Chapman Machinery Ltd

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  Phillip Bosworth Utube iOS

  I have used a Chapman FM120 flail mower since I purchased it new in 2014 and it’s been an excellent, reliable and efficient mower for my horse paddock, regularly used every year and following the first cut after the winter dealing with new growth of docks, thistles, nettles and coarse grass etc. It’s very easy to set up and use behind my quad bike with a 50mm ball hitch. The heavy duty British design and manufacturing cannot be faulted as I have had no issues over the years and the Honda electric start engine is as powerful as the day I bought it and starts first time, every time. I’ve just bought a replacement set of flail drive belts (a matched pair, replaced as just stretched with normal use and age) and again, the usual engine servicing parts and am pleasantly surprised and pleased at the competitive prices and the friendly, responsive and comprehensive after-sales service is second to none! Same day replies and shipment overnight! I’ve seen a number of cheaper imports appear and disappear over the years at various Agri shows (and I did a comparison in 2014 before I purchased the FM) and I have still not seen any mower to compare to the Chapman especially for frame strength, features, quality of components and the build quality excels. In short, as is always the case when it comes to value for money, you get what you pay for. Well done and proud to support British manufacturing!

  17-07-2022
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  Steve Bridgland

  I recently purchased an RM150 tow-behind mower. The overall product itself I am very pleased with, however the throttle control is held onto the mower by using very cheap plumbing pipe clips. Following delivery I had been using it for just half an hour, and whilst running close to the edge of the paddock the throttle control was pulled off the machine by some brambles catching on the long cable. The control then went under the mower and was promptly chewed up. I spoke to Chapman and explained what had happened; they stated that it was not covered under warranty and that I would have to buy another new cable and throttle control for an eye watering £84, which again came with cheap pipe clips. This is a bad design as the throttle and cable needs additional means of securing, which I will be doing. The other niggling thing is that the fuel tank is very small (1.8 litres) and you need to carry additional fuel in a can. As I said the product is good but the design definitely needs these improvements, small but important, and without which I am somewhat disappointed with what is overall a great product, as well as the cost to replace the part.

  17-07-2022
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  Mark Taylor

  Excellent bit of kit, great service,great value for money, highly recommend :)

  17-06-2021
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  Gig Rower

  17-06-2021
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  Dean Jasper

  17-06-2021
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  Robert C

  Parts buyers beware. Exorbitant delivery prices for small items and sneakily omit vat on quotes for parts and delivery, Poor and sharp practice. A shame as product good

  17-06-2020
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  Mr Jay

  Broke x2 belts on my used FM120 over the weekend and went to chapman mowers and was welcomed by every staff member I came across . The lady in the office who has a little black dog called razer I can't remember her name but what a loverly member of staff. She knew the exact belts I needed for my unit and took me to them on the shelf . Showed me around a bit . I will be purchasing a RM120 from them this year for sure no other company comes close to the quality of the machines at chapman with the parts back up the staff being as nice and knowledgable as they were it's no wonder why I will return.

  17-06-2019
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  Mark Raines Aka ghostman

  Excellent

  17-06-2018