Does anyone make a really small mower

[Ron D.]

I have several areas that are too narrow for a 21" mower and too wide to get a good cut with a trimmer. I would like something self powered at about 14" to 16" width, and it doesn't have to be commercial quality. So far, all I see is a reel type mower that is in the 16" range and self propelled.

Primary grass is bermuda and St Augustine. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, and what do you think about the reel mowers vrs anything else that might be available?

Thanks,
Ron

[Juan91]

what about a small battery powered unit?

[SNAPPER MAN]

Don't waste your money. Take the guard off your trimmer and get it all in one pass.

[jkilov]

Eastman makes a 16" hover mover, these should be very easy to maneuver.

Home cheapo should have some small movers, remember most tiny units come without propulsion since they're so light.

[whoopassonthebluegrass]

Don't waste your money. Take the guard off your trimmer and get it all in one pass.

I second this.

[larryslawn]

I second this.

I third it.

[mikeylikesit5805]

I would say I forth it, but do that would be stupid. So I agree. Take the guard off your trimmer. Is it worth taking care of another piece of equipment when u can just spend 2 extra mins with the trimmer
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[Ron D.]

Thanks for the feed back. I've been using my trimmer, but the cut doesn't look as smooth as the mowed areas next to it. And I have a lot of areas that are too tight for a 19 to 21 inch mower, and a lot for a trimmer.

A little off subject, but speaking of trimmers, I think this is amazing. I bought my Echo trimmer circa 1985, have used it weekly to care for several acres, and it's still going strong. Sounds like it has a little piston slap for the last 5 to 6 years and each time I use it I think it may be its last breath, but so far it's hung in there.

Thanks again.

[mikeylikesit5805]

Wow u must treat ur equipment well, I think its the trailering that's really hard in equipment
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[tarawa]

I was wondering how wide that string trimmer with wheels is?

[mikeylikesit5805]

String trimmer with wheels? U mean like a DR? I'm not sure but I bet its about 20" or so still, again tho, do you really want to mantain another piece of equipment.
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[tarawa]

I guess it is a DR. Passed one up at a yard sale for about $40.00. If it wasn't for the very reason of having another piece of equipment, I may have sprung for it.

[grasscrabber]

Honda makes the IZY lawnmower which comes in a 16" and 18". Unfortunately, the IZY lawnmower is only sold in the UK.:englandflag:

[Jay Ray]

There are times a 5hp 16" blade push mower would be handy. I wish I had bought the 19" Snapper before they stopped making them.

[Razorblades]

I have several areas that are too narrow for a 21" mower and too wide to get a good cut with a trimmer. I would like something self powered at about 14" to 16" width, and it doesn't have to be commercial quality. So far, all I see is a reel type mower that is in the 16" range and self propelled.

Primary grass is bermuda and St Augustine. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, and what do you think about the reel mowers vrs anything else that might be available?

Thanks,
Ron

Check out the "trim a lawn wheel trimmer at www.seagointernational.com
It is a 4 wheel lightweight trimmer that has a 15" cut and has adjustable height. I have one and it works pretty good for what you're talking about.

[Ron D.]

Thanks Razorblades. That is a pretty interesting looking trimmer. I like the removable front wheels, seems that would help negotiating in tight spots. Also like the "brush" cut blades. Have you done any cutting with the brush blades, and do you remember how much it costs?

[Razorblades]

I haven't cut any brush with mine, just grass and weeds. It might be a little light for heavy brush.

I think that mine cost a little over $300.

[Hoy landscaping]

Don't waste your money. Take the guard off your trimmer and get it all in one pass.

exactly. i agree. i had to do that last year

[GraZHopA]

Little wonder makes a walkbehind edger that the head can be rotated to mower configuration. If I read the information correctly, this would give you a ten (10") cut. Here is the link (http://littlewonder.com/lw-edgers.asp).

[Hoy landscaping]

wait. if u cant fit a 21 back there... how the hell are u guna fit back there?

[Ron D.]

Hoy Landscaping, I'm a fairly trim guy, but I understand your point. Most of the narrow areas are more "in between" than behind. Most of the behind stuff I can get a 21" to work just fine.

We've just planted a bunch of new stuff this summer and a lot of it, like junipers and some grasses are bunched, but not in beds and closer than 21". So I have grass to deal with in those types of areas, and that is the reason for my question about a small mower.

A good friend of mine owns Lakeview Nursery in Louisiana, which is a 60 acre wholesale growing and storing facility, and the last time he came to visit, about mid-summer, he brought us around 300 plants. My wife and I really had to scramble to get everything prepared and planted before this winter. It took a while, but we're done with this load.

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. I appreciate it greatly.
Ron

[Hoy landscaping]

i wasnt sayin u were fat. but im at least 18 inches wide

[Ax Mcgee]

This is wonderful, its the XLT version it works wonders!http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-2788478reg.jpg
Good price too! http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2265144

[Ron D.]

Thanks Ax Mcgee, I really needed a good laugh, and that did it. I particularly like the all terrian tires, improved ground clearance and snazzy colors. However, I'm a little disappointed after reading more about it, in that I first though it was a bubble gum mower, rather than a just a bubble mower. I would spring for the $17.99 if it were bubble gum, but it's a little too pricy for just bubbles.

Thanks again, that's great.

[Triplex]

Victa, an Australian company, makes mowers as small as 16 inches. You might be able to buy one online.

http://www.victa.com.au/

[greendoctor]

Maruyama Landscape Blade or Kawasaki Turbo Blade. These machines use two sharpened blades sandwiched together that rotate at high speed in opposite directions. They will produce a reel mower quality cut. I use the Landscape Blade on lawns that are too small for a reel mower. It can be used wherever a string trimmer would be used and it is excellent for mowing in small areas.

[Ron D.]

Thanks for the info guys. I did a search on the Kawa turbo blade mower, and just got info on the blades. Anyone know of a link where I could see what the mowers look like?

Thanks

[Triplex]

Here's the info on the mowers. They make 3 different 16-inch models.

http://www.victa.com.au/index.cfm?p=EB08EC2C-1372-FC39-F19CF45C4BFEB87C

[STIHL GUY]

I would say I forth it, but do that would be stupid. So I agree. Take the guard off your trimmer. Is it worth taking care of another piece of equipment when u can just spend 2 extra mins with the trimmer
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yeah that would be a lot easier than going and getting another machine and you need room for it on the trailer too

[ponyexpress976]

cut quality with a trimmer has a lot to do with the type of line being used. Ever since switching to the echo stuff with the shaped edges, I get a cleaner cut, faster, and I'm using less line (I checked business expenses compared to last year). If you are using the plain round stuff, give this a try. Oh yeah, get rid of the guard!

[jkingrph]

A little off subject, but speaking of trimmers, I think this is amazing. I bought my Echo trimmer circa 1985, have used it weekly to care for several acres, and it's still going strong. Sounds like it has a little piston slap for the last 5 to 6 years and each time I use it I think it may be its last breath, but so far it's hung in there.

Thanks again.

I have 3 pieces of Stihl equipment, 16" chain saw, med duty trimmer, and hand held leaf blower, all about the same age, dating from 85-86. Leaf blower has seen the most use and is still going strong.