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Ex-council machine

My Toro has given up the ghost and it seems that most new mulching mowers are suffering from supply chain issues, so I could be looking a few months to get a replacement.

 

I've seen an ex-council Viking machine that's allegedly been used for two seasons. Looks clean from the photos.

 

Should I be put off with it being ex-council?

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  • if its a dealer that is selling it it will have been cleaned up to look nearly new but it will have been serviced as and when, you should get 3 months warinty if they will not give any look elsewhere

  • Ive had plenty of good ex council machines, they usually have been well serviced during there life and probably havent worked that hard!, the Viking Mulching mower is a brilliant machine, particuarly the professional version as it has a more powerful engine and much better hand grips. The only real wear issue is the drive to the front wheels.

  • Having worked for the council for 27 years and knowing the abuse their poor machines suffered there, I certainly wouldn't touch one of them.  A couple of years use with the council and I'd reckon it equivalent to 10+ years of use, you and me would give it.  You might be lucky and find the odd exception but I certainly wouldn't risk it.   

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