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adan
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AndyMan
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So, what have you done, rigged your lawn mowers with speedometers? Or do you have your kids ride alongside on their bikes to test your speed?
Plus, going at such a clip, I'm assuming you have a fairly fast, fairly flat, fairly long yard? I can't imagine getting an even cutting if you're two-wheeling it around the corners!
Plus, going at such a clip, I'm assuming you have a fairly fast, fairly flat, fairly long yard? I can't imagine getting an even cutting if you're two-wheeling it around the corners!
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lizard
These mowers cost around 6,000 Dollars Australian and are the ultimate mower , it cuts like a giant pair of 'Scissors'.........need a scanner to post a pic
lizard
These mowers cost around 6,000 Dollars Australian and are the ultimate mower , it cuts like a giant pair of 'Scissors'.........need a scanner to post a pic
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lizard
These Reel Mowers can mow grass up to 2 inches high.........but most lawn get cut every fortnight at 10mm to 19 mm or1/4 to 3/4 of a inch...
They do look as good as a golf course when you have finished cutting.
lizard
These Reel Mowers can mow grass up to 2 inches high.........but most lawn get cut every fortnight at 10mm to 19 mm or1/4 to 3/4 of a inch...
They do look as good as a golf course when you have finished cutting.
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lizard
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Most lawns in Western Australia only grow to a height of 1/2 a inch and is then cut a 1/3 off that.
In metric terms 13mm will be cut back to 10mm.....growth of lawn over 2 weeks in summer.
Winter is 4 to 6 weeks and some varieties are dormant longer than 6 weeks.
In metric terms 13mm will be cut back to 10mm.....growth of lawn over 2 weeks in summer.
Winter is 4 to 6 weeks and some varieties are dormant longer than 6 weeks.
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You mow Faster because you are pulled along regardless......love self Propelled lawn mowers.....great exercise........what a life!
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Two-Stroke
But don't you get more exercise if you have to push? I realize that with big, wide, walk-behind mowers (one of which may be in my future) you really have to go self-propelled.
My favorite mower is my two-stroke Lawn Boy -- not self-propelled, but very light and powerful. It has sufficient power to go through thick grass while I push at a brisk pace.
Two-Stroke
You mow Faster because you are pulled along regardless......love self Propelled lawn mowers.....great exercise........what a life!
But don't you get more exercise if you have to push? I realize that with big, wide, walk-behind mowers (one of which may be in my future) you really have to go self-propelled.
My favorite mower is my two-stroke Lawn Boy -- not self-propelled, but very light and powerful. It has sufficient power to go through thick grass while I push at a brisk pace.
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lizard
lizard
Try pushing a mower for three hours without a break........the self propelled forces you to keep up with it as it is doing 4.2 Mph.......a brisk pace.......try it then decide!
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adan
Now it makes sense why you like 4.2mph. I'd like it too, I think, if I were in your shoes
But for home use, I find that 4.2mph defeats the purpose of the "ritual" or so you may call it. It's like communion and conversing with nature. I am not inclined to do that in a hurry
adan
Now it makes sense why you like 4.2mph. I'd like it too, I think, if I were in your shoes
But for home use, I find that 4.2mph defeats the purpose of the "ritual" or so you may call it. It's like communion and conversing with nature. I am not inclined to do that in a hurry
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lizard
lizard
With a 'Reel' mower you can tow them behind a tractor.....usually a gang of them cutting 10 feet wide at 8 miles per hour.......doing like a football oval.
But with my mower it weighs 270 Lbs and the cut is very precise cutting at 3/8 of an inch height.
Even at 5 miles per hour the job is perfect......but 4.2 miles per hour is fast enough for me.
But with my mower it weighs 270 Lbs and the cut is very precise cutting at 3/8 of an inch height.
Even at 5 miles per hour the job is perfect......but 4.2 miles per hour is fast enough for me.
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Have not checked the gear ratio of the reel, but I do know they really sing when you tow fast... thats the reason I have not tried to go much faster... The tractor has plenty of HP to over power the gang set...
I only give them a quick burst when finishing up a patch, I don't stress them for any length of time... it's an old set... :smile:KennyV[/QUOTE
That quick burst could cause the reel to explode since they may be metal fatigued.......you do not want a reel blade to break off and come through your Air-conditioned cab.......do you!
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lizard
You know the old saying.'It will never Happen'...........why do you have Insurance?
There has been a accident in Australia where a blade broke off and killed a woman.......the man who was driving it .....committed Suicide.He got really depressed......this only happened less than 6 months ago.
Do you ever check the Reel for Cracks or if you hit some foreign object.......you may not hear it as you have a Aircon Cab!
lizard
You know the old saying.'It will never Happen'...........why do you have Insurance?
There has been a accident in Australia where a blade broke off and killed a woman.......the man who was driving it .....committed Suicide.He got really depressed......this only happened less than 6 months ago.
Do you ever check the Reel for Cracks or if you hit some foreign object.......you may not hear it as you have a Aircon Cab!
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In Western Australia the average lawn takes 15 minutes to mow,edge, brushcut and airbroom.......not bad if you have the right equipment.........so sad if you do not.
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lizard
The 9 horse power Honda Gx 270.........is now running at 4,000Rpm......will see if it thows a rod....sounds good though.........lol
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KennyV
It's governed RPM is 3900 so an extra 100 should be insignificant as to it's life...
Honda GX Series Engines - GX270 - Specifications - Honda.com
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KennyV
The 9 horse power Honda Gx 270.........is now running at 4,000Rpm......will see if it thows a rod....sounds good though.........lol
It's governed RPM is 3900 so an extra 100 should be insignificant as to it's life...
Honda GX Series Engines - GX270 - Specifications - Honda.com
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lizard
They say they go good before they blow up......but your right 100RPM is not going to hurt......maybe I should run it at 4,500 RPM......just tweak the governor........via stronger spring...........see what happens!
lizard
They say they go good before they blow up......but your right 100RPM is not going to hurt......maybe I should run it at 4,500 RPM......just tweak the governor........via stronger spring...........see what happens!
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Two-Stroke
I've got the same series engine on my Billy Goat brush mower: a Honda GXV340.
The Billy Goat is to toughest machine I've got in terms of the workout I get when I use it. It goes into areas where I can't go with my tractor and it always seems like a wrestling match -- and it out-weighs me by about 100 pounds.
Two-Stroke
The 9 horse power Honda Gx 270.........is now running at 4,000Rpm......will see if it thows a rod....sounds good though.........lol
I've got the same series engine on my Billy Goat brush mower: a Honda GXV340.
The Billy Goat is to toughest machine I've got in terms of the workout I get when I use it. It goes into areas where I can't go with my tractor and it always seems like a wrestling match -- and it out-weighs me by about 100 pounds.
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lizard
That is a mean machine and 13 Horse power.....would cut anything in its path......nice to know you can go anywhere:biggrin:
lizard
I've got the same series engine on my Billy Goat brush mower: a Honda GXV340.
The Billy Goat is to toughest machine I've got in terms of the workout I get when I use it. It goes into areas where I can't go with my tractor and it always seems like a wrestling match -- and it out-weighs me by about 100 pounds.
