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Right, after chopping through the flex of my electric one yesterday and almost shitting myself to death (it had an RCD so i was being safe) i need a good petrol lawnmover. Reliability, ease of start and easy to move around are key criteria - any tips ?
I got a tesco one for £170 a couple of years ago and it's still going strong.
Somebody will be along soon to recommend an identical one for twice the price.
M&S mower 340 gbp is betterer
How much grass are you cutting?
Self propelled? mulching?
On the supplied info may I suggest this...
I picked up a Bosch battery powered mover a few weeks ago. Awesome bit of kit and the charge lasts an age now they've increased the battery capacity.
lerk - nice ! But possibly impractical.
Its a pretty big garden , several tight sloped sections, narrow parts etc so a sit on sadly is not practical (i was offered one FoC !)
Light weight, steel body, good engine all requirements.
Used a petrol Hayter and it was like cheating, easy to start and left stripes.
Try and get one with a plastic deck as grass will rot through metal ones but in a use it once a fortnight that won't make a big difference.
I'd be looking at something that is self propelled if you have a slope, other than that just get the biggest you can afford from a big brand so spares will be available.
Honda
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I just bought a mountfield self propelled (it's a flat garden) this year. £220, easy to start, easy to use and makes cutting grass far less of a chore than it was with my crappy flymo.
Honda
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This +1,000,000
Honda, i use them everyday never fail to start.
Get a 465 izy self drive cost about £500 but it'll be the only mower you'll ever need.
I've got a mountfield that's got the Honda engine, it's very good.
Ever consider a mulching mower..?
I love ours, a Husqvarna, with a Honda engine... have a fair bit of lawn so never have to worry about using and emptying a hopper.