AL-KO 18" Self Propelled Lawn Mower $299 +$9.95 P&H at Alkogarden.com.au

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Store RepAL-KO Garden on 28/01/2014 - 13:08 alkogarden.com.au (574 clicks)

AL-KO Classic 18" (46cm) Self Propelled 4 Stroke Petrol Lawn Mower

Introductory Offer - $299 + P&H
Save $150 (RRP $449 + Variable P&H)
Only Available until 28th Feb 2014 or until stock runs out.
$9.95 Australia wide door to door freight

Product Description

The AL-KO Classic 4.64 SP-S self propelled lawn mower features a 46cm (18 inch) powder coated steel deck, powerful 135cc 4 stroke AL-KO Tech OHV Engine, large 65Litre catcher with fill indicator and large (175mm Front/ 200mm Rear) ball bearing wheels, self propelled functionality and super fast safety stop.

Those with low running grass varieties will appreciate the addition of an extra cutting height. The Classic 4.64 SP-S has 7 height adjustments from as low as 25mm to 70mm.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Lawn Size: 0-1400M2
Cutting width: 46cm (Single Blade)
Cutting Height: 25-70mm
Cutting Height Adjustment: Independent 7 Stage Height Adjustment
Engine: AL-KO Tech 135 OHV
2 Stroke/ 4 Stroke: 4 Stroke
Displacement (ccm)/kw/rpm: 135 ccm/2,0 kW/2.900 r/min
Wheel Drive: Single Speed Self Propelled
Mower Deck: Powder-coated Pressed Steel Sheet
Grass Catcher Capacity: 65L
Wheel Size (dia): 175mm Front/200mm Rear incl. ball bearing
Weight: 35.5kg

Warranty & Returns Policy

Warranty: 1 Year
Change of Mind Returns: 14 Days

At AL-KO we are constantly striving to offer you service and quality above and beyond your expectations.
If you do not like our product, we are more than happy to accept returns of un-used products contained neatly in their original packaging within 14 days of the original purchase date.

The full AL-KO warranty & returns policy can be read here: https://www.alkogarden.com.au/warranty_and_returns

About AL-KO Garden

Founded in 1931 by Alois Kober, AL-KO has become a global player over the last 80 years currently comprising of more than 40 businesses across 30 countries.

The AL-KO Australia online store has been launched to provide you with a one-stop-shop for all your power garden needs.

The growing AL-KO Garden Range currently comprises of Water Pumps, Hedge Trimmers, Petrol Mowers, Push Mowers and Ride On Mowers. AL-KO Petrol Lawn Mowers and Ride On Mowers are all German engineered and manufactured in accordance to AL-KO's strict quality control standards.

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17833 on 28/01/2014 - 13:28

+6

For those interested free postage and same price on their ebay site —> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-High-Quality-4-Stroke-Selfpro…
- hashtagbargain on 28/01/2014 - 17:24
  
  Buying from eBay also lets you get 2 velocity points per dollar… this equals 598 free velocity points!
  
  Follow the link to to ebay through Velocity rewards and you'll get it in a few days.
digitalaxon on 28/01/2014 - 13:45

+1

Can I ask if anyone knows the country of manufacture for this particular model? Very tempted by the price, but prefer quality over cost.
- Store RepAL-KO Garden @ AL-KO on 28/01/2014 - 13:48
  
  Hi digitalaxon, thank you for your question.
  My Name is Emile Theodore and i am the E-commerce Coordinator at AL-KO International.
  All AL-KO Lawn Mowers are engineered in Germany.
  This particular model is Manufactured in China to AL-KO's stringent quality control standards.
  If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
  Kind Regards,
  Emile
  - digitalaxon on 28/01/2014 - 14:22
    
    +1
    
    Thank you for your fast response… In terms of the lawn movers you have on your site, is there a way to easily determine country of origin (such as a price point that any movers over $600 are built in x.y.z country etc).
    - Store RepAL-KO Garden @ AL-KO on 28/01/2014 - 14:25
      
      +3
      
      Hi Digitalaxon,
      That's a great question.
      All of our lawn mowers are German Engineered and Manufactured in Obdach - Austria, with the exception of the Classic 4.24 P-S and the Classic 4.64 SP-S which are German Engineered and Manufactured in China.
      
      If you have any further questions, please feel free to comment below.
      
      Kind regards,
      Emile
djpro on 28/01/2014 - 13:55

+1

Engineered in Germany, made in China. Just like BMW :) Aside with the jokes, I am wary of a 1 year warranty period as my Victa broke down in 2 years.Had the warranty been longer, I may consider purchasing.

