ᐅ Which cordless lawn mower is suitable for around 700 m² of lawn area?
Created on: 25 Mar 2018 19:16
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ShawN46
Hello everyone,
I am currently looking for a suitable lawn mower for our new garden.
I have already decided fairly quickly that I want to buy a battery-powered lawn mower.
Now I would like to hear about your experiences, both good and bad!
I have a preference for Bosch, but their standard battery mowers don’t have a drive wheel; for that, you would need to go for the Professional line, which is quite expensive. What I find even less appealing is that such a mower weighs almost 50 kg (110 lbs)! The simpler model weighs less than 15 kg (33 lbs)…!
Our garden isn’t particularly steep, but last year, when I mowed with a petrol mower, it was still comfortable to have a self-propelled drive! By the way, the lawn area is about 700 m² (7,535 sq ft).
Thanks in advance!
Best regards
I am currently looking for a suitable lawn mower for our new garden.
I have already decided fairly quickly that I want to buy a battery-powered lawn mower.
Now I would like to hear about your experiences, both good and bad!
I have a preference for Bosch, but their standard battery mowers don’t have a drive wheel; for that, you would need to go for the Professional line, which is quite expensive. What I find even less appealing is that such a mower weighs almost 50 kg (110 lbs)! The simpler model weighs less than 15 kg (33 lbs)…!
Our garden isn’t particularly steep, but last year, when I mowed with a petrol mower, it was still comfortable to have a self-propelled drive! By the way, the lawn area is about 700 m² (7,535 sq ft).
Thanks in advance!
Best regards
About the cordless mower. Professional equipment is good but expensive. Consumer models from Bosch or Makita are affordable, but for 700 m² (7,535 sq ft) they are too narrow and lack sufficient capacity. Honestly, that’s an area for a gasoline mower. In my opinion, the Alko mulching mower is good, with a decent Briggs and Stratton engine, wheel drive, 45 cm (18 inches) cutting width, no catcher bag, and a solid housing. Around 400,- Karsten
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chand198626 Mar 2018 13:35The robos are battery-powered as well.
Principle: continuous circuit, constant recharging at the station. The lawn is continuously trimmed by the top millimeters (millimeters), with clippings left on the ground.
Works perfectly. Ideal for large areas.
Principle: continuous circuit, constant recharging at the station. The lawn is continuously trimmed by the top millimeters (millimeters), with clippings left on the ground.
Works perfectly. Ideal for large areas.
First of all, thank you for your active participation!
Honestly, my main reason for considering a battery-powered mower isn’t primarily environmental; I just find petrol mowers too noisy.
Right now, I’m leaning towards the Rotak 430 Li, which comes with two batteries and is rated by Bosch for 600 m² (about 6,458 sq ft). If that means I have to swap the battery during mowing, I don’t see it as a problem. After all, you have to refuel a petrol mower sometimes too!
I think the garden is too narrow and twisted for a ride-on mower, and I have also considered a robotic mower, possibly as a future purchase.
The professional version is too extreme for me—almost 50 kg (110 lbs) and over €1100, and that’s without a battery or charger... :O
Honestly, my main reason for considering a battery-powered mower isn’t primarily environmental; I just find petrol mowers too noisy.
Right now, I’m leaning towards the Rotak 430 Li, which comes with two batteries and is rated by Bosch for 600 m² (about 6,458 sq ft). If that means I have to swap the battery during mowing, I don’t see it as a problem. After all, you have to refuel a petrol mower sometimes too!
I think the garden is too narrow and twisted for a ride-on mower, and I have also considered a robotic mower, possibly as a future purchase.
The professional version is too extreme for me—almost 50 kg (110 lbs) and over €1100, and that’s without a battery or charger... :O
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Mastermind126 Mar 2018 19:02When it comes to mulching, the problem is that it needs to be done regularly. For a 700sqm (7,535 sq ft) area... well, that’s too much for me. I have about 250sqm (2,690 sq ft) to mow and it takes me around 45 minutes with a 43cm (17 inch) petrol mower with drive. That includes trimming, putting away children’s toys, etc. The area is complicated by a trampoline, sandbox, swing set...
If my petrol mower ever breaks down, I would definitely consider getting a robot mower...
For 700sqm (7,535 sq ft), either two smaller robot mowers (Workx, Gardena, or Flymo from the UK — Gardena just cheaper) splitting the area, or one large one, which would probably be a Husqvarna or one of the specialized brands sold through professional dealers (not the big-box stores). Also, for such a large plot, the planning should be carefully checked in detail—boundaries, sufficient mowing edges, slopes...
Near us, a rural furniture store has a Husqvarna robot on an estimated 1000sqm (10,760 sq ft) plot. The lawn looks excellent. Apart from mowing, the lawn probably gets no further care at all.
You should visit a Husqvarna dealer with your building plan and/or photos for advice. Usually, Husqvarna dealers also carry lawn mower brands like Honda, Siga, etc.
If my petrol mower ever breaks down, I would definitely consider getting a robot mower...
For 700sqm (7,535 sq ft), either two smaller robot mowers (Workx, Gardena, or Flymo from the UK — Gardena just cheaper) splitting the area, or one large one, which would probably be a Husqvarna or one of the specialized brands sold through professional dealers (not the big-box stores). Also, for such a large plot, the planning should be carefully checked in detail—boundaries, sufficient mowing edges, slopes...
Near us, a rural furniture store has a Husqvarna robot on an estimated 1000sqm (10,760 sq ft) plot. The lawn looks excellent. Apart from mowing, the lawn probably gets no further care at all.
You should visit a Husqvarna dealer with your building plan and/or photos for advice. Usually, Husqvarna dealers also carry lawn mower brands like Honda, Siga, etc.
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