New lawn mower advice...

neilw · 22 Jun 2018 at 12:06

I'm looking at one of these at the mo

https://www.homebase.co.uk/ryobi-on...er-with-1-x-5-0ah-battery-rlm18x33h50_p392470

Comes with a 5a battery and charger, which you can then use with other One+ tools. Depends on how big your garden is tho.

They have a move powerful 40v version but the price jumps up a lot

AHarvey · 22 Jun 2018 at 17:46

Have a look in here: https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/new-lawn-mower-advice.18822001/

Personally, I'd go with an electric Hayter wired. Beasts but don't weigh it.

Sparx · 23 Jun 2018 at 08:00

OP has already bought one now guys, see post 35

@AHarvey you just linked this very thread, to have a look in?

lol

Bloodrayne · 23 Jun 2018 at 20:11

Sparx said:
@AHarvey you just linked this very thread, to have a look in? lol

Sorry - that's my fault; started a new thread and it has now been merged!

Thanks for the recommendations, not really convinced that I want another battery lawn mower after the Bosch failed (and wasn't cheap!) not unless the batteries/motor were improved on by quite a bit! I will have a look at the Hayter though - I have been resisting petrol for most of my life, but after being so disappointed by the battery offerings I am wavering and wondering if it would be a worthwhile investment despite the cost (the fact that they're all so weighty is a bigger issue).

DampCat · 23 Jun 2018 at 20:55

Edit: Ignore... already sorted heh.

Minstadave · 23 Jun 2018 at 20:56

DampCat said:
Is the Ryobi any good? It can use the same 18v batts as the rest of your Ryobi tools.. if you have any. Sorts out the wire problem!

I think it’s one of the weaker ones.

DampCat · 23 Jun 2018 at 20:57

Minstadave said:
I think it’s one of the weaker ones.

Good to know, was considering one for when i replace the astroturf. Looks like OP already sorted though.

Bloodrayne · 25 Jun 2018 at 21:54

Still looking at mowers - anyone have experience with Mountfields? (the HP164 looks quite lightweight (in comparison to others) and cheap) Or know of a decent place for reliable mower reviews? The amount of positive press my last lawnmower meant that I've been burned before - but not many places offer a 'try before you buy' option...

Hayter gets mixed reviews too, especially the newer ones