OH is insisting we get a petrol mower.

globetraveller

We got a petrol mower but I just can't get it started easily, if at all. Even when I have got it started I have to keep it going till the mowing is finished. We had to keep the flymo. OH goes offshore so I have to mow sometimes.

Sambucus_Nigra

We have one in the shed and it was great for the OH when he was doing a big lawn in our old house, but as we don't have any grass any more it's just taking up space.

I'd definitely go with petrol over cable. Much better result and more power. To start them, the black handle thingy needs to be held in usually...and then pull the cord. Get the cord to the point where it won't move easily and THEN give it all you've got.

I_luv_cats

I think for a small garden and you don't let it overgrow an electric rotary or cylinder is best.

But for bigger areas (or smaller with the chance it will slightly overgrow) I'd opt for a petrol mower.

You have to cut the grass when it is fairly dry and not cut it too low.

Having a grass box is a chore/heavy but you could rake it or let it fly if not too much.

I prefer a petrol cylinder mower so you get the lines but you have to use a rotary or shears on the rye grass.

aliasojo

jackieb wrote: »

I thought so. :rotfl:

Ours is an Ibea. OH bought it because it had a Briggs and Stratton motor.

http://www.mowdirect.co.uk/acatalog/IBEA_SELF_PROPELLED_LAWN_MOWERS.html

I take it that's the bees knees in the world of mower motors then?

jackieb

I_luv_cats wrote: »

I think for a small garden and you don't let it overgrow an electric rotary or cylinder is best.

But for bigger areas (or smaller with the chance it will slightly overgrow) I'd opt for a petrol mower.

You have to cut the grass when it is fairly dry and not cut it too low.

Having a grass box is a chore/heavy but you could rake it or let it fly if not too much.

I prefer a petrol cylinder mower so you get the lines but you have to use a rotary or shears on the rye grass.

If you have a mulcher (which you can remove if the grass is too long) you'd never know that you hadn't picked up the grass. It doesn't work if the grass gets too long though.

This is how it works. http://www.mulching.co.uk/

jackieb

aliasojo wrote: »

I take it that's the bees knees in the world of mower motors then?

I haven't a clue, but he researches everything online for ages before he buys anything. I think they're pretty good. You should've seen him choosing a barbecue!

aliasojo

jackieb wrote: »

If you have a mulcher (which you can remove if the grass is too long) you'd never know that you hadn't picked up the grass. It doesn't work if the grass gets too long though.

This is how it works. http://www.mulching.co.uk/

I like that idea. Less work, no emptying etc. Bet they are expensive though.

jackieb

aliasojo wrote: »

I like that idea. Less work, no emptying etc. Bet they are expensive though.

I think our one cost about £220, which isn't too bad for a petrol mower. Just look out for a mower that has a mulcher - lots of them do.

Valli

Now now OP

*pats OP soothingly on wrist in manner of wise old woman*

you are really NOT thinking this through, are you?

Your OH is going to buy a petrol mower which YOU will then not be able to use because obviously it's a man's job, is mowing with a petrol mower. Now I have neither a man nor a petrol mower - but my next door neighbour (male) is so fond of using HIS petrol mower that, when he cuts THEIR front lawn he also cuts mine. I just buy him a four pack of beer every so often - MUCH less hassle than cutting the bloomin grass myself! And some other posters seem to agree with me - get a petrol mower and your man will mow!

So don't protest too much - think of it as a sop to his manhood and all that;)

(You'd think, with my clear people skills I wouldn't be single, now;))

aliasojo

Ah, I didn't realise the one on the link mulched too, will go have another look......