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  Classic Gardens July 26, 2010 at 3:11pm

  Ps
  Sorry about the grammer as you can't re read what you have put before posting when using an iPhone 
  
  Any chance of getting that sorted Phil ?
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  Phil Voice July 26, 2010 at 3:25pm

  Maybe you can edit when you return to base?
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  Classic Gardens July 26, 2010 at 4:19pm

  During the winter months, and ex council you can 
  
  Rob Glassborow said:

  I seriously doubt you are going to get an Etesia for £300.
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  Classic Gardens July 26, 2010 at 6:30pm

  Was looking at these
  
  http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewItemDesc.aspx?aid=390189025749&...
  
  Stuart said:

  You might be pushed for that as the cheap models on ebay and the likes are push pro 46's. I guess you will be looking at the 51 range though, maybe? I bet you would love to try the big 53 out. I really like that machine but I can only dream of using it as its far to big for my work.
  
  martin said:

  During the winter months, and ex council you can 
  
  Rob Glassborow said:

  I seriously doubt you are going to get an Etesia for £300.
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  Dan Frazer Gardening July 26, 2010 at 6:38pm

  Pro 46's usually sell for £200-300. My pro56 was £320, a recent good pro 51k went for £440. So yes, you'll get decent used machines for that price.
  
  Won't you be better getting a large rough cut machine though? Will be quicker and overall cheaper for you.
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  Graeme @ BGS July 26, 2010 at 6:44pm

  Martin the Etesia would do the trick and check out Carters (re Harry the Cat) on ebay he has the more ex-lease machines than most, however seriously consider the Scag - see forum https://landscapejuice.ning.com/forum/topics/new-ride-on-mower?comme...
  
  http://members.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=...
  
  As long as access isn't an issue the scag will handle reasonable bank work and will cut the area in a third of the time. The finish is unbelievable but it doesn't cut and collect. Have a chat with Harry and I am sure he will sort something out for you.
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  Classic Gardens July 26, 2010 at 8:25pm

  Thanks everyone
  
  Dan.. The rough cut machine would be the better option the problem is thats what the previous gardeners used and thats the reason they got rid of them. Whats the 56 like on wet grass?
  
  Phil..It only gives me the option to delete my post for some reason
  
  Pro.. Which one handles the wet weather better
  
  Graeme...Stranger ;-) Its not a cut and drop garden (Wish it was) Maybe we could use it on the first cut but after that its cut and collect. Thanks for the link though m8
  
  once again thanks for the help
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  Robert Smale July 26, 2010 at 8:52pm

  If you're not collecting why not go for a Ferris, 32 or 36 inch cut fits most places, if that's too big why not try a used Victa 21 inch cut, very fast and rugged. Also is two stroke so can run on slopes. If collecting try used Etesia, brilliant when wet.
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  Dan Frazer Gardening July 26, 2010 at 11:13pm

  The 56 is good on wet grass. I mainly keep it by for clearing overgrown lawns. Saves a lot of time over using a brushcutter. I often find clearing 2-3ft high grass with the brushcutter results in a lot of long tough grass winding around the strimmer head and causing problems, but the etesia chomps through it no problem.
  
  there was one for sale on ebay recently, the guy misbranded it but it may still be on.
  
  martin said:

  Thanks everyone
  
  Dan.. The rough cut machine would be the better option the problem is thats what the previous gardeners used and thats the reason they got rid of them. Whats the 56 like on wet grass?
  
  Phil..It only gives me the option to delete my post for some reason
  
  Pro.. Which one handles the wet weather better
  
  Graeme...Stranger ;-) Its not a cut and drop garden (Wish it was) Maybe we could use it on the first cut but after that its cut and collect. Thanks for the link though m8
  
  once again thanks for the help
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  Lawncare-4u.co.uk July 26, 2010 at 11:36pm

  I paid £330? Etesia pro - with Kawasaki engine . all good condition from sgm uk ? on e-bay (ground care co)
  
  best bet from what i have seen . maybe try phoning them up Martin (i may have no still on my phone)
  
  martin said:

  During the winter months, and ex council you can 
  
  Rob Glassborow said:

  I seriously doubt you are going to get an Etesia for £300.