View Poll Results: Which 4 Stroke Under $500?
Rover
0
0%
Victa
11
64.71%
Masport
0
0%
Other
5
29.41%
I've Picked Too Many Poll Options
1
5.88%
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Lawn Mowers
#46
Re: Lawn Mowers
A 2-stroke engine is simpler and cheaper than a 4-stroke
2-stroke will not last as long as a 4-stroke
With a 2-stroke, the oil has to be mixed with the petrol before it can be used, 4-stroke has separate oil and petrol tanks
2-stroke has more power than the same sized 4-stroke
2-stroke is not as fuel efficient as a 4-stroke
2-stroke is more polluting (if that kind of thing worries you)
2-stroke will not last as long as a 4-stroke
With a 2-stroke, the oil has to be mixed with the petrol before it can be used, 4-stroke has separate oil and petrol tanks
2-stroke has more power than the same sized 4-stroke
2-stroke is not as fuel efficient as a 4-stroke
2-stroke is more polluting (if that kind of thing worries you)
#48
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Re: Lawn Mowers
Sounds like a fair Fathers Day deal
I have not fired the beast up yet, I have a big hole to continue to dig in preparation for a new 20,000L water tank and that's taking priority. Mowing is pencilled in for tomorrow.
I could hire something mechanical to do the digging but where is the back-breaking fun in that?
Being time-rich and money poor it makes sense to put my body on the line, what is left of it ...
I have not fired the beast up yet, I have a big hole to continue to dig in preparation for a new 20,000L water tank and that's taking priority. Mowing is pencilled in for tomorrow.
I could hire something mechanical to do the digging but where is the back-breaking fun in that?
Being time-rich and money poor it makes sense to put my body on the line, what is left of it ...
#49
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Re: Lawn Mowers
Your tone suggests this is a good thing - but in my experience thicker more lustrous grass is harder work to mow and requires mowing more frequently.
Isnt that a significant 'disbenefit' of your mulching strategy?
(Once again the astroturf alternative wins HUGELY on this count!)
Isnt that a significant 'disbenefit' of your mulching strategy?
(Once again the astroturf alternative wins HUGELY on this count!)
#50
Re: Lawn Mowers
Hello learned people,
I need a new push mower, we have 3 that are in varying states of disrepair and cobbling together.
To replace these Frankenmowers I have 500 of our Australian Dollars to spend.
It needs to be 4 stroke and have a rigid catching thingy.
Advice on brands?
We've had a cheapo Rover from Bunnings, lasted 3 years, are their more expensive mowers any better?
Thinking Victa, maybe Masport (seem to be 2 stroke though).
Originally wanted a Honda (used by the council, always a good sign) but they seem to start at $800. Ouch.
Only to be used for around the house yards (1/2 acre?), the horses can deal with the rest.
Advice appreciated
I need a new push mower, we have 3 that are in varying states of disrepair and cobbling together.
To replace these Frankenmowers I have 500 of our Australian Dollars to spend.
It needs to be 4 stroke and have a rigid catching thingy.
Advice on brands?
We've had a cheapo Rover from Bunnings, lasted 3 years, are their more expensive mowers any better?
Thinking Victa, maybe Masport (seem to be 2 stroke though).
Originally wanted a Honda (used by the council, always a good sign) but they seem to start at $800. Ouch.
Only to be used for around the house yards (1/2 acre?), the horses can deal with the rest.
Advice appreciated
Cheers
LG
#51
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Re: Lawn Mowers
Haven't had a chance to use it yet, that's my excuse anyway ...
#52
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Location: Western suburbs of Brisbane
Posts: 266
Re: Lawn Mowers
Probably a silly question but where would one buy a Victa lawnmower? We live in Brisbane (Toowong/Indooroopilly area) and we don't even have a Bunnings in our area. I don't mind driving to find a good one.
#54
Re: Lawn Mowers
Cheers
LG
#56
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Location: Western suburbs of Brisbane
Posts: 266
Re: Lawn Mowers
Thanks so much!
#57
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Re: Lawn Mowers
Okay, I've just done the first mow with the new beast ... the verdict is overwhelmingly positive.
It ripped through previously tentative mowing ground (bear in mind I haven't mowed for months ...) and started on the first pull from new.
Seems pretty good on fuel too.
$500 well spent
It ripped through previously tentative mowing ground (bear in mind I haven't mowed for months ...) and started on the first pull from new.
Seems pretty good on fuel too.
$500 well spent
#58
Re: Lawn Mowers
Okay, I've just done the first mow with the new beast ... the verdict is overwhelmingly positive.
It ripped through previously tentative mowing ground (bear in mind I haven't mowed for months ...) and started on the first pull from new.
Seems pretty good on fuel too.
$500 well spent
It ripped through previously tentative mowing ground (bear in mind I haven't mowed for months ...) and started on the first pull from new.
Seems pretty good on fuel too.
$500 well spent
#59
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Re: Lawn Mowers
Okay, I've just done the first mow with the new beast ... the verdict is overwhelmingly positive.
It ripped through previously tentative mowing ground (bear in mind I haven't mowed for months ...) and started on the first pull from new.
Seems pretty good on fuel too.
$500 well spent
It ripped through previously tentative mowing ground (bear in mind I haven't mowed for months ...) and started on the first pull from new.
Seems pretty good on fuel too.
$500 well spent
discovered my daughters borrowed it
best lawnmower in the world ever lol
#60
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Re: Lawn Mowers
Well, I bought a $300 Rover and a couple of second-hand $100 specials in the 6 years we've been here and I think this one will last a bit longer than the others.
Oh, I get it, 'cut above average'
A permanent borrow is it?
Oh, I get it, 'cut above average'
A permanent borrow is it?