continually correct the machine pulling to one side. After a seasons use we have not had any problems with the Masport's drive so I can only speak as as I find.

  
  
  GORDON said:

  Hi Roy

  know about the advantages of a 2 piece roller but did not know and can not think what advantage a one piece roller can give. Be interested to be advised.

   

  
  Roy said:

  We are gradually changing from Hayters to Masport RRSP 22" which we buy new every year. The Masport is much quicker and has a one piece rear roller which the operators prefer. We had continual drive problems with the Hayters. The only downside is the Masports have a much lower residual value when sold.