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Posted by Bob Hobden on April 5, 2006, 12:36 pm
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"Simon" wrote after..
> "Bob Hobden"answered him...
>>> I'm currently starting a small gardening business and have a maximum of
>>> £250 to spend on a petrol mower.
>>>
>>> I was wondering if anyone could recommend a reliable brand and even
>>> better a model for within my price range.....
>>>
>> Personally I like the Hayter range of mowers mainly because they have
>> metal decks and because you can get spares for them if need be. For £250
>> you will be nowhere near the price of a new Professional type model (£850
>> up) but you may be able to pick up a secondhand, possibly reconditioned,
>> model for that money. Ask around any good garden machinery stores in your
>> area, they may have some "trade ins". Take care it's not completely
>> knackered.
>> Alternatively you could go for a non-professional model but even then
>> £250 isn't going to get you far up the range.
>>
> Hi Bob, so what do you think would be the best new model i could get for
> up to £300?
>
> Its only a part time business, 3 days a week and i don't expect the mower
> to be going all day.... i will get a 12 month warranty anyway so if it
> goes in that time i will take it back
>
So more like a private big lawn use than professional then.
Take a look at their site and see which mower you like the look of
http://www.hayter.co.uk/
None of the petrol modes are cheap but there may be something there that
would suit you and the type of work you intend putting it to.
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Regards
Bob
"Never get so busy making a living
that you forget to make a life"
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