Hello all.
For those of you that have read my posts I have been in a dilema for the past several months deciding upon which lawn mower to buy.
I live and work in Hamburg, Germany. Trying to find lawnmowers that stripe is like trying to find rocking horse poop!
Any way I finally found one of the Honda pro range for sale over here and it works out approx 300pounds dearer than buying from the UK I have not included P and P yet!
If I were to buy from the UK I had settled on the lawn flight pro model approx 1050 pounds (im typing on my german keyboard please excuse the pounds)
Anyway I stumbled on this sabo model here is the translation. What you guys think please. Or should i just import the lawnflight pro. However Im worried about warranty etc etc.
http://www.boerger-motorgeraete.eu/Rasenmaeher/SABO-Benzinmaeher--Rasenmaeher-mit-Benzinmotor--Radantriebsmaeher/Sabo--Antriebs--Rasenmaeher--47-K-Vario-B-R--Rear-Roller-4831.html
SABO rear roller petrol mower with rear-wheel drive maintain the lawn on the fine English way!
The new Sabo 47-K vario scooter REAR BR drive on your lawn mower makes a fine stripe design. This is caused by a lawn roller that is installed instead of two wheels on the rear axle.
The powerful four-stroke Kawasaki petrol engine which offers an easy starting and strong pulling power
By rolling improves the way the quality of the turf. Another big plus: the roller mower are the great stability, so that sloping lawn edges can be cut easily and accurately.
SABO Rear Roller maintain the lawn on the fine English Art The fine stripe design is created by a lawn roller installed instead of two wheels on the rear axle.
When mowing the lawn roller sets the blades of grass in the direction of travel, thus leaving the typical striped pattern in the freshly mowed lawn arise. By rolling improves the way the quality of the turf. The roller gives the mower great stability, so that falling edges are perfectly cut lawn.
Also in terms of ease of use, the rear roller points:
The cutting height can be the 47er model from 15 to 70 millimeters vary (centrally per axis)
When the lawnmower SABO the variable rear drive can (3.1 to 5.0 km / h) switch easily
Another helpful feature in labor input provides the lever for the blade clutch on the upper member
It enables you to empty the collection bag with the engine running
Overall, the rear roller not only convince with their lawn design, but also through its modern technology
The extremely light handling in combination with the roll technique that provides better turf structure
VARIO is variable drive
The Vario drive makes mowing the lawn even easier: Just grab the drive bracket and off you go. The travel speed can be variably adjusted from 3.1 to 5.0 km / h.
Blade brake
When the engine is idling continue without driving the knife
then there is the SABO blade brake.
When you release the safety bar, the motor on, but the knife is stopped.
Ideal for emptying the grass catcher, because the engine does not need to be restarted.
Instead, just the push handle and pulled even with the mower can,
without being mowed, are driven to the composter.
Alloy chassis
All SABO alloy chassis are made of high quality solid aluminum.
This is easily one hand, on the other hand extremely solid robust u.langlebig.
On top of the aluminum case are recyclable u.korrosionsbeständig.
A testament to the confidence that you can put on SABO.
In addition to standard equipment warranty of two years for the
Consumer red line we grant a 15 year warranty on the aluminum chassis
red lawnmower (according SABO warranty).
Grant for all devices and aluminum case of the "green" professional program
we are one year warranty under the SABO warranty.
Safety Cutters
The one-piece blade is forged from high quality spring steel u.damit indestructible.
The seconds blade stop is an important safety benefit.
Cutting height adjustment
A handle and the desired cutting height is fixed.
Depending on the device with 5-fold, 6-fold and 0.7-fold
stepless adjustment. In no time.
Textile grass collection bag
First, it is purely a lot because the clippings are compacted.
Second shows a signal when it is fully loaded.
And thirdly, he can be kept for a space-saving.
Handle height adjustment
For the adaptation to the ergonomic requirements
the user, the height of the handle adjustable-
it can all easily mow.