How does this compare with similar priced models at Bunnings, ie. Victas and Hondas.
- Store RepAL-KO Garden @ AL-KO on 28/01/2014 - 14:07
  
  Hi djpro,
  thanks for your questions.
  I cant comment directly on how our models compare to similar priced lawn mowers but would suggest you compare their specifications and warranty terms to ours.
  In particular, Deck Material, Blade Configuration, Catcher Size, Cutting Height Adjustment configuration, wheel size and the inclusion of self propelled functionality and operator presence control (safety stop).
  Im confident you will be impressed with the AL-KO.
  
  In regards to warranty,
  we have no expectation that the lawn mower will fail just outside of warranty.
  In the event that you lawn mower does fail inside of it's warranty period, under or replacement warranty, we are responsible for picking up your old mower and replacing it with a brand new unit. This service is at no cost to the end user.
  If you have any further questions, please feel free to comment below.
  Cheers,
  Emile
  - NosDan on 28/01/2014 - 14:58
    
    +1
    
    we have no expectation that the lawn mower will fail just outside of warranty.
    
    so if your dont expect them to fail just outside of there 1 year warranty why dont you give them a 2 years warranty then? surely it is because you really do expect a certain percentage to fail in there second year?
    - lplau on 28/01/2014 - 15:26
      
      Are they based in Australia trading on a ABN?
      
      Maybe you can get them to fix it anyways within 2 years via Statutory Warranty Laws?
      
      For a ordinary household, a lawn mower would most likely be used less than 10 times a year, You can argue that a lawn mower should work atleast over 50 times. Hence why it should last atleast 5 years.
      
      So arguing that it should last atleast 2 years, should be reletively easy.
damoo on 28/01/2014 - 14:15

+1

Hi Emile, why do you say it comes with a 1 year warranty when the website suggests a 3 year warranty?

"WARRANTY
AL-KO warrants that, subject to the exclusions and limitations below, the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of purchase (with the exception of the Classic 4.24 & 4.64 series lawn mowers and the HWA1001 and Hydrocontrol which will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years).
- Store RepAL-KO Garden @ AL-KO on 28/01/2014 - 14:19
  
  Hi Damoo,
  Thanks for highlighting that.
  There seems to have been an error made during the warranty page amendment process.
  The correct warranty statement should be as follows:
  
  AL-KO warrants that, subject to the exclusions and limitations below, the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of purchase (with the exception of the Classic 4.24 & 4.64 series lawn mowers which will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year and the HWA1001 and Hydrocontrol which will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years).
  - damoo on 28/01/2014 - 14:28
    
    +3
    
    No worries, that counts me out but thanks anyway.
    I guess Al Ko's faith in its 'stringent' quality standards only extends to the bare minimum required by australian law.
    It's much easier (and cheaper) to say the word stringent than it is to stand behind the quality of a product with warranty.
Sabric on 28/01/2014 - 14:34

I was thinking to buy in case of 2-3 years warranty like Aldi ones. I am out as well. I will wait for the next Ozbargain
Suit on 28/01/2014 - 14:38

+3

Cutting width: 46cm (Single Blade)

Unless your lawn is already well maintained (free of debris, free of tree root systems, and is somewhat level) then I can not recommend anyone purchase this.

A single blade push mower is highly susceptible to shaft damage. It only takes the user to hit an object the mower can't budge, for the shaft (and subsequently the engine) to potentially receive major damage.

I would recommend most people purchase a swing blade push mower.
- Store RepAL-KO Garden @ AL-KO on 28/01/2014 - 14:59
  
  -1
  
  Hi Suit,
  Thanks for your comment.
  Generally speaking, i would suggest that extreme care is taken when mowing a lawn that is not free of debris, tree root systems and large dirt mounds.
  
  Hidden debris and exposed roots are a safety concern with any blade format (swing back included).
  From a maintenance perspective, a bar blade is much simpler and safer.
  
  I have heard stories of poorly maintained swing back blades wearing through the hinge bolts resulting in a sharp hardened steel projectile.
  
  A scary thought.
  
  Cheers,
  Emile
  - Suit on 28/01/2014 - 15:23
    
    +2
    
    My issue isn't regarding the safety of single blade mowers, or swing back mowers for that matter.
    
    Whilst I personally haven't heard of a swing back mower throwing a blade and maiming an individual, I do not doubt the possibility. Mowers are no different to an automobile. Poor maintenance leads to undesirable and sometimes devastating results.
    
    The purpose of my post was to inform those, on this forum, to the disadvantages of having a single blade push mower. IMHO, one should only view single blade push mower, as a finishing mower for well kept lawn. Not the average person's, somewhat semi-neglected, grassed area.
    
