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  Nathan millward April 29, 2017 at 9:19pm

  If you can afford i would have a look at the 21 inch honda pro roller. cracking bit of kit and will last a while. when buying 2nd hand make sure the mower has all ways been serviced as this can cost £80+
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  Sean Busby April 29, 2017 at 9:59pm

  I was brand loyal to Hayter for too long. Now I'm all Honda. For you I'd recommend an HRX476
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  PGM April 30, 2017 at 9:11am

  Up until last year I'd always used either a Hayter or a Honda. Last summer I bought a new Weibang, the Legacy 48 Pro BBC, and I would say it's the best professional mower I've owned. Cost me just over £1000. It picks up better in the wet than any other canvas grass bag mower i've ever used and has a 3 year commercial warranty which I don't think any other company offers. It is heavy so won't be for everybody, but I have a small, light 18" Cobra roller mower with me too which I can use if I have a load of steps or the garden is tiny and awkward. Quite a few posts on here about the Weibang now as a fair few use them, worth a read at least. Best of luck with whatever you go for.
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  Russell Cobley April 30, 2017 at 9:25am

  Thanks to all for your advice so far. Some great options! Hard to chose when I can only get one :). Was also recommended the Mountfield SSP505VR too - good spec and price. Time to get my thinking cap on and limit the budget or I will be adding on more and more!
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    Harry@VWGS > Russell Cobley April 30, 2017 at 9:51am

    Have used the Atco version of this mower, while it is better on collection than the Hayter, and has some really cool points like the twin clip blade and the quick adjust handles , the build quality isn't as sturdy as the Hayter. however, I've said it before, there is no point in having a pro grade machine like the Hayter that is useless in everyday working unless it's bone dry, personally I wouldn't go with the Hayter or the Honda, try a new brand, they are trying harder to please and are producing some great machines . Good luck
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  Graham Taylor April 30, 2017 at 6:26pm

  Everyone thinks differently here!!  One make that never seems to get a mention is the Masport Rotorola.................. light with a Honda engine for about £750. Not quite the same as mine which I've been using  for some 14 years doing several hours mowing a day during the Spring/Summer. and has never broken down.  A simple belt drive that just doesn't go wrong.  The B&S engine has just started to smoke on startup though i've a couple of spare engines in the garage I picked up on ebay for about £40 each. Might be worth looking at. .  
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    Dan Frazer Gardening > Graham Taylor May 2, 2017 at 7:27am

    I had a masport 5-6 years ago and I wouldn't buy another one. I don't remember exact details of what I disliked about it but I recall it being sluggish, poor build quality and bad in the wet compared to my current Kaaz with hi lift blade and slightly sped up engine.