Need new lawn mower

[Blitherer]

Is there any reason not to buy a Mountfield petrol mower from B&Q?

My last mower, a Hayter, which I have had for 15 years has finally given up the ghost (the chassis is rusted through - there is a large hole and grass shoots out the top of the chassis!). I have repaired the Hayter many times over the last 15 years - will it be as easy to get Mountfield parts?

Thanks for your thoughts,

M

 

[merlin50]

yes

 

[steveb1964]

Might last you 5 years. Mountfield aren't what they use to be. Made cheaply in Italy (i think)

You're better off spending more on a good brand like hayter, rover etc and get one with an alloy deck

 

[merlin50]

Honda are good. The new Mountfield mowers are rubbish.

 

[Burnerman]

Its the Honda Izy for me.....I've had one hired out for 9 years now and its still running.
The Mountfields are ok, but they are cheaply made now - although spares are easy to get.
John

 

[Blitherer]

Thanks. The Honda looks interesting and seems to get good reviews.

Are there any good and reasonably priced mowers that now come with a grass box rather than a bag. I had a leaf collector and the bag got eaten by rodents in my shed . They are not so into plastic boxes!

Here's the damage on the old Hayter!

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• Blitherer
• 18 Aug 2010
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[Burnerman]

Most rotary mowers seem to have fabric bags, at least in part....however, MTD have some plastic grass catchers, and the Stihl - Viking range has some good features. Briggs engine on these.
John

 

[holmslaw]

Honda are good. The new Mountfield mowers are rubbish.

Ditto - Hayters are also very good.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Don't buy a Mountfield...............I had one, it lasted 2 seasons. Silly question, can't you repair your mower with a fibre glass kit?

Andy