Great Dane Scamper Hydro.... Any good?

[Matthew Arnold]

Looking at buying a replacement for our old and knackered Honda UM516 C. The boss wants something equal power to the DR Mower we already have but a better drive system. Any one use them and how easy they to use?

[pyro]

Ive used one at eryc (im a seasonal groundsman) and I recon they are really good and very easy to use. Though at the moment its in the fitters shop for a new middle blade bearing (triple rotary thingy on it)

Ive no idea how old it is but its taken everything weve thrown at it with ease.

 

It is prone to leaving divots if it gets hung up on somthing. ie wheel spin!

 

having said that ive never used the honda!

 

Ben

[Matthew Arnold]

Ta Pyro. Next query are Scag Mowers any good? Looking at either the Pro-V or the SFW.

[Brett]

In my experience there's not much between scag and great dane, but go for double wheels to improve traction and better on slopes, getting in and out of trailer when wet etc.

[Simon R]

We use both the scag and the dane and you would not expect to find a big difference in either seen as they were both design and built by the same man (Dane Scag),i think john deere now own dane(something to do with a law suit).

Dont get me wrong the dane is a good work horse but it just does not seem as well put together as the scag,and i'm talking about a 10 year old scag vs a brand new dane!!

[burrell_]

scag all the way :thumbup: eats grass for fun

[Matthew Arnold]

Boss has decided to go for Great Dane Scamper Hydro. We got a quote for the Scags and cheapest was £5350. £2350 over our budget. But going to trial the dane first before purchasing.

[Simon R]

Like i say the dane is a great workhorse and should give many years of service.

I wouldn't stick with genuine blades, we use oregons own brand they last about 2/3 time's longer.

[pyro]

I should really have said that unless your careful you can get it grounded and itll leave wheel marks on grass (skid marks and divots), and if loading on and of a trailer you need to watch the break over angle (if that makes sense) or you will bend part of the deck/guards!

tis a good mower though, sounds welll too!

 

Ben