Ozito mower and trimmer combo. Looks like the mower alone is currently $99 so you are essentially getting the line trimmer for free.
•1000W Lawn mower
•250W Line trimmer
•Lightweight & portable
•ELM-1030 & LTR-2522 combo
•Value pack
Ozito isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but if you after something cheap then it looks like a good deal.
Don’t worry. Corded. I don’t have a 50 meter long cord.
Cheapest way to get a 50 meter cord.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-20m-extension-lead_p442017…
$19.90 x 2 = $39.80
https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-10m-white-household-extens…
$8.95
Total $48.75
I think a heavy duty cable would be better the thicker the wire diameter the better, less loss in the line.
Probably the same inner diameter but its slightly cheaper. The insulation should be thicker so a tad safer.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-25m-250v-10a-heavy-duty-ex…
If your backyard is 50m across, you are going to need a bigger mower.
what happens if you run over the cord?
@[Deactivated]: Sameness thing if you run over your foot or a small dog, you stop mowing and see the damage.
if you run over your foot or a small dog, you stop mowing and see the damage.
My old school Honda mower can go over small dogs without stopping;)
@[Deactivated]: Lift the cut of the mower high not to cut it. Works fine, but you get the hang of cutting with minimal cord moving.
Im in the market for a lawnmower with zero knowledge and this seems reasonable. In general how reliable and efficient are these? how long they last?
3 Year replacement warranty. Just think of it as a $33.33 per year rental, and you really can't go wrong haha
With a salvage value of twenty clams, we can drop that rental price to $26.66.
What do you mean by $20 salvage value?
if your lawn is small and not feral then it might be ok. small catcher means you have to empty it often. you also have to constantly move the cord out of the way of the mower which is a pita
what happens if you run over the cord?
Run it on its own safety switch if you don't trust yourself
In the past, electric mowers were hopeless with long grass, but fine if you mowed regularly and didn't let things get out of control. Hopefully someone with one of these can advise whether modern electrics have improved?
You remind me that I need a new lawnmower as well. I prob should have bought that Aldi lawn mower, but far the cheapest and the best
Low power ones have the similar issues but you cut a strip first badly then you cut over half that strip and half uncut grass and it powers through or if your mower is level with bricks or a footpath you go half on that and half on grass
these are rubbish. mine was and still is frustrating to no end. i just borrow my mates now
You should be able to buy a 2nd hand lawn mower under $200, I think Victa, Rover, Not sure about Ozito, but Ozito has always been in the cheap market where parts are quite bad. I tbh not sure about brands and reliability and performance, but Honda always seems to be the best, just so expensive though for $700 where we all need money before Christmas. If anyone of you seen any good deals on Lawn mowers please post it here, I am pretty sure lawn mowers rarely go on Specials.
You should be able to buy a 2nd hand lawn mower under $200, I think Victa, Rover, Not sure about Ozito
IMO the old Honda mowers are best. Picked up honda self propelled 2nd hand, from mower shop, for $200. Its a 'commercial model' used by professional mowers. I figured if its made to mow lawns all day, every day, in professional lawn mowing business, then it should last well for me, just cutting once every couple of weeks.
If you can pick up a professional's /commercial mower from lawn mower shop, (2nd hand but in great condition), then also has benefit of wider cut, so takes less time to mow area. Shops should sell these cheap, their hard to sell, since most people don't want a commercial mower, and those who do… will buy new, and write it off as tax deductible in their mowing business.
@Yaren24: Honda is good but parts can be expensive because they only supply their own dealers. (Or at least that's how things used to be.) And I remember a Honda dealer telling me a few years ago that their newer engines were worse than older ones - something about one or the other having a sleeved cylinder bore - and whichever way around it was, it meant newer ones were not as repairable. But again that was several years ago. It could have changed again.
Briggs & Stratton is perhaps slightly lower quality and may take more than one pull to start compared to Honda, but they're found on many different mower bases and are nearly bomb proof - with parts available cheaper at virtually any mower shop and online. If I see them discarded on the side of the road I grab them. Because out of about ten so far I can't recall one I couldn't get going with a simple degrease, and fuel tank + carby + sparkplug clean.
Many I find have the same 'Sprint' engine which barely changes over time. So often they only have different plastic over the top. I've seen three 'major' design changes so far. Which means a lot of the parts are interchangeable.
On the other hand, I used to try and do the same with 2-strokes, but nearly never got one working without needing to buy more parts that the trouble was worth. (I don't think I've even needed to buy a new spark plug for a discarded Briggs engine… I just remove it, clean on a bench grinder wire wheel, adjust gap, reinsert.)
I've also owned an electric. Ran over the cord twice in spite of being careful. And if you have ANY rocks forget a plastic mower… The blades smash them into the plastic underneath breaking bits off, eventually making it dangerous to use. (The one I had started to sag in the middle, like someone standing on a length of wood with a brick under each end.)
