Would you buy a mulcher mower?

[Dangerous Deere]

Have up on an acre of freshly seeded grass. Would you buy a mulcher mower and if what?

The thoughts of not having to collect the grass is very appealing but concerned about growth and not getting it cut often enough for a mulcher.

 

[icanshootwell]

Yes its a good job, but need to mow regular or it shows the cuttings, but lawn does look good

 

[Dave W]

You'll need to be cutting every 10 days when it's fairly dormant and 4-5 days when growing hard or it'll look a mess.
Are you talking about a ride on mower I assume?

 

[Dangerous Deere]

Yes ride on. Any suggestions on make/model? There is a clean Hustler Sport and Toro Timecutter ZS 4200T second hand nearby

 

[Shovelhands]

Mulching Deck all the way! I like the Husqvarna mowers, well built and do a grand job I think, full range of sizes, the big diesel is an absolute animal, and a cracking tool in a big garden

Other brands are available of course......

 

[Turra farmer]

Better with one where you have the option , I've a Ferrari mower either collect or mulch , if it's continual mulch it grows too quick

 

[Dave W]

I bought a little Toro with a 16ft mulching deck today.
Beast!!!!

 

[phillipe]

buy one that does both and if possible an outfront type cut before you drive over it,and get in to the corners

 

[Turra farmer]

buy one that does both and if possible an outfront type cut before you drive over it,and get in to the corners

Ye and round trees , under bushes too,, so much of a time saver

 

[Shovelhands]

I bought a little Toro with a 16ft mulching deck today.
Beast!!!!

16ft....must be some beast

 

[Turra farmer]

16ft....must be some beast

200hp ?

 

[Shovelhands]

King of the job, for me..

 

[Shovelhands]

200hp ?

At least.....this we've gotta see

 

[Dangerous Deere]

I bought a little Toro with a 16ft mulching deck today.
Beast!!!!

Don't think the wife could handle 16ft! The place would be wrecked

 

[Dave W]

Like that.
8ft on front. 2 x 5ft on the sides

16ft....must be some beast

200hp ?

 

[phillipe]

King of the job, for me..View attachment 544354

lovely but what is it ,10 grand for mowing some lawn

 

[Shovelhands]

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Like that.
8ft on front. 2 x 5ft on the sides

Got a cab on too? Looks the biz! Maybe not the best for weaving through the trees on the back lawn......

 

[Dave W]

Got a cab on too? Looks the biz! Maybe not the best for weaving through the trees on the back lawn......

I couldn't afford the cab

 

[Shovelhands]

lovely but what is it ,10 grand for mowing some lawn

Double that , list price....

I know it's a lotta money, but you'd get a fair chunk off that, but still probably 15k? Stuff like this, don't come cheap, whatever way you look at it.
Place I do some work at, bought one a few years ago, I test drove it and Was sitting with the owner when the deal was struck, but there was a mower traded in (a Walker, pile of rubbish, absolutely useless, iirc that was 14) it was hands down the best thing we did, so much faster, no grass to pick up, it's just awesome! They have/had a gardener once a week, and he can cut the lawn and then get on with other things if need be, before it was all he could do to get the lawn cut!

Downside is, you've gotta keep on top of the job, not let things get out of hand, but generally, does a lovely job, and doesn't leave a mark or trace of cut grass
And...keep the blades sharp

 

[Shovelhands]

I couldn't afford the cab

What size engine is in that then Dave?