Techn.Daten:
Motorhersteller Kawasaki OHV
Motor FJ 180
Messerbremse ja /
Leistung: 2,8 KW / 2800 U/min
Artikelnummer: SA 940
Rasenflächen 1500 qm
Antriebssystem Hinterradantrieb
Geschwindigkeit variabel 3,1 - 5,0 km/h
Material Aluminium Chassie
Mäh-Funktionen Sammeln / Heckauswurf
Mulchkit nein
Schnittbreite 47 cm
Schnitthöhe, min-max 2,0 - 8,0 cm
Schnitthöhenstufen 9
Schnitthöhenanpassung zentral
Fangboxart Sabo Tuchfangbox : Volumen 65 l
Fangbox/-sack Sabo TurboStar System
Holmtyp Komfort
Griffhöheneinstellung ja / 3 fach
Räder Kugelgelager / Nadellager
Radgröße, vorne / hinten k.a
Gewicht 47 kg
Garantie : 24 Monate
Garantie 24 Monate
Schallleistungspegel dB(A) 96
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Replies
I've said it before, but I personally think the relationship with your nearest repairer/supplier is more important than the machinery you buy.
Whatever mower, or anything else, you choose, it WILL break down at some point. It's usually the smallest of things, like a cable or spring or something, but it WILL be at your busiest time. You need to be able to drive in to the repairer, and know he'll have what you need on the shelf. You also want him to put you to the front of the queue; certainly same-day and ideally while-you-wait. Forget warranties, you need it repaired fast and efficiently or you're losing work. Having a back-up machine is essential, but even so you don't want to be waiting weeks for repairs because you bought a machine from the UK, and the local guy doesn't work on them or something.
I'd find the supplier you want a long-term relationship first, then buy what he recommends.
Agree 100% with Paul. Any upfront savings could well be insignificant when compared to future repairs and the need for 'priority' service. Appreciate upfront costs can be a killer, but I suspect the realities means it may not be as large as you perceive.
A colleague I know bought a Hayter 53 Pro online 3 or 4 years ago. Came flat packed in a box with no engine oil or PDI. He saved about £70+, but spent a while building up, getting some oil and adjusting cables (which is when I got call as the drive clutch cable needed adjusting to be able to use it).
Go find a dealer and butter him up. Now is a good time. Leave it a month or so and you'll be in a queue as spring arrives
Mannn....
All I needed was another wise and positive comment then I could have thanked three wise men.
However
Two wise men have responded, thank you Paul and thank you Gary.
I am about to try and transfer monies from UK to my German business bank account, should be fun! Then I will proceed with finding a local dealer and haggling
Does the price approx 1300euro look ok for the tech spec of the mower. 5kmph seems like the perfect brisk pace.
Only a 65 litre bag but it comes with Sabo TurboStar System... Cool ehh!!
One more question.
Should I buy an after market blade as I have been told the original blades comply with EEC noise directive. Perhaps with an after market go faster blade it would be the Sabo TurbStart Kompressor suck your sward system!!! teehee!
Cedar Garden Services
I think you posted something about Sabo earlier, I had the email but no online post?
What are your thoughts on the Sabo, or go with the Honda Rasenmäher Walzenmäher HRD 536 QX. The honda is 1,530euro so a good couple of hundred euros more than the Sabo.
I spoke to Toro Belgium today who sent me their brochure. Toro were absolutely 100 percent amazing. The lady immediately sent the brochure out to me. I would post it on here but its all in a funny foreign language so probably no good for you. So Toro could be taking the slight lead. Bloody expensive though.
Look familier?
Price: 1699euros
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Just an update.
We have decided to go with the Honda HRH 536 roller. Cant be a bad mower as they were used in the world cup.
We can post updates and if anybody has any questions then please fire away.
An update will come when it is delivered and through out the season.
Regards
English Sheep
Nick
Please remind me to do that when I finally get it!
Oh I have to somehow negotiate it into the Landrover!