I can't find many reviews on these mowers from Masters. Specifically, I'm after any review on the MGS625EX which has the 150cc Briggs and Stratton mower.
I think the engine is a safe bet, which is the main thing. Would like to hear about the chassis though.
I believe it is reviewed by Choice but I have no account with them.
Cheers
Thanks very much for your time in grabbing the info, Snook.
I've had one of these for nearly three years now. Haven't had issues with the chassis or engine, I recently had it serviced and still starts first time every time etc.
For the price I paid I'm very happy with it.
Cheers, much appreciated.
Was it a self priming model? Heard there are issues with these when warm. Wondering if I should stick to the 550E
It has a priming button I press a few times on cold to start it. Warm it starts straight away.
For those interested, picked the 625ex at Masters for $345 after failing with a few local mower shops to get the price anywhere near that for the same engine
Criteria Results
Overall score 78%
Price $499
Brand MGS
Model 18" Lawnmower MGS625
Availability Discontinued model
Recommended
Ease of use score 69%
Cutting score with catcher 90%
Cutting score mulching 85%
Noise at 7.5 metres (dB) 67
Noise at users position (dB) 79
Drive type Push
Cut type Catcher/mulcher
Main body material Steel
Starter toggle location Motor
Motor B&S
Cutting positions 10
Cutting height range (mm) 15-90
Width of cut (cm) 46
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm) 125 / 40 / 30
Wash nozzle No
Quick release handle Yes
Blade control lever No
Rear deflector No
Key start No
Self start No
Snorkel for air filter No
Chipper No
Extra chute No
Tilt adjustable deck No
Fuel tap No
Weight (kg) 26
Warranty (yrs) 2
Contact masters.com.au
Good points • Quick-release folding handle.
• Comfortable upturned handle with rubber grip, but it's too low.
• Easy to push and manoeuvre.
Bad points • Only OK performance for cutting long grass.
• Only OK mulching performance – when mulching short grass, it leaves a row of it behind without mulching it.
• Requires a fair amount of effort to adjust the cutting height due to the heavy spring loaded lever.
• Starter cord mounted on the motor is not particularly easy to pull and requires strength in the shoulder.