Hello everyone,
we are currently looking for a lawn mower – we have about 600 m² (approximately 6458 sq ft) of lawn, and eventually we plan to plant some bushes and other plants as well.
Our landscape gardener recommended a Sabo mower – does anyone have experience with it? I would prefer a mulching mower. I found Makita quite appealing, while others swear by Honda or Husqvarna...
I’d rather avoid a corded mower – battery-powered ones are also quite expensive; right now, I am most convinced by a gasoline mower.
Thanks for your tips and opinions.
we are currently looking for a lawn mower – we have about 600 m² (approximately 6458 sq ft) of lawn, and eventually we plan to plant some bushes and other plants as well.
Our landscape gardener recommended a Sabo mower – does anyone have experience with it? I would prefer a mulching mower. I found Makita quite appealing, while others swear by Honda or Husqvarna...
I’d rather avoid a corded mower – battery-powered ones are also quite expensive; right now, I am most convinced by a gasoline mower.
Thanks for your tips and opinions.
Musketier schrieb:
Hmm. Somehow, I think I really made a mistake there.
There were quite a few battery-powered lawn mowers on eBay that were sold again after just one year.I’m not sure about that yet... I hope it will still work after a year, at least until robotic mowers improve and, hopefully, become more affordable.
I can hardly imagine it being faster despite being heavier.
In terms of price, the better models are probably all within the same range.
I believe there has been a misunderstanding. I suspect the large number of "young used" cordless lawn mowers on eBay is due to general dissatisfaction with their performance.
My former cordless lawn mower struggled to pick up well, especially when the grass wasn’t completely dry. This meant I often had to go over the same area multiple times, or it couldn’t handle the amount of grass, so I had to go back and try again. This negatively impacted the total mowing time.
In addition, there was the battery recharging. Unfortunately, I bought a cordless mower with two 18V batteries, which meant nearly 6 hours of charging time with one charger.
This could probably be avoided in 95% of cases with a second battery set, but then the mower becomes quite an expensive investment. For the price of an additional battery set, I could easily fill up my petrol mower for 10 years. When after perhaps 7–10 years the batteries need replacement, another 300–400€ disappears quickly.
My former cordless lawn mower struggled to pick up well, especially when the grass wasn’t completely dry. This meant I often had to go over the same area multiple times, or it couldn’t handle the amount of grass, so I had to go back and try again. This negatively impacted the total mowing time.
In addition, there was the battery recharging. Unfortunately, I bought a cordless mower with two 18V batteries, which meant nearly 6 hours of charging time with one charger.
This could probably be avoided in 95% of cases with a second battery set, but then the mower becomes quite an expensive investment. For the price of an additional battery set, I could easily fill up my petrol mower for 10 years. When after perhaps 7–10 years the batteries need replacement, another 300–400€ disappears quickly.
Apparently, we were somewhat talking past each other.
I believe the battery should not be considered just as a power source for the lawn mower, but especially if you also want to operate other devices with it. In that case, the costs become more reasonable.
I also thought about it for a long time, since there are many really bad reviews, especially for older devices. However, it seems that a lot has improved and will likely continue to improve in the future – including the battery prices. Whether these will still be compatible with the existing system is, of course, another matter entirely...
I believe the battery should not be considered just as a power source for the lawn mower, but especially if you also want to operate other devices with it. In that case, the costs become more reasonable.
I also thought about it for a long time, since there are many really bad reviews, especially for older devices. However, it seems that a lot has improved and will likely continue to improve in the future – including the battery prices. Whether these will still be compatible with the existing system is, of course, another matter entirely...
I agree. If you already have the batteries, it's definitely something to consider. That was my situation as well. However, I chose a petrol mower because I would like to mulch once a week, which a battery-powered mower probably can’t handle. Whether I will actually do this is another matter, but at least I know I could.
For that purpose, I now have a battery-powered grass trimmer.
For that purpose, I now have a battery-powered grass trimmer.
I chose a petrol lawn mower with a large cutting width (>50cm / 20 inches), a large grass collector (>70L / 18 gallons), and self-propulsion. I found a good value for money with the company Hecht (available directly from the manufacturer or, for example, on eBay). So far, I am completely satisfied with it. Delivery was also smooth.I have taken a look at the Hecht machines. The prices are really reasonable for the size and included parts. How is the low price possible? Direct sales or low quality or what?! Spare parts? Has anyone had experience with Hecht mowers?