Independent LawnMowing Contractors Of Australia Forum

Search:

Type: Posts; User: edbeek

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Re: Honda HRX217HYA imported from USA - A better mower for less $$ than an Aussie HRU

    I'm not sure what's happening now. I cancelled the order on Friday morning.
    Friday night I get emailed the invoice for the original amount and saying it will be shipped that day.
    Checked my bank...
  2. Re: Honda HRX217HYA imported from USA - A better mower for less $$ than an Aussie HRU

    I ordered 5 bottom & 2 top blades last night from boats.net. The shipping was $17 USD on the order, but got an email this morning to say an extra $72 USD was needed for shipping.
    At 66c exchange...
  3. Re: Honda HRX217HYA imported from USA - A better mower for less $$ than an Aussie HRU

    I ordered 6 blades from boats.net yesterday and they shipped today. The freight is still very cheap @ $12.99 USD.
    They land here @ $15.33 AUD each compared to compared to $34 (bottom) & $31 (top)...
  4. Re: Honda HRX217HYA imported from USA - A better mower for less $$ than an Aussie HRU

    At the moment Fred, the Honda is on the Ute. I'm pretty convinced it leaves a nicer cut on top end lawns whether catching or mulching. But I find it more tiring to use than the Rover. Still have days...
  5. Re: Honda HRX217HYA imported from USA - A better mower for less $$ than an Aussie HRU

    I just ran a side by side comparison between my 3 SP mowers in mulch mode. Dry Grass cutting about 2" off kikuyu/couch/weeds.
    From right to left in the pic, it's 3 runs with the HRX217, 3 runs with...
  6. Re: Honda HRX217HYA imported from USA - A better mower for less $$ than an Aussie HRU

    Haha Paul. I don't know what got into me. I'm on medication for it, otherwise next thing I'll be buying a Ford. :)
  7. Re: Honda HRX217HYA imported from USA - A better mower for less $$ than an Aussie HRU

    I never thought it would happen, but I've got a Honda on the back of the ute.
    Picked up a HRX217 used, but 'as new' for $750. I doubt it's done an hour of mowing. :)
  8. Re: Honda HRX217HYA imported from USA - A better mower for less $$ than an Aussie HRU

    My Rover 560 has served me well for 5 years but is now ready for replacement.
    With the RRP's of the Rover and HRX 217HYU now only $300 different, I'm thinking of switching.
    I'm using a Victa...
Results 1 to 8 of 8