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.
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nasenmann10 Jul 2016 12:13Mulching requires discipline. When the growth is good, you walk through the garden 2-3 times a week.
Regarding Sabo, I have mixed feelings; mostly you’re paying for the brand. I’ve heard from many sources that the quality is no longer outstanding.
A petrol-powered mower with drive and not too narrow, that way you’ll get through the work quickly. Brands like Honda, Husqvarna, Viking.
Regarding Sabo, I have mixed feelings; mostly you’re paying for the brand. I’ve heard from many sources that the quality is no longer outstanding.
A petrol-powered mower with drive and not too narrow, that way you’ll get through the work quickly. Brands like Honda, Husqvarna, Viking.
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Bauexperte10 Jul 2016 13:32I’m unable to link via mobile; please use the search function and look for a thread by @Payday from 26.04.16. The topic of lawn mowers has already been discussed there. Maybe you’ll find some helpful tips.
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If I were you, for an area of 600 square meters (about 6460 square feet), I would focus on the following:
- reputable manufacturer
- self-propulsion
- cutting width of at least 50 cm (20 inches)
- good engine (Briggs & Stratton, Honda, etc.) with sufficient power
- mulching function
I find an electric starter unnecessary, but of course, you can take it if the mower otherwise fits your needs. The idea of a ride-on mower doesn’t seem bad at all for that size of area. If I had such a large lawn and the space to store it, that would definitely be worth considering. At the end of the day, you can crack open a cold beer and then hop on the seat.
For my relatively small and quite awkwardly shaped 125 square meters (about 1345 square feet), I chose the small Makita 4120N (gas-powered):
- lightweight and maneuverable
- no self-propulsion (not needed at that size and can be annoying when turning)
- capable of mulching
- Briggs & Stratton engine
- generally very good experiences with Makita
A Makita battery-powered mower would have also been an option—I already have the 18V batteries and those machines are very quiet. But I just prefer combustion engines, and the extra power doesn’t hurt.
- reputable manufacturer
- self-propulsion
- cutting width of at least 50 cm (20 inches)
- good engine (Briggs & Stratton, Honda, etc.) with sufficient power
- mulching function
I find an electric starter unnecessary, but of course, you can take it if the mower otherwise fits your needs. The idea of a ride-on mower doesn’t seem bad at all for that size of area. If I had such a large lawn and the space to store it, that would definitely be worth considering. At the end of the day, you can crack open a cold beer and then hop on the seat.
For my relatively small and quite awkwardly shaped 125 square meters (about 1345 square feet), I chose the small Makita 4120N (gas-powered):
- lightweight and maneuverable
- no self-propulsion (not needed at that size and can be annoying when turning)
- capable of mulching
- Briggs & Stratton engine
- generally very good experiences with Makita
A Makita battery-powered mower would have also been an option—I already have the 18V batteries and those machines are very quiet. But I just prefer combustion engines, and the extra power doesn’t hurt.
You should take a look at a proper gasoline lawn mower at a specialty store. Your 50 kg (110 lbs) mower won’t be easily pushed across 600 m² (6,460 sq ft) by a 12-year-old daughter. If you’re willing to spend around 1,000 units for a reliable mower, you might also consider a battery-powered mower or a robotic mower. Choose one that can handle a slightly larger area than your own lawn, and the job is done. Since the original poster still needs to create the garden layout, they can install the necessary boundary wires at the same time. Then, it’s a good idea to get an affordable cable lawn mower to manually handle any touch-ups when needed.
Ninety percent of the work is actually in planning the lawn area. Avoid sharp angles and steps; surround the lawn with lawn edging (~10 cm (4 inches) wide), which makes mowing much easier later on. If you want low maintenance, avoid needing to trim edges by hand with grass trimmers or similar tools.
Ninety percent of the work is actually in planning the lawn area. Avoid sharp angles and steps; surround the lawn with lawn edging (~10 cm (4 inches) wide), which makes mowing much easier later on. If you want low maintenance, avoid needing to trim edges by hand with grass trimmers or similar tools.
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Bieber081511 Jul 2016 21:34Combustion engines produce unpleasant odors; electricity comes from the socket (seriously, if the size allows, then electricity).
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