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Looking for a new roller machine

Hi i am just starting my new business and would like to invest in a roller machine would you recommend one or stick with the four wheel machine i have

 been looking at the weibang and honda rollers thanks in advance 

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  • I would say that it depends on the area and type of customer that you are going after. If higher end, then you will need a roller mower. If not, then you don't really need one. Remember that roller mowers are generally more expensive to buy, and a lot more expensive to maintain and repair. 
    if just starting out, I would stick with the 4-wheel until you see a demand for roller cuts from customers. Maybe by the time your 4-wheel needs replaced, you will know the demand better.

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      Like !  Great advice 👍

    • Thanks for the great advice i always thought evey wanted stripes

  • Ian, is right. As for weibang read the post "mowers mowers mowers"  you are warned!

    You won't get a better 4 wheeler than honda hrx537 hy

    • I did have the honda hrx537 hy i thought it was to big for the small lawns thought it was a great machine apart from it being to big and sold it was thinking of getting the smaller one 476

  • Dougie, whatever you buy DON'T get the Weibang. I have told my story about it enough times here before.

    • Thanks i will have a look see if i can find it

    • Just seen your post there about your weibang a lot of bad reviews on the weibang my dealer recommends this as the best machines in the market 

      • Dealers will always to sell the machine they have the largest margin in. We are lucky ours tell the truth!

  • For our domestic round days, of which the majority are small to medium, we carry a 4 wheeled Stihl 4 series mower and a Hayter Pro 41. We use the Hayter on the fancier lawns and it leaves a beautiful finish but is only any good in dry weather. The Stihl 4 wheeler is used for everything else plus is great in the wet. Like Ian says, there is so much more expense with a roller mower and if you can get away with just using 4 wheeled mowers then maybe do that until you feel like you really need a roller if customers are asking for the stripes.

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