[Shop-talk] Stand-on mowers?

[Nick Brearley]

On 29/05/2013 19:55, Jim Franklin wrote:
> I have about 1/2 acre of foot-high grass that I just want short, not
> pristine. Got a quote of $385 to cut it. Once. I have a Honda rider mower
> that is dog slow and fills the bags in 10 feet.
>
> I'd like to get one of those stand-on mowers I see the pros using that
> really scoot, and either mulch or drive it towards the center/edge, but I
> have no idea what to search for. Any ideas/experiences?
>

Jim,

This machine could be what you are looking for:

http://www.scag.com/vride.html

Might be overkill for 1/2 an acre but I can't imagine why that should 
put you off...

Another option is a flail mower, if you are cutting irregularly I've 
found that these deal with the mowings better than a rotary deck. Ferris 
make one:

http://www.ferrisindustries.com/eu/en/walk-behind-mowers/Comfort-control-dd-fm/

Not a stand on but half an acre of mowing only means about 1 1/4 miles 
of walking.

Both makers are well thought of in the business.

Nick Brearley