Unless someone has a tiny square of grass in a courtyard, get a 4-stroke petrol mulching mower. Best thing I've EVER bought! It uses much less fuel because you're not continuously stopping to empty a full catcher. I've had it for a decade (Briggs again) and while it's running really poor right now, it does still cut grass. All I've ever done is change blades, the oil twice a year, replaced the paper air filter a few times, and cleaned the spark plug.
The commercial mower someone else here mentioned are good. But if the choice is between a non-mulching commercial or a mulching standard - then the extra 1 or 2 inches width isn't worth it imho. I'd rather do one or two more 'lines' of mowing, than have to dispose of several bags of grass.
@GregMonarch: Thanks man, I think the main thing the blunts the blade are the rocks, my old lawn mower needs to be replaced as it is killing my back to use it. I am currently only after a 2nd hand version before Summer comes.
@Yaren24: Yesh, I used to DETEST mowing the lawn. A mulching mower eliminates the bending over for the catcher. Mulching mowers aren't great if you let the grass grow too long. But I found you just lift the deck a couple of notches, cut it longer - and ignore that it looks messy. Then cut it again at your usual shorter setting 3-4 days later (after most of the loose grass has dried and fallen down to the dirt level. The second cut only takes one-third of the time. Then every 7-10 days after that.
I was shocked I enjoyed mowing once all the clippings/catcher struggle was removed. Just start it up, walk back and forth (always standing upright!) and it's done. If you find a pattern that works and don't have rocks - you don't even have to 'pull backwards' and quarter-turn to start the next row like you do with catcher mowers - just walk forward all the time.
e.g. I use the edger to do all the edges and around permanent things like the clothes line. Then mow just the outer edge of the yard and around any permanent objects like the clothes line. Then 'round off' all sharp corners into large quarter circles - so everything else is now always a walk forward with a curve - none of this, get to the end of a row, tug the mower backwards, and spin it 90 or 180 degrees to start the next push forward.
Using the edger is what I hate and hurts my back now.
If you have a back that's too bad for even that, there's more options:
Self-propelled mulching mower. So even less effort to push.
I've seen 'roller boards' (not sure where I saw it or what they're called). You bolt the cutting end of an edge trimmer into it, then sweep it back and forth to cut the grass. Good for small courtyards.
There are electric mowers where you first install a cable/wire a few inches under the surface with a special tool. Then you turn the mower on and it follows the wire and mows the lawn itself. (Or it might just be 'mows randomly inside the wire perimeter until all the grass is cut' - like a robot vacuum does in a house).
I'm sure someone must make remote control mowers too where you control it with a model airplane style remote. Because I have an electronics magazine PDF where someone made their petrol mower remote-controlled. Mow the lawn sitting in a chair, or have the kids fight over who gets to 'drive the mower' this time.
2 or 3 mows. then you'll have issues. save yourself the hassle and get a decent 2nd hand petrol mower
I had a different experience. Bought previous model of this Ozito and it's still running [with plastic wheels chipped and all]. My in law said the mower was under-power so donated his old petrol mower. I loved it because the noise made me looking like a true handyman. But then the petrol mower started less often and I noticed my shoulders became asymmetrical [if you know what I mean]. After a few months the petrol mower refused to start [even after I squirted a can of easy starter into the combustion chamber. So I go back to the under-power electric mower. I'm seriously considering this deal to replace the old one as it has served me for 8 or 9 years already and the plastic shell is all beaten up.
Yes similar experience here. Petrol mowers are a hassle and I'd rather not have to keep petrol in the house.
I got the ozito electric mower several years ago (ECO320) and it seemed to have a design fault with the screws that hold the handle bar on constantly having the screws rattle loose and fall out which made it almost unusable. When the engine unit started billowing smoke it went in the bin. Since then I purchased a more expensive electric mower which is more powerful and works like a dream compared with the ozito, but it cost around $300-$400.
This combined pack is a bargain price!!! well worth getting if you also want a trimmer or are unsure about trying electric, or even just for the mower - even the ozito mowers on their own used to be more expensive than this pack price ($134 just for the mower).
I have the bigger model (1400 watts I think and just a bit bigger cut). I was sceptical at $149, but it's great and cuts quite long grass. Really light and pretty strong. If you have a standard size block (mine is 800 odd M2) it would be fine. I got the 800 watt trimmer and it's a bit nose heavy so this light one would be fine on easy stuff. The most important bit is how the line advance works.
I have that one as well. Works a treat actually. Not quite sure how large our lawn is but it's reasonable size.
It's so much less hassle than a petrol mower.
Yup I bought the same. Basically bought the 2nd least expensive mower at Bunnings - gain some power and width.
I cut some overly long grass. Powered through with no issue at all, never bogged down. But I did have to empty the catcher after only about 25 metres (yes, long grass).
I love how light it is, how you can easily stop and start. If you set up the cord right, and just mow strips, and turn the right way at each end, the cord will always be behind you, and you shouldn't run over it.
Anyway, it exceeded my expectations.
Or maybe the dude is huge!
