New Lawn Mower - What to Buy?

CecillyL on 24/06/2017 - 07:19

New lawn mower neeed. Suggestions and advice will be most appreciated.
I'm in the market for a new lawn mower and have a budget of approx $500. Having previously had mowers with Briggs and Stratton engines I'm inclined to be a repeat B&S buyer. I have a medium sized yard to mow, nothing out of the ordinary, which takes about an hour do: 45 minutes mowing and 15 minutes trimming fence lines and path edges.
I'm curious to know if Rover mowers (and other mower manufacturers) have sales/promotions with reduced prices, similar to the way Stihl occasionally does for its products, and when they stage them.
Thanks in anticipation of suggestions and advice.

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Comments

  • modsec802 on 24/06/2017 - 07:51
    +1

    I'd just buy the cheapest one with a B&S engine. You should be able to get one at Bunnings under $400

  • aussieprepper on 24/06/2017 - 08:39

    Try and buy a Honda powered mower if you can. They are worth the extra money.

  • PJC on 24/06/2017 - 11:47
    +2

    $499 at Bunnings. Subaru engine. I doubt there is a more powerful mower without a seat. https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-190cc-subaru-4-stroke-lawn…

  • altomic on 24/06/2017 - 16:43
    +3

    I get my lawn mowers from ebay/gumtree (usually non-working) - never pay more than $20 each or free during hard rubbish collection. out of the 12 I've picked up over the last 12months only 2 wouldn't work. I on sell them or give them away. usually I just need to replace the spark plug and put in a new filter. plus sharpen the blades and change the oil.

    B&S seem to be the most reliable.

    lawn mowers aren't complicated. there is youtube to assist.

  • Shenzimtk on 25/06/2017 - 10:49

    Was also looking for a new Mover, from our OZB expertise, do you recommend a Battery / Electrical / or Petrol one?

    Something that will last a few years or require little maintenance ..for a medium size lawn.

    Thanks in Advance

    • PJC on 25/06/2017 - 11:04
      +1

      For medium size plus … Petrol 4-stroke. Change the oil according to instructions.

      • Shenzimtk on 25/06/2017 - 11:50
        +1

        cheers mate

  • jeeg on 25/06/2017 - 12:17

    What is the opinion on the Ozito battery powered lawn mower? I see Bunnings reducing the price from $399 to $300 recently. Was wondering if this mower is good enough for a small lawn about 30m2 or so?

    • PJC on 25/06/2017 - 13:22

      I've never used one but it should be adequate for 30 square metres.

      • Euphemistic on 25/06/2017 - 20:12
        +1

        I've got a ryobi battery mower, it does about 200m2 on a 5ah battery if the grass is under control.

        • PJC on 25/06/2017 - 20:19

          So 30m² should be a doddle.

        • Euphemistic on 25/06/2017 - 21:09
          +1

          @PJC: for 30m2 a corded one would be even cheaper and not a lot of dragging a cord around.

        • PJC on 25/06/2017 - 21:11

          @Euphemistic: Yes, that is an option.

  • akan18 on 19/06/2018 - 16:20

    Any EOFY sale on Lawn Mowers

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