That is a mean machine and 13 Horse power.....would cut anything in its path......nice to know you can go anywhere:biggrin:
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lizard
This type of machine will last nearly forever.......just a Brute.......but reliable which you need these days......no headaches!
lizard
This type of machine will last nearly forever.......just a Brute.......but reliable which you need these days......no headaches!
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Two-Stroke
I don't put that many hours on it so it probably will last a long time. It has two drive belts that will need to be replaced from time to time: blade and differential (wheels).
Did you notice that it has only two wheels and skids on the front?
It is quite a beast.
Two-Stroke
This type of machine will last nearly forever.......just a Brute.......but reliable which you need these days......no headaches!
I don't put that many hours on it so it probably will last a long time. It has two drive belts that will need to be replaced from time to time: blade and differential (wheels).
Did you notice that it has only two wheels and skids on the front?
It is quite a beast.
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adan
Hmmmm. So you actually tow the 'reel' mower after all, is that right? I had this impression earlier that you actually ran behind it to push it I thought it would be pretty rough pushing a reel mower the whole day at 4.2mph :laughing:
adan
With a 'Reel' mower you can tow them behind a tractor.....usually a gang of them cutting 10 feet wide at 8 miles per hour.......doing like a football oval.
But with my mower it weighs 270 Lbs and the cut is very precise cutting at 3/8 of an inch height.
Even at 5 miles per hour the job is perfect......but 4.2 miles per hour is fast enough for me.
Hmmmm. So you actually tow the 'reel' mower after all, is that right? I had this impression earlier that you actually ran behind it to push it
I thought it would be pretty rough pushing a reel mower the whole day at 4.2mph :laughing:
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lizard
Kenny you have found my mower:smile:
I do not have the towing seat........i just get pulled along at high speed.
As you can see they do a beautiful cut......much like a pair of scissors.......lol
lizard
Kenny you have found my mower:smile:
I do not have the towing seat........i just get pulled along at high speed.
As you can see they do a beautiful cut......much like a pair of scissors.......lol
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Two-Stroke
Thanks for locating a photo of lizard's mower. I was very curious about it and am still surprised at the idea of a 28" cut lawnmower that weighs 127kg.
I'm still curious about why grass is cut so close (1/2 inch) in Western Australia. Surely you must have to water it almost every day.
Two-Stroke
Thanks for locating a photo of lizard's mower. I was very curious about it and am still surprised at the idea of a 28" cut lawnmower that weighs 127kg.
I'm still curious about why grass is cut so close (1/2 inch) in Western Australia. Surely you must have to water it almost every day.
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lizard
The lawns are cut very low down to 6mm(1/4 inch).........mainly 10mm only in Western Australia.
The lawns are very fine turf and normally water once a week in Spring for 30 minutes per station.
In Summer the watering is twice a week for 30 minutes per station.
Lawns survive and are green as they are tough little bliters.
lizard
Thanks for locating a photo of lizard's mower. I was very curious about it and am still surprised at the idea of a 28" cut lawnmower that weighs 127kg.
I'm still curious about why grass is cut so close (1/2 inch) in Western Australia. Surely you must have to water it almost every day.
The lawns are cut very low down to 6mm(1/4 inch).........mainly 10mm only in Western Australia.
The lawns are very fine turf and normally water once a week in Spring for 30 minutes per station.
In Summer the watering is twice a week for 30 minutes per station.
Lawns survive and are green as they are tough little bliters.
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lizard
The Dwyer Felton is a heavy duty reel mower and is made for life.....that is why it costs $6,000 and weighs 127 Kgs.:thumbsup:
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lizard
The mower has a Split roller and has a full differential.....so it corners well just pull back on the handle to take pressure off front roller and it is great!
lizard
The mower has a Split roller and has a full differential.....so it corners well just pull back on the handle to take pressure off front roller and it is great!
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lizard
Lawn mowing is the best exercise you can get and is enjoyable to see the end product when finished mowing.
lizard
Lawn mowing is the best exercise you can get and is enjoyable to see the end product when finished mowing.
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KennyV
lizard...
I have to see a close up of that grass... What type grass is it? :smile:KennyV
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KennyV
enjoyable to see the end product when finished mowing.
lizard...
I have to see a close up of that grass... What type grass is it? :smile:KennyV
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lizard
The Grass in the picture is 'Santa Ana Couch'.........these are mowed down to 3mm......but in residential in Perth it will normally be between 7-12mm depending on the customer.:confused2:
lizard
The Grass in the picture is 'Santa Ana Couch'.........these are mowed down to 3mm......but in residential in Perth it will normally be between 7-12mm depending on the customer.:confused2:
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You know your Honda loves to have full choke to start when cold........if you can start it without choke in halve way position......the filter is blocked.
They run fairly lean so you expect to use a full choke when Cold!
They run fairly lean so you expect to use a full choke when Cold!
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KennyV
Thats right ...
And that is why you should pay attention to little details like that:thumbsup:... It allows you to know what is not quite right and let you do something about it before you damage your rings by washing the cylinder walls with too rich a mixture...
When something is different or out of the ordinary it bears looking into... :smile:KennyV
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KennyV
You know your Honda loves to have full choke to start when cold........if you can start it without choke in halve way position......the filter is blocked.
They run fairly lean so you expect to use a full choke when Cold!
Thats right ...
And that is why you should pay attention to little details like that:thumbsup:... It allows you to know what is not quite right and let you do something about it before you damage your rings by washing the cylinder walls with too rich a mixture...
When something is different or out of the ordinary it bears looking into... :smile:KennyV
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lizard
Trouble with unleaded fuels you cannot tell how the engine is running as the exhaust is always black.
With leade you could tell how lean or rich the mixture was from the exhaust colour.......light grey was good and white was too lean.
lizard
Trouble with unleaded fuels you cannot tell how the engine is running as the exhaust is always black.
With leade you could tell how lean or rich the mixture was from the exhaust colour.......light grey was good and white was too lean.
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lizard
Well you need to live away from smog......best to live in the Bush.
You are right ......how would it be any better inside.....the air would not be any better or worse.
Water is needed to flush the toxins out of your body..........but lead accumulates.......oh well
thats life will die of something......as long as it not a mowing accident.
lizard
Well you need to live away from smog......best to live in the Bush.
You are right ......how would it be any better inside.....the air would not be any better or worse.
Water is needed to flush the toxins out of your body..........but lead accumulates.......oh well
thats life will die of something......as long as it not a mowing accident.
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lizard
Nice to see if it is worth doing as you would want to be in front financially....or why bother moving....as it would be a huge chapter in your life.
If you did think of buying something........would yoy want more acres or infrastructure?
lizard
Nice to see if it is worth doing as you would want to be in front financially....or why bother moving....as it would be a huge chapter in your life.
If you did think of buying something........would yoy want more acres or infrastructure?
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lizard
Well you only live once......why not have a sea change.......but only down the road.....why not.....just do it .
Procrastination is the thief of time!
Have a good life and weigh up the benefits.
I would seriously think of selling up and moving to greener pastures!
lizard
Well you only live once......why not have a sea change.......but only down the road.....why not.....just do it .
Procrastination is the thief of time!
Have a good life and weigh up the benefits.
I would seriously think of selling up and moving to greener pastures!
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lizard
lizard
They have now bought out Reel mowers that can cut grass up to 60mm, this was not the case before as they could only cut at a maximum height of 20mm.