I have got this mower since 2007, still working well. Recently the plastic trigger broken. Time to get another one. Highly recommend.
Should be relatively simple to wire a button or switch into?
I remembered the Old Days when those Muscle Powered Push Lawnmowers cost more than $99.
I got a Saxon push mower from bunnings. I was so surprised to see how well it worked. I am doing the whole lawn with it now. Good exercise and so simple to use. The build quality is excellent and only paid $58.
I never enjoyed mowing attached to a long cord, if you mow regularly you should try to make it a pleasurable activity
Bearable you mean?
do not buy. the handles bend very easily and the motor overheats. sure, you can get a replacement, but why bother?
The plastic dead-man-switch on these is the first thing to break.
The blades or bar can dull quickly if hitting paving, or anything other than grass.
But if stored away from sun and rain,
It is easy to avoid cutting the cord - just start closer to the power outlet, and finish at the fence.
Unlike the corded hedge trimmers, which are a bad idea.
Any recommendations for a better electric mower? I don't have a huge lawn to mow and already have Ozito batteries. Cheers.
Possibly out of your budget but I highly recommend an Ego Electric mower. The power is comparable to a petrol mower and unlike other Electric mowers I've used, it doesn't lose power as the battery depletes.
Totally doesn't fit his description :p
Also grab a RCD plug while buying one of these. Just to be on the safe side.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-single-outlet-safety-switc…
Purchased this bundle today and used it to mow the nature strip at the front of my house, here are my thoughts:
Pros:
Cons:
I am still using it after many years, I just lost count. Parts are falling off but still works. I have a very small area so it’s not to bad.
Just for comparison: 1000w is equivalent to a blender.
Both cut vegetation.
Which is absolutely fine because the blade should only be cutting blades of grass.
Need a V8 to mow a lawn.
I had the older version of this mower. grabbed it from Gumtree for $20. perfect as I only had a tennis court size area to mow (nature strip, front lawn, back lawn). the beauty of this is that it is light (relatively speaking) so i could pick it up and use it to trim my hedge. reasonable inexpensive machine.
Ha, got one of these myself (cheap yes, but has taken 2 years of inconsiderate use and survived). I had never considered holding it up to trim the hedge dangerous but hilarious. I bet you don't get people knocking on your door trying to sell you solar while you are trimming your hedge like that!
Thanks for the laugh, take some photos next time please.
Corded lawn mower is one thing but corded line trimmer? Now I have seen everything. Maybe for a studio apartment trimming the balcony plants.
Suicide device?
I just bought 2x18v steel deck ozito and it works great especially for the missus. Running a lead would be a pain in the ass but this is cheap. My 2 stroke victa and whipper snipper is now for sale if anyone's interested. $100 and will come with a 20L Jerry.
How long does it last on a charge?
not that long I would presume
It takes 4x 4ah batteries which were $29 a few weeks ago. Lasts a while. I do my front yard and nature strip probably 6 times before charging.
I have the mower and it works..
Having the cord is a pain but im only renting and have small courtyard grass area so this works at $100 its hard to turn down for a small areas.
I'm dubious about extended use as only got it the start of 2018 and its starting to show some wear and cracks in some of the plastic the screws in the handle are also all taped in to stop them vibrating loose
I would say i have no issue with its cutting ability and being so light its very easy to maneuver around the yard.
Due to the cord i generally mow in similar way you would vacuum a room as turning it around and doing long stripes is frustrating having to move the cord each time.
I've had an older model of this for 8 years and it's still going, my yard is 12.5m X 8m so it's not huge, if I let the grass get too long it struggles but does the job.
Hope this short review helps anyone out there. I just bought this value pack today. Didn't have high expectations, but decided to give it a go for the price. For a small unit, it packs a punch. Overall, I'm impressed and definitely surprised by the results. I went for this pack over petrol operated mowers/trimmers because:
-I have a small back and front yard - not worth hiring someone to look after it every time it grows.
-Didn't require accessories or any other components (e.g. oil, petrol, petrol tank, funnel) to operate apart from a long power cord.
-Don't think it requires any form of maintenance (e.g. replacing spark plugs, oil change) as far as i know (Don't take my word for this, I have never owned one of these before).
The cons:
-To adjust the height of the mower, you have to flip the mower on its side and adjust a metal bar attached to the front and rear wheels.
-I don't imagine this would work well on long grass (it will cut, but will take a couple of rounds). However, if you mow your lawn regularly, than it will do the job.
-Being a small and light units, its easy for storage, but at same time, it also feels cheap. Most parts are made from plastic.
-Line trimmer doesn't have a safety lock mechanism - so when changing the line, highly recommend unplugging the power cord. The mower has a safety button but it can be easily triggered, so be careful when flipping it on its side to adjust the height.
-Power cords can get in the way - but that's already expected from an electrically operate mowers and trimmers.
What's do people recommend for a good cordless mower that is fairly cheap? I know that doesn't generally go hand in hand but I guess what is good middle ground?
Battery included?