Ride on mower.

[aidan]

I really like the stiga mowers with the deck out in front. They look like the solution for small areas, and getting into corners etc. I dont like that you cant gather the grass, should it be required.

Anyone know anything about these tow behind grass collectors

, how do they cope in wet grass in March I wonder. or is it possible to do some DIY to put a collection system on an in front stiga mower.

 

[Tony1989]

Their is nothing wrong with the GR1600 they are a massive step up from petrol machines

 

[Rowland]

Get a collector on what ever machine you buy . If you miss cutting the grass for say a fortnight for what ever reason to busy to wet the clippings soon mount up and don’t disappear. If you keep on top of your lawn you don’t need to use the collector all the time!

 

[cosmiccrofter]

I bought a new Stiga out front mower in 2004. All it's needed is one new drive belt and a starter solenoid, it still has the original battery.

Would I buy another? No need, this one will probably see me out.

 

[chickens and wheat]

I really like the stiga mowers with the deck out in front. They look like the solution for small areas, and getting into corners etc. I dont like that you cant gather the grass, should it be required.

Anyone know anything about these tow behind grass collectors

, how do they cope in wet grass in March I wonder. or is it possible to do some DIY to put a collection system on an in front stiga mower.

Thats what i use behind the stiga,
Dont use it wet, cut the grass let it wilt then use it.
Does a fair job behind a mulching mower
For leaves i dont mulch just normal mow towing the collector

 

[KennyO]

What are mulching mowers like with damp grass. Our lawns are nearly always dew soaked and due to trees and bushes surrounding they take ages to dry out.

 

[Dave W]

What are mulching mowers like with damp grass. Our lawns are nearly always dew soaked and due to trees and bushes surrounding they take ages to dry out.

I don't like mulchers. They sap power in long grass and leave a mess

 

[wilfholme]

We have a Toro 24.5hp zero turn mulching mower cost £3000 new - excellent.

 

[Lewis]

I feel as though we would be very capable of keeping on top of the grass, so your making me think a non collection more would work for us.

Would we get a more robust capable machine for our money by going non collection?

How do zero turn/ articulated cope with undulations and cutting close to walls ect?

DaveW do you have anything available currently?

 

[Dman2]

Kubota GR1600 here
It`s ok but doesn`t like collecting if wet or a bit long

 

[Dave W]

Bit of advice for gr1600 owners. There's a driveshaft goes into the hydro box. Make sure it's well lubricants and can slide in/out. They're putting to seizing up and pushing the back of the gearbox out.

 

[Dry Rot]

I bought myself a s/h GR1600 off a contractor. Yes, I know, but with my budget I find buying used machinery and working through the faults works for me. I have the time now I'm "retired".

Traced the vibration to loose pulleys which really have to be tight. I suspect the vendor thought it was something more serious. Otherwise, now I've levelled the deck and adjusted the anti scalp rollers, it does a great job of mowing my uneven lawn which was pure purgatory to manage with the power assisted walk behind. I do collect clippings but find it easy to empty the collector, even while seated.

 

[Jerry]

Another happy stiga owner. Though I did upgrade recently as the old one, and it was old, decided to spit a dummy and blow the engine up.

 

[rob h]

Another happy stiga owner. Though I did upgrade recently as the old one, and it was old, decided to spit a dummy and blow the engine up.
Ours has a twin cylinder brigs and stratton. A few years ago it threw the pistons out the side.we got a second hand engine Of eBay.its been fine since

 

[Courier]

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[Dukes Fit]

One like this John Deere 455 Tractor Mower 48" Deck And MCS Powered Collector | eBay

That's what I've got but with a larger deck.

Does quite a nice job and have the option of collecting, blowing it out the side or mulching.

 

[thesilentone]

Must be great value: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16388688...488e82a33703857ce84a|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2334524

 

[Farmer 83563]

Just bought am X350R off Mona Tractors for £3600 excluding VAT with 4yr warranty. Pleased with it so far. Rea Valley not far from you - ad (above) off their website

 

[thesilentone]

Better value, higher second-hand value:

Honda HF 2317 HME Lawn Tractor

ARRIVES FULLY ASSEMBLED & READY TO USE Optiflow grass collecting system Hydrostatic transmission 92 cm (36") cutting width 280 litre grass collector Ideal for large sized lawns 5 year domestic / 1 year commercial warranty (terms apply)

www.justlawnmowers.co.uk

 

[Dave W]

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