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Ride On Lawnmower Dilemma... 🙁

#1 · 24th June 2023, 1:03 pm

Hi all and thanks for allowing me to register on the forum.

We have quite a large area of lawn and are looking into buying a used ride on mower.

At this time of year they tend to go pretty quickly.!

I have, however, the choice of two this weekend.

A 2011 Mountfield 1540H or a 2012 Al-Ko T13-92HD.

Is there anyone here that could offer an opnion on which one to go for?

Kind Regards,

Merle

#2 · 24th June 2023, 3:20 pm

Hi @merlecollins

Great question. My guide on choosing a lawn mower here will help you work out the key features of a ride on mower you may need.

I use a ride on Mountfield 1538H Garden Tractor. I bought it from new 3 years ago and it’s fab. I can’t give any assurance on a 10 year old one though. They are serviceable and a great machine.

Hope that helps!

Lee