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    Default I need a new rotary

    So my ol faithful bunnings victa 18 classic cut is pretty much stuffed as of today, the blade carrier seems to be some weak ass metal, and the holes that secure the bolts get mishapen easy when changing blades thus the blades can swing too freely and not tighten correctly. Anyways, it cost me $400 3 years ago so it's done more than it should have. I could just get a new blade carrier for around $50 but this mower isn't suitable for commercial use and I don't want to put any money into it.

    so...million dollar question, which mower do I get? So far it's a 3way tie between;

    Honda HRU216M2
    Masport ST21
    Rover pro cut 960

    I always thought mowers would be an easy choice as Honda, but the wet/grass/clogging complaint I keep hearing really puts me off. Masport has always been...meh and rover pro cut i got no idea I think the 960 might be quite recent, anybody used one yet?

    Hopefully I can decide quickly because I have no mower. lol

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    Default Re: I need a new rotary

    other options.....
    http://poweruplawncare.com.au/home/b...opelled-mower/
    https://www.victa.com/au/en_au/produ...aster-560.html this is the best commercial mower going IMHO
    would be worthwhile contacting https://www.steelfort.co.nz/ to see if they have Aus suppliers as this https://www.steelfort.co.nz/products/show/297 is the best catcher going (its the original Bushranger 530sp)




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    Quote Originally Posted by Redeye View Post
    other options.....
    http://poweruplawncare.com.au/home/b...opelled-mower/
    https://www.victa.com/au/en_au/produ...aster-560.html this is the best commercial mower going IMHO
    would be worthwhile contacting https://www.steelfort.co.nz/ to see if they have Aus suppliers as this https://www.steelfort.co.nz/products/show/297 is the best catcher going (its the original Bushranger 530sp)
    the mulchmaster looks awesome, but i need something with a catcher to start with, will get the victa eventually. would the bushmaster be better than the honda?

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    Default Re: I need a new rotary

    Honda HRU216M2 All Parts & Sundries are readily available online very cheap. great machines.

    A couple of basic changes like thinner bags & increasing the Revs they will do everything

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    not sure about the new bushranger, but the steelfort version sh1ts all over the hondas...esp in the wet




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    Default Re: I need a new rotary

    If you are making money from a lawn round and you want to catch wet grass that fills the catcher and it's self propelled then get the rover,run it for 2 years and replace it with another new rover or something else and you'll have a trouble free run.

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    Default Re: I need a new rotary

    i ended up with the Honda HRU216M2, only complaint so far is i managed to chew off the little rubber flap under the catcher on the first mow so i just took it off. time will tell!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doomsy View Post
    i ended up with the Honda HRU216M2, only complaint so far is i managed to chew off the little rubber flap under the catcher on the first mow so i just took it off. time will tell!
    get another flap under warranty they are handy, but not essential

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    I shall inquire abouts a new one. Whats the go becausse it happened when i reversed the mower? Are you not allowed to?

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    Default Re: I need a new rotary

    +1 for the honda 216m2 - Keep the catcher bag and under deck clean and it will catch wet grass perfectly

    Flap mustn't have been on properly - should not come off, even when pulling mower backwards

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris B View Post
    +1 for the honda 216m2 - Keep the catcher bag and under deck clean and it will catch wet grass perfectly

    Flap mustn't have been on properly - should not come off, even when pulling mower backwards
    Yeah that flap is bullet proof. Mine has copped a flogging and is still on there.

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    Default Re: I need a new rotary

    Honda HRU216M2 catches wet grass ? you blokes must have different grass to us here in SA

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    Default Re: I need a new rotary

    Agree with that.
    Always carry a stick to clear the grass from the chute. Had it with Honda. They may start first pull but I'll be getting a Rover next time.

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    honda + wet grass = oxymoron lol




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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZSRNZXAp_4

    Not related to the thread but interesting

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