Check out the Mowmaster website to see it, this is the address: Mow Master - Welcome to the NEW Mow Master Website!
Check out the Mowmaster website to see it, this is the address: Mow Master - Welcome to the NEW Mow Master Website!
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lizard
lizard
Only in Western Australia all professional contractors use a 'Reel' mower........the rest of Australia uses rotaries or walk behind slashers(professionals).
So what do Professionals use in America?
So what do Professionals use in America?
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Two-Stroke
Most of the professional crews I see have at least one truck and a trailer with an assortment of tools: big walk-behind mowers, smaller push mowers for getting into tight spots, string trimmers, leaf blowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, vacuums etc.
For really big jobs they might have a tractor with a gang of trailing finish mowers (rotary).
I only see reel mowers used on golf courses where a very close cut is required.
Two-Stroke
Only in Western Australia all professional contractors use a 'Reel' mower........the rest of Australia uses rotaries or walk behind slashers(professionals).
So what do Professionals use in America?
Most of the professional crews I see have at least one truck and a trailer with an assortment of tools: big walk-behind mowers, smaller push mowers for getting into tight spots, string trimmers, leaf blowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, vacuums etc.
For really big jobs they might have a tractor with a gang of trailing finish mowers (rotary).
I only see reel mowers used on golf courses where a very close cut is required.
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Two-Stroke
Thanks for that link, lizard. I particularly enjoyed the "About Us" section. I'm curious about the uniquely West Australian habit of mowing very closely -- which means specialty equipment is needed. Why do West Australians mow that way?
Two-Stroke
They have now bought out Reel mowers that can cut grass up to 60mm, this was not the case before as they could only cut at a maximum height of 20mm.
Check out the Mowmaster website to see it, this is the address: Mow Master - Welcome to the NEW Mow Master Website!
Thanks for that link, lizard. I particularly enjoyed the "About Us" section. I'm curious about the uniquely West Australian habit of mowing very closely -- which means specialty equipment is needed. Why do West Australians mow that way?
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lizard
The Beauty of 'Sir Walter Turf'.......it is basically dormant from late April to early October........then it just grows like wild fire.......from the sublime to the ridiculous.
If you have a look at 'Google Maps'......you can have a look at Perth Lawns in Western Australia.
But the pic with the 2 mowers in my 'Atavar'......is fairly general of the lawn finish these mowers do.
'Santa Ana Turf'......is a really good one to mow so low......2mm in height.
The 'Desperate Housewives' show.......they have some nice lawns.
lizard
The Beauty of 'Sir Walter Turf'.......it is basically dormant from late April to early October........then it just grows like wild fire.......from the sublime to the ridiculous.
If you have a look at 'Google Maps'......you can have a look at Perth Lawns in Western Australia.
But the pic with the 2 mowers in my 'Atavar'......is fairly general of the lawn finish these mowers do.
'Santa Ana Turf'......is a really good one to mow so low......2mm in height.
The 'Desperate Housewives' show.......they have some nice lawns.
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Two-Stroke
Most of the grass here is dormant from now (the equivalent of your late April) until our spring. I still have some mowing to do -- the weeds seem to grow 365 days a year.
Two-Stroke
The Beauty of 'Sir Walter Turf'.......it is basically dormant from late April to early October........then it just grows like wild fire.......from the sublime to the rediculous.
If you have a look at 'Google Maps'......you can have a look at Perth Lawns in Western Australia.
But the pic with the 2 mowers in my 'Atavar'......is fairly general of the lawn finish these mowers do.
'Santa Ana Turf'......is a really good one to mow so low......2mm in height.
The 'Desperate Housewives' show.......they have some nice lawns.
Most of the grass here is dormant from now (the equivalent of your late April) until our spring. I still have some mowing to do -- the weeds seem to grow 365 days a year.
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lizard
Spray the weeds with a herbicide.........you need a selective herbicide, need to know what weed types you have.......then you can have nice turf...........Hate Weeds with a vengance!
lizard
Spray the weeds with a herbicide.........you need a selective herbicide, need to know what weed types you have.......then you can have nice turf...........Hate Weeds with a vengance!
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Two-Stroke
I'm sure that you're right about the best way to get rid of weeds.
However, I don't really hate them. If I cut the lawn a little on the high side, the weeds don't look bad -- unless you look closely.
Bottom line: for my purposes, it's not worth the time and expense to make the lawn perfect, as opposed to pretty good (pretty good by my standards -- which is different from West Australian standards:biggrin.
Two-Stroke
Spray the weeds with a herbicide.........you need a selective herbicide, need to know what weed types you have.......then you can have nice turf...........Hate Weeds with a vengance!
I'm sure that you're right about the best way to get rid of weeds.
However, I don't really hate them. If I cut the lawn a little on the high side, the weeds don't look bad -- unless you look closely.
Bottom line: for my purposes, it's not worth the time and expense to make the lawn perfect, as opposed to pretty good (pretty good by my standards -- which is different from West Australian standards:biggrin
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lizard
What type of weeds are they?
Some weeds you have a legal responsiblity to make sure that government authorities know about them.
Severe fines can result in you walking off your Farm.........if you hide a declared weed!
lizard
What type of weeds are they?
Some weeds you have a legal responsiblity to make sure that government authorities know about them.
Severe fines can result in you walking off your Farm.........if you hide a declared weed!
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KennyV
Don't hide any ... I mow everything ... except trees, but I get some of the smaller ones of them. :smile:KennyV
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KennyV
...if you hide a declared weed!
Don't hide any ... I mow everything ... except trees, but I get some of the smaller ones of them. :smile:KennyV
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lizard
A farmer was harvesting his Wheat crop and it was infested with 'skeleton weed'......he may have been cutting the straw down really low perhaps a few inches.....to hide things.
He was dobbed in by a employee.......the result was not good .......whole of 'Farm' quarantined for 5 years.Farmer went broke and had to pay huge compensation.
So the moral of the story is you must declare your weeds if they are on the hit list!:confused2::frown:
lizard
A farmer was harvesting his Wheat crop and it was infested with 'skeleton weed'......he may have been cutting the straw down really low perhaps a few inches.....to hide things.
He was dobbed in by a employee.......the result was not good .......whole of 'Farm' quarantined for 5 years.Farmer went broke and had to pay huge compensation.
So the moral of the story is you must declare your weeds if they are on the hit list!:confused2:
:frown:
#120
Two-Stroke
As far as I know there aren't "declared" weeds in the US.
I'm also a little unclear about what you're saying. Are you saying that: (a) the weeds are a protected species and you aren't allowed to destroy them; OR (b) the weeds are very undesirable for some reason (non-native, invasive, destructive) and it's illegal to have them on your land, lest they spread.
Two-Stroke
A farmer was harvesting his Wheat crop and it was infested with 'skeleton weed'......he may have been cutting the straw down really low perhaps a few inches.....to hide things.
He was dobbed in by a employee.......the result was not good .......whole of 'Farm' quarantined for 5 years.Farmer went broke and had to pay huge compensation.
So the moral of the story is you must declare your weeds if they are on the hit list!:confused2:
As far as I know there aren't "declared" weeds in the US.
I'm also a little unclear about what you're saying. Are you saying that: (a) the weeds are a protected species and you aren't allowed to destroy them; OR (b) the weeds are very undesirable for some reason (non-native, invasive, destructive) and it's illegal to have them on your land, lest they spread.
