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  Dan Frazer Gardening March 27, 2011 at 11:27am

  I use a John Deere JS63V but would not recommend it as it's falling to bits, drive had a repair after 12 months and I am waiting for another failure one of these days. It is a fast machine though and very quick at getting the job done.

   

  Heard good things about victa mulchers; a good used model would be my choice.
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  Trevor @ Lawnmower World March 27, 2011 at 11:59am

  Victa mowers used to be a fantastic tool for exactly this sort of job but in all honesty, they have lost a lot of versatility since they had to replace the two stroke engines with Honda's etc to conform with emission laws for the UK.  The blade system on the Victa remains the same however and provides great impact protection which is normally main cause for concern when looking for a machine to handle this sort of work.

   

  I think the main questions have to be - how rough are the verges? have been maintained previously? sloped or all flat?
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  Chris Auld March 27, 2011 at 12:49pm

  I currently run a couple of Rover Pro cut 50's, good for domestic gardens but cant side discharge or mulch.
  
  Dan Tarleton said:

  What mower have you got currently?
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  Gareth March 27, 2011 at 12:50pm

  I'de like to be able to answer this question as its one i've been considering myself but I'm leaning towards the stiga's so if anyones had experience of these i'de be interested?
  

   

  Stiga multiclip pro 50 4s inox svan 48cm self-propelled
  
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  Chris Auld March 27, 2011 at 12:54pm

  The verges are all flat or slightly sloped, they have been reasonably well maintained and they are contracted to be cut every 14 days so the grass will never get too long. I was thinking of the Honda IZY HRS 536 SD, have you got any experience with them Trevor?
  
  
  Trevor @ Lawnmower World said:

  Victa mowers used to be a fantastic tool for exactly this sort of job but in all honesty, they have lost a lot of versatility since they had to replace the two stroke engines with Honda's etc to conform with emission laws for the UK.  The blade system on the Victa remains the same however and provides great impact protection which is normally main cause for concern when looking for a machine to handle this sort of work.

   

  I think the main questions have to be - how rough are the verges? have been maintained previously? sloped or all flat?
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  Adam Pilgrim March 27, 2011 at 1:35pm

  I use a Hayter Double 3 on this kind of work, it has been ideal with its capability to side discharge, mulch or collect, also has 3 drive speeds so never struggles even with long or tough grass. Been a good machine but they are sadly not availaible anymore. Unfortunatly its engine has just given up the ghost so I am doing all my rough work with a Hayterette - oh how I miss self propelling....
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  Neal Barker @ Etesia uk March 27, 2011 at 1:54pm

  why not have a demo on our me53b

   

  is a pure mulching mower 53cm width and rear discharge

   

  i sound biased (hope thats spelt right) but i do hear alot that people think its atleast 1 of the best walkbehind mulchers on the market if not the best.

   

  if you want me to try and set up a free demo just let me know and i will see what you local dealer can do or our area rep
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  Chris Auld March 27, 2011 at 2:27pm

  Hi Neal, i looked at the Etesias but i dont think there are any dealers in Northern Ireland, is that correct?
  
  Neal Barker @ Etesia uk said:

  why not have a demo on our me53b

   

  is a pure mulching mower 53cm width and rear discharge

   

  i sound biased (hope thats spelt right) but i do hear alot that people think its atleast 1 of the best walkbehind mulchers on the market if not the best.

   

  if you want me to try and set up a free demo just let me know and i will see what you local dealer can do or our area rep
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  Neal Barker @ Etesia uk March 27, 2011 at 2:47pm

  cyril johnstons i dont know there number but if you google you will find them there a huge company and cover the whole of the north
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  andrew magill March 27, 2011 at 3:02pm

  
  
  Neal Barker @ Etesia uk said:

  cyril johnstons i dont know there number but if you google you will find them there a huge company and cover the whole of the north