Petrol mower, which one?

[Bramble_killer]

We have an uneven lawn full of all sorts; ie dandelions, daisies and bluebells (bloody squirrels!). It's quite long so would need a petrol mower. Can anyone recommend one that will last and not too heavy for a 5'6" not very strong but very determined woman to mow?

[Glutton4...]

I have two petrol mowers. A Honda 19" with a roller at the back, it does a fab job, starts first time every time and will run all day long. However it's blimmin heavy (I can't lift it, and I'm very stubborn!). For work I have a little four-wheeled aluminium-bodied mower made by Alko. Not quite so reliable, but light-enough to lift in and out the car (It's bright Orange ).

I bought them both second-hand, on eBay!

[Bramble_killer]

just looked on ebay and nothing near us. But on the same idea, don't think we'll pay for a new one and will keep an eye on Friday ad.

thanks!

[Glutton4...]

Try shop window adverts too, or ask any Gardeners in the area. Since I've been gardening, I'm always being offered (or given!) tools. I'm picking up a petrol mower next week, that I was offered, as I have a friend looking for one.

You could try popping an ad in your local shops, they don't charge a lot.

Also, do you have a 'Little old Fella that repairs Mowers' locally? We have a fab one, and he's always got mowers for sale. Good luck!

[vicky]

I've got a couple of Hayters that I love, expensive but keep going forever. Before that a Mountfield which survived a shed fire and still kept going - but that was an old one from the days things were made from metal not plastic....
I suggest a secondhand one that's well made rather than a cheap diy store one brand new

[hector lovitt]

hi there,im new here so hope you dont mind me butting in on this mower chat.
i bought a nice mountfield on ebay for £35 and its lovely..

one question i have though is about fuel.. do i have to add 2stroke oil to the petrol?? i cant see a separate tank for it to go..
thanks in advance for any help..

[vicky]

My mowers have a seperate oil tank and take neat (unleaded) petrol

[Glutton4...]

hi there,im new here so hope you dont mind me butting in on this mower chat.
i bought a nice mountfield on ebay for £35 and its lovely..

one question i have though is about fuel.. do i have to add 2stroke oil to the petrol?? i cant see a separate tank for it to go..
thanks in advance for any help..

Try a quick 'Google' search, but I'm pretty sure it will just take unleaded, like most mowers. If you find that it does take 2-stroke, it will have to be mixed with the petrol at the correct ratio anyway, so will still go in the same tank.