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KennyV
don't have that around here...
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KennyV
So the moral of the story is you must declare your weeds if they are on the hit list!:confused2:
don't have that around here...
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lizard
Australia has strong E.P.A laws..........even on a 10,000 acre farm you cannot let oil go into the ground....you have to drain your dirty oil into containers.
Even if a diesel tank leaks you are in big trouble if they find out.
Big Brother is out there in Australia and make no mistake......they will prosecute you.........big time.
Some offences like the ones mentioned can cost you $250,000.00.........they are really nasty.
The Taxation Department........has 'Paul.Hogan'...........owing 150 million dollars.......Australia is tough on people if they become to big for their boots!
lizard
Australia has strong E.P.A laws..........even on a 10,000 acre farm you cannot let oil go into the ground....you have to drain your dirty oil into containers.
Even if a diesel tank leaks you are in big trouble if they find out.
Big Brother is out there in Australia and make no mistake......they will prosecute you.........big time.
Some offences like the ones mentioned can cost you $250,000.00.........they are really nasty.
The Taxation Department........has 'Paul.Hogan'...........owing 150 million dollars.......Australia is tough on people if they become to big for their boots!
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#127
lizard
lizard
Good hear people are getting wider are achieving faster times in finishing the job.
The quarantine laws in Australia are the toughest in the World so you need to be informed or suffer the consequences.
Love my Reel mower.......lots of speed and cornering.......less stress........lol
The quarantine laws in Australia are the toughest in the World so you need to be informed or suffer the consequences.
Love my Reel mower.......lots of speed and cornering.......less stress........lol
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lizard
lizard
I mow faster in Spring than Winter.......as it being wet the grass it is harder to cut......I normally tighten the bottom blade so it has zero clearance, just touching metal to metal.......as the water lubricates the blades and keeps cool.
Never run the 'Reel' with no load as this will damage the cutting blade.......material must pass through to it cool.
Never run the 'Reel' with no load as this will damage the cutting blade.......material must pass through to it cool.
#130
lizard
lizard
#131
lizard
lizard
If you can mow your lawn in under 15 minutes..........then you will be as Happy as can be.......beats becoming a chore and a Headache.
Speed is what you need if your are in a Hurry1
Speed is what you need if your are in a Hurry1
#132
lizard
lizard
Mowing at high speeds is a good work out........getting some nice sunshine.....34C today.....but warming up to 36C on Wednesday..........How wonderfull
#133
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#134
lizard
Yes we have Halloween.......gave some Kids a Treat.........Lollies..........no tricks.
Yeah we are so american in australia.........thats a big ten 4 good buddy.
Keep the chainsaw going to cut that wood...........love chainsaws..........2 Stroke........yes!:biggrin:
lizard
Yes we have Halloween.......gave some Kids a Treat.........Lollies..........no tricks.
Yeah we are so american in australia.........thats a big ten 4 good buddy.
Keep the chainsaw going to cut that wood...........love chainsaws..........2 Stroke........yes!
:biggrin:
#135
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#136
lizard
lizard
#137
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#138
lizard
In winter its a 3 weekly cycle for mowing......depending on the variety.
Well its going to be 36C tomorrow......and the grass is really growing quickly, so the fuel will be vapourising in the Brushcutters.......but I use Aerostart to get them going again.
lizard
In winter its a 3 weekly cycle for mowing......depending on the variety.
Well its going to be 36C tomorrow......and the grass is really growing quickly, so the fuel will be vapourising in the Brushcutters.......but I use Aerostart to get them going again.
#139
Two-Stroke
Wow, 36C = 97F. That's really hot and it's not even summer yet. I looked up Perth and it's at 31 degrees south latitude. I'm at 33 degrees north so you're a little closer to the equator than I am.
Three weeks is about right for a winter mowing cycle in the SE USA. Farther north the grass doesn't grow at all in winter.
Drink lots of water when you're out in that heat.
Two-Stroke
In winter its a 3 weekly cycle for mowing......depending on the variety.
Well its going to be 36C tomorrow......and the grass is really growing quickly, so the fuel will be vapourising in the Brushcutters.......but I use Aerostart to get them going again.
Wow, 36C = 97F.
That's really hot and it's not even summer yet. I looked up Perth and it's at 31 degrees south latitude. I'm at 33 degrees north so you're a little closer to the equator than I am.Three weeks is about right for a winter mowing cycle in the SE USA. Farther north the grass doesn't grow at all in winter.
Drink lots of water when you're out in that heat.
#140
lizard
lizard
In December it will be 'Summer'.......forecasting 40C days.......the machinery goes well......4 strokes seem to be ok , but the 2 strokes run well and never seize.
I run 98 octane with a 25 to 1 oil mix.........no problems at all , so I am not changing to 50 to 1.....why go there.......oil is cheap.........motors are expensive.
Drink 8 litres of water on a really hot day.........so I can keep going 6 hours straight.
I run 98 octane with a 25 to 1 oil mix.........no problems at all , so I am not changing to 50 to 1.....why go there.......oil is cheap.........motors are expensive.
Drink 8 litres of water on a really hot day.........so I can keep going 6 hours straight.
#141
Two-Stroke
40C = 104F :confused2:
The part of the US where I live, the "Deep South", has a reputation for being incredibly hot (and humid -- that's the kicker) in the summer. Most people (not me) just stay inside in the summer months. But it's rare to get temperatures over 100F. We have long periods it hits 95F+ every day but 100F+ is still rare.
Is it very humid in Perth? Dry heat -- like the SW USA -- is easier to take than humid heat.
I don't have trouble with any of my engines due to heat -- my body has a tougher time than any of the machines.
Two-Stroke
In December it will be 'Summer'.......forecasting 40C days.......the machinery goes well......4 strokes seem to be ok , but the 2 strokes run well and never seize.
I run 98 octane with a 25 to 1 oil mix.........no problems at all , so I am not changing to 50 to 1.....why go there.......oil is cheap.........motors are expensive.
Drink 8 litres of water on a really hot day.........so I can keep going 6 hours straight.
40C = 104F :confused2:
The part of the US where I live, the "Deep South", has a reputation for being incredibly hot (and humid -- that's the kicker) in the summer. Most people (not me) just stay inside in the summer months. But it's rare to get temperatures over 100F. We have long periods it hits 95F+ every day but 100F+ is still rare.
Is it very humid in Perth? Dry heat -- like the SW USA -- is easier to take than humid heat.
I don't have trouble with any of my engines due to heat -- my body has a tougher time than any of the machines.
#142
lizard
Perth usually has a dry heat humidity is very low.......so I can still work in extreme temperatures even on 42C days........But i try to Start early and finish earlier to beat the heat.
My van is airconditioned.......so I get relief between jobs.
lizard
Perth usually has a dry heat humidity is very low.......so I can still work in extreme temperatures even on 42C days........But i try to Start early and finish earlier to beat the heat.
My van is airconditioned.......so I get relief between jobs.
#143
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#144
lizard
lizard
#145
Two-Stroke
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#146
lizard
I have cleared thousands of acres in the old days........now it just mowing grass.....lol
lizard
Since 1986 you are only allowed to clear 1 hectare per year........a few people have been jailed recently for clearing bush.
