Racked my van

[Forestboy1978]

OK makes sense. My ramps are so easy to set up lifting isn't an issue for me. I hear a lot of people talking about gate sizes but round here I swear a gate smaller than 90cm is a rarity. Smaller than 80cm even more so. I only need 77cm or more to get it through so it's almost never gonna be an issues. Anyhow, I'm not buying it, I don't need it. Maybe in the future, perhaps....

Ta for info

[Forestboy1978]

Well I bought it. Will update after I've cut a few lawns in dry and wet conditions. It arrives Monday.....

[michaelthegardener]

the toro I take it ? be very interested to know how it copes with say 6 inch long grass done a few new customers this week that long with the mild winter and all :p

[Forestboy1978]

Yeah turfmaster and striping kit.

I would imagine it'll handle that long dry but not wet. Be a while before it gets that test but I'll let you know.

[michaelthegardener]

how you getting on ?:p

[Forestboy1978]

One word Michael... hmmmmm

The jury is well and truly out. 3 months!

[michaelthegardener]

well if it dosnt work out ill give ya 50 quid :p

[Forestboy1978]

made a couple of upgrades

https://www.dropbox.com/s/whu1zsdegs6g2zu/20160430_142804.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c5ffv1rsim8stci/20160501_123934.jpg?dl=0

Loving it now. Gonna get an awning for working in the rain and fitting an 1500 watt inverter and spare battery for charging batteries and using low power tools next week.

I've got a little area to store a small gas burner and a little kettle and metal cups etc to make coffee. Going a bit mad with it. I have just enough space to throw a sleeping bag down in the isle too so I can sleep in the back. And yes I have a sleeping bag stowed. Mainly for if I drink too much to drive or whatever

It's a bit like when I was a kid and used to make dens lol

[michaelthegardener]

looks good but what if you wanna move a sofa :p :rock:

[lutonlagerlout]

we often get requests to move sofas wardrobes etc
the answer is always the same ,£80 please
they soon ring up shiply
LLL

[Forestboy1978]

looks good but what if you wanna move a sofa :p :rock:

Mate the fact that I can't move a sofa is a damn blessing cos I just can't move a sofa if you know what I mean.

BUT... if I want to move MY sofa then it can go on the truck or on the roof rack. Gotta a ladder on the back door and full roof covering roof rack so it can be done of course... I just don't let people know

It has reduced bulk space but I can still get x4 bulk bags in there 3/4 loaded with stuff OR the mower OR the jet washer etc which is all I need.

[michaelthegardener]

One word Michael... hmmmmm

The jury is well and truly out. 3 months!

hows it going now ? I may actually have some work for one of these now :p

[Forestboy1978]

Michael sorry I missed your post.

Still the jury is out but I'm leaning towards saying don't buy it. It has good points it also has a lot of bad points.

However, if you got large lawns to do then it'll def increase your work speed and cuts reasonably well in the dry. No good for formal lawns IMO and if the ground is damp it leaves tracks and wheels spin. It's cumbersome but fast. It's very difficult to evaluate at this early stage.

[michaelthegardener]

thanks think ill just see what pans out would rather get a used hayter condor for the work I have in mind but would be handy to have a mower this size that collects to

[Forestboy1978]

thanks think ill just see what pans out would rather get a used hayter condor for the work I have in mind but would be handy to have a mower this size that collects to

How much can you cut of the blades whilst still being able to effectively mulch with the Condor?

Expensive.. even second hand but are meant to be mutts.