    And yes, whilst swing back systems require more time/effort to replace the blades, they come with the advantage of the blades being (generally) cheaper to replace.
    
    Quote: "From a maintenance perspective, a bar blade is much simpler and safer"
    
    A maintained swing back mower is no more dangerous than a maintained single blade mower.
  - dan76n on 28/01/2014 - 16:28
    
    I have heard stories of poorly maintained swing back blades wearing through the hinge bolts resulting in a sharp hardened steel projectile.
    
    Really? My 15 year old Victa commando has been used and abused and I've yet to loose a blade. Could be that they are rusted on now though.
mb0005 on 28/01/2014 - 15:17

I will buy one, but only if the rep does the comparisons for me. we've just bought a house with a large front and backyard, land size approx 1000m2, minus the house, is approx 700m2 of yard mostly grass at this stage, landscaping to be done soon.

How does this compare to other mowers in the same price, quality, lifespan, materials and ease of use? please list in point form if you can, thanks :)
- lplau on 28/01/2014 - 15:29
  
  Congrats on your house.
  Did you ask the real estate agent to do all the comparisons for you when you were house hunting? LOL!
  - mb0005 on 28/01/2014 - 15:38
    
    yes i did :) also i double checked the figures myself to make sure i wasn't getting ripped off.
- NosDan on 28/01/2014 - 15:31
  
  +1
  
  its single blade. nuff said. avoid it and go with a proper mower designed more for aussie yards.
  - mb0005 on 28/01/2014 - 15:47
    
    i still dont understand, how many blades do you need, 2? that would mean that you have then 4 cutting edges? if the motor is powerful enough and the thing is self propelled, even if slow (at least i dont have to push the thing) then wont 1 be enough? can you give me an example of an entry level mower that has more than 1 blade?
    - Suit on 28/01/2014 - 16:04
      
      +1
      
      Swing back vs single bar systems aren't about how many blades there are, but about how they are attached.
      
      Swing back system are designed so that the blades 'swing back' upon hitting a hidden unmovable object (root/rock/etc.) Single bar system are fixed, and are far more susceptible to damage upon hitting the same object.
    - mb0005 on 28/01/2014 - 16:11
      
      is this one better then?
      
      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-SELF-PROPELLED-18-Lawn-Mower-…
    - Suit on 28/01/2014 - 16:57
      
      +1
      
      NO, other than swing back blades, the AL-KO appears to be a much better option. However, I personally wouldn't purchase either one.
      
      Also IMO, bag like catchers (like on the eBay mower) are hopeless unless the grass you are cutting is nice and dry.
      
      I've sent you a PM, MB.
- alvian on 28/01/2014 - 15:46
  
  Did you ask your husband/wife do the comparison for you (listed in point form) before you got married? :-)
  
  alvian on 28/01/2014 - 15:46 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
  - mb0005 on 28/01/2014 - 15:48
    
    haha, i did ask her a long time ago if she was the short term or long term type.
- Suit on 28/01/2014 - 15:56
  
  +1
  
  Congratulations on your purchase.
  
  I understand money would/must be at a premium…
  
  However, I would personally recommend you look at Victa Corvette 550. My sister just purchased one, upon my recommendation.
  
  She was able to get one for just over $400 (maybe $405 or $410, I can't exactly remember) from her local mower shop, oiled and tested. Plus it came with a free service after the first 5 hours of usage.
  
  This Victa is Briggs & Stratton powered, has readystart, swing back blades, is mulch compatible, and has large wheels both front and back (far better manoeuvrability). However, it is not self propelled.
  
  Also, from my experiences, the Victa's body and catcher design are excellent at dealing with wet/dewy grass, which is sometimes unavoidable. I currently own a Honda powered Victa, and it's mulching and it's ability to deal with dewy/wet grass, is far better than my previously owned Honda branded push.
  
  I will not neg this deal, as it has its value. Also, I am not associated with any business or company. I'm, just speaking from my experience and subsequent knowledge base.
StewBalls on 28/01/2014 - 17:22

+2

Free shipping means it's effectively cheaper on your own ebay listing…that's pretty sneaky, so neg from me.
damoo on 28/01/2014 - 21:46

another couple of options for those interested?

http://www.openshed.com.au/listings?query=mower

http://www.rentoid.com/
Jezster on 29/01/2014 - 13:35

Hi Rep,
How do Alko built engines compare with those of the trusted Briggs and Stratton? It appears you have Briggs and Stratton engines in the more expensive models.

This was posted 10 years 2 months 28 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.