On Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 3:06:18 PM UTC+1, Tim+ wrote:
Stephen Wrote in message:
Hello,

Every year I say I am going to get a new mower but never get round to
it, but I feel the time has come!

Just a couple of general points.

I've had a 3.5hp Briggs and Stratton powered mower for about 25
years now. It was a Qualcast machine with GRP deck rather than
metal.

Apart from a small crack, the deck is in perfect condition and I
think it's a much better material than steel (which will rot
away).

The engine seized once due to neglect (apparently the oil doesn't
last forever) but a quick shot of oil down the plughole soon got
it going again and it's been running perfectly since.

So, B&S made good engines 25 years ago and plastic decks seem to
be a good idea.


I had a Husqvarna Royal something-or-other with a plastic body and B&S engine, only problem I had is a snapped starter cord. Insurance coughed up for a replacement, similar model but now a metal body which seems like a retrograde step as I can see bubbles of rust forming under the paint. Still a B&S engine which thrives on neglect, thankfully (and shamefully).