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.
Bauexperte schrieb:
I just received a court ruling regarding robotic lawn mowers that might interest you
District Court Siegburg, ruling dated 19.02.15, case number 118 C 97/13
Bauexperte I’ve read it. Here’s the summary: Neighbors have to tolerate 5 hours of robotic lawn mower noise per day between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., with quiet periods such as from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., as long as the device complies with the relevant technical standards (noise levels).
Always a great idea to sue your neighbors. Why not settle it more amicably, for example by having the mower stay off on Saturday afternoons and run the rest of the week? But suing is easier...
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Bieber081514 Jul 2016 21:53Payday schrieb:
You could also settle it by having the mower simply not operate, for example, on Saturday afternoons and then run for the rest of the week. Filing a lawsuit is easier. I was also curious and believe I read that the owner of the robotic mower was first asked to reduce its operation somewhat. This was refused, and then the lawsuit followed. So, there you have it...
But the ruling is good for us heat pump users .
(If only someone would restrict motorcycles and NOx emitters now...)
Currently, our favorite is the Makita petrol mulching mower, 51cm (20 inches), single speed, model PLM5121. The price-performance ratio seems good – it is supposed to cost 422 € (Euros). Camel says it has even been available for 399 € (Euros) before – I think I would buy it then.
Husqvarna and Sabo are more expensive. We are still skeptical about battery mowers – but they are also significantly more expensive with 2 batteries.
Husqvarna and Sabo are more expensive. We are still skeptical about battery mowers – but they are also significantly more expensive with 2 batteries.
After mowing the lawn for the second time with my father’s 33cm (13-inch) electric corded mower – a no-name model from 1987 that has never been serviced – I think using a cord isn’t that bad. We handle it with a long extension cord and a cable reel, and you only need to unplug and reconnect once. Emptying the small grass catcher was much more annoying.
Gas mowers require maintenance, and I’m not sure if I would always keep up with that properly. So I’m reconsidering buying an electric corded mower. Does anyone know Stiga? The Stiga electric mulching mower Multiclip 50 E is one option – alternatively, the AL-KO Silber 46.4 E Comfort electric mower, which has the advantage of allowing you to use the grass catcher if the grass is a bit longer. However, I’ve also read several times that electric mowers can break down after about two years. Has anyone had experience with either of these two brands? Sabo is always reliable, but with a corded model, it costs around 450 euros.
Gas mowers require maintenance, and I’m not sure if I would always keep up with that properly. So I’m reconsidering buying an electric corded mower. Does anyone know Stiga? The Stiga electric mulching mower Multiclip 50 E is one option – alternatively, the AL-KO Silber 46.4 E Comfort electric mower, which has the advantage of allowing you to use the grass catcher if the grass is a bit longer. However, I’ve also read several times that electric mowers can break down after about two years. Has anyone had experience with either of these two brands? Sabo is always reliable, but with a corded model, it costs around 450 euros.
Electric systems are basically foolproof. An electric motor powers a set of rotating blades, and the rest is just housing around the whole unit. What could go wrong if the motor is a quality one?
With a gasoline engine, you have to make sure it’s always well maintained—occasionally changing the oil, and so on.
If dealing with an electric cable system (wiring and such) isn’t a problem for you, I would go for that option. It’s definitely easier to maintain and also quieter. Nobody is likely to complain about noise on a Saturday at 2 pm. Plus, you don’t have to keep running to the gas station all the time.
Which brand to choose is up to everyone. If money is tight at the moment, a cheaper electric motor could be a good idea. If it breaks down after a few years, you can always buy a better one—or maybe invest in a robotic mower instead.
With a gasoline engine, you have to make sure it’s always well maintained—occasionally changing the oil, and so on.
If dealing with an electric cable system (wiring and such) isn’t a problem for you, I would go for that option. It’s definitely easier to maintain and also quieter. Nobody is likely to complain about noise on a Saturday at 2 pm. Plus, you don’t have to keep running to the gas station all the time.
Which brand to choose is up to everyone. If money is tight at the moment, a cheaper electric motor could be a good idea. If it breaks down after a few years, you can always buy a better one—or maybe invest in a robotic mower instead.
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