Cheltenham Mowers Ltd will close for the winter break on Friday 23rd December and re-open on Tuesday 3rd January.

Any orders placed during this time will be processed on Tuesday 3rd.

We Love Snow!  We Love Snow!.  Winter has arrived and although not as cold as last year yet, you know it won’t be long in coming.

Last years sub-zero temperatures and snowfall caught us all out again and the country ground to a halt for the 2nd time in two years.

Do Not, I repeat, Do Not let this happen to you again and invest in some decent snow clearing equipment.

Stiga are based in Sweden and use all their Scandinavian winter know how to produce world class snow moving equipment.

If your not planning on going the whole hog and buying a ride on snow plough to get to work a good start to help you get moving from home would be a petrol walk behind snow thrower.

The Stiga Snow Rex is an excellent entry level petrol snow blower for householders and small businesses who want to clear fresh snowfall from hard surfaces such as drives and paths.

Stiga Snow Rex

Fitted with a 190cc Briggs and Stratton snow series engine to withstand the cold weather. The Snow Rex will clear a path between 45-60cm across and deposit the snow from 1-8 metres away.

As a single stage snow blower the machine is driven forward by it’s auger which collects and blows out the snow in one go.

We currently have stock of the Snow Rex available for home delivery or collection from our premises in Gloucester for £489 that’s a saving of £50 on the list price.

To order or for more information on these superb snow throwers please visit our website or ring us on 01452 616169.

To watch videos of the Stiga Snow Blowers in action visit our Cheltenham Mowers YouTube Channel

This hand held cordless Hitachi hedgetrimmer / shrub shear will make a perfect present for any keen gardener.

These compact Hitachi cordless hedge trimmers are ideal for the small garden or where you want to keep low hedges neat and tidy.

We are currently offering the Hitachi CH10DL complete with sturdy carry and storage case for only £79.99 a massive saving of £92 on the RRP.

The 19cm cutting blade on the trimmer will slice through foliage up to 8mm in diameter meaning it is suited to new growth or fine trimming and shaping of shrubs and dense, small leaved hedges such as Box.

The Hitachi CH10DL is powered by a 10.8v Lithium-Ion battery which can be fully charged in approx 40 minutes. When the battery is running low a warning light will come on to let you know to recharge it. The slim soft grip handle is very comfortable to use and at only 115mm in diameter the trimmer can be used by even the smallest hands.

Complete with the battery and blade attached the trimmer / shrub shear weighs little more than 1.2kg.

Added safety features of the Hitachi are the large hand guard and Lock Off button to prevent the machine accidently starting. The shrub shear will not start unless the Lock Off button is pressed while the switch is pulled back

You can save time and money by investing in your own wheeled salt spreader for home or work.

Handy THSS80 Salt Spreader

Walk behind salt spreaders are perfect for de-icing paths, drives, pavements and carparks. The last two Winters have brought the country to a virtual stand still with people unable to leave their homes, get to work or school.

Using a push spreader you can salt an area of approx 100ft in 23 seconds if you walk at a brisk pace. Buy several and keep your local community moving throughout the icy weather.

Handy THS80 Push Spreader

Handy push spreaders are ideal machines for using at home or the workplace. Keep your carpark and pavements clear so customers can still get to you safely.

The Handy THS80 and Handy THSS80 both hold 80lbs or 36.5kg of ice melting material, salt and grit. Always make sure you use dry material in the spreader so the distribution is even and doesn’t clog up the spreading holes.

Handy THSS100 Salt Spreader

The larger Handy THSS100 wheeled spreader will hold up to 100lbs or 45.5kg of your chosen product.

All these Handy push spreaders have large pneumatic tyres for easy handling and transport over rough ground and uneven pathways. The hoppers are made of hardwearing polypropylene and the 2 salt spreaders have stainless steel frames for durability. Vinyl covers are included for using the spreaders in damp conditions.

We have both white de-icing and rock salt available for using in these spreaders.

Due to the overwhelming demand from our customers last year, Cheltenham Mowers have in stock a range of both electric and petrol snow blowers for this Winter.

Stiga Electric Snow Blower

If you are a homeowner wanting to keep your drive or path clear from snow then the Stiga Snow Blower Electric is an excellent choice. This 1800w mains electric Stiga snow thrower has a rubber coated blade and 45cm working width suitable for clearing snow up to 15cm in depth. This lightweight single stage electric snow blower is easy to transport and because of the compact design with folding handle, simple to store in your shed or garage when not being used.

For heavier snow fall or if you have a larger area to clear either at home or work the petrol snow throwers would be more suitable.

The Stiga Snow Rex and WolfGarten SF56 are both excellent entry level petrol machines.

Stiga Snow Rex

The Stiga Snow Rex snow blower is a petrol engined single stage machine with a 53cm working width. It has a 190cc Briggs and Stratton Snow series engine and a 1-8m throwing range. As the clearing rubber coated auger contacts directly with the clearing surface it is suited to hard, smooth surface clearance. The Snow Rex chips the ice and snow, collects it and then blows the snow out of the discharge chute.

The Wolf Garten SF56 is a 2 stage self propelled snow blower with 179cc engine, 56cm working width, 10 inch wheels and recoil start. Petrol 2 stage snow throwers are suited to clearing heavier density “wet” snow or heavy compacted snow of a depth greater then 20cm. The discharge chute on the SF56 snow blower can be adjusted by hand so you can control where the snow is deposited.

Stiga PRO 1381 HST

Professionals require a substantial machine for their snow clearing and the Stiga Pro 1381 is such a machine. The Stiga Pro 1381 HST is a professional two stage snow thrower with a 81cm working width, Briggs and Stratton 342cc petrol engine with hydrostatic transmission, optional electric start, heated handles & headlamp.

