CHOOSING A MACHINE

 

When choosing a power tool for garden maintenance it is useful to start with these three questions in mind:

1.How much work will the machine do (domestic use, regular commercial work etc)?
2.What type of work will the machine do (regular maintenance of gardens, occasional tidy ups, heavy slashing etc)?
3.What are the capabilities of the user (size and strength of the user, experience level etc)?

 

Its also useful to place the machines in three broad categories:

1.Home use          these are the simplest and/or lightest machines
2.Mid-range         these include more features including power and ergonomics
3.Commercial       these are often higher powered and/or include specialised features.

Once, you have considered these factors, see below for more detail on how these considerations apply to the four most common machines. Feel free to give us a call or drop into our showroom if you have any questions or would like some advice on choosing the right machine for you.

Lawn Mowers (Push Mowers)

Home Use

(18” Cut, Briggs & Stratton 550E Series Engine, Dual Blade)

Light, simple and easy to manoeuvre with plenty of power for a domestic block.

Mid-Range

(19” Cut, Briggs & Stratton 625EX Series Engine, Four Blade, Catch or Mulch)

Options can include: push-button start, adjustable handles, larger engine, mulching & wider cut.

Commercial

(21” Cut, Briggs & Stratton 850 Commercial Series Engine, Four Blade, Catch or Mulch, Heavy Duty Wheels, Adjustable Handle, Steel Front Bumper, Commercial Catcher)

Larger engines: for example, 160cc–190cc. Other features can include heavier duty chassis, and a wider cut width, reducing the number of passes to complete a lawn.

Ride-Ons

Home Use

(38” Cut, 7.1 kW STIGA Engine, 7 Height Settings, Mulcher and Bumper)

Light vehicles with simple operation. Plenty of power to mow domestic blocks. Catching and mulching are available on some models.

Mid-Range

(46” Cut, Twin Cylinder 603cc Kawasaki Engine, Double Side Discharge, Large Wheels)

Options can include: a wider cut, a larger engine and features such as electronic blade engagement. The mid-range category also includes smaller zero-turn machines for large domestic properties. These offer exceptional manoeuvrability and professional results.

Commercial

(48”, 52” and 60” Cuts Available, 7 Gauge Steel Deck, 3 Year Commercial Warranty, 38L Fuel Tank, Hydro-Gear Pumps and Motors)

For commercial users, Ride-ons (including zero-turns) are available in a wide range of power and cutting deck width, which can handle the demands of regular use on a variety of large properties.

OUR DISTRIBUTORS