Given what you want to do, then a compact tractor is going to be the best
option. Iseki and Kubota seem to be the best buys - although not
particularly cheap. A couple of useful websites for you to look at are
www.smalltractors.co.uk and www.minitrac.co.uk Both of these have new/used
tractors and accessories for sale

Good luck

Jeanne


"Mithral_j" wrote in message
...

Sorry for the late reply and thankyou for yours. the item you describe
on ebay is almost exaxtly the same as my current one (although a bit
cleaner and newer)
the problem i have is with collecting wet long grass - cutting down 2ft
long grass, i also get fed up with those silly belts snapping, punctures
and getting stuck. i also tow alot (wood fired rayburn) uphill.
is a mower the right tool or compact (with the latter i also ofcourse
have the option of a whole host of other tools)


"If you are only looking for something for lawn mowing, then my hubby
thinks
that a compact tractor is not the right tool. You really need a
dedicated
ride on lawn mower/tractor. Had a quick look on ebay and for example
http://tinyurl.com/6yhtt
might be suitable.

Jeanne Stockdale"


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