Mowing ..

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Always good information here.

Never owned one but will go back over the mowing thread to check out the comments on chain saws as I will be in the market for one shortly.
Been noticing a lot of subliminal advertising on TV wanting me to buy a Stihl brand.

Any thoughts on what you personally/professionally use ?

Brief......

suitable for trimming red gums upto 200mm thick limbs.

no battery power.

something that is definitely NOT "Made in China"

4 stroke ?????? Do they make 4 stroke ones. ?

Used other people's saws before and can maintain it myself, just would like to own one now.

Don’t know what they are like now,but I had 50cc Japanese made Echo a few years ago,was a good saw until some A.H reckoned he had more right to it than I had

[roKWiz]

I note there is a saw called Bruin, brune, Bruines (spelling)???
German sounding name.

Never heard of them, no doubt made from Chisnesm.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

I note there is a saw called Bruin, brune, Bruines (spelling)???
German sounding name.

Never heard of them, no doubt made from Chisnesm.

New heard of them, sorry.

I would liken this to the Toyota concept, as in parts and service backup all over the country. Buying a Stihl would be similar.

When I had the old 1986 028 AV Super refurbished, they used genuine Stihl parts. I wouldn't be sure of that being the case 10 years down the track on the Chinese copy chainsaws that are flooding the market, they will be throw away items.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

I note there is a saw called Bruin, brune, Bruines (spelling)???
German sounding name.

Never heard of them, no doubt made from Chisnesm.

Is this the brand?

https://www.edisons.com.au/baumr-ag-...ning-chain-saw

A 62cc saw for $359 ($139 on sale) says Chinese to me.

[roKWiz]

Yes honestly it will between Stihl and Husky, lucky to have 2 Stihl and 2 Husky dealers locally
And as you say both are trusted brands with the distributors.

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

I note there is a saw called Bruin, brune, Bruines (spelling)???
German sounding name.

Never heard of them, no doubt made from Chisnesm.

Baumr-Ag german like name,made in China probably work alright Until you need parts

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Tassie f100

Baumr-Ag german like name,made in China probably work alright Until you need parts

Correct.

Similar concept with Holzfforma, a Stihl MS 660 knockoff painted blue instead of orange but with a German sounding brand name.

https://www.farmertec.com/Shipping-From-AU-c29408.html

Or, what about the Chainsaw Chainsaw................

https://www.amazon.com/XSLadvertis-C...%2C358&sr=8-16

[Citroënbender]

Stampy (Paul) - who I don’t think is presently on this forum but gets around - told me a decade back that the (then) Makita chainsaws were actually from the Dolmar factory in Hungary and pretty good for the bucks. He reckoned the Baumr-AG saws were only fit for doorstops.

I think the biggest asset of Stihl is access to genuine and aftermarket wear parts (eg starter dogs, clutch shoes, the pressed metal oil deflector plate on the outside of the bar where it clamps) at great prices, it’s where you sometimes get caught on a Mac or similar.

[DFB FGXR6]

I managed to track down a set NOS Rover handle knobs for the Rover, which is probably where I will leave it, although the catcher needs a repair to the ventilation mesh.



But I'm now thinking its time to do something with this one...............













I'm not entirely sure what I want to do with it. As you can see, its got a few cosmetic blemishes.

I don't know if I should go all out, repainting the alloy chassis and plastics, re-chroming the handle, replacing the decals, find some matching wheels, repaint the engine cowling and muffler.

Or just do the mechanicals, such as a replacement spark plug boot, a new primer bulb, and a decent clean up. It ran when it was put away, but it felt a touch like it had some rod knock. They all did that anyway.

Thoughts?

[Tonz]

how many mowers do you have? Total working, not working

[Citroënbender]

I think patina/survivor trim for the Victa.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Tonz

how many mowers do you have? Total working, not working

From post #587 I have documented the whole list in detail -
https://www.fordforums.com.au/showth...484280&page=20

The (much) less detailed response would be the following -

Current (order of acquisition)-

Victa VC Mustang 2-stroke (1970's vintage)
Victa Corvette Series 400 Sprint 375 4-stroke (2000's)
Rover ProCut 560 Kohler XT8 (2014)
Victa Mulchmaster B&S 850 (2016)
Victa Mustang 2-stroke (2015)
Victa MasterCut 2-stroke (2019)
Victa Commando 2-stroke (1990's vintage)
Bushranger 800SP Honda GXV160 4-stroke (2020)
Victa Mustang B&S 750iS 4-stroke
Rover Combat B&S Quantum 4-stroke (1992)

