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  Richard Gadsby February 22, 2017 at 2:20pm

  If I was to have just 2 I have a 19 inch roller and a 19 inch 4 wheeler that can mulch. 21 inch rollers are great but too long for lots of gardens.
  Depends on what type of gardens you are aiming for.
  Hope that helps a bit
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    Ian Kenyon > Richard Gadsby February 22, 2017 at 2:28pm

    Thnaks

    I was thinking of the Honda HRX 537 as a light weight mulching 21" mower for larger gardens and some commercial work. And a 19" with a roller for those who want a striped finish. Any ideas on a mid range 19" would be appreciated. I was looking at Einhell but I don't think they do a rear roller model
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  Scott H February 22, 2017 at 2:50pm

  Wouldn't go 19 and 21, too close in size.

  Residential gardens, I'd go 19" roller, lots of small gardens, might even have a 17" roller too. Rollers much easier to mow right up to borders and beds without dropping over and scalping, plus the nice stripes keeps clients happy.

  Mulching means regular cuts - perhaps once a week, are you clients going to want to pay for that? Mine don't, they are happy with a 2 weekly - perhaps do a bit of market research on your potential clients before you go for mulching.

  I have a Honda 536 roller, as Richard says, just too long for many lawns, you'll get frustrated in the corners, or stuck, or both! Great for large open spaces.

  Also have one of the older HRX476's, with roller. Not a bad general machine, picks up damp grass, struggles in the rain, light enough for regular in/ outs of the van. 
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      Ian Kenyon February 23, 2017 at 9:07am

      Thanks John, are you sure your mate has an Izy? from what I can see that model doesn't have a roller?
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        Scott H > Ian Kenyon February 23, 2017 at 9:35am

        Izy's have a rubber strip along the back, drags along the grass giving a fair stripe.
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          Richard Gadsby > Scott H February 23, 2017 at 10:16am

          There used to be izys that had a roller a long while back. It could be one of those as they do last a long time especially if used on one garden!
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            Scott H > Richard Gadsby February 23, 2017 at 10:27am

            Really...are they pre HRD's? 
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              Richard Gadsby > Scott H February 23, 2017 at 11:14am

              Yes this one I've seen must be 20-25 years old. You've made me wonder now! It's the mower of a neighbour of one of my clients. I'd swear it was an old izy but may be wrong!
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    Ian Kenyon > Scott H February 23, 2017 at 9:03am

    maybe im showing how dumb I am here - hep me understand whay you would have to cut more frequently if you are mulching please
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      Richard Gadsby > Ian Kenyon February 23, 2017 at 9:07am

      Because it needs to be fairly short when you cut it or you just leave a horrible mess!