I have cleared thousands of acres in the old days........now it just mowing grass.....lol
#147
Two-Stroke
Actually, I'm not clearing any land. I'm thinning the forest so that there are gaps between the trees of about five to eight feet and the brush is cleared. It looks much better and is walkable after this has been done. It also allows the remaining trees to thrive and get really large.
Two-Stroke
Since 1986 you are only allowed to clear 1 hectare per year........a few people have been jailed recently for clearing bush.
I have cleared thousands of acres in the old days........now it just mowing grass.....lol
Actually, I'm not clearing any land. I'm thinning the forest so that there are gaps between the trees of about five to eight feet and the brush is cleared. It looks much better and is walkable after this has been done. It also allows the remaining trees to thrive and get really large.
#148
lizard
How much can you do in a good day...........our people use to clear a acre a day by axe.......in 1920.
Now you can clear a acre a minute with the 2 dozers with a 900 ft chain.
lizard
How much can you do in a good day...........our people use to clear a acre a day by axe.......in 1920.
Now you can clear a acre a minute with the 2 dozers with a 900 ft chain.
#149
Two-Stroke
Keeping in mind that I'm not "clearing", I'm thinning, the answer is a lot less than one acre a day. And that's with a chainsaw and a tractor to move anything too heavy to carry by hand.
Could one man really clear an acre a day with just an axe? That seems unrealistic.
Two-Stroke
How much can you do in a good day...........our people use to clear a acre a day by axe.......in 1920.
Now you can clear a acre a minute with the 2 dozers with a 900 ft chain.
Keeping in mind that I'm not "clearing", I'm thinning, the answer is a lot less than one acre a day. And that's with a chainsaw and a tractor to move anything too heavy to carry by hand.
Could one man really clear an acre a day with just an axe? That seems unrealistic.
#150
RobertBrown
RobertBrown
#151
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#152
lizard
Robert is correct in we are so different in the world.........the trees that they were clearing was light scrub or small gimlet trees........have a google: SARDI....history..........will give you a idea about clearing in 1915.
Now I understand what your vegetation is , this makes sense of thinning it out.
Bit like lawns mowed a 7mm in Perth to the rest of Australia mowing at 50mm to 75mm........it is all different........so it is confusing for all.
lizard
Robert is correct in we are so different in the world.........the trees that they were clearing was light scrub or small gimlet trees........have a google: SARDI....history..........will give you a idea about clearing in 1915.
Now I understand what your vegetation is , this makes sense of thinning it out.
Bit like lawns mowed a 7mm in Perth to the rest of Australia mowing at 50mm to 75mm........it is all different........so it is confusing for all.
#153
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#154
lizard
Yes it is long way from Perth.........it is like a different country.......Australia is very different depending where you are situated.
Got to 37.0C yesterday........today was just 25C but 90% humidity..........horrible day for working........prefer High temeratures and little humidity.
We have some water restrictions for people on scheme water.......but bore owners have none.
lizard
Yes it is long way from Perth.........it is like a different country.......Australia is very different depending where you are situated.
Got to 37.0C yesterday........today was just 25C but 90% humidity..........horrible day for working........prefer High temeratures and little humidity.
We have some water restrictions for people on scheme water.......but bore owners have none.
#155
Two-Stroke
We (in the City of Atlanta) haven't had water restrictions in the last couple of years but when we did it was really tough on people who desire a perfect lawn. In the long run, water conservation is a big issue for metro-Atlanta.
Two-Stroke
We have some water restrictions for people on scheme water.......but bore owners have none.
We (in the City of Atlanta) haven't had water restrictions in the last couple of years but when we did it was really tough on people who desire a perfect lawn. In the long run, water conservation is a big issue for metro-Atlanta.
#156
lizard
lizard
Lawn mowers are great fun at speed with a full differential.....spin round on a 5 cent bit.......absolutley the best ..........jump for joy.:confused2:
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#157
RobertBrown
Whoa slow down lizard, I'm hav'in trouble gettin ya:confused2:
Scheme water is?... supplied from a purveyor, like the city? and Bore is a well?
25C is 77F, 77 @ 95% humidity is horrible? That's cool here we wait until dark to work in temeratures like that. We commonly see 35c @ 95% for 3 months during the summer (June, July and August):laughing: That's way past horrible, I can't drink faster than I sweat in those temperatures.
RobertBrown
Yes it is long way from Perth.........it is like a different country.......Australia is very different depending where you are situated.
Got to 37.0C yesterday........today was just 25C but 90% humidity..........horrible day for working........prefer High temeratures and little humidity.
We have some water restrictions for people on scheme water.......but bore owners have none.
Whoa slow down lizard, I'm hav'in trouble gettin ya:confused2:
Scheme water is?... supplied from a purveyor, like the city? and Bore is a well?
25C is 77F, 77 @ 95% humidity is horrible? That's cool here we wait until dark to work in temeratures like that. We commonly see 35c @ 95% for 3 months during the summer (June, July and August):laughing: That's way past horrible, I can't drink faster than I sweat in those temperatures.
#158
lizard
lizard
Hate mowing when it is raining or the grass is really wet...........such a pain.
Slows everything up.....clippings stick to everything..........just a nightmare.
Slows everything up.....clippings stick to everything..........just a nightmare.
#159
Two-Stroke
I'm surprised that you mow at all in the rain. Do reel mowers do better than rotary mowers in the wet? I imagine that they might.
Two-Stroke
Hate mowing when it is raining or the grass is really wet...........such a pain.
Slows everything up.....clippings stick to everything..........just a nightmare.
I'm surprised that you mow at all in the rain. Do reel mowers do better than rotary mowers in the wet? I imagine that they might.
#160
lizard
Reel mowers can cut in the wet better than a rotary.........just the mess of clipping when they are wet.....plus you can tighten the clearance between the bottom blade and reel to zero clearance as the lawn is wet and is lubricating and keeping things cool..........and it cuts better.
lizard
Reel mowers can cut in the wet better than a rotary.........just the mess of clipping when they are wet.....plus you can tighten the clearance between the bottom blade and reel to zero clearance as the lawn is wet and is lubricating and keeping things cool..........and it cuts better.
#161
Two-Stroke
That makes sense. I do know that rotaries don't do well in the wet -- I just wait for the grass to dry, at least somewhat.
Two-Stroke
Reel mowers can cut in the wet better than a rotary.........just the mess of clipping when they are wet.....plus you can tighten the clearance between the bottom blade and reel to zero clearance as the lawn is wet and is lubricating and keeping things cool..........and it cuts better.
That makes sense. I do know that rotaries don't do well in the wet -- I just wait for the grass to dry, at least somewhat.
#162
lizard
Rotaries get blocked up in the exit chute in some mowers as it is too small at is a drama.......some rotaries are better than others in the wet.
But sometimes you have to mow when it is wet or raining.......lol
lizard
Rotaries get blocked up in the exit chute in some mowers as it is too small at is a drama.......some rotaries are better than others in the wet.
But sometimes you have to mow when it is wet or raining.......lol
#163
Two-Stroke
I never mow when it's actually raining but occasionally when it's still a bit wet.
Two-Stroke
True -- two-stokes spin faster and with more power so they're less prone to clogging.
But sometimes you have to mow when it is wet or raining.......lol
I never mow when it's actually raining but occasionally when it's still a bit wet.
