Not going real low, will hang around the 20mm mark, as my front lawn is on a slight slope vulcanised rear roller was a must as it would slide ever so slightly before I stripped it down.
I thought about the rubber rollers, if for no other reason than to cut down on the clanking as I moved it from the back part of the block to the front along the bricks!
I don't collect mowers. I just require Multiple Mowing Solutions™.
The only thing the rubber is designed for is quietness over concrete and nothing else. It's not going to do anything on the grass except tear up the edges when you turn it around, thus why they originally had rounded outer edges.
I'm not trying to burst your bubble, but this was merely another one of those buck making ideas someone came up with. The question is, why don't all the pro machines have them ??
In saying the above, the Series One 20 inch 45's had that extra 3 inch section between the two roller halves and they do nothing more than tear up the freshly cut grass when you turn the machine around as it doesn't turn due to it being at the centre of the turn around point of the mower, while one of the halves turns one way while the other turns in the opposite direction and the centre piece stands still. Not good in confined areas of the garden as you always have to take a wide arc to avoid this issue. the same will have to be done with those sharp edged rollers.
Cheers, BB.
I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.
I had a very similar discussion with the blokes at a local mower shop whom I respect, and they advised against rubberised rollers while I was doing my rebuild. No harm if you've got a nice open area, but I reckon I would have made a mess of my Zoysia patch by now with all the short, sharp turns required in there.
Still kills me every time I crunch the rollers on the bricks though. And they look the goods, that's for sure.
I don't collect mowers. I just require Multiple Mowing Solutions™.
No problem as yet have been using my mates with a vulcanised rear roller definitely helped with grip on the slope stopping the mower sliding slightly, no problem turning the mower on cut grass . This is the reason I went ahead and vulcanised mine , in my situation with the slight slope it made a huge difference
I have started an account but not using my real name as I'm not wanting to advertise myself.
I guess this is more so for looking at stuff and not posting, especially all the News Networks and also seeing what's happening on the Model 45 scene that's just gathering more and more momentum on that platform it seems.
Cheers, BB.
I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.
Yes mate also on FB , this 1 is my keeper so it’s custom all the way , I’ll change your mind when this is finished , who knows might see a purple in your fleet 🤔🤔🤔
It'll look mad Troy. I do enjoy seeing different colours out there.
BB, look I'll pay it. The groups are good, even if the info isn't as readily accessible as a Forum. I think the two can exist side by side. There are also some great lawn care and garden groups on FB as well.
I don't collect mowers. I just require Multiple Mowing Solutions™.