Past and present list (no order) -

Morrison B&S 148cc (1980's vintage)
Victa VC Mustang 2-stroke (1970's vintage)
Victa Razor B&S Qauntum XTS (2005)
Honda Buffalo Buck GSV190 (2007)
Masport ST 750 B&S 850 (2008)
Victa Mustang B&S 750 DOV (2010)
Rover ?? (This was a bitsa to cut feral's)
John Deere JS48 (2011)
Masport Utility 530 B&S 850 (2010's vintage)
Victa Corvette Series 400 Sprint 375 4-stroke (2000's)
Rover ProCut 560 Kohler XT8 (2014)
Victa Mulchmaster B&S 850 (2016)
Victa Mustang B&S 850 (2014)
Victa Mustang 2-stroke (2015)
Victa MasterCut 2-stroke (2019)
Victa Commando 2-stroke (1990's vintage)
Bushranger 800SP Honda GXV160 4-stroke (2020)
Victa Mustang B&S 750iS 4-stroke
Rover Combat B&S Quantum 4-stroke (1992)

[Tonz]

was going to ask why, but each to their own
some collet mowers, others collect AU Falcons, I collect bacon gifs each to their own

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Tonz

was going to ask why, but each to their own
some collet mowers, others collect AU Falcons, I collect bacon gifs each to their own

Not sure I would say that I collect mowers, I just enjoying using different mowers on different jobs.

Say I have a large area to mow, I'm grabbing the Rover ProCut or Bushranger. Perhaps I just need to slash down some grass, then the MasterCut Utility gets the gig. The Mulchmaster saves me time during the summer on regular cuts, the Mustang 750iS is great for winter mowing as its nice and light.

A couple have sentimental value, most are workhorses, some I have just because. At least I can write all this off as a business expense.......................can't say that about all hobbies/collections.

[Tonz]

was going to ask why, but each to their own
some collet mowers, others collect AU Falcons, I collect bacon gifs each to their own

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

.......................can't say that about all hobbies/collections.

Not unless you do youtube these days.

Everyone wants you to pay to see their hobbies.

[Citroënbender]

Didn’t you play that schoolyard prank of saying to another fellow “Your hobby’s undone!”?

When they almost invariably check their fly is done up, the response is ready: “Is that your hobby?”…

[roKWiz]

I only played, "show us your hobby" with the girls.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Not unless you do youtube these days.

Everyone wants you to pay to see their hobbies.

That's a big beef I have with those who choose to make Youtube videos expecting to make money out of it. I'm sorry, unless you are making quality content, as in shot in focus with a microphone so I can hear you, you have no right to ask me to like and subscribe.

[Tonz]

side tracking, how do you cut grass when its as wet as

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Tonz

side tracking, how do you cut grass when its as wet as

Technically, you should refrain from mowing if it's been raining a lot or if the grass is wet. Sometimes, the show must go on though.

For wet grass, you want a full width discharge chute, and avoid cutting to low. Both aspects compensate for the heavier grass in this state, helping to prevent clogging.

I also try to use the lightest mower in the fleet to help minimise making tracks.

And you would probably avoid mulching as this will make for a messy finish.

[Tonz]

easy peasy for me, I just move the 10 sheep

[yanknbank]

DFB, where did you get hold of the handle bar knob kit for the Rover? I’m after a set of these and a pair of the lower handle bars that bolt to deck.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by yanknbank

DFB, where did you get hold of the handle bar knob kit for the Rover? I’m after a set of these and a pair of the lower handle bars that bolt to deck.

I had to get them out of the UK.

Part Number - A03285 or A03285K

Number 14 in the diagram.

https://www.powertoolspares.com/rove...res?sku=A03285

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Tonz

side tracking, how do you cut grass when its as wet as

Needed to finally cut ours yesterday, what a f**kn mess, at one point I was mowing standing water. Raining again this morning but in the light of a new day it doesn't look so bad.

[danzvtil]

Originally Posted by Tonz

side tracking, how do you cut grass when its as wet as

It just depends how picky the customer is, if they are, then skip it, if not, plough thru and make a mess. I did one on the side of a mountain yesterday, wet as a shag, but needed the autumn leaves picked up, so tried not to churn it up too much with the bushranger.

[yanknbank]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

I had to get them out of the UK.

Part Number - A03285 or A03285K

Number 14 in the diagram.

https://www.powertoolspares.com/rove...res?sku=A03285

I did note some suppliers out of the UK. Thought someone out here might’ve had them.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by yanknbank

I did note some suppliers out of the UK. Thought someone out here might’ve had them.

You would think so wouldn't you.

There is virtually no parts supply for Rover now, most retailers have abandoned the brand now that everything is Chinese crap.

[DFB FGXR6]

What's nosier than a running Victa 2-stroke? Eight 2-stroke Victa's running.................



I bet the neighbors loved that.

[MITCHAY]

I miss mowing. Canberra has reverted to the typical winter so **** all is growing. All I'd have to do is knock of the weeds which aren't doing much either. Not worth the petrol at the moment