2 stage petrol snow throwers collect the snow churned by the saw tooth auger and push it through the adjustable discharge chute at an increased speed meaning more snow is moved a greater distance, this allows the blower to handle deeper snow and larger clearing areas.

With the temperatures predicted to begin dropping this week now might be the time to invest in some salt for gritting your path, drive or steps at home or work.

This year for the first time Cheltenham Mowers is offering bags and pallets of both white de-icing and rock salt for sale to our customers.

We have all been caught out in previous winters with the low temperatures and large snow fall. By the time the snow is coming down the prices for salt are going up and supplies running out.

The best salt for using around the home and workplace is white de-icing salt. This salt is clean, fast acting and leaves no dirty residue to be tracked inside your house or office.

White salt is a pure product the only additive being an anti-caking agent, white salt is created by evaporating sea water, leaving behind the natural white salt.

Grit or rock salt is the most commonly used de-icer for ice and snow. Normally used in salt spreaders as long as it is keep dry. Grit salt provides friction for better tyre and shoe grit in icy and snowy conditions making it more suitable for roads, pavements and under tyres on the car.

Both the white and rock salt can be used in push and towed spreaders as long as it has been kept dry.

New for this season are the Greencut 17.5hp and 20hp side discharge / mulching lawn tractors.

These excellent value for money garden tractors feature 42 inch twin bladed cutting decks and Briggs & Stratton V-Twin engines.

GreenCut 20hp Lawn Tractor

The GreenCut 17.5hp tractor has the 107cm twin bladed deck and a mulch kit included. The cutting heights can be adjusted between 38 and 102mm and the transmission is 6 speed manual. The GreenCut 17.5hp is available for £1499.

In tall growth areas the side discharge mode neatly cuts and spreads the grass so it can be left to wilt naturally. For areas that are being mown on a more regular basis the mulching function cuts and re-cuts the grass into small particles that disappear into the turf, returning valuable nutrients to the soil.

The GreenCut MCR02 V-twin garden tractor is the larger of the 2 models with a 20hp Briggs & Stratton engine, hydrostatic drive, 42″ twin bladed cutting deck, headlights and mulching kit. As with the GreenCut 17.5hp the cutting height of the deck can be adjusted between 30-102mm.The Green Cut 20hp hydrostatic lawn tractor is currently on offer for £1799.

A 210 litre 2 bag collector is available as an optional extra for both the 17.5hp Greencut and 20hp Greencut tractors.

We are currently offering 2 snow plough packages for the Winter. Snow ploughs are an excellent way of clearing snow from drives, paths, pavements and roads.

Mountfield Manor 95H Snow Package

The Mountfield Manor Package includes the Mountfield Manor 95H tractor unit and snow plough attachment.

The 95H power unit has a 160cc 4-stroke Honda engine, steel chassis and is self propelled. The handles are adjustable and reversible and the machine has an operator presence control lever for safety. Forward and reverse transmission with large 13 inch tyres make the unit easier to handle over uneven terrain. The Mountfield 95H package has the Mountfield 85cm snow clearing blade included and is currently on offer for £848 a saving of £80 on the RRP.

AL-KO BF5002R Snow Package

Our 2nd Winter Snow Plough Package is the AL-KO BF5002R multi-function power unit and snow blade attachment.

The AL-KO BF5002R has a 5.5hp 4-stroke Briggs and Stratton petrol engine, recoil start and pneumatic tyres. The unit can accept a range of attachments including snow chains, tiller attachment, ridging plough attachment, scythe mower attachment and a 1050mm sweeper brush attachment.

The AL-KO BF5002R Package includes the AL-KO SRS850 85cm Snow Plough attachment and is on offer for £1098 a saving of £90 on the RRP.

As with all electrical items keeping them in a shed or garage over the Winter is not ideal. The cold and damp can damage electrics making them unrepairable.

If your machine has a battery, remove it and bring inside. It’s a good idea to charge it a couple of times over the winter but always refer to your owners manual first.

If the machine is mains electric storing inside is always the best option but failing that store in a dry place. Don’t wrap the cable too tightly around the machine. Storing it like that over a period of time can weaken and break the wires inside. Also it’s not recommended that you wrap your machinery in newspaper or blankets as these make a nice nest for mice, who will quite happily chew through any wires and cables. You can buy durable covers which will fit most makes of Lawnmowers.

If you follow these simple tips you should find come the Spring your machines working fine.

The temperatures have begun to drop and you can guarantee it won’t be long before we’ll be out scrapping our cars and slipping up and down the paths.

Agri-Fab 85lb push spreader

With early snow falls in the past we’ve been caught out with the de-icing and gritting of our roads, drives and paths.

Something to consider now is investing in a spreader which can be used for putting down salt or sand on paths or drives. No more standing around in the cold with shovel loads or handfuls of salt.

There are different types of salt spreaders to consider a broadcast or drop spreader and push or towed spreader. A broadcast spreader sprays out a controlled volume of material usually by finger tip control.  The drop spreaders release their material in a straight line and as their names suggest you push some spreaders by hand and some can be towed behind lawn or garden tractors.

Handy THS80 Push Spreader

Push spreaders are suitable for domestic or commercial paths and drives were you can easily walk behind the spreader for a short distance.

Turfmaster towed spreader

Towed spreaders are for larger areas such as roads, public walkways and long drives. These spreaders can also be used for dispensing lawn fertilisers.

Recommended push and towed spreaders are the Agri-Fab 85lb push broadcast spreader, and the Turfmaster SB-4300RD spreader .

The Turfmaster TBS-4500MG spreader, Agri-Fab 85lb tow spreader and the Turfmaster TBS-6000RD are all towed spreaders.