Hi
I am buying a lawn mover very first time as never had to use before at my house buy bought a new house and have a medium size backyard so need to buy one soon. I had a look on bunnings website and found this two with many features and in my budget. Can any expert suggest which one is better or anything or anywhere else i should look for. Thanks in advance.
1) http://www.bunnings.com.au/masport-470-2-n1-lawnmower_p33806…
2) http://www.bunnings.com.au/victa-classic-cut-18-cut-and-catc…
I saw that, but the gap at the back looks narrow.
I have a Masport, & spare parts are easy to obtain.
Also, check if a local independent dealer has a similar model at a similar price. I knew a repairman that wouldn't charge full price on labour charges, on mowers he sold.
Dont know why thats an issue, but keep in mind this unit is self propelled, AND it also sports a bull bar on the front for the kangaroos 🚜
I found that it would constantly become jammed, as all the grass couldn't go through to the catcher. ;-)
Sorry, I didn't see the bullbar.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/204854#comment-2937079
I picked up one of these recently. Only used it once so cant comment on long-term. Rover brand is a good one.
$359 less 10% = $323.10
Pay with discounted gift cards - 5% = $306.95
I bought a Firebrand lawn-mower for $199 at Mitre 10 about 7 years ago, and this this thing has mowed grass, weed, shrubs, tree roots, pebbles, rocks, fence posts, toes, cats, slippers, youeffinnameit and it is still going strong; if you can find one, get one!
When I did a bit of internet research on mowers a while ago, the consensus was roughly:
- If money is no option, get a Honda
- If you're going to be mowing for a living, get Honda
- All else, get something with a Briggs & Stratton engine - both the linked mowers you give have this.
The Masport does have the mulch option - where it cuts the grass up finer and leaves it behind. This is supposed to be good for a healthy lawn.
I would just add on the 'mulch' option that not only does it tend to promote a healthy lawn but it also saves you constantly stopping the mower to empty the catcher and working out where to put all the clippings.
I find it handy and rarely mow without the mulching plug in.
Runs for 40mins on full charge and 20mins with the headlights on.
If possible, look for a mower with rubber wheels/tread. Unfortunaley most mowers (including the one's you listed) all have those same plastic wheels with plastic tread, which simply don't stand the test of time
If you have a medium size backyard. I suggest you get OZITO electric mowers also from Bunnings.Its light and easy to use.
Aldi have one coming up next week $399 (sat 8th)
190cc B&S motor
Self Propelled
Grass catcher
You ahould see it on their website after tomorrow.