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I had a Stiga twin clip roller a few years back. Was an absolute tank, big and heavy. It cut well and pick was good but was way too hefty for me needs so ended up selling it. Great on large lawns but most of my work is small to medium gardens. The bigger gardens I use the timemaster on
Thanks , currently running Hayter 56 pro's but at 57 kg they are a maul so looked at the Stiga/Mountfield at 47 kg but no split roller or BBC. Only for big areas. Can't have everything suppose! May get one to try before buying more.
I've gone backwards in my walk behind mower purchases solely because a new roller mower lasts 2yrs before it needs a gearbox at £400, I now buy old Honda mowers my current one is 18yrs old I paid £300 for it 3yrs ago and so far in issues. The simple thing is they don't make them like they used to. I've tried loads of new machines they just don't last, my advice is buy an old honda
Yeah, I totally agree on this - far better build quality 👍🏻
I bought one last year Peter, I thought you had recommended the 18" too me, maybe somebody else. The 18" was out of stock & I went for the 955. Bloody great machine, extremley powerful engine & pretty fast as well. No BBC though which is the only downside. The pick up is good & I can't really call it a critisim but because it picks up so well it fills the grass bag so tightly it can be a bit of a pain to empty.
Neil. Yes it was me who recommended the 18 inch. Delighted with ours albeit we only use for weekly cuts om medium lawns but it allows us to cut in the early morning when the grass is soaking wet, not had to unblock it yet! Interesting to hear your thoughts on the 21 inch shame about no BBC and a smooth solid roller but at that price point of under £1K suppose its not fair to compare to our Hayter 56 pro's at £1600, just looking at something less heavy as an old fart now.
Have you used it in the wet? How was it? Thanks
Hi Peter, I try not to mow if possible when its too wet. Like most machines the grass sticks everywhere. If it is already trimmed it is ok, just don't go cutting a couple of inches growth when wet! Just a side note, the bloody belt come off of it this week, thats what i get for recommending it, all good now though.