#164
lizard
lizard
#165
Two-Stroke
OK, getting back to "Walk Behind, Mow Faster", don't you think that the ultimate reel walk-behind mower would be: much, much lighter, therefore (a) powered by a two-stroke; and (b) made of a lighter metal or even carbon fiber?
I believe you said that your mower is 127kg -- I don't think it really needs to be that heavy. You would appreciate a lighter, more nimble machine.
Two-Stroke
Never under estimate a 2 Stroke...........4 Strokes are so so ........thats it
OK, getting back to "Walk Behind, Mow Faster", don't you think that the ultimate reel walk-behind mower would be: much, much lighter, therefore (a) powered by a two-stroke; and (b) made of a lighter metal or even carbon fiber?
I believe you said that your mower is 127kg -- I don't think it really needs to be that heavy. You would appreciate a lighter, more nimble machine.
#167
lizard
The mower needs to be heavy to compress the lawn to allow it to cut at a perfect level.........7mm as the front roller keeps it stable..........the whole machine needs to be square to cut absolutely perfect.
These 'Reel' mowers cut down to even 2mm.........so you need to know that is perfectly adjusted.........a Rotary mower weighing 30kgs could never ever do this.............remember it is cutting 28 inches wide.............and is a perfect cut.
lizard
The mower needs to be heavy to compress the lawn to allow it to cut at a perfect level.........7mm as the front roller keeps it stable..........the whole machine needs to be square to cut absolutely perfect.
These 'Reel' mowers cut down to even 2mm.........so you need to know that is perfectly adjusted.........a Rotary mower weighing 30kgs could never ever do this.............remember it is cutting 28 inches wide.............and is a perfect cut.
#168
Two-Stroke
I didn't know that -- interesting. All else being equal, I prefer a lighter machine. In this case there's a reason for it to be heavy.
Two-Stroke
The mower needs to be heavy to compress the lawn to allow it to cut at a perfect level.........7mm as the front roller keeps it stable..........the whole machine needs to be square to cut absolutely perfect.
These 'Reel' mowers cut down to even 2mm.........so you need to know that is perfectly adjusted.........a Rotary mower weighing 30kgs could never ever do this.............remember it is cutting 28 inches wide.............and is a perfect cut.
I didn't know that -- interesting. All else being equal, I prefer a lighter machine. In this case there's a reason for it to be heavy.
#169
lizard
Being self propelled and having a split roller and full differential makes it so easy for anyone to cut a lawn ...Big or small confined area's.......absolutely magic.
lizard
Being self propelled and having a split roller and full differential makes it so easy for anyone to cut a lawn ...Big or small confined area's.......absolutely magic.
#170
Two-Stroke
They are neat looking mowers. Are they exported or is it strictly a West Australian thing?
Two-Stroke
Being self propelled and having a split roller and full differential makes it so easy for anyone to cut a lawn ...Big or small confined area's.......absolutely magic.
They are neat looking mowers. Are they exported or is it strictly a West Australian thing?
#171
lizard
They are only a Western Australia thing...........as we mow our lawns short.......generally 10mm height.
The Turf we grow here is like a Bowling or golf green........and yes we are unique or freaks.......lol.
the turf named 'Bent' is a classic example...........just google and you will see what I mean.:confused2:
lizard
They are only a Western Australia thing...........as we mow our lawns short.......generally 10mm height.
The Turf we grow here is like a Bowling or golf green........and yes we are unique or freaks.......lol.
the turf named 'Bent' is a classic example...........just google and you will see what I mean.:confused2:
#172
Two-Stroke
I did Google it and was surprised that there are so many varieties of "Bent". It seems like it's popular in Western Australia, although it grows in other places, but it's only used there for golf courses, etc.
Two-Stroke
They are only a Western Australia thing...........as we mow our lawns short.......generally 10mm height.
The Turf we grow here is like a Bowling or golf green........and yes we are unique or freaks.......lol.
the turf named 'Bent' is a classic example...........just google and you will see what I mean.:confused2:
I did Google it and was surprised that there are so many varieties of "Bent". It seems like it's popular in Western Australia, although it grows in other places, but it's only used there for golf courses, etc.
#173
lizard
People love their lawns here in western Australia..........they spend thousands of dollars on them a year.......but they get the temperature of the house down compared to having Paving Bricks.:confused2:
lizard
People love their lawns here in western Australia..........they spend thousands of dollars on them a year.......but they get the temperature of the house down compared to having Paving Bricks.:confused2:
#174
lizard
lizard
The Honda motor is now doing 4,500Rpm.........sounds really good, but it chews the fuel up at a alarming rate.
Tipped the edger over, it has a GX 120 Honda 4 horse power..........and it had petrol coming out of the exhaust.
Fully locked up with raw petrol in chamber........had to change the engine oil and wind engine over with spark plug out to get rid of excess fuel.
Now it running well after 10 minutes.........was smoking out of exhaust ........but all is good now.
Tipped the edger over, it has a GX 120 Honda 4 horse power..........and it had petrol coming out of the exhaust.
Fully locked up with raw petrol in chamber........had to change the engine oil and wind engine over with spark plug out to get rid of excess fuel.
Now it running well after 10 minutes.........was smoking out of exhaust ........but all is good now.
#175
lizard
lizard
#176
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#177
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#178
lizard
Honda is a 4 Stroke Petrol and the Kubota is a Diesel.........yes Diesel is much more economical and reliable in longevity, so there is no substitute for cubic capacity..........the Diesel will .....just Lug..........not like a Honda and Stall.
lizard
Honda is a 4 Stroke Petrol and the Kubota is a Diesel.........yes Diesel is much more economical and reliable in longevity, so there is no substitute for cubic capacity..........the Diesel will .....just Lug..........not like a Honda and Stall.
#179
Two-Stroke
I like the diesel tractor so much that I think my next vehicle (car or truck) will be a diesel. Diesel fuel is more expensive than gasoline here but it's still a good deal. Plus, I like the sound of a diesel at idle.
Two-Stroke
Honda is a 4 Stroke Petrol and the Kubota is a Diesel.........yes Diesel is much more economical and reliable in longevity, so there is no substitute for cubic capacity..........the Diesel will .....just Lug..........not like a Honda and Stall.
I like the diesel tractor so much that I think my next vehicle (car or truck) will be a diesel. Diesel fuel is more expensive than gasoline here but it's still a good deal. Plus, I like the sound of a diesel at idle.
#180
lizard
Diesel is the way to go..........everyone is seeing the benefits of diesel.......economy and power.
I love love my diesels.........my favourite engine is the Detroit GM........8V92 ......and yes a 2 Stroke!:biggrin:
lizard
Diesel is the way to go..........everyone is seeing the benefits of diesel.......economy and power.
I love love my diesels.........my favourite engine is the Detroit GM........8V92 ......and yes a 2 Stroke!:biggrin:
#181
Two-Stroke
I had to look up the 8V92 -- I found this WikiPedia page. I've probably been in a bus powered by one of those without knowing it.
For my vehicle purchase I have something smaller in mind.
Two-Stroke
Diesel is the way to go..........everyone is seeing the benefits of diesel.......economy and power.
I love love my diesels.........my favourite engine is the Detroit GM........8V92 ......and yes a 2 Stroke!:biggrin:
I had to look up the 8V92 -- I found this WikiPedia page. I've probably been in a bus powered by one of those without knowing it.
