Lawn Mower Recommendations

[robjames621]

Hi all, new to the group so nice to meet you all. I'm currently in the market for a new lawn mower as mine has just packed up and my garden is looking rather disappointing at the moment haha. I've had a brief look around but with so many options I just don't know where to start. So please if anybody could help me with some recommendations then that would be great !!! I look forward to hearing back from you legends.

 

[Oliver Buckle]

I have almost always used a Mountfield petrol mower, but my last one is starting to reach the point where th plate rusts through and the engine drops through it, so I am looking to replace it, and thinking of an electric one, so much less noise and vibration, so I am really posting here so I get notified when others do and get to read their posts, sorry, that's not very helpful to you.
Anyway, welcome to the forum, hope to see you around the place, Olly.

 

[DiggersJo]

How much grass to cut and what quality grass are you looking for?

 

[robjames621]

How much grass to cut and what quality grass are you looking for?

around 200m2, what do you mean by what quality grass mate?

 

[DiggersJo]

around 200m2, what do you mean by what quality grass mate?

Well if you want stripes you will likely need a roller i.e. just indicates the type of mower (and cost) you would need. At 200m you probably don't need a sit-on mower.

 

[PGB1]

Hi RobJames621,
Welcome to this group of nice people!

Some years ago, I switched to a 60 volt battery mower with manual & automatic variable speed for about the same size lawn as yours. I am quite happy to never have to mess with buying gasoline, filling it with gas, spilling gas on my hands, changing oil, figuring out what is wrong when it won't start, winter storage prep, etc. The 60 volt BLDC motor on my mower powers through heavy stuff with ease. I'm sure a lower voltage motor would also suffice well.

If you do go with battery, consider what other products use the same platform. You may want a leaf blower, a string trimmer, a hedge clipper and such. Another thing to check is cost of replacement batteries, both factory and aftermarket. (Consider also buying a spare) Sooner or later, the batteries will go bad. (For mine, over 6 years and still good.)

And, if you can, check one in person. Check how the handle adjusts. Does it have a position that is comfortable for everyone who will use it? Is the handle rigid or does it flop around? Does it fold flat quickly & into a suitcase shape for storage? Is it light enough to hang on a hook?

Can the bottom of the deck be hosed off? How many height settings are there? Can it mulch as well as bag? Is the bag easy to remove and empty? What is the warranty? How costly (and how available) are parts for when the warranty expires? Is the blade inexpensive?

Although my Cleva LawnMaster CLMFT6018A is a fantastic machine with all manner of handy features, I cannot recommend it. When I bought it, the mower was missing parts. The manufacturer would not send parts. Fortunately, I could make them in the machine shop. It also uses a proprietary blade which is not available. (For the record, the credit card company reversed the cost of the mower.) And, it was recalled in Canada because the blade can fly off. (Which was easy to solve with thread locker on the blade bolt.) The companion leaf blower is good, too- but it also came missing parts which Cleva would not send.

A feature to skip: Many manufacturers brag about a headlight so one can mow in the dark. How would one possibly see sticks, rocks and other potential projectiles in the dark?

Some people I know have Greenworks brand and some have Ego brand. All like their machines. I don't know if those are available where you live, but both may be worth checking into.

And, no matter which mower you buy- gas, battery or plug-in, be certain to have safety eye wear and hearing protection.

I hope this helps your buying decision.
Paul

 

[Oliver Buckle]

Looking at the cordless electric mowers I realised that a lot of the prices don't include battery or charger, beware.

 

[DiggersJo]

Looking at the cordless electric mowers I realised that a lot of the prices don't include battery or charger, beware.

Always annoyed me this, until I realised you can end up with too many chargers! I went for the "power for all" solution here, but others are doing the same type of thing. For us it works with strimmer, hoover etc all the same batteries.

 

[DirtMechanic]

Hi RobJames621,
Welcome to this group of nice people!

Some years ago, I switched to a 60 volt battery mower with manual & automatic variable speed for about the same size lawn as yours. I am quite happy to never have to mess with buying gasoline, filling it with gas, spilling gas on my hands, changing oil, figuring out what is wrong when it won't start, winter storage prep, etc. The 60 volt BLDC motor on my mower powers through heavy stuff with ease. I'm sure a lower voltage motor would also suffice well.

If you do go with battery, consider what other products use the same platform. You may want a leaf blower, a string trimmer, a hedge clipper and such. Another thing to check is cost of replacement batteries, both factory and aftermarket. (Consider also buying a spare) Sooner or later, the batteries will go bad. (For mine, over 6 years and still good.)

And, if you can, check one in person. Check how the handle adjusts. Does it have a position that is comfortable for everyone who will use it? Is the handle rigid or does it flop around? Does it fold flat quickly & into a suitcase shape for storage? Is it light enough to hang on a hook?

Can the bottom of the deck be hosed off? How many height settings are there? Can it mulch as well as bag? Is the bag easy to remove and empty? What is the warranty? How costly (and how available) are parts for when the warranty expires? Is the blade inexpensive?

