Mower Recommendations for large Mossy Lawn

[doobin]

48 minutes ago, GarethM said:

Do I have to stand up when we introduce ourselves to the tractor addiction club ?.

Guilty. 
 

it’s for the father in law. Honest. 

[GarethM]

For a father in law who lives on the opposite sides of the country, in a care home up three flights of stairs in the middle of a major city centre ?.

[coppice cutter]

2 hours ago, GarethM said:

Do I have to stand up when we introduce ourselves to the tractor addiction club ?.

No, acceptance of the fact is entirely adequate.

[coppice cutter]

1 hour ago, GarethM said:

For a father in law who lives on the opposite sides of the country, in a care home up three flights of stairs in the middle of a major city centre ?.

So????

 

Urban gardening is becoming quite a thing apparently.

[coppice cutter]

1 hour ago, doobin said:

Guilty. 
 

it’s for the father in law. Honest. 

Was very, very, close to pulling the lever on a new SXG19 a few years ago.

 

Ended up going orange instead but don't doubt that if I'd bought the Iseki I'd have been entirely satisfied with it.

[GarethM]

Why have I got a mental image of us all gathered around singing an ammended platoon song in my head ?.

 

This is my tractor. There are many like it, but this one is mine.My tractor is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life

[GarethM]

2 minutes ago, coppice cutter said:

Was very, very, close to pulling the lever on a new SXG19 a few years ago.

 

Ended up going orange instead but don't doubt that if I'd bought the Iseki I'd have been entirely satisfied with it.

I don't judge colour, not really into the whole bleeding green, red, blue etc.

[coppice cutter]

Well actually Gareth, I don't buy Kubota just because it's orange!

[doobin]

34 minutes ago, GarethM said:

I don't judge colour, not really into the whole bleeding green, red, blue etc.

 

8 minutes ago, coppice cutter said:

Well actually Gareth, I don't buy Kubota just because it's orange!

I currently have three Iseki and one Kubota. All are excellent tractors, but the Kubota is better for me.

 

Comparing like-for-like models, it's the things like the Kubota having bi-speed turning and independant brakes that swing it. Independant brakes are essential on any tractor, what were Iseki thinking??

 

Mind you, I prefer how the Iseki has a button rather than a lever for the PTO. Some people might also prefer how the hydro pedals are connected to the throttle, so you can drive it on just the pedals without needing to set revs on the hand throttle. The Iseki also comes with a nice two double acting spool arrangement as standard, both with float. This is a really useful feature for a contractor, and is extra on the Kubota.

Edited April 6, 2023 by doobin

[doobin]

I dont get why the OP, when presented with a total soloution for both mowing and scarifying, just says 'I don't want another tractor'. Well if you already have a tractor, you could have a suitable soloution for both mowing and scarifying for around £3k! Secondhand finishing mower and scarifier/collector.