For my vehicle purchase I have something smaller in mind.
#182
lizard
lizard
#183
Two-Stroke
I know it's more powerful and all but how about reliability and complexity? Will I have a harder time working on the engine and aren't there more moving parts?
Two-Stroke
Make sure you get a 'Turbo Diesel'........better on fuel and powerfull!
I know it's more powerful and all but how about reliability and complexity? Will I have a harder time working on the engine and aren't there more moving parts?
#184
lizard
lizard
#185
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#186
lizard
You are only doing 10,000 miles a year.......will you be doing more or less now these days?
Are you getting a S.U.V or a light Truck?:confused2:
lizard
You are only doing 10,000 miles a year.......will you be doing more or less now these days?
Are you getting a S.U.V or a light Truck?:confused2:
#187
Two-Stroke
Before the last two years I was only driving about 6000 or 7000 miles a year (plus about 6000 miles on my bicycles -- part of my transportation, mostly in the city) -- but since I've been commuting back and forth to the farm on weekends, I'm now racking up miles (on the truck) at the rate of about 12k a year.
I'm not sure what I'm going to buy -- I don't need a new vehicle but I think it would be fun to have a diesel car/truck.
Two-Stroke
You are only doing 10,000 miles a year.......will you be doing more or less now these days?
Are you getting a S.U.V or a light Truck?:confused2:
Before the last two years I was only driving about 6000 or 7000 miles a year (plus about 6000 miles on my bicycles -- part of my transportation, mostly in the city) -- but since I've been commuting back and forth to the farm on weekends, I'm now racking up miles (on the truck) at the rate of about 12k a year.
I'm not sure what I'm going to buy -- I don't need a new vehicle but I think it would be fun to have a diesel car/truck.
#188
lizard
Maybe a F250 with the 7.3 litre turbo diesel.........thats a nice little Truck secondhand!
lizard
Maybe a F250 with the 7.3 litre turbo diesel.........thats a nice little Truck secondhand!
#189
Two-Stroke
An F250 isn't a little truck -- my next-door-neighbor has one -- but I get your point.
Two-Stroke
Maybe a F250 with the 7.3 litre turbo diesel.........thats a nice little Truck secondhand!
An F250 isn't a little truck -- my next-door-neighbor has one -- but I get your point.
#190
lizard
The F250 are very comfy and you sit up high...........love them.........but they cost $140,000 in Australia brand new
lizard
The F250 are very comfy and you sit up high...........love them.........but they cost $140,000 in Australia brand new
#191
Two-Stroke
Wow -- that's shocking.:confused2: I checked the exchange rate and our dollars are almost equal. Anyway. if I buy a truck I'll buy a used one for much, much less than that.
What I'm thinking of doiig is getting a diesel car (Jetta TDI -- mid 1990s) -- not a replacement for my Nissan truck.
Two-Stroke
The F250 are very comfy and you sit up high...........love them.........but they cost $140,000 in Australia brand new
Wow -- that's shocking.:confused2: I checked the exchange rate and our dollars are almost equal. Anyway. if I buy a truck I'll buy a used one for much, much less than that.
What I'm thinking of doiig is getting a diesel car (Jetta TDI -- mid 1990s) -- not a replacement for my Nissan truck.
#192
lizard
lizard
#193
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#194
lizard
Sounds like a good idea when the Honda throws in the Towel.
Would have to alter gearing on machine if the Diesel was running at 2,000 Rpm........compared to 4,000Rpm............but will give it some serious thought.
Fuel efficent and a nice muffler to quieten it...........these new generation Diesels are ahead of their time..........even overhead cam.
lizard
Sounds like a good idea when the Honda throws in the Towel.
Would have to alter gearing on machine if the Diesel was running at 2,000 Rpm........compared to 4,000Rpm............but will give it some serious thought.
Fuel efficent and a nice muffler to quieten it...........these new generation Diesels are ahead of their time..........even overhead cam.
#195
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#196
lizard
Google..yamaha diesel engines................they have a twin cylinder 1000cc two stroke diesel........with variable compression ratio of 13 to 1.......to 18 to 1........50% increase in torque.......check it out.........Two strokes are in..........4 strokes are out.........lol:confused2:
lizard
Google..yamaha diesel engines................they have a twin cylinder 1000cc two stroke diesel........with variable compression ratio of 13 to 1.......to 18 to 1........50% increase in torque.......check it out.........Two strokes are in..........4 strokes are out.........lol
:confused2:
#197
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#198
lizard
Type in 2 Stroke diesel...........these are the best engines made..........makes 4 Strokes look pathetic.
They do not smoke as they are electronically controlled by computer.
So you cannot write off 2Strokes or Diesels.......as they are the Future.........loads of Torque and Power.
lizard
Type in 2 Stroke diesel...........these are the best engines made..........makes 4 Strokes look pathetic.
They do not smoke as they are electronically controlled by computer.
So you cannot write off 2Strokes or Diesels.......as they are the Future.........loads of Torque and Power.
#199
lizard
lizard
Reel mowers cut nice and wide..........better than a Rotary...........and less maintenence, they can now cut grass 3 inches high..........buy one if you can..........maybe Western Australia
#200
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#201
lizard
lizard
#202
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#203
lizard
Audi make some awesome diesel turbo sedans............but they cost serious money.........stick to the VW Golf.......good Diesel
lizard
Audi make some awesome diesel turbo sedans............but they cost serious money.........stick to the VW Golf.......good Diesel
#204
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#205
lizard
Like I said before.....a Jetta is a Golf with a boot...............it is not a hatch...........but a sedan...........which is better...............hate hatchbacks
lizard
Like I said before.....a Jetta is a Golf with a boot...............it is not a hatch...........but a sedan...........which is better...............hate hatchbacks
#206
Two-Stroke
I'm not absolutely sure -- somebody help me -- but, at least in the US, the Jetta is a different car. It's larger than the Golf -- not just sedan vs hatchback.
Two-Stroke
Like I said before.....a Jetta is a Golf with a boot...............it is not a hatch...........but a sedan...........which is better...............hate hatchbacks
I'm not absolutely sure -- somebody help me -- but, at least in the US, the Jetta is a different car. It's larger than the Golf -- not just sedan vs hatchback.
#207
lizard
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#208
lizard
lizard
Mow your lawn at the right height and speed, as well as having protective gear on, ie. Gloves Full face Protectors and Fully clothed........and Steel capped boots.
Many a Rotary mower has taken Toes and fingers off careless People.
Remember mowing can be dangerous if you do not take precautions..........death or serious injury can occur when you least expect it..........bit like Insurance...........you never know when you may require it.
Many a Rotary mower has taken Toes and fingers off careless People.
Remember mowing can be dangerous if you do not take precautions..........death or serious injury can occur when you least expect it..........bit like Insurance...........you never know when you may require it.
#209
lizard
lizard
Warming up this week the Honda is still doing 4,500 Rpm..............has not blown yet.............but time will tell!
#210
Two-Stroke
I used full safety gear over the weekend while cutting, splitting and stacking wood -- still managed to mash my finger.
Two-Stroke
Mow your lawn at the right height and speed, as well as having protective gear on, ie. Gloves Full face Protectors and Fully clothed........and Steel capped boots.
