Petrol Scarifier buying advice

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  1. shiney

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    I'm sure @Liz the pot will know better but it seems to me that if your lawn is 60ft x 15ft it may be worth getting a quote from a local person who does lawn upkeep. You may find it not worth the bother of buying a machine if they are cheap enough. Some of the people that just do that job, as a franchise, are fairly reasonably priced.
     
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      Pretty spot on to be honest. There’s hiring one too which is the best way to go if you want to get yours hands dirty and give it a go.
      After all it’s used once or twice a year for an hour each time.
       
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        I may look into hiring one. I’m based in Liverpool, so there should be plenty of places I can hire one.
         
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        I've just made this thread a "Sticky" as it will be useful for others too.
         
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          I'd just buy a lidl/aldi one. £70 ish, 3 year warranty.
           
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          Any links?
           
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          Found a Hayter SP36 £295. With £50 delivery. In excellent almost new condition. No damage whatsoever.
           
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