Raking large plot

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  1. dmcquade

    dmcquade Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi,

    I have a holiday home in Ireland with about one acre of "lawn". The ground is too rough for a ride on. I currently use a BCS power scythe for cutting the grass every couple of weeks (works fine). The problem is raking up the cut grass as this takes hours. I do have an old ride on with the deck removed; is there any equipment that i could tow that would gather the grass (could be 6" in length). I'm getting too old for all this raking:)

    Thanks in advance.

    David
     
  2. *dim*

    *dim* Head Gardener

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    Etesia Pro 53

    set it to mulch and you dont need to rake ...

    Etesia Pro 53 LK | Etesia UK Ltd | Pedestrian mowers | What Kit?

    don't buy new as they cost lots .... look for a used one on ebay (you can find them for £300 if you are patient) ....

    send it to a lawnmower repair centre, spend another £200 for a total refurbishment/service and you will have a bargain that will do the job easily

    every 3 months, change the oil, sharpen the blade and change the airfilter ... will last a lifetime
     
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