Many a Rotary mower has taken Toes and fingers off careless People.
Remember mowing can be dangerous if you do not take precautions..........death or serious injury can occur when you least expect it..........bit like Insurance...........you never know when you may require it.
I used full safety gear over the weekend while cutting, splitting and stacking wood -- still managed to mash my finger.
#211
lizard
The Pain and suffering over a Finger getting mashed is horrific..........you just wonder if it could have been worse and lose a finger.
Gloves do not protect you from steel blades...........it happens in a split second...........and your regret your ever saw a mower.
lizard
I used full safety gear over the weekend while cutting, splitting and stacking wood -- still managed to mash my finger.
The Pain and suffering over a Finger getting mashed is horrific..........you just wonder if it could have been worse and lose a finger.
Gloves do not protect you from steel blades...........it happens in a split second...........and your regret your ever saw a mower.
#212
lizard
lizard
#213
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#214
lizard
lizard
#215
lizard
lizard
Have you ever seen 'Vertimowing'............thats a process........lol
#216
Two-Stroke
No, I hadn't heard of it, but then I'm not from West Australia. This is yet another indication of how "fussy" West Australians can be about their lawns.:biggrin:
I did a Bing search and all of the results on the first page were from West Australian companies.
Here is a website that describes the process. The equipment looks pretty cool -- made by Dwyer & Felton.
Two-Stroke
Have you ever seen 'Vertimowing'............thats a process........lol
No, I hadn't heard of it, but then I'm not from West Australia. This is yet another indication of how "fussy" West Australians can be about their lawns.:biggrin:
I did a Bing search and all of the results on the first page were from West Australian companies.
Here is a website that describes the process. The equipment looks pretty cool -- made by Dwyer & Felton.
#217
lizard
Dwyer and Felton...........are the British equivalent to Rolls Royce.
They make the Best mowers in the World........and last nearly Forever.........lol
lizard
No, I hadn't heard of it, but then I'm not from West Australia. This is yet another indication of how "fussy" West Australians can be about their lawns.:biggrin:
I did a Bing search and all of the results on the first page were from West Australian companies.
Here is a website that describes the process. The equipment looks pretty cool -- made by Dwyer & Felton.
Dwyer and Felton...........are the British equivalent to Rolls Royce.
They make the Best mowers in the World........and last nearly Forever.........lol
#218
Two-Stroke
I thought they were Australian -- West Australian, to be specific.
Two-Stroke
Dwyer and Felton...........are the British equivalent to Rolls Royce.
They make the Best mowers in the World........and last nearly Forever.........lol
I thought they were Australian -- West Australian, to be specific.
#219
lizard
lizard
The lawns over here are high maintence.......which is good as people are in love with their Green patch..........so it has to look like a Bowling green.........thats the pride of West Australians.
#220
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#221
lizard
The lawn does not have to be perfectly level, as the mower will make it level with several mowings.
If it is an uneven lawn it will be scalped and sand will be needed in the low parts then graded level.
Lawns that a mowed by a 'Reel Mower' will be nice and level after many mowings........if it is a Roughie a Rotary mower is good for 'Bush Pig Lawns'........lol
lizard
The lawn does not have to be perfectly level, as the mower will make it level with several mowings.
If it is an uneven lawn it will be scalped and sand will be needed in the low parts then graded level.
Lawns that a mowed by a 'Reel Mower' will be nice and level after many mowings........if it is a Roughie a Rotary mower is good for 'Bush Pig Lawns'........lol
#222
Two-Stroke
That's the perfect comment.:laughing: I have a 'Bush Pig Lawn' -- to the extent that I have a 'Lawn'.
I just got back from a weekend at the farm -- did a lot of brush mowing with the Honda-powered Billy Goat. Man, I wish that thing didn't weigh 300 pounds.:confused2:
Two-Stroke
.......if it is a Roughie a Rotary mower is good for 'Bush Pig Lawns'........lol
That's the perfect comment.:laughing: I have a 'Bush Pig Lawn' -- to the extent that I have a 'Lawn'.
I just got back from a weekend at the farm -- did a lot of brush mowing with the Honda-powered Billy Goat. Man, I wish that thing didn't weigh 300 pounds.:confused2:
#223
lizard
Is it a 13 Horse Power Honda......and is it self propelled............or Push...........lol
lizard
Is it a 13 Horse Power Honda......and is it self propelled............or Push...........lol
#224
Two-Stroke
I think it's 13 hp -- model number GXV340. It is self-propelled but when I'm working on highly uneven terrain it's unavoidable that it has to be muscled around quite a bit.:frown:
Two-Stroke
Is it a 13 Horse Power Honda......and is it self propelled............or Push...........lol
I think it's 13 hp -- model number GXV340. It is self-propelled but when I'm working on highly uneven terrain it's unavoidable that it has to be muscled around quite a bit.:frown:
#225
lizard
lizard
#226
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#227
lizard
lizard
#228
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#229
lizard
lizard
#230
lizard
lizard
Mowing a lawn and hit a 50 cent piece........cut halve the Queens Head off................but damaged the Blade and Reel.............$200.00............later it is better..........hate foreign objects!
#231
Two-Stroke
Hey lizard, good to hear from you.
Hitting foreign objects is something that a reel mower is much more sensitive to. But the perfect cut demanded by West Australian customers must be achieved -- even if it's expensive.
Two-Stroke
Mowing a lawn and hit a 50 cent piece........cut halve the Queens Head off................but damaged the Blade and Reel.............$200.00............later it is better..........hate foreign objects!
Hey lizard, good to hear from you.
Hitting foreign objects is something that a reel mower is much more sensitive to. But the perfect cut demanded by West Australian customers must be achieved -- even if it's expensive.
#232
lizard
lizard
Was edging a customers lawn and broke my sliding door window on my Van, that was due to a stone that was in the lawn edge..........$350.00 to replace.
#233
RobertBrown
That's bad luck, look at the bright side, at least it didn't hit your customers car, or house, or head!
RobertBrown
Was edging a customers lawn and broke my sliding door window on my Van, that was due to a stone that was in the lawn edge..........$350.00 to replace.
That's bad luck, look at the bright side, at least it didn't hit your customers car, or house, or head!
#234
lizard
lizard
#235
Two-Stroke
This was a reel mower, right? Did it shoot the rock out the front?
For this reason I don't let my dog run around near me when I mow.
Two-Stroke
Was edging a customers lawn and broke my sliding door window on my Van, that was due to a stone that was in the lawn edge..........$350.00 to replace.
This was a reel mower, right? Did it shoot the rock out the front?
For this reason I don't let my dog run around near me when I mow.
#236
lizard
Yes it is best for people and animals to remain indoors.............mowing is Dangerous.
lizard
Yes it is best for people and animals to remain indoors.............mowing is Dangerous.
#237
demhustler
demhustler
#238
lizard
lizard
#239
demhustler
demhustler
#240
demhustler
demhustler
#241
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
#243
lawn mower fanatic
lawn mower fanatic
#245
Two-Stroke
Two-Stroke
This is one of the greatest threads ever. Even though I have no interest in either that type of mower (reel) or the super-groomed lawn that can be achieved with a reel mower, I still loved learning all that stuff.
It's too bad that "lizard" doesn't post here anymore.
It's too bad that "lizard" doesn't post here anymore.