Although my Cleva LawnMaster CLMFT6018A is a fantastic machine with all manner of handy features, I cannot recommend it. When I bought it, the mower was missing parts. The manufacturer would not send parts. Fortunately, I could make them in the machine shop. It also uses a proprietary blade which is not available. (For the record, the credit card company reversed the cost of the mower.) And, it was recalled in Canada because the blade can fly off. (Which was easy to solve with thread locker on the blade bolt.) The companion leaf blower is good, too- but it also came missing parts which Cleva would not send.

A feature to skip: Many manufacturers brag about a headlight so one can mow in the dark. How would one possibly see sticks, rocks and other potential projectiles in the dark?

Some people I know have Greenworks brand and some have Ego brand. All like their machines. I don't know if those are available where you live, but both may be worth checking into.

And, no matter which mower you buy- gas, battery or plug-in, be certain to have safety eye wear and hearing protection.

I hope this helps your buying decision.
Paul

Haha just today I am expecting a new carburetor for my wife's favored stihl weedeater, I gave her the electric because it always works and some of those batteries I bought in 2015. I love the low maintenance aspect of electric on small machinery.

 

[robjames621]

Well if you want stripes you will likely need a roller i.e. just indicates the type of mower (and cost) you would need. At 200m you probably don't need a sit-on mower.

Haha no i think a ride on mower will be a littleeee out of my budget !!!

 

[robjames621]

Hi RobJames621,
Welcome to this group of nice people!

Some years ago, I switched to a 60 volt battery mower with manual & automatic variable speed for about the same size lawn as yours. I am quite happy to never have to mess with buying gasoline, filling it with gas, spilling gas on my hands, changing oil, figuring out what is wrong when it won't start, winter storage prep, etc. The 60 volt BLDC motor on my mower powers through heavy stuff with ease. I'm sure a lower voltage motor would also suffice well.

If you do go with battery, consider what other products use the same platform. You may want a leaf blower, a string trimmer, a hedge clipper and such. Another thing to check is cost of replacement batteries, both factory and aftermarket. (Consider also buying a spare) Sooner or later, the batteries will go bad. (For mine, over 6 years and still good.)

And, if you can, check one in person. Check how the handle adjusts. Does it have a position that is comfortable for everyone who will use it? Is the handle rigid or does it flop around? Does it fold flat quickly & into a suitcase shape for storage? Is it light enough to hang on a hook?

Can the bottom of the deck be hosed off? How many height settings are there? Can it mulch as well as bag? Is the bag easy to remove and empty? What is the warranty? How costly (and how available) are parts for when the warranty expires? Is the blade inexpensive?

Although my Cleva LawnMaster CLMFT6018A is a fantastic machine with all manner of handy features, I cannot recommend it. When I bought it, the mower was missing parts. The manufacturer would not send parts. Fortunately, I could make them in the machine shop. It also uses a proprietary blade which is not available. (For the record, the credit card company reversed the cost of the mower.) And, it was recalled in Canada because the blade can fly off. (Which was easy to solve with thread locker on the blade bolt.) The companion leaf blower is good, too- but it also came missing parts which Cleva would not send.

A feature to skip: Many manufacturers brag about a headlight so one can mow in the dark. How would one possibly see sticks, rocks and other potential projectiles in the dark?

Some people I know have Greenworks brand and some have Ego brand. All like their machines. I don't know if those are available where you live, but both may be worth checking into.

And, no matter which mower you buy- gas, battery or plug-in, be certain to have safety eye wear and hearing protection.

I hope this helps your buying decision.
Paul

Wow thankyou Paul that is really helpful, appreciate the help massively !!!

 

[robjames621]

Looking at the cordless electric mowers I realised that a lot of the prices don't include battery or charger, beware.

Yeh I did notice that but a lot of the brands use the POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE so I'm thinking it may be worth it as I can use one battery across multiple machines, or at least thats what it says LOL.

 

[DirtMechanic]

Yeh I did notice that but a lot of the brands use the POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE so I'm thinking it may be worth it as I can use one battery across multiple machines, or at least thats what it says LOL.

Choose wisely. AFTER I bought into the Echo brand I found out the EGO brand thermal polymer coatings on the little C cells were for heat management and probably makes them a better or maybe I should say longer lived design. I probably sound miserly if I complain about my 58v batteries weakening after 10 years. At least they do not just stop like a bad carb.

 

[DiggersJo]

Yeh I did notice that but a lot of the brands use the POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE so I'm thinking it may be worth it as I can use one battery across multiple machines, or at least thats what it says LOL.

We use Power4All for the hoover (Bosch) and small hedge trimmer (flymo). The batteries fit both and thay all uses the same charger. Not all the chargers are the same i.e. some more powerful and quicker to charge. Found the 4amp battery lasts much better, so if you have a choice go for that.

 

[robjames621]

Choose wisely. AFTER I bought into the Echo brand I found out the EGO brand thermal polymer coatings on the little C cells were for heat management and probably makes them a better or maybe I should say longer lived design. I probably sound miserly if I complain about my 58v batteries weakening after 10 years. At least they do not just stop like a bad carb.

haha so what your saying is i'll get a good few years out of it?