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Rough cut mower recommendations

Posted by Peter sellers on October 8, 2023 at 5:52pm

We're looking for a rough cut mower for occasional use, we have a limited budget  as it will only be used 4 times a year, so Ferris etc are out of the picture. Don't want anything too big, heavy and unwieldy,  be grateful for any recommendations. 

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  • PGM October 8, 2023 at 6:37pm

    Depends what size you need. We use a Stihl RM448VC which is great for rough cuts even with wet grass, but it's only 18inch so won't be big enough for everyone's needs

    • Peter sellers > PGM October 8, 2023 at 6:54pm

      Thanks  but it's not going to be powerful enough or tough enough.  We need something with tractor type rear tyres that doesn't mind chewing bricks and rubble !

      • PGM > Peter sellers October 8, 2023 at 8:03pm

        Yes, it's only good enough for regular domestic rough cuts. Not even close to good enough for your needs!!

  • Gary Clapham October 8, 2023 at 10:02pm

     Landmaster Stoic, will cut grass over 2 foot high, built like a tank! ive got one thats over 40 years old never let me down

    This mine...

    John Deere style Old Stoic Mower, 4hp Briggs & Stratton refurbi...

  • David Benson October 8, 2023 at 10:30pm

    what about a wheeled strimmer ?

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    Dave Colton October 9, 2023 at 11:53am

    I have an AS motors 2 stroke side discharge got it very very cheap because the clutch had gone and that was only £65.00 and the time to replace it. 4 wheel drive as well. Just looked on eBay and although there are AS motors on there non like mine and they seem quite expensive.

  • Andrew . Perkins October 9, 2023 at 7:44pm

    Whats to big ? I see a few Hayter Condor knocking about that will quite easy take down long grass . We use a old Etesia pro 56 aka The Beast for rough cuts built like a tank and with a 9hp kawasaki makes light work of long grass  , maybe hard to find now they dont make them but could try the Pro 53 .

    • Peter sellers > Andrew . Perkins October 9, 2023 at 8:05pm

      Yes. Hayter Condor ideal but finding a genuine one that hasn't been bodged with a known history  is about as easy as getting a winning lottery ticket!

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    Intelligent Gardening October 14, 2023 at 10:41am

    We have an Efco VBR6 which is excellent, just seems to smash